Loneliness Awareness Week (Australia)

An August week run by Ending Loneliness Together to raise awareness of loneliness and encourage social connection in Australia.

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About the day

Ending Loneliness Together is a national network working on loneliness and social isolation. During the week organisations, councils and businesses hold events, and the network releases research. In 2026 it ran from 3 to 9 August.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20272 to 8 August 2027AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms
20287 to 13 August 2028AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms
20296 to 12 August 2029AustraliaProvisional until the organiser confirms

If you need support now

In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.

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