Fighting loneliness through unlikely friendships | Sunrise

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One in two Australians experience social isolation, prompting Loneliness Awareness Week to highlight the issue and solutions like the Red Cross Volunteer Visitor Scheme. Grace Martin, who once struggled with loneliness herself, has formed a meaningful two-year friendship with Pam, an aged care resident, through regular visits that include playing Uno and watching Netflix together. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS

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