Mentally Healthy Futures Project submission to the Standing Committee on Social Issues: Inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in New South Wales

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with the NSW Government on the implementation of these recommendations going forward.

Read the inquiry submission here: hdl.handle.net/2123/33652

Read the full NSW government response here: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/i...

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🤝 Shifting to a broader focus on fostering social connection

🏘️ Adopting a cross-departmental approach including housing, transport, planning and energy sectors

🏫 Investment in community-level social infrastructure

🗣️ Building public awareness around loneliness and social connection

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We welcome the NSW Government response to the inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in NSW. We are excited to see support for many recommendations proposed by the Mentally Healthy Futures Project, led by @ausmhthinktank.bsky.social chair Maree Teesson AC. These included:

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Andrew is not alone in feeling alone. Australians are finding it harder to make new friends Hilda survey shows we are experiencing a long-term decline in social connectedness – and it has only got worse since the pandemic

Recent HILDA findings show social connection is declining and friendship networks are shrinking in Australia, particularly for younger people. Read more about the findings and Think Tank academic lead Dr Marlee Bower's insights here:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Measuring What Matters themes and indicators The framework's 50 indicators to measure Australia's wellbeing are categorised under these themes

The ABS has released the latest update to the Measuring What Matters dashboard - a vital tool for tracking the wellbeing of Australians and national progress over time, beyond traditional economic measures like GDP. Explore the dashboard and wellbeing trends here: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/m...

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World-leading Suicide Prevention Bill passes NSW Parliament The Suicide Prevention Bill 2025 has passed New South Wales Parliament. This legislation was committed to prior to the 2023 election and is part of the Minns Labor Government’s ongoing work to deliver...

@ausmhthinktank.bsky.social applauds the landmark Suicide Prevention Bill 2025 - embedding a whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention👏 We commend the NSW government for prioritising coordinated statewide action and look forward to seeing it drive real change! www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...

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🎉 Congrats to Australia's Mental Health Think Tank member Prof Tom Calma on his recent ARC Indigenous Discovery Grant - advancing self-determined justice models to tackle rising First Nations incarceration rates. An incredible achievement that will impact justice policy nationally and globally.

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