Build connection and reduce workplace loneliness (Online)

17 Nov 2025
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Build connection and reduce workplace loneliness (Online)

November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

Free - $85.00

The second National Mental Health Monitor, released by Australians for Mental Health in April 2024, revealed a concerning rise in the number of Australians struggling with poor mental health and loneliness – workplaces, however, can play a vital role in addressing both, benefiting individuals, teams, and organisations alike.

 

What’s more, DCA’s Inclusion@Work Index consistently shows that inclusive environments are linked to employees feeling that work has a positive impact on their mental health.

 

At DCA’s next thought leading event, our CEO, Catherine Hunter, will be joined by leading experts to explore loneliness at work – what it looks like, why it matters, and how we can build the knowledge and skills to develop and maintain meaningful social connections at work. This event marks the start of DCA’s Inclusion at Work Week (IAWW).

 

Our guest speakers will include:

  • Chris Gambian (he/him), Executive Director, Australians for Mental Health

  • Dr Shea Fan (she/her), Associate Professor, Deakin Business School

  • Anna Sparkes (she/her), Chief People Officer, Gilbert + Tobin

  • Associate Professor Michelle Lim (she/her), CEO and Scientific Chair of Ending Loneliness Together

     

 

Who should attend: Leaders and employees who are either responsible for team wellbeing or culture, manage large teams, or have an interest in improving connection and reducing loneliness at work.

Accessibility:
Live captions will be available via your smartphone, tablet, or computer during the event.
If you need an Auslan interpreter, please let us know 10 working days before the event.
If you have any other access needs, let us know by emailing events@dca.org.au

 

This event is hybrid and will be hosted by Gilbert + Tobin at their offices in Sydney. To join us in-person, register here.

 
Please note, registrations will close on Thursday 13 November 2025.

Our speakers

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    Photo of Chris Gambian (he/him).
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    Chris Gambian (he/him)
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    Photo of Dr Shea Fan (she/her), Deakin University.
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    Dr Shea Fan (she/her)
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    Photo of Anna Sparkes (she/her), Gilbert + Tobin.
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    Anna Sparkes (she/her)
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    Photo of Associate Professor Michelle Lim (she/her), University of Sydney.
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    Associate Professor Michelle Lim (she/her)

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17 November 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

Free - $85.00

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