SIRI - Community of Practice
In this session, our guest speaker, Lauren Lombardi, shared how social connection and social capital are at the core of the Australian Red Cross' diverse initiatives. The presentation explored the organisation's work across various domains, including disaster preparedness, support for migrants and older people, and engagement with First Nations communities.
Lauren provided valuable insights into the collaborative efforts of Red Cross staff from different programs, highlighting their approach to developing a unified method for capturing data on the impact of social connection throughout the organisation. This session offered a comprehensive look at how the Australian Red Cross strengthens communities by fostering social connection and building social capital.