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Loneliness

Friday November 22

Eliza at The Hideout specialty coffee shop hands Bishop Jeremy his morning coffee

Lessons from a benevolent barista

“Two days later I returned. Halfway to the counter, I was greeted by a smiling barista with, ‘Hello, Jeremy! A latte today?’ I realised in that moment that I had found my new favourite café. What a difference it makes when someone remembers your name, welcomes you and makes you feel like you belong,” says Bishop Jeremy Greaves

The Beatles’ insights into loneliness are still relevant 55 years on

“Paul McCartney sang about loneliness in The Beatles’ 1966 hit song, ‘Eleanor Rigby’…The lyrics of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ ask still troubling questions,” says Cathedral community member Ken Willett

Young Mate Flex Mami and her Old Mate June getting ready together for an outing

Young and old brought together in friendship for new campaign to combat loneliness

Reducing loneliness and social isolation by connecting younger and older Queenslanders is the motivation behind an innovative new Anglicare Southern Queensland and spur:org campaign, #OLDMATE Queensland, which was launched this week