U3A BRISBANE

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

Term 2 2026

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E23 Loneliness: Personal Issue or Social Issue?


Beginner
Tutor: Lawrence di Bartolo
Recent research suggests that loneliness is reaching 'epidemic' proportions in Australia. In this course we examine the often-unanswered questions concerning loneliness. Key questions among others are: Is loneliness an individual issue or a societal issue? Is the structure of our society a cause of loneliness and hence making it a social justice issue? Are growing levels of loneliness linked to the rise of figures such as Donald Trump? The aim of this course is to attempt to foster a critical deeper understanding of loneliness through informed group discussion of provided materials. This class continues from term 1.
District: Northside     Venue: Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street,, Grange
Wednesday 12.30pm - 2.30pm. 7 weeks. Classes started 6 May, finish 17 June.
Current Enrolments: 8  (maximum 10)

Enrolments have closed for Term 2.


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