Social Buddy

24/01/2024

Daniel Troyak, the founder, and Peggy, our inaugural volunteer, coming together for a chat and connection. Even the Social Buddy team values these connections. We appreciate your contributions!

18/10/2023

Thanks to the generous community grant from Woollahra Municipal Council, we're excited to announce our new initiative! Social Buddy, in collaboration with Woollahra Council, is dedicated to fostering connections in our community. With this support, we're focusing on three key areas: 1. Hosting engaging social events 2. Enhancing volunteer skills and training 3. Piloting in-person social visits. Together, we're making a positive impact!

09/09/2023

Social Buddy leaflets can now be found in selected pharmacies. Thank you to Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social-isolation. PALS is addressing loneliness & social isolation in Pharmacy to improve health outcomes of patients & the wider community.

12/08/2023

Breaking the loneliness barrier, one connection at a time. 🤝 Did you know that 1 in 4 Australian adults battles with loneliness? Let's change that statistic with Social Buddy, where friendships flourish and connections conquer. Together, we're making loneliness a thing of the past. www.socialbuddy.org

06/08/2023

Embrace a sense of connection and support with Social Buddy! Our community-based program is dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming loneliness by fostering social skills and emotional resilience through meaningful connections with our compassionate volunteers. Our core values revolve around empathy, compassion, and attentive listening. If you're seeking a friend, don't hesitate to reach out by completing a referral form on our website!

07/07/2023

📣 Exciting news! Today marked our inaugural face-to-face meetup, brimming with enthusiasm. We had the pleasure of welcoming Peggy, an exceptional volunteer who provides invaluable support to our participants. Social Buddy, our impactful program, aids individuals grappling with loneliness and social isolation. Equipped with deep listening skills, our dedicated volunteers offer friendship through phone and video calls. At Social Buddy, we recognise the transformative strength of attentive ears, fostering confidence and resilience to help individuals reconnect with their communities. Do you happen to know someone in need of a compassionate friend? Spread the word! 🌟

26/06/2023

Our volunteers fill us with immense pride. They hail from various backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and identities, reflecting the diversity of our remarkable world. They bring forth incredible kindness and embrace values aligned with compassion, generosity, and kindness. Our volunteers undergo a careful selection process and receive training in the art of deep listening, allowing us to handpick individuals who embody these qualities.

20/06/2023

📸 Capturing the power of community support! Shoutout to the Buddhist Council of NSW and their incredible partnership with Social Buddy. Together, we're combating the rising tide of social isolation in Australian communities. Join us in spreading love, companionship, and a helping hand to those in need. Let's make a difference! 💙

03/05/2023

There are calls for changes to boost the country's connectedness.

Loneliness in poses deadly health risks and costs billions annually.

Half of adults have experienced loneliness, and the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the epidemic.

Loneliness increases the risk of premature death by nearly 30% and elevates the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, depression, anxiety, and dementia.

Social Buddy is here to support and help people in our community suffering from loneliness.

https://nowthisnews.com/news/loneliness-poses-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking-surgeon-general?&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=nowthisnews&fbclid=IwAR2m-sp4CGNuq2fOnBgYTZ37yK7oApzQyDDX4fHj5CMGCr36iqtvHyf6JxY

Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen ci******es daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic.

25/04/2023

We've just paired up a new participant with a kind, empathetic, and selfless Social Buddy volunteer.

Cultural sensitive and inclusive, Social Buddy is a great program.

From all backgrounds, we adore individuals. Do you know someone who needs a friend?

www.socialbuddy.org

30/03/2023

It's World Biploar Day ✨ Social Buddy is supporting challenge to Blow Bubbles for Bipolar!

All you have to do is make bubbles, blow bubbles and take a photo or video while having fun.

Be sure to use the hashtag

Have fun,
The Social Buddy Team ✨😊✨

11/02/2023

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