Give it a Go in Swan
Try something new, meet new people and sweeten your social life
Let’s try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zone and soar – Michelle Obama
Give it a Go is proudly supported by the City of Swan.
What’s Give It a Go all about?
Give it a Go is a fun, free travelling community adventure happening across different locations in the City of Swan! It gives you a chance to discover a hidden hobby, sweeten your social life, and meet other people in your local community—all in a low-pressure environment!
Connecting over an activity
Meeting new people can be a little tough. We worry about what to say, and if it’ll be awkward. Firstly, that’s super normal. We all feel butterflies sometimes! Secondly, we’ve learned that sharing an experience of some kind is a great way to facilitate conversation. Keeping your hands busy, bursting into laughter over your Jenga tower tumbling down, or learning how to blend chai spices, are moments that bring you closer to someone. They plant little seeds of connection.
Give it a Go is a great way to discover (or maybe even rediscover!) a passion, whilst meeting new people! Give it a Go offers low-key activities that you can try throughout the weeks.
Plus, maybe you’ll get to see some of the same people each week and the little seed of connection could become a friendship or another friendly face around in your community!
When, where and cost
- Duration: 8 weeks in Term 2 (Thursday, 8th May – 26th June 2025)
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 pm
- Location: Springs Shopping Centre, Beechboro Rd N & Bridgeman Dr, Beechboro, WA 6063
- Come along whenever you can! No sign-up fees, no paperwork—nice and easy
- Stay up to date with the latest GIAG information by emailing the team on rsvp@befriend.org.au or signing up to our mailing list!
What to expect
Expect to have fun and meet new people – enjoy some board games, try your hand at some crafty projects, learn a new skill, Give it a Go Bennett or just chat over a cuppa!
Have something you’d like to contribute?
We would love to collaborate with locals to share their gifts, hobbies and passions! If you have a special skill, whether you’re a painter, a poet, a pottery guru, a flower arranger, or anything in between, please reach out using the information below. We’d love to keep your information on file and reach out again when we’re closer to launching Season 3 of Give it a Go Swan!
Meet the organisers
Ally (left) and Carmel (right) are Befriend’s Community Builders in the City of Swan! They dreamt up the idea for ‘Give it a Go’ last year and launched it in Brabham. It was a hugely successful program, with so many people connecting and feeling more confident to try something new in their community.
If you have any questions or you want to chat through what you can expect in more detail, then please reach out to Ally on the details below:
Ally – ally@befriend.org.au | call or text 0493 333 735
Seasoned and Sassy
Friendship in every cup
Every Wednesday, a warm and welcoming crew gathers at Caversham Café for Friendship Wednesday—a morning of laughter, connection, and plenty of coffee with the Seasoned & Sassy gang. Whether you’re a local or new to the area, this is your midweek pick-me-up!
Come as you are, grab a coffee, and be part of something special.
