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 1 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.
District: Northside     Venue: Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street,, Grange
Wednesday 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Classes started 28 January, finish 1 April.
Current Enrolments: 10  (full capacity)

Unfortunately this class is over-subscribed and no further enrolments can be accepted at this time. You may contact the tutor to express your interest should a vacancy arise.


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