In this report, Dr Donnell Davis discusses designing our homes, neighbourhoods and cities to mitigate isolation. Dr Davis addresses options for designing to prevent and mitigate the impacts of forced or voluntary isolation, in several scales and across generations. There are different needs for children, youth, families and the ageing populations.
NCWQ July Environment Report By Pat Pepper, NCWQ Environmental Adviser. Researchers at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have shown that without major disturbances from cyclones, coral bleaching and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, coral reefs can recover as measured by hard coral cover. But that the composition of coral species can change. However, if the frequency and severity of disturbances increases, as expected from climate change, recovery could be more difficult.
NCWQ Health Report – Social Isolation by Dr Kathryn Mainstone, NCWQ Health Adviser. For those who are experiencing social isolation, a doctor’s appointment may represent a unique opportunity to identify people who may be at risk and to start the process of intervention.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Education and the Digital Divide. “Many parents are worried the disruptions of COVID lockdowns and school closures may affect their children’s mental health and development.” Impact of Social Isolation may differ depending on the child’s situation.
