When we look at inclusion and access we need to remember that this means more than the physicality of getting around. Dr. Lisa Stafford, researcher for inclusive communities, explains "society is based on this normal idea - we call it to the normate - this mythical idea of a certain type…
Lockdowns and restrictions play a vital role in keeping us safe, however, the toll on our mental health can not be ignored. Financial stress, loss of work and lengthy and/or frequent lockdowns all play a significant role in our feelings of helplessness and loneliness. This Hello Care article looks at…
Service NSW has unveiled a new COVID Check-In Card, in a move backed by NSW Digital and Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello. Residents can register for a card which they can use to check-in at supermarkets and other essential retail. This marks a fantastic alternative to signing in via paper…
A Smith Family program aims to bridge the digital divide felt by students and their families. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the digital divide, particularly for low-income families. The Smith Family hopes to combat this with their one-on-one teaching program. Families who took part in this program were given a…
Volunteers filling out the 2021 census were dismayed to see that their efforts were not fully represented in the data. While the census included a question asking if the applicant had volunteered, it does not follow-up for specific details about their volunteer work. Census data is a critical component in…
A new hub hopes to bridge the digital divide in regional Victoria. The co-working space and digital hub is part of the Victorian Government's initiative to assist those in the community to improve their digital literacy. The project, backed by the Regional Digital Fund, gives users access to a space…
Volunteers throughout Sydney are coming together with like-minded organisations to support those in need during lockdown. Durga Owen, a lecturer at Western Sydney University, shops and delivers food for people in her community along with other volunteers throughout Sydney. Those in need include refugee families, international students and those who…
The Centre for Volunteering, in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice, has launched the inaugural New South Wales State of Volunteering report. This in-depth analysis showcases the characteristics of volunteers, volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations. It produces a detailed cost-benefit analysis of the social, cultural and economic impacts of…
A shared desire to help the community has brought local Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury teenagers together to call isolated seniors during another Sydney lockdown. This initiative, backed by MP Susan Templeman, has young volunteers calling seniors in the area to have a chat. Volunteers are given a specific list of…
A valuable read on the mental health effects of COVID-19 has been released. Mental Effects of COVID-19 gives readers an analysis of mental health problems that have resulted from COVID-19. This includes depression, suicidal thoughts and attempts, trauma, and PTSD. A particular point of interest is chapter seven -- "Alone, but not…
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