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Australia’s National Loneliness Conference 2025

Where evidence meets action

📅 6–7 November 2025 | 📍 Park Hyatt, Melbourne

Join Australia’s leading minds in research, lived experience, policy and practice to address loneliness together.

Experience two days of cutting-edge research, strategic thinking and real-world solutions across home, work, online and community life. From grassroots interventions to policy reform, artificial intelligence to community solutions, discover what’s working, what’s next and how you can be part of it.

Who is this for?

Loneliness is everyone’s business. Whether you’re in research, health, tech, youth, corporate, government or community, this is your space to hear and share insights, shape solutions and lead change.

Connect with peers

More than a conference, it’s an opportunity to join a national network dedicated to building connection, reducing loneliness and reimagining how we learn, work and live.

Meet our Keynote Speaker

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD

Portrait of Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD, is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, director of the Social Connection & Health Lab at Brigham Young University and a pioneering leader in the science of social connection. She is also the founding scientific chair and board member for the U.S. Foundation for Social Connection and the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection.

Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research has transformed the global understanding of social relationships as a public health priority. Her landmark meta-analyses were the first to identify social connection as a protective factor and social isolation and loneliness as significant risk factors for mortality, on par with smoking and obesity, reshaping national and international health agendas.

Her expertise spans the individual and population health effects, biological mechanisms and strategies to mitigate risk and promote protection associated with social connection.

As a trusted advisor across sectors, she served as lead scientific editor of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory and National Strategy on social connection and is a technical advisor to the World Health Organization. She has provided expert testimony to the U.S. Senate and contributed to high-impact initiatives with the National Academy of Sciences, United Nations, CDC, UK government, European Joint Research Council, Gravity Project and Commit-2-Connect.

Dr. Holt-Lunstad is widely recognised for advancing science-informed solutions to pressing social challenges. She regularly engages with major media outlets to raise public awareness. Her body of work exemplifies the integration of rigorous science, strategic leadership and a deep commitment to societal impact.

What attendees say

“ Loved the variety of the panels, the speakers chosen were phenomenal and I think you have the perfect balance of speeches and breaks to keep people engaged. ”

“ It was great to meet colleagues I had only spoken to on Zoom. Wonderful organisation and food, excellent presentations and a very welcoming environment. ”

“ Diversity of presenters and strong emphasis on practice and policy. Also great to learn about opportunities in the workplace context. ”

“ A multidisciplinary focus with emphasis on lived experiences and a balance of research and practical work. ”

“ I’m afraid to admit that I often don’t stay the whole day at a conference because the sessions start to get boring. I enjoyed the whole thing and felt energised the whole time. ”