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Workshops and courses are part of the Befriend Co-Learning Network, creating opportunities to explore community-building approaches, grow relational skills, and practise building connection together.

We offer a mix of short sessions and multi-week courses throughout the year for anyone curious about connection and belonging. Each one creates a rich mutual learning environment, working alongside our experienced facilitators and fellow travellers. Every listing shares more detail to help you sense whether an offering feels right for you.

We run a range of these throughout the year. Click on each one below to find out more and register your interest.

The Possibility Fellowship
Core Gift Master Facilitator Training
Befriending Within
Kickstart Your Community

1 11:00 am: Saturday Swap 11:00 am – 1:30 pm August 1, 2026 Join us for a community celebration where stories, creativity and generosity come together. A chance to share, swap and connect with people who get it. All welcome. Date: Saturday 1 August 2026 Time: 11.00am to 1.30pm Location: Victoria Park Community Centre Cost: Free Enquiries and registration: ella@befriend.org.au A community celebration where stories, creativity and generosity come together. Come along to share, swap and connect. Saturday 1 August, 11.00am to 1.30pm, Victoria Park Community Centre.

4 9:30 am: Give it a Go! 9:30 am – 11:30 am August 4, 2026 About Looking for a fun way to meet people in your local area? Give It A Go! is a free, welcoming community adventure taking place across different locations in the City of Swan, and in 2026 we’re bringing the fun to Dayton! Each week you’ll have the chance to discover a hidden hobby, learn something new, share a laugh and connect with other local people in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to make new connections, or simply keen to try something different, everyone is welcome. There’s no expectation to attend every week or to be good at anything. Just come along, have a go and enjoy being part of your local community. 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. What to bring Yourself and a willingness to give something new a go A water bottle if you’d like one Your curiosity and sense of fun! And if you have a game you’d love to share, please bring that too. Morning tea, activities and everything else will be provided. Getting there & parking The Eastern Blades Hockey Club is located on Arthur Street at the District Open Space in Dayton and is easy to access by car. Free parking is available at the venue. If you’re travelling by public transport, Transperth bus services operate in the surrounding area. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to find the easiest route for you. Accessibility The venue has accessible entry and accessible toilet facilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to chat about how we can make your visit as comfortable as possible, we’d love to hear from you before you attend. Finding us Once you arrive, head to the Eastern Blades Hockey Club clubhouse, just to the right. Our friendly team will be there to welcome you, help you settle in and introduce you to others if you’d like. If it’s your first visit, don’t worry, we’ll help you find your feet. When Every Tuesday 28 July to 22 September 2026 9:30am to 11:30am Join us for one session or come along every week. There’s no commitment, just friendly faces and something new to discover each Tuesday. Questions If you have any questions before coming along or you’re feeling a little unsure about attending for the first time, please get in touch by emailing us at swan@befriend.org.au or calling/messaging 0409 640 642. We’re always happy to chat, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable before your first visit. We can’t wait to welcome you to Give It A Go! Dayton! A free, welcoming community adventure for anyone keen to meet new people, try something different and have a laugh along the way. Every Tuesday from 28 July to 22 September 2026, 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Eastern Blades Hockey Club, Dayton. No experience or commitment needed; just come along and give it a go. More information Register for free Buy Tickets

8 12:30 pm: Possibility in Practice 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm August 8, 2026 “There will be no community without first communing.” — Nora Bateson We invite you to gather with folk in a spirit of radical hospitality and appreciative inquiry, where personal stories and ideas are shared.Because we are social creatures, feeling seen, heard and appreciated is vital to our health and wellbeing. In this space you can be your authentic self, be seen and heard without judgement, and explore personal and global questions from your lived experience. We practice a form of radical hospitality, being warm and friendly to those we know and those we don’t, by generously giving our attention and appreciation to others. Participants often leave feeling more alive, more connected, and more motivated. Some go on to take on meaningful projects, study, or community work. Others return to everyday life with fresh eyes and softer hearts. Sessions include storytelling, gift discovery, warm data labs, and much more. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Dates: 8 and 22 August, 5 and 19 September, 3, 17 and 31 October, 14 November 2026 Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm Location: Wellard Community Centre (2 min walk from train/bus station, ample parking) Cost: Donation-based. Every contribution helps keep this open and welcoming to everyone. Enquiries and registration: peter@befriend.org.au or nicola@befriend.org.au Eight fortnightly gatherings in Wellard where personal stories, radical hospitality and appreciative inquiry come together. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. August to November 2026, Wellard Community Centre.

