What weâre 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- Kickstart your Community: The fundamentals of bringing people togetherWaterford Plaza, Karawara, WA
Have you thought about sparking your own social gathering or group? đ€
Maybe you're keen to bring your neighbours together for a BBQ, or maybe you care about global warming and want to bring other activists together to create change... this 2 hour conversational workshop will help set you up with new ideas and help you plan how to do this.
For the last 14 years, Befriend has been supporting community members to spark their own social group around a hobby or activity they love. We've learnt so much along the way and we'd love to share it with you, so you can bring people together in the ways that make sense for you.
This is perfect for you if you:
- Feel ready to bring people together (or curious about what this could look like!)
- Have an idea to spark something in community
- Want to become a Host with the Befriend Social Network
What to expectâŠ
- A discussion on what makes an inclusive and welcoming social group
- Ideas on different kinds of social gatherings you could start
- Some practical things to consider
- Friendly faces and good conversation
- Information about Hosting with Befriend (optional: last 30 mins)
If you already know that you want to host a gathering with the Befriend Social Network you can stay on for the last 30 mins to get the next steps in the process.
What to bring:
- Yourself, as you are
- A pen and some paper 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.
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Want to join more sessions like this?
This workshop is part of the Your Journey, Your Way series all about connection, community and you! Youâre 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 - itâs 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/