Lockdown may be over - but loneliness lingers

86-year-old Lina shares her feeling of isolation and health suffering even after the lockdown.

Felicia Belagia of the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health helped 86-year-old Lina on her health issues.

Key Points

• Lina lives alone in a housing commission unit in Melbourne.
• A bilingual educator from the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health helped her on health issues.
• Health in My Language national health education program for migrant and refugee communities Australia is currently operating across Australia until the end of the year.

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For those with elderly seeking support in their language can contact the following:

• Multicultural Women's Health Service on 1800 656 421
• Elder Abuse Help Line 1800 353 374
• Lifeline 131 450 and ask for a translator in your language.