11 9:30 am: Give it a Go! 9:30 am – 11:30 am August 11, 2026 About Looking for a fun way to meet people in your local area? Give It A Go! is a free, welcoming community adventure taking place across different locations in the City of Swan, and in 2026 we’re bringing the fun to Dayton! Each week you’ll have the chance to discover a hidden hobby, learn something new, share a laugh and connect with other local people in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to make new connections, or simply keen to try something different, everyone is welcome. There’s no expectation to attend every week or to be good at anything. Just come along, have a go and enjoy being part of your local community. 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. What to bring Yourself and a willingness to give something new a go A water bottle if you’d like one Your curiosity and sense of fun! And if you have a game you’d love to share, please bring that too. Morning tea, activities and everything else will be provided. Getting there & parking The Eastern Blades Hockey Club is located on Arthur Street at the District Open Space in Dayton and is easy to access by car. Free parking is available at the venue. If you’re travelling by public transport, Transperth bus services operate in the surrounding area. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to find the easiest route for you. Accessibility The venue has accessible entry and accessible toilet facilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to chat about how we can make your visit as comfortable as possible, we’d love to hear from you before you attend. Finding us Once you arrive, head to the Eastern Blades Hockey Club clubhouse, just to the right. Our friendly team will be there to welcome you, help you settle in and introduce you to others if you’d like. If it’s your first visit, don’t worry, we’ll help you find your feet. When Every Tuesday 28 July to 22 September 2026 9:30am to 11:30am Join us for one session or come along every week. There’s no commitment, just friendly faces and something new to discover each Tuesday. Questions If you have any questions before coming along or you’re feeling a little unsure about attending for the first time, please get in touch by emailing us at swan@befriend.org.au or calling/messaging 0409 640 642. We’re always happy to chat, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable before your first visit. We can’t wait to welcome you to Give It A Go! Dayton! A free, welcoming community adventure for anyone keen to meet new people, try something different and have a laugh along the way. Every Tuesday from 28 July to 22 September 2026, 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Eastern Blades Hockey Club, Dayton. No experience or commitment needed; just come along and give it a go. More information Register for free Buy Tickets, 5:00 pm: Possibility Reading Salon 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm August 11, 2026 “When we read together, we connect. Together, we see the world. Together, we see one another.” — Kate DiCamillo If C.S. Lewis’s remark, “We read to know we are not alone,” resonates with you, this might be just the thing. Reading together invites sharing thoughts, feelings and personal stories. By reading slowly, we make the salon a place of contemplation, conversation and conviviality. We read not to master the reading, but to question what we know and believe. Reading together on personal and existential questions can help to connect, empower and calm us. It is also a form of radical hospitality, being warm and friendly to those we know and those we don’t, and generously giving our attention and appreciation to others. The salon is a loosely structured refuge for meaning-making. We read aloud, with anyone who wants to read a paragraph or so from the piece. Pre-reading before sessions is not necessary. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Dates: Tuesdays 11 and 25 August, 8 and 22 September, 6 and 20 October, 3 and 17 November 2026 Time: 5.00pm to 6.30pm AWST Mode: Online via Zoom Cost: Donation-based. Every contribution helps keep this open and welcoming to everyone. Enquiries and registration: peter@befriend.org.au Eight fortnightly online gatherings for people who love reading and the conversations it sparks. A loosely structured salon for contemplation, connection and conviviality. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Tuesdays, August to November 2026, via Zoom.

