Social Companionship Initiative Read more about Social Companionship Initiative Referenced location Hawthorn Library Activity category Social Activity options Free Activity days Thursday Phone 0434616325 Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.swinburne.edu.au/ Activity description The Social Companionship Initiative is a friendly intergenerational activity at Hawthorn Library, pairing Swinburne University nursing students with older residents for weekly conversations. The get togethers help to reduce loneliness, build community. It also assists future nurses to practice empathy, listening, and person centred care. Held on Tuesdays at 11am at the Hawthorn Library (the last catchup will be 30th June 2026). For more information contact Ju Attawet via [email protected] or 0434616325. Suburb Hawthorn Audience Seniors Activity options Free Activity dropdowns Social Outings Content provider Nursing Department, Swinburne University of Technology