About this panel discussion:

Despite all the ways we have to meet and connect, social isolation is one of the big challenges for ageing well in the 21st century.
This exciting panel discussion will explore ideas, evidence, and opportunities for addressing social isolation and connection. Our panellists will answer your questions and share their experiences, research, and ideas across a range of topics – including

- design for connection and inclusion
- Intergenerational connections and intergenerational practice
- loneliness, mental health, and social prescribing
- the unique contexts of rural and regional areas and
- ageism and inclusive environments
- social isolation services and the role of the new Peak Body for seniors’ social isolation in Queensland.