Education & Awareness
Education & Awareness | Friends For Good
Innovation: Tackling workplace loneliness in organisations that value people
The 2025 Friends for Good Symposium was a spotlight on workplace loneliness, which united professionals from various sectors to explore how we can transform workplaces into hubs of social health and well-being.
The event took place at Veriu Hotel Melbourne on Friday March 28th from 1pm- 5pm.
LAUNCH DATE: 8 AUG 2024
The Australian Loneliness Dialogue 2024
Harnessing Technology to Increase Human Connection
On August 8th, 2024, we gathered to explore the opportunities and challenges technology presents for fostering social connection. Together, we envisioned a future where innovation bridges gaps and reduces loneliness.
LAUNCH DATE: 12 JUNE 2024
Men's Health Week 2024
As we recognise International Men's Health Week from 10-16 June 2024, Friends for Good is committed to highlighting crucial statistics that shed light on men's health issues. This week is an opportunity to address the unique challenges men face and encourage proactive health measures.
LAUNCH DATE: 8 FEB 2024
Australian Loneliness Research Foundation
Building on the knowledge gained from our research and service provision we have established the Australian Loneliness Research Foundation.
This Foundation will work with academics, community groups and people with a lived experience of loneliness to lead community informed research into loneliness in Australia and raise awareness about this pressing health concern. If you would like to support this initiative or collaborate with us please get in touch.
LAUNCH DATE: 6 JUN 2023
Innovation: Connect; Collaborate; Act
The third in our series of Symposium events was held in Melbourne in June 2023.
Together we discussed the needs of people experiencing isolation and innovative programs to help those who attended make a significant impact in their lives. Our participants were also able to connect with like minded specialists in the field of social isolation.
Launch date: 17 MAY 2022
The Australian Loneliness Dialogue 2022
Loneliness Across the Generations.
Friends for Good was proud to host the third national conference in the The Australian Loneliness Dialogue series that took place in May 2022.
The event explored the impacts of loneliness for different age groups, specific cohorts and intersectionality- how loneliness impacts people at the intersection of marginalised groups. Our keynote speaker at the event was Cormac Russell who presented from Dublin.
Launch date: 2 SEP 2021
Training
Friends for Good is offering a series of training workshops throughout the year on a range of topics.
This training aims to provide knowledge and resources to organisations and individuals on a variety of topics in order to build the capacity of those on the frontline who work with individuals experiencing loneliness, as well as policy makers and employers who may need additional skills in managing loneliness in the workplace or community more broadly.
Launch date: 15 MAR 2021
Innovation: Responses to Loneliness During COVID-19 and Beyond Symposium
An afternoon of presentations and interactive activities that explored how perceptions of loneliness have changed as a result of the global pandemic.
Opened by the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM, this event consisted of presentations and discussions highlighting innovative responses to alleviate loneliness.
Launch date: 27 JUL 2020
The Australian Loneliness Dialogue 2020
Exploring rural perspectives.
This year's conference moved to an online format due to the devastating effect of the Victorian bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic.
It was an excellent opportunity to discuss issues, latest research and interventions related to loneliness particularly with a focus on rural and regional Australia. It was attended by metro, regional, rural and international delegates who got a chance to ask anything of our speakers.
Launch date: 13 May 2019
Innovation: Initiatives to Alleviate Loneliness Symposium
Discovery, discussion and contribution to initiatives tackling loneliness right now.
This symposium was a chance for academics, not-for-profits, governments and businesses to be inspired, get connected and stay up-to-date with organisations that are addressing the needs of all people suffering from or affected by loneliness in our communities.
Launch date: 13 Nov 2018
The Australian Loneliness Dialogue 2018
The first national conference on loneliness in Australia.
Friends for Good was proud to present our first national conference, The Australian Loneliness Dialogue: Breaking Down the Stigma of a Hidden Suffering.
The aim of the conference was to work together to understand loneliness in our communities, raise the profile of this issue and to develop recommendations for actions required by government, policy makers and practitioners
Launch date: 13 Aug 2016
Loneliness Awareness
An online campaign to provide a space for people to talk about loneliness.
With little known about loneliness and a stigma to overcome, Friends for Good aims to raise awareness of the causes and effects of loneliness in the community.
We have started the conversation on social media to identify loneliness as the enormous problem that it is.
Please join the conversation on our Facebook page or blog and discover ways to help yourself or others overcome loneliness.
