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Belonging A sense of belonging to a harmonious community makes most people feel better, happier and safer. Community participation can be informal day to day interaction with and concern for others in the neighbourhood or formal, such as voting, participation in political or civic groups or organised community activities such as volunteering. Regular involvement can build stronger communities, sense of belonging and bring benefits to health. The inability to access services (employment, financial services, housing) places (through transportation) or devices (the internet), for example because of disability, illness or inadequate language skills, can hinder participation, leading to isolation and social exclusion.
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