18 9:30 am: Give it a Go! 9:30 am – 11:30 am August 18, 2026 About Looking for a fun way to meet people in your local area? Give It A Go! is a free, welcoming community adventure taking place across different locations in the City of Swan, and in 2026 we’re bringing the fun to Dayton! Each week you’ll have the chance to discover a hidden hobby, learn something new, share a laugh and connect with other local people in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to make new connections, or simply keen to try something different, everyone is welcome. There’s no expectation to attend every week or to be good at anything. Just come along, have a go and enjoy being part of your local community. 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. What to bring Yourself and a willingness to give something new a go A water bottle if you’d like one Your curiosity and sense of fun! And if you have a game you’d love to share, please bring that too. Morning tea, activities and everything else will be provided. Getting there & parking The Eastern Blades Hockey Club is located on Arthur Street at the District Open Space in Dayton and is easy to access by car. Free parking is available at the venue. If you’re travelling by public transport, Transperth bus services operate in the surrounding area. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to find the easiest route for you. Accessibility The venue has accessible entry and accessible toilet facilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to chat about how we can make your visit as comfortable as possible, we’d love to hear from you before you attend. Finding us Once you arrive, head to the Eastern Blades Hockey Club clubhouse, just to the right. Our friendly team will be there to welcome you, help you settle in and introduce you to others if you’d like. If it’s your first visit, don’t worry, we’ll help you find your feet. When Every Tuesday 28 July to 22 September 2026 9:30am to 11:30am Join us for one session or come along every week. There’s no commitment, just friendly faces and something new to discover each Tuesday. Questions If you have any questions before coming along or you’re feeling a little unsure about attending for the first time, please get in touch by emailing us at swan@befriend.org.au or calling/messaging 0409 640 642. We’re always happy to chat, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable before your first visit. We can’t wait to welcome you to Give It A Go! Dayton! A free, welcoming community adventure for anyone keen to meet new people, try something different and have a laugh along the way. Every Tuesday from 28 July to 22 September 2026, 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Eastern Blades Hockey Club, Dayton. No experience or commitment needed; just come along and give it a go. More information Register for free Buy Tickets, 12:00 pm: Hosting with Heart: Rockingham Series 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm August 18, 2026 If you’ve ever thought about bringing people together but aren’t sure where to start, Hosting with Heart is for you. This three-part fortnightly workshop series will support you in becoming a host and creating welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful gatherings in your community. This series is for people who: Have thought about hosting small, informal social groups but aren’t sure where to begin Are looking for purpose, connection, or a meaningful way to give back to their community Naturally notice others and want to help create spaces where people feel welcome Are already hosting something in the community but want to reconnect with their “why” or pick up some new skills Like learning alongside others Expect guided conversations, reflections, and practical tools in a small group setting. You’ll clarify your purpose, discover how to help people feel safe and included, and learn to host in a way that feels sustainable and life-giving. Date: Tuesdays: 18 August, 25 August, 1 September Time: 12.00 pm to 2.30 pm Location: Rockingham Library Cost: Free. We simply ask for your commitment to attending all three sessions. Facilitator: Nicola-Jane le Breton, Community Story Weaver with Befriend – nicola@befriend.org.au or 0421 633 124 Register your interest: EOI form A free three-part workshop series for people who want to bring others together. Learn how to create welcoming, inclusive gatherings in your community. More information Buy Tickets

21 12:00 pm: Hosting with Heart: Rockingham Series 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm August 21, 2026 If you’ve ever thought about bringing people together but aren’t sure where to start, Hosting with Heart is for you. This three-part fortnightly workshop series will support you in becoming a host and creating welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful gatherings in your community. This series is for people who: Have thought about hosting small, informal social groups but aren’t sure where to begin Are looking for purpose, connection, or a meaningful way to give back to their community Naturally notice others and want to help create spaces where people feel welcome Are already hosting something in the community but want to reconnect with their “why” or pick up some new skills Like learning alongside others Expect guided conversations, reflections, and practical tools in a small group setting. You’ll clarify your purpose, discover how to help people feel safe and included, and learn to host in a way that feels sustainable and life-giving. Date: Fridays 7 and 21 August, 4 September 2026 Time: 12.00 pm to 2.30 pm Location: Rockingham Library Cost: Free. We simply ask for your commitment to attending all three sessions. Facilitator: Nicola-Jane le Breton, Community Story Weaver with Befriend – nicola@befriend.org.au or 0421 633 124 Register your interest: EOI form A free three-part workshop series for people who want to bring others together. Learn how to create welcoming, inclusive gatherings in your community. Fridays 7 and 21 August and 4 September, Rockingham Library. More information Buy Tickets

