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Report into social connections reveals a third of Australians are lonely

Published 7 August 2023, 10:17 am
Australia's first State of the Nation Report into Social Connection reveals almost 32 per cent of adults surveyed in Australia say they're lonely, with misconceptions and stigma preventing people from talking about it and seeking the help they need.
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