Ending Loneliness Together Research Symposium

Ending Loneliness Together

Join us on Friday, November 3, 2023, to gather in person at the University of Sydney to discuss groundbreaking research on loneliness.

Mackenzie Seminar Room, Level 6 ,The Charles Perkins Centre, Orphan’s School Creek Lane, Camperdown.

<p>Ending Loneliness Together Scientific Advisory Committee invites you to attend the 2023 Ending Loneliness Together Research Symposium. Held in collaboration with the University of Sydney this symposium will present studies exploring the social and economic impact of loneliness and social isolation as well the latest evidence on addressing loneliness and social isolation across the lifespan.</p><p>Opening address from NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey and key note address from Dr Hugh MacKay AO.</p>

Agenda

Registration desk open- tea and coffee on arrival

Welcome

Ms Catherine Lourey Commissioner NSW Mental Health Commission

Opening Address: Why is loneliness on our agenda?

Dr Hugh MacKay AO Author and Social Psychologist

Plenary Address: Why We Thrive on Connection?

Presentations include: Impact of Loneliness on Health Service Use and Health-Related Quality of Life among Informal Carers in Australia. Ms Ishani Majmudar (Deakin University). The combined effects of poor social health and physical inactivity on mortality and cardiovascular disease. Dr Karine Manera (University of Sydney). Adaptation of a Loneliness Scale for autistic adults. Dr Abigail M. A. Love(Griffith University and Autism Spectrum). The effect of retirement on loneliness: A longitudinal comparative analysis across Australia, China, and the United States. Ms Neta Hagani (University of Sydney).

 Examining the social and economic impact of loneliness and social isolation

Presentations include: Connect Local: A program codesigned using evidence to address loneliness, social isolation and/or depressive symptoms in older community members. Dr Rajna Ogrin (Monash University - Bolton Clarke). Watching relationships build over time: A video analysis of a hybrid intergenerational pilot program. Ms Gabriela Di Perna (Griffith University). Loneliness, social isolation and mental health: An embedded social issue.Professor Sharon Lawn (Lived Experience Australia). Can built environments be solutions for loneliness? A systematic review and narrative synthesis.Dr Marlee Bower (University of Sydney). Cost-effectiveness of Neighbour Day as a scalable community intervention to reduce loneliness. Ms Hannah Beilby (University of Queensland).

Addressing loneliness and social isolation across the lifespan

Professor Jo Badcock (Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia)ELT, Director of Evidence and Training

Closing: Narrowing the gap between science and practice and policy  

Networking 

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