What we’re about
Welcome to the Befriend community! This is where you'll find invitations from every day folk all over Perth who are hoping you'd like to join them in doing something fun! All groups and gatherings are initiated and run by local residents, guided by the Befriend values of inclusion, fun, authenticity, curiosity and sustainability.
Befriend is just the platform to connect, you all are the real superstars here! At a Befriend community group you can expect to find people who will greet you with a friendly face and a warm welcome.
Like Harry and Amy. They host their own Dungeons and Dragons group sometimes. Check out the video to discover why they do what they do.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Stepping Stones: Taking the Next Steps to Connect with Your CommunityWaterford Plaza, Karawara, WA
Come along to a one hour experience to think about what your next step towards connection might be!
There are many different reasons why we might be searching for new social connections. Connection, like food, is a basic human need! When we are hungry, we eat. So what happens when we are feeling a bit disconnected? We can take steps to connect with others.
We know this can be hard to know where to start, so we would love to invite you to a warm and gently structured session to think through what your next step for connecting with others might be.
We will…
💭 think about what our interests are (or what we are interested in trying)
🧠 brainstorm together different community spaces we know to meet people
📝 plan what a small next connection step might be (all sizes of steps are great!)
So if you…
- Feel ready to meet new people and would like some moral support to start
- Are new to Perth and are stuck on where to look
- Are unsure on what interests you can connect over with others
Come along to this short online session 😁
What to expect...
- Structured conversation and reflection time (about 1 hour)
- Informal chat and further questions (last 30 mins-ish)
What to bring...
- Yourself, as you are
- A piece of paper and pen to write on
- An open heart and open mind
If you have any questions or requests for how this can be comfortable for you, message me on Meetup or email dave@befriend.org.au.
----------------------Want to join more sessions like this?
This workshop is part of the Your Journey, Your Way series all about connection, community and you! You’re welcome to attend them all, attend just the one, or attend multiple times.
They are run regularly so you can continue to drop in to the workshops at your own pace - it’s designed to be a DIY adventure! The experiences are:
1. Stepping Stones: Taking the next steps to connect with your community (Monday 6 May & Tuesday 4 June; 10am - 11:30am)
Come along to start thinking about what your next step towards connection might be!2. Contributing in Community: Discovering what you love to give (Monday 13 May & Tuesday 11 June; 10am - 11:30am)
Think about what unique gifts you have to give and where in your life you might like to share these with others3. Kickstart your Community: The fundamentals of bringing people together (Monday 20 May & Tuesday 18 June; 10am - 12pm)
Want to bring people together in your community? Get ideas and tips on how to start!--------
Befriend is a community building organisation that exists to spark connections to create a connected, more inclusive Perth.
Our values are inclusion, fun, authenticity, curiosity and sustainability. Learn more about Befriend through our website: https://befriend.org.au/