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ABOUT DILLIG

An interest group of individuals and professionals who aim to improve the life of older people with depression.

 

The Depression in Later Life Interest Group (DILLIG) was established in 1999 by a small group of individuals who sought to develop strategies which would improve the life of older people with depression. Since commencing its activities, the network of individuals has doubled enabling direct links to approximately 15 organisations. The group is also actively seeking involvement of individuals who have experienced the impact of depression on their lives.

In its first year of operation DILLIG developed a brochure, ran a seminar for health professionals and produced a resource document summarising sources of help in South Australia for people with depression.

Participants hope to further the understanding of health professionals, older people and their families and the broader community by pursuing a number of initiatives over the next three years. If you are interested in helping, please contact the group.

DILLIG is an informal group which has no funding base. It consequently relies on the voluntary labour of individual participants and a number of organisations which have contributed and who support the participation of staff.