Meet new people
Step forward on your journey towards a more connected life
Connection starts with you
Humans are social creatures, and we’ve been hanging out together for aeons! It’s in our DNA to want to belong to a community where we can be ourselves and feel supported, seen, heard and celebrated. So get ready to join the community-building party!
At Befriend, we’re here to help you get your community journey started! But let’s be real, we’re not the stars of the show, that’s you! The real magic happens when awesome people like you make the choice to connect. It all starts with showing up at local events, meeting new people, and being brave enough to start a conversation.
Whether you’re sharing your hobbies and passions, a cuppa on your verandah with a neighbour, or your chooks’ eggs, we’re all about helping you find your people. We believe that everyone’s journey to connection and community is unique, and we’re excited to help you find your own path.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dance our way into the kind of communities where everyone feels like they belong!
Hosting a group
Embrace the awkward, lace up your Befriend bonnet and bring people together.
We know what you’re thinking: getting out there feels scary. Don’t worry, every person who has ever reached out to their community with an invitation to connect probably had butterflies too… It’s all part of the human experience! And trust us when we say, there are thousands of people out there just waiting for someone like you to invite them to connect… it often takes just one person to reach out and make the first move!
What’s important to you?
All of the best community projects, groups and initiatives started as an idea – from community gardens to Buy Nothing groups. All of these wonderful initiatives began as something small. Community life can’t happen without people like you offering up ideas to bring people together.
You might be an online gamer, looking for a digital community, or perhaps you’re passionate about conscious living and want to initiate a local clothes exchange. Every single person on the planet has something unique to offer the world. The possibilities are infinite, and at the centre of all of them is you and the things you want to share with others.
Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking about how you might like to cultivate a sense of community for yourself:
Conversation circles
Making the space for deep conversation and reflection with others
Sharing your passion
Work collaboratively with like-minded locals to bring a vintage film screening to your neighbourhood
Initiate diversity dinners
Get to know your neighbours through driveway dinner parties that celebrate and share culture diversity
Create an urban garden
Meet new people and enjoy homegrown produce by starting an urban garden in a shared space
Host a friendly event
Send an open-invitation to connect over your favourite activity
Seek out new experiences
Shared experiences help us connect, so