Even just a small gesture can make someones day. From a smile as you walk past, or a compliment on their hair or clothing. It's really not that hard.

But what does take a little bit of work, is to turn that small gesture into something big.

And that's what Mea Campbell has done with the Letterbox Project. (read her story at the top of the story list below)

A small idea of sending a few heartfelt letters to elderly residents who, during the coronavirus pandemic were in lockdown in their nursing homes. Even those who did get visits from family or friends were left alone.

And as the alarming statistics show a massive 40 per cent of people in aged care don't get visitors.

But what Mea has done is sure to put a smile on their face and brightened their day.

Something that used to be quite common - receiving a handwritten note or card from friends or family - has turned into texting and social media comments.

It's not personal, and while it's nice to see a bright yellow face with heart eyes on a text message, it doesn't beat a letter handwritten with love from someone else.

For Mea the project is personal. She created it in memory of her late grandfather who lived alone until he was 95.

The project was a way to reach out to those in the same situation as her father was and say 'you aren't alone, we are thinking of you'.

And you can too.

If you know someone who is elderly, you can register them to receive a special letter by visiting www.connectedau.com.au/the-letterbox.

Or for any of your friends or family you haven't seen in awhile, especially those overseas, why not sit down today and write them a letter - we hope it puts a smile on their face too.

Have a lovely Sunday,