We’ve finished the co-design workshops for Spark Mateship - our new men’s initiative, but we’d still love some more surveys filled out. Would you like to contribute? We’d love your input - you don’t have to be experiencing loneliness to have a unique perspective and great ideas. If
After the success of the first series, we're thrilled to be holding another 8 week series of Spark Self Connection in early 2025. Experienced practitioners Lia and Elja Parsons will empower you to spark connection by exploring meaningful conversations, expressive art techniques and self reflection. Learn how to
In January, a motion for an inquiry into loneliness was introduced by The Hon Connie Bonaros MLC and passed in the Upper House with unanimous support. The inquiry calls for increased investment in improving social connection, and a ministerial portfolio for loneliness. This is very exciting for Spark
Introducing Ash, Sparkie Volunteer. Why did you join Spark? When I was living in New York in my 20’s, I experienced quite extreme loneliness. So, when Spark came along, I thought, this is a good thing! I knew a bit about what it felt like to be lonely and how
Thank you to the 18 generous men who joined our co-design workshops to explore experiences and perspectives of loneliness. In the coming weeks we’ll be bringing it all together ready to launch a new program for men in early 2025. We’re so grateful to Forte and Luke from
The festive season and holidays can be a time of beautiful connection with family, friends, colleagues, a time to celebrate and the opportunity to re-connect with self. It can also be a time of disconnection, amplifying feelings of loneliness if you find yourself alone when others are surrounded
Meet Eilidh, one of our lovely Sparkies! Why did you join Spark? I wanted to meet more people, be more sociable and push myself out of my comfort zone a little bit. It’s easy to stay at home. It’s been challenging, but it's really growing on me. We moved to Stirling
Did you know our very own Dr Nadia Corsini has been sparking up a regular conversation with Jason Chong on 891 Radio Adelaide Evenings? If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can tune in on Tuesdays at 8.30pm or listen back whenever you like via the ABC