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Overcoming Loneliness & Building Authentic Relationships

Sam Farren on Healthy Masculinity & Community for Young Adults

In this interview, Isabella Clarke sits down with Sam Farren, youth and young adults pastor, to discuss relational issues affecting young adults in the church and broader society. The conversation explores the loneliness epidemic, challenges affecting young men in the church today, and opportunities to support young people in forming thriving friendships and relationships.
The Silent Epidemic: Unravelling the Complexities of Loneliness Among Young Australians

In the bustling cities and quiet towns across Australia, a silent epidemic is taking hold among the nation’s youth. While the majority of young adults navigate their daily lives with a sense of connection and belonging, an increasing number are grappling with a pervasive sense of loneliness. This phenomenon, once primarily associated with the elderly, has now emerged as a significant concern for those in the prime of their lives. In an Australian study of nearly 1500 adolescents and young adults, more than one in three (37%) young adults aged 18–25 indicated a problematic level of loneliness.1

How Churches & Community Groups Can Tackle Loneliness

What: Webinar on How Churches & Community Groups Can Tackle Loneliness

When: 19 Nov 2024, 7:15PM – 8:30PM AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne time)

Speakers: Sheridan Voysey, Prof. Patrick Parkinson, Nic Mackay and Isabella Clarke

Order your free tickets @ www.trybooking.com/CWVVG or if you have questions, email us at tim@publica.org.au

publica Papers

In the bustling cities and quiet towns across Australia, a silent epidemic is taking hold among the nation’s youth. While the majority of young adults…
In Australia, as in other Western countries, there has been a sharp deterioration in adolescent mental health over the last decade. Around 40% of young…
Learning from people with disability about loneliness and social isolation. In August 2023, Australia had its first-ever Loneliness Awareness Week, the result of a growing…

publica Library

Publica is building up a specialist library of books, articles and other research materials that can assist in the development of public policy to support strong families, healthy relationships and vibrant local communities. There is a physical collection available for loan to members at Level 1, 30 Brisbane St, Launceston, Tas 7250. Opening hours, Monday and Wednesday 11-1 during school term times or otherwise by appointment.
The online library is here. Membership is free.