Connection helped Nazik adapt to a new life - now she's giving back
18 March 2026
When distressing global news or uncertainty hits, it’s natural for people to feel a mix of emotions - but no one should have to carry it alone. Here's how you can lend support.
After a violent attack shook Leigh’s sense of safety and identity, it was connection and genuine care from friends that helped her find her way back.
From growing up on farms to a shared interest in history, Australians, young and old, are discovering just how much they have in common, and how storytelling can connect generations in unexpected ways. What’s bringing them together is 'Heart and Soul Story', a social enterprise that fosters intergenerational connections. Through its programs, young people and older generations come together in aged care homes and schools to share stories, build life skills, and prevent loneliness. At a recent session which encouraged everyone to Ask R U OK? Any Day, students visited an aged-care community with R U OK? Conversation Bingo cards, which feature prompts to spark humour, curiosity, and connection.
