WE’RE COMMUNITY BUILDERS AND SO ARE YOU!
We’re all about empowering local people to take charge of their communities! We believe that the best communities are created from within, by the people who live and work there.
That’s why we exist – to support and encourage amazing people just like you to take the lead in building the kind of community you want to see.
We’re like the coach on the sidelines, cheering you on and providing you with the tools and confidence you need to do the things you care about, with other people who care about them too
Share your hobbies, make some friends, build your community!
The Befriend Social Network is one way for you to sweeten your social life and spark new friendships here in Perth. And hobbies are a great way to do just that! Book clubs, yoga, dog walks, cycling, board games… whatever it is that YOU care about, you can assume other people care about it, too.
Take these superstars, Harry and Amy! They’ve been passionate Dungeons & Dragons players for years, and wanted to find a way to guide other people into the hobby. So they started hosting an open-invitation D&D group for beginners. The results… ✨💥🤓
“Failing Forward” with Sarah-Lee!
Read our 2024 Social Impact Report
Our grassroots community building involves collaborating with members of the community from all walks of life; older Australians, people with and without disabilities, people experiencing mental ill-health, young people, families and neighbours. Through our unique projects, local people feel supported and empowered to take action as part of a network, to grow inclusive, connected communities in which all people are valued, connected and feel like they belong.
Every year, we distribute a survey to better understand the impact our community building efforts are having on the people and communities we serve. We had nearly 400 local people share their thoughts and hopes with us, for which are we incredibly grateful.
Read the full report just here!
Introducing… The Inclusive Activation Series; a free resource for community builders, activators, workers and volunteers alike!
Befriend’s Inclusive Activation Series is a resource for anyone wanting to explore inclusion more deeply. It contains an interactive card deck filled with thoughtful “quests” and reflective questions that you can use solo, or with your fellow community workers or volunteers. To support our continued learning and growth as a community, we’ve also created an open-source bank of community-building practices and tools which are free for all to use and add to.
This unique series has been grounded in research and collaboration with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and people with disabilities. We listened attentively to their unique stories, challenges, and aspirations, and intentionally centred their voices and lived experiences. As such, we hope this free resource helps build more empathetic and truly inclusive communities.
Check out what local folks are hosting in the Befriend Social Network this month
Check out what’s happening in your local area this month with our interactive event map below. You can open the map in a full screen window using the button beneath it.
If you find an event you like the sound of, click on it to head over to the community Meetup page where you can RSVP, reach out to the group host, and find all the information you need!
We support mission-driven organisations to transform how they think about their roles
Befriend Consulting supports organisations all over Australia with the design and development of innovative, contemporary approaches to community service and relationships across four key areas:
Service Design
Organisational Development
Strategic Evolution
Workforce Capacity-Building
Our work has helped organisations and community personnel become powerful enablers of community connection by working and thinking in more impactful ways.
Our Collaborative Partners
Our Collaborative Partners
Our Collaborative Partners
