Research & Lived Experience Informing Practice and Policy Symposium

This year we are bringing together research, lived experience, practice and policy experts to inspire conversations about research translation and best practices in addressing loneliness and social isolation. As well as hearing from leading experts across research and evaluation, government, lived experience, community, health, mental health, youth, technology and priority populations. We have designed the day to enable innovative and forward-thinking discussion.

Event details

Monday 4 November

Wesley Conference Centre

220 Pitt Street, Sydney

Time: 8.30am – 4.30 pm

We are excited to announce our keynote speakers and some of our panelists:

Dr Sarah Kaine MLC
Associate Professor Sarah Wright- Associate Dean Research University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Associate Professor Michelle Lim – CEO of Ending Loneliness Together
Professor Philayrath Phongsavan – University of Sydney
Professor Viviana Wuthrich -Macquarie University
Professor Cathy Mihalopoulos – Monash University
Jennifer Black, Commissioner NSW Mental Health Commission
Sarah Mathews, CEO Little Big Foundation
Phil McAuliffe, Co-chair of Ending Loneliness Together Lived Experience Advisory Panel and Founder of Humans Connecting
Rachel Cook- CEO Inclusee
Dr Karine Manera -University of Sydney
Lexi Marsh- Department of Health Victoria
Dr John Chan –Infinite Potential
Kim Hamrosi –CEO Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia
Vivienne Browne – Orygen
Dr Barbara Neves- Monash University
Tara Andrews- NSW Ambulance

Panel discussions will cover topics such as vulnerable communities, technology, health, young people, community intervention approaches, social prescribing, workplaces, program evaluations, and policy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a community of individuals and organisations who are passionate about addressing loneliness.

Secure your spot today and get ready to be inspired!

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