Anne,

We are about to establish a very similar project in the Eastern Suburbs of
Melbourne, including a trial component.  Is probably easiest if you want to
call me on 03 9879 3933.

Regards,

Monica Kelly
Eastern Access Community Health

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anne Cole [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, 3 May 2002 9:28
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Social Isolation of Older People
>
> Hello everyone,
> I am working on a cross-government project that aims to reduce social
> isolation of older people living in the community - Queensland Australia.
> This project has 5 phases:
> 1. research and analysis of current responses to social isolation
> 2. action research using community forums
> 3. the identification of innovative approaches to social isolation based
> on
> the research findings and the development of the demonstration projects
> 4. Implementation and evaluation of the demonstration projects based on
> innovative approaches  / leading practice models
> 5. dissemiination of information about best practice models that reduce
> social isolation
>
> We are in the beginning stages and hope to employ a project worker in
> July.
> Does anyone know of any similar projects to this? I would also appreciate
> it if anyone can point me to any relevant journal articles or other
> sources
> of literature on this subject. Any information or comments that people
> have
> would be greatly appreciated.
> Many Thanks
> Anne Cole
> A / Policy Officer
> Seniors Interests Branch
> Department of Families
> Brisbane Queensland
>  Australia
>
>
>
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