Social Isolation

Follow the links below to find information about social isolation, including shyness and loneliness.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Loneliness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Human beings are social beings that need each other. Without regular and positive contact, most of us feel lonely.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Shyness - are you shy?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What is shyness? Think about going to a new school, starting something new, like sport, music or a special activity...
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Social activities
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Social contact is an important part of life for everyone. It may involve meeting or having contact with your family, friends, social group or club on a regular basis.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Being an only child
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What do you think about when you see the words only child'? Someone who: is all alone? has no one to talk to or play with when they are at home?
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Starting uni or TAFE
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   This fact sheet gives you info on what to expect when you start university or TAFE and how to cope.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Long distance relationships
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic or a friendship.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Help and support for single parents
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Information on how and where to seek help and support for sole parents. Includes information on different sources of support, money and finances for single parents, and local services.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Feeling lonely
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Maybe we have to go somewhere different or come home to an empty house. Maybe your best friend is sick or on holiday or you find yourself in a group who all know each other well and they leave you out.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Healthy ageing - stay involved
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Social interaction and meeting people is important after retirement, when the social contact that comes with being in the workforce is gone. Sometimes factors like low income, reduced physical mobility due to illness, or lack of appropriate transport can leave some people at home alone with nothing much to do. But there are lots of ways to stay involved in the wider community.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Getting support
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Practical hints on how to seek support and where to get professional help.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Vision loss - Edith's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Disability, homelessness and social relationships among people living with psychosis in Australia
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This bulletin considers the functioning, housing and social relationships of people living with psychosis in Australia.
Date:   Oct 2002
Title:   Improving social networks study
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   As people grow older they are more likely to experience social isolation. Research commissioned by DVA looked into the causes, and effects on health, of social isolation across the veteran community. The purpose of the study was to direct the development of comprehensive interventions to enhance social networks and overcome social isolation.

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