Welcome to the Uniting Communities Overcoming Loneliness monthly e-news. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news about loneliness initiatives, research, innovative case studies and data.
If you have a story to share about how your work or organisation is overcoming loneliness, please contact us at advocacy@unitingcommunities.org
South Australia
More help for community sheds
South Australia's latest investment in community sheds is tackling loneliness head-on, with nearly $550,000 in grants awarded to 35 Men’s and Women’s Sheds across the state.
These welcoming spaces offer hands-on activities, shared meals, and meaningful conversations, especially vital for those facing isolation or mental health challenges.
From Mimili to Port Lincoln, the sheds are creating safe places for connection, skill-sharing, and support, helping people feel seen, valued, and less alone.
The link between loneliness and bullying
New research has revealed a strong link between school bullying and feelings of loneliness amongst youth.
The study was co-designed with the South Australian Youth Forum, a youth-led advocacy group, who were also credited as co-authors.
Their involvement ensured the voices and lived experiences of young people were central to the findings, which highlight the urgent need for more inclusive and supportive school environments.
Australia
Ending Loneliness Together conference
Australia’s National Loneliness Conference 2025 is happening 6–7 November at the Park Hyatt Melbourne.
Join leading voices in research, lived experience, policy, and practice to explore cutting-edge solutions to loneliness across home, work, online, and community life.
Early bird registration is now open
Lived experience wanted
Have you or someone you know experienced loneliness? Join Ending Loneliness Together’s Lived Experience Advisory Panels to help shape solutions.
They are especially keen to hear from older Australians, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and young adults (18–25).
Meetings are online, and participants receive a paid fee. To get involved, contact Marge at marge@endingloneliness.com.au.
International
Tackling loneliness Hub (UK)
Join the Tackling Loneliness Hub, a free online community for anyone working to reduce loneliness. Connect with others, attend webinars, share ideas, access resources, and stay up to date with the latest research and events.
Whether you're in government, community services, health, education, or simply passionate about the issue, the Hub is your space to collaborate and learn.
The hub is accessible to people outside the UK.
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