Connected Communities Challenge

Jurisdiction: Queensland

How can we help older Queenslanders to stay connected to the community to continue to live a fulfilling life?

A list of useful Queensland Government open datasets are tagged on (data.qld.gov.au)
Queenslanders will live longer
Social networks city vs. regional/remote areas
Internationally loneliness is recognised as an emerging public health issue
Local government areas with the highest proportion of people aged 65 years and older (Tablelands 20.6%, Hinchinbrook 23.5%, Flinders 20.4%, Bundaberg 21.6%, North Burnett 22%, South Burnett 20.4%, Frasier Coast 23.4%, Gympie 20.3%, Noosaville 21.7%, Southern Downs 21%)

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Entry: Challenge entry is only available to teams in Queensland.