The Yarra Centre is hosting an action packed day of pickleball to support Loneliness Awareness Week.
It will take place on Wednesday 6 August from 5.45pm-8.30pm at the Yarra Centre and it will be a free event.
The Yarra Centre announced the event on its Facebook page.
“Get ready to rally! Join us for an action-packed, totally FREE evening of pickleball—where fun, laughter, and friendly competition meet,” the post read.
The Pickleball Party is open to young people aged 16-25 and it aims to foster connections among the community.
Loneliness Awareness Week (held annually in the first week of August) shines a spotlight on the shared experience of loneliness and calls on all Australians, including individuals, communities, workplaces, education, and government, to take action to reduce loneliness and create more opportunities for meaningful social connections.
Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world.
However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.
The theme for this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week is “Moments Matter”, which aims to highlight how making connections with people often start with a small exchange between two people.
“A quick hello, a chance encounter, an act of kindness, a compliment, a shared experience or interest, a new hobby or even a funny story – these small but meaningful interactions matter,” the Yarra Centre Facebook post read.
Spots are limited for the event – book here at the link for free: trybooking.com/DEDIB
Hot food and refreshments will be provided at the events.
