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Homesick, lonely, newly single: Why people are turning to friendship events

ABC Australia · Jun 25, 2026, 6:30 PM

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From recently single, to expats, paid and free clubs designed to help adults make friends are attracting people from all walks of life. As Australians increasingly report feeling lonely, these are the people who are branching out to change that.

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