21st Aug 24
Welcome to Comfort Cards
We're hardwired to connect with others - it's what brings purpose and meaning to our lives
We live in a very lonely society. Recent surveys show that more than a third of adult Australians suffer from the very real pain of loneliness on a day to day basis; in August 2022 36% of Australian adults reported experiencing loneliness at least some of the time in the week before.
Life satisfaction is generally also lower for those who identify as living with a mental health condition or a long term health condition. Additionally, Australians with a disability say they are often lonely 29% of the time compared to 17% for those without. It is obvious that something needs to change.
Comfort cards come out of one particular moment in time for me. I was shopping with my disability support worker (one of my only friends at the time) and a young gentleman bounced out of the hallway to say hello.
No matter how socially awkward you are, how shy you are in a situation or where you sit on the spectrum a comfort card is supposed to bridge that gap.
The young man approached us multiple times, including with introductions of “I’m disabled”. I think he felt like he had to explain why he was communicating to me. To be entirely honest the only reason why I didn’t speak to him was my own crippling social anxiety telling me that no one wanted to be my friend.
That’s where comfort cards come in. No matter how socially awkward you are, how shy you are in a situation or where you sit on the spectrum a comfort card is supposed to bridge that gap.
They are aimed to be completely non confrontational; containing a hand drawn picture and a cute joke and then inviting the recipient to have a coffee.
Why don’t you grab a comfort card and share it with someone you run into? It may be a part of you getting some more friends and helping heal some of that loneliness pain.
Xo - Evie
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About Us
We always put our focus on our customers. We want you to find the product or service that perfectly suits your needs, which is why we offer comprehensive consulting services to help you make an informed decision.
Our Card Making Process
Our aim is that you are completely satisfied with our products and services. That’s why we not only provide professional advice before you order: We are also there to help you afterwards, serving as reliable support.
Why Comfort?
We regularly offer industry-relevant training programs and workshops. Our certified instructors have many years of experience in their specialist area and enjoy sharing their expert knowledge with their students.
References from Australia's welfare 2023 data insights, chapter two - social isolation, loneliness and wellbeing - found here
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