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Hobart Carers Network
Practical help for people dealing with young adults finding their way and retirement transition, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Growing older alone support in Australia
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Australia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Australia circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for growing older alone in Australia
ProfessionalFree🇦🇺
Hobart Grief Counselling
Practical help for people dealing with disaster survivors and immigrating and starting over abroad, plus a weekly drop-in.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
ProfessionalFree🇦🇺
Wollongong Grief Counselling, Wollongong
Practical help for people dealing with young adults finding their way and student pressure and exams, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
From people who came through it
“To anyone starting to feel alone as they get older: it's hard when the places you used to go close down. But there are still people out there. Try a phone line, a church group, or even just saying hello to a neighbour. It might feel small, but it helps.”
lightguitar · been through growing older alone“To whoever needs this: A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. I remember the day centre closed like it was yesterday. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart.”
joysouth84 · been through growing older alone“I'm not going to tell you everything happens for a reason so it doesn't. But you can get through it. I did, and I'm not especially strong and try not to make big decisions on the worst days. I learned that the hard way.”
lampriver73 · been through growing older alone“Reading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.”
Tailor in Stellenbosch · been through growing older alone