Special Interest Group on Loneliness & Social Prescribing
Co-convened by ASPIRE and Ending Loneliness Together

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Welcome to our collaborative page between ASPIRE and Ending Loneliness Together. Here, we unite our efforts to raise awareness and combat the pervasive issue of in our communities. Together, we aim to provide resources, support, and a platform for connection, fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Join us in our mission to create a more connected and inclusive world.
Researcher Profiles

Associate Professor Eric Brymer PhD
Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, QLD

Associate Professor J.R. Baker
CEO, Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education, Sydney, NSW

Associate Professor Kelly-Ann Allen
Monash Data Futures Institute, Clayton, VIC

Associate Professor Melissa Forbes
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD

Associate Professor Peter Denyer-Simmons
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW

Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Dr David Chua
University of Queensland, Springfield, QLD

Dr Leah Sharman PhD
University of Queensland

Dr Rajna Ogrin PhD
Clinical Podiatrist, Melbourne, VIC

Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli
Monash Health Victorian Heart Institute, VIC

Dr Sara Zabeen
Flinders University, Northern Territory

Dr Xanthe Golenko
Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD

Professor Alex Haslam
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet
Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD

Professor Catherine Haslam
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Professor Genevieve Dingle
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Professor Johanna Badcock
University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA

Professor Tegan Cruwys
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT

Professor Viviana Wuthrich
Macquarie University

Ros Thomas
WA Government’s Carers Advisory Council