How an unlikely friendship helped a young Aussie overcome loneliness amid national
Grace Martin, 24, formed a transformative friendship with 75-year-old Pam through Melbourne's Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme during a national loneliness crisis. One in five Australians aged 18 to 25 report experiencing loneliness, prompting experts to emphasize the importance of social connections in reducing isolation. Research shows regular volunteering can significantly lower loneliness risk by 62 percent.
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Published 07 Aug 2026, 14:13 UTC · Updated 07 Aug 2026, 14:20 UTC
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