Today marks the start of Loneliness Awareness Week! We're calling on all Australians to learn more about loneliness & create a culture of connection at home, work, school & in the community. Get involved #EndingLonelinessTogether #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

Start the year building meaningful connections that don't cost a thing. From sharing a cuppa to joining local community groups, simple actions can spark lasting friendships 👉 #BelongingOnABudget

Dr. Vivek Murthy has released his 'Parting Prescription for America', sharing how people can cultivate health, happiness, and fulfillment by rebuilding community centered around relationships, service, and purpose. Read 👉

Give the gift of company over the next few days 🧡 👉 Invite someone you know who might be spending the next few days alone to join your celebrations 👉 Organise a relaxed gathering with neighbours, where everyone brings a plate #belongingonabudget

What's on this weekend in your local area? Attend a market, traditional event or food festival. You can learn about different cultures and traditions while also connecting with others. #belongingonabudget

🐶 Get your furry friends to take the first steps for you! Visiting a local pet park is a great way to meet new people and start conversations that can lead to meaningful connections. #belongingonabudget

Many local businesses and social support organisations require extra hands over the holiday period. Think about what you enjoy doing, and look for volunteering opportunities around these interests. It's a great way to meet like minded people. #belongingonabudget

The holiday period can be costly, but connecting with others shouldn’t be. Check out our latest resource where community members share their free or low-cost activities that have helped them form connections. 👉 #belongingonabudget

Local councils and libraries are a great place to find out about events happening in your neighbourhood. Their events are usually centred around interests, which can help you connect with likeminded people. #belongingonabudget

Together with Neighbours Every Day, and our lived experience advisors, we have developed a free resource sharing free or low-cost activities that can foster meaningful connections. Download here: #belongingonabudget

Our CEO Associate Professor Michelle Lim is one of 20 global experts providing advice to the @WHO Commission on Social Connection. 👋 Hi from Geneva🇨🇭 #loneliness #socialisolation #socialconnection

Discussing shared interests and stories can help strengthen connections and create a sense of belonging. Try our simple conversation starters with new people, colleagues, regular customers, neighbours and other networks 👉

It's National Carer's Week and this year's theme is #ShowThemYouCare Accepting help or an extra hand is one way to let people in and form meaningful connections. If you know a carer, reach out and offer a hand 🧡

Our valued member @Medibank has launched Season 3 of their We Are Lonely podcast. Tune in and follow nine young people as they navigate loneliness and find meaningful connections. 🎧Listen on Apple and Spotify: #WeAreLonelyS3

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year's theme is Mental Health At Work. Equipping employees and employers with the knowledge and skills to build meaningful social connections at work can greatly improve workplace culture and staff wellbeing 👉

Meaningful connections aren't based on how well you appear to fit in, but rather a sense of belonging you feel when you're with someone. Do you share common interests? Do you feel seen, heard and valued? This #mentalhealthmonth, and every month, #meaningfulconnectionsmatter.

Join us on 4 November. Hear from leading experts across research and evaluation, government, lived experience, community, health and technology, on how we can work together to deliver effective responses to address loneliness. Register now 👉

Bridge Housing Australia's Community Greening program brings neighbours together to help design, dig and nurture their community garden under the caring expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens team. Find out more:

Through volunteering, Jenny was able to form connections with people who shared similar experiences and he found a new sense of purpose. Jenny's story 👉 #lonelynotalone #endinglonelinesstogether #lonely #connection

Ending Loneliness Together, in partnership with AIA Australia, has translated evidence into a practical self-paced training program that helps employers and employees build and maintain meaningful relationships in a blended working environment 👉

"Finding your people is so important" Michelle’s experience led her to develop an online app, Kaboose, to help neurodivergent young people establish and maintain friendships. Michelle's story: #EndingLonelinessTogether