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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 4 MIN

Fighting loneliness through unlikely friendships

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

One in two Australians experience social isolation, prompting Loneliness Awareness Week to highlight the issue and solutions like the Red Cross Volunteer Visitor Scheme. Grace Martin, who once struggled with loneliness herself, has formed a meaningful two-year friendship with Pam, an aged care resident, through regular visits that include playing Uno and watching Netflix together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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