State of the Nation

Ending Loneliness Together & University of NSW

Wallis Social Research is proud to partner with Ending Loneliness Together (ELT) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on a three‑wave longitudinal study of Australians aged 12 years and older. Building on the 2023 State of the Nation report, which established a national baseline for social connection and loneliness, this study will track changes over time and identify the drivers of loneliness across the population.

Through this partnership, Wallis, ELT and UNSW will generate evidence that informs national strategies to reduce loneliness, particularly among young people, and supports the development of targeted interventions that strengthen social cohesion across Australia.

When is the survey being conducted?

The first wave of the survey will be conducted in February 2026. Wave 2 will take place in April 2026. Wave 3 will take place in June 2025.

How long will the survey take?

The wave 1 survey should take respondents on average 25 minutes to complete, and approximately 20 minutes in waves 2 and 2.

How do I take part?

The 2026 study will be delivered online, utilising an online panel.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

If you have any questions about the study, you can talk to A/Prof Michelle Lim at michelle.h.lim@sydney.edu.au. If you are not happy with how we are doing the study and want to contact someone else, you can call the University of Sydney (+61 2 8627 8176) or email the manager (human.ethics@sydney.edu.au) [Ethics reference no. HREC2024_HE00149].

You can download the full Participant Information and Consent form for your reference:

● Participant Information Sheet (under 18 years of age): Access here

● Participant Information Sheet (18 years of age and over): Access here