22 12:30 pm: Possibility in Practice 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm August 22, 2026 “There will be no community without first communing.” — Nora Bateson We invite you to gather with folk in a spirit of radical hospitality and appreciative inquiry, where personal stories and ideas are shared.Because we are social creatures, feeling seen, heard and appreciated is vital to our health and wellbeing. In this space you can be your authentic self, be seen and heard without judgement, and explore personal and global questions from your lived experience. We practice a form of radical hospitality, being warm and friendly to those we know and those we don’t, by generously giving our attention and appreciation to others. Participants often leave feeling more alive, more connected, and more motivated. Some go on to take on meaningful projects, study, or community work. Others return to everyday life with fresh eyes and softer hearts. Sessions include storytelling, gift discovery, warm data labs, and much more. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Dates: 8 and 22 August, 5 and 19 September, 3, 17 and 31 October, 14 November 2026 Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm Location: Wellard Community Centre (2 min walk from train/bus station, ample parking) Cost: Donation-based. Every contribution helps keep this open and welcoming to everyone. Enquiries and registration: peter@befriend.org.au or nicola@befriend.org.au Eight fortnightly gatherings in Wellard where personal stories, radical hospitality and appreciative inquiry come together. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. August to November 2026, Wellard Community Centre.

25 9:30 am: Give it a Go! 9:30 am – 11:30 am August 25, 2026 About Looking for a fun way to meet people in your local area? Give It A Go! is a free, welcoming community adventure taking place across different locations in the City of Swan, and in 2026 we’re bringing the fun to Dayton! Each week you’ll have the chance to discover a hidden hobby, learn something new, share a laugh and connect with other local people in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to make new connections, or simply keen to try something different, everyone is welcome. There’s no expectation to attend every week or to be good at anything. Just come along, have a go and enjoy being part of your local community. 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. What to bring Yourself and a willingness to give something new a go A water bottle if you’d like one Your curiosity and sense of fun! And if you have a game you’d love to share, please bring that too. Morning tea, activities and everything else will be provided. Getting there & parking The Eastern Blades Hockey Club is located on Arthur Street at the District Open Space in Dayton and is easy to access by car. Free parking is available at the venue. If you’re travelling by public transport, Transperth bus services operate in the surrounding area. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to find the easiest route for you. Accessibility The venue has accessible entry and accessible toilet facilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to chat about how we can make your visit as comfortable as possible, we’d love to hear from you before you attend. Finding us Once you arrive, head to the Eastern Blades Hockey Club clubhouse, just to the right. Our friendly team will be there to welcome you, help you settle in and introduce you to others if you’d like. If it’s your first visit, don’t worry, we’ll help you find your feet. When Every Tuesday 28 July to 22 September 2026 9:30am to 11:30am Join us for one session or come along every week. There’s no commitment, just friendly faces and something new to discover each Tuesday. Questions If you have any questions before coming along or you’re feeling a little unsure about attending for the first time, please get in touch by emailing us at swan@befriend.org.au or calling/messaging 0409 640 642. We’re always happy to chat, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable before your first visit. We can’t wait to welcome you to Give It A Go! Dayton! A free, welcoming community adventure for anyone keen to meet new people, try something different and have a laugh along the way. Every Tuesday from 28 July to 22 September 2026, 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Eastern Blades Hockey Club, Dayton. No experience or commitment needed; just come along and give it a go. More information Register for free Buy Tickets, 12:00 pm: Hosting with Heart: Rockingham Series 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm August 25, 2026 If you’ve ever thought about bringing people together but aren’t sure where to start, Hosting