Reclaiming What It Means to Be Social

Reclaiming What It Means to Be Social

At the launch of Loneliness Awareness Week at Parliament House, Canberra, Professor John Pollaers OAM highlighted a critical paradox: despite unprecedented connectivity, loneliness is reaching epidemic levels across Australia. This isn’t merely a mental health...
Why Neighbour Day Matters More Than Ever in 2025

Why Neighbour Day Matters More Than Ever in 2025

As we approach Neighbour Day this Sunday (March 30th), I find myself reflecting on the state of social connection in Australia. The numbers from our recent Relationship Indicators research tell a sobering story, but also point to a path forward that gives me genuine...
Honestly… It’s nice to belong

Honestly… It’s nice to belong

Guest Blog by Neighbours Every Day Ambassador Kate Mulholland (7 February 2025) When I was a child, I was different to most children around me, not because I played the flute, but because I was brought up in a religion that most Australians found extreme and unusual,...