Category: Community
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‘If we pull out, these people will starve’: the volunteer chefs that are cooking to feed Adelaide’s most vulnerable

Since the pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of South Australians relying on food services. As food services struggle to keep up with the increase in demand, some South Australian chefs have taken it upon themselves to lend a helping hand.
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Are the elderly lonely in COVID-19 isolation? A look beyond the statistics

The media has made the elderly seem like a lonely bunch during COVID-19, but is that really the case?
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Young Australians to feel social impact of unemployment for years after COVID-19

COVID-19 is shaking the economy and increasing unemployment figures. Young Aussies are particularly vulnerable to the long-term impacts of youth unemployment.
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Love thy neighbour: how Adelaide-based organisation, Neighbours Helping Neighbours, has helped Adelaide’s elderly throughout the pandemic

Whilst COVID-19 brought out the worst in some, it brought out the best in others, as shown by Katie Standish and her grass-roots initiative to help the elderly during these times.
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Why now is the perfect time to commit to adopting a pet

Whether it be a dog, cat, horse or mouse; many people are turning to furry companions to keep themselves company in what can be a lonely time during isolation.
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Random acts of kindness: how people are showing kindness in a time of uncertainty
While some of the most essential sanitary products including soap and toilet paper are quickly running low, some people are taking matters into their own hands and doing their best to provide these necessities for people who are struggling.
