Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations

Authors

Cristina Thompson, University of WollongongFollow
Darcy Morris, University of WollongongFollow
Sonia Bird, University of WollongongFollow

Publication Details

Thompson C, Morris D and Bird S (2022) Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations. Centre for Health Service Development, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong.

Abstract

This report draws on findings and lessons learned through the Australian Government funded evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians (ISCOA) pilot. It summarises what has worked in the context of the evaluation to help inform the Government’s future models of care and interventions for lonely and socially isolated older Australians.