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 Eastern Blades Hockey Club.
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! And this year we’re heading to Dayton! 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!
After a successful launch in Brabham (2023) and then again in Caversham (2024) and Bennett Springs (2025), Give it a Go is proving to be a roaring success for locals. We’re looking at igniting this exciting series for another round in term 3 this year! Regardless of where we’re located, one thing you can be sure of is that it always takes place during the school term, so whilst the kids are at school, you can swing by and give something new a go!
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 something new, 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 seeds of connection could become a friendship or another friendly face around in your community!
When, where and cost
- Duration: 9 weeks in Term 3 (Thuesday, 28th July – 22nd September 2026)
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 pm
- Location: Eastern Blades Hockey Club, 300 Arthur Street, Dayton
- 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 swan@befriend.org.au or signing up to our mailing list!
What to expect
Every session is a little different, with a mix of social, creative and hands-on activities. Depending on the week, you might enjoy:
- Board games and table games
- Arts, crafts and creative projects
- Guest presenters sharing new skills and ideas
- Fun challenges and group activities
- Friendly conversations over tea or coffee
- Plenty of laughter and opportunities to meet new people
You can join in as much or as little as you’d like. Some people love trying every activity, while others are happy to sit back with a cuppa and enjoy a chat. Both are perfectly welcome.
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 4 of Give It A Go Swan!
Meet the organisers
Ally (left) and Evie (right) are Befriend’s Community Builders in the City of Swan! This will be the fourth year in a row that they have hosted this hugely successful program, encouraging 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 0409 640 642
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.