with Heart is for you. This three-part fortnightly workshop series will support you in becoming a host and creating welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful gatherings in your community. This series is for people who: Have thought about hosting small, informal social groups but aren’t sure where to begin Are looking for purpose, connection, or a meaningful way to give back to their community Naturally notice others and want to help create spaces where people feel welcome Are already hosting something in the community but want to reconnect with their “why” or pick up some new skills Like learning alongside others Expect guided conversations, reflections, and practical tools in a small group setting. You’ll clarify your purpose, discover how to help people feel safe and included, and learn to host in a way that feels sustainable and life-giving. Date: Tuesdays: 18 August, 25 August, 1 September Time: 12.00 pm to 2.30 pm Location: Rockingham Library Cost: Free. We simply ask for your commitment to attending all three sessions. Facilitator: Nicola-Jane le Breton, Community Story Weaver with Befriend – nicola@befriend.org.au or 0421 633 124 Register your interest: EOI form A free three-part workshop series for people who want to bring others together. Learn how to create welcoming, inclusive gatherings in your community. More information Buy Tickets, 5:00 pm: Possibility Reading Salon 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm August 25, 2026 “When we read together, we connect. Together, we see the world. Together, we see one another.” — Kate DiCamillo If C.S. Lewis’s remark, “We read to know we are not alone,” resonates with you, this might be just the thing. Reading together invites sharing thoughts, feelings and personal stories. By reading slowly, we make the salon a place of contemplation, conversation and conviviality. We read not to master the reading, but to question what we know and believe. Reading together on personal and existential questions can help to connect, empower and calm us. It is also a form of radical hospitality, being warm and friendly to those we know and those we don’t, and generously giving our attention and appreciation to others. The salon is a loosely structured refuge for meaning-making. We read aloud, with anyone who wants to read a paragraph or so from the piece. Pre-reading before sessions is not necessary. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Dates: Tuesdays 11 and 25 August, 8 and 22 September, 6 and 20 October, 3 and 17 November 2026 Time: 5.00pm to 6.30pm AWST Mode: Online via Zoom Cost: Donation-based. Every contribution helps keep this open and welcoming to everyone. Enquiries and registration: peter@befriend.org.au Eight fortnightly online gatherings for people who love reading and the conversations it sparks. A loosely structured salon for contemplation, connection and conviviality. Come to all sessions or as many as you want. Tuesdays, August to November 2026, via Zoom.

29 2:00 pm: Befriending Within: 10-Week Embodied Listening Course 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm August 29, 2026 A somatic listening practice for changemakers, community connectors, and kind-hearted humans. Befriending Within is a 10-week online course in focusing, a gentle, body-based practice of deep listening that helps you grow trust in your inner knowing and show up more fully in your relationships, from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re a community connector, peer support worker, facilitator, or simply seeking a more grounded, compassionate way of being, this course offers tools for listening to the body’s felt sense, meeting complexity with care, and uncovering your own gifts and ways of contributing. Date: Saturdays Part 1: 29 August; 5, 12, 19 and 26 September Part 2: 31 October; 7, 14, 21 and 28 November Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm AWST (4.00 pm to 7.00 pm AEST / 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEDT)Duration: 10 weeks, 3 hours per session Mode: Online via Zoom Cost: Pay what you feel (donation). Full value $1,100 (incl. GST). Materials $50 (fixed cost, incl. GST). Facilitator: Nicola-Jane le Breton, Community Story Weaver with Befriend and Certified Focusing Trainer with The International Focusing Institute. Register your interest: forms.gle/BNpKkFmE6XpAQuVb9 – EOIs close Wednesday 22 July 2026, small class size, limited places, waitlist likely. Enquiries: nicola@befriend.org.au or 0421 633 124 A 10-week online course in focusing, a gentle, body-based practice of deep listening that helps you grow trust in your inner knowing and show up more fully in your relationships. Online event View Location Buy Tickets

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