REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
We are excited to announce that the 2026 National Loneliness Conference will be held in Melbourne on 21–22 October and early bird registration is now open.
Join leading thinkers, researchers, practitioners and changemakers as we explore loneliness and social connection across the lifespan, from childhood and adolescence through to later life.
The conference will bring together evidence, lived experience and practical responses to help create a more connected Australia.
This year, we are very pleased to introduce two awards:
The Emerging Researcher in Loneliness Award, recognising outstanding contributions from early-career researchers; and
The Community Connector Award, celebrating individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference in fostering social connection.
We are also happy to announce that the Call for Abstracts is now open. We invite researchers, practitioners, people with lived experience and community leaders to submit presentations that showcase innovative ideas, evidence and approaches that help foster social connection and reduce loneliness.
Visit the conference page to explore abstract submissions, award nominations and other conference information.