social connection

Nearly 40 per cent of mothers surveyed told us they have experienced or are currently experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety.

The Motherhood Index was released by Women’s Agenda and Medibank finding 73 per cent of mothers feel lonely at least a few times each month.

For Molly Morrison, joining a small group of strangers on Tasmania’s iconic Three Capes Track was an opportunity to discover the joy of a shared adventure. 

Our new research on motherhood suggests loneliness is experienced by the overwhelming majority of mothers at least a few times a month.

New mums across Australia are finding new ways to build social connection through the grassroots group, Mum Walk.

It’s not something we talk about often, but motherhood can be socially isolating and for some, even lonely.

Mum Walk is Australia’s leading platform for mums to find, join or even start a local social pram walk with other mums in their local area.

For women facing domestic violence or experiencing homelessness across Australia, feelings of loneliness and social exclusion can be crushing. 

This Loneliness Awareness Week, Ending Loneliness Together is working to encourage young people to build on small moments of connection. 

One out of four Australian men say they have no one to confide in about their worries and fears. The Men’s Table is doing something about it.

Tara Jeisman says Sea Gals wasn’t specifically set up for “finding friends” but the nature of its safe and non-judgemental space has allowed women from all walks of life to build new social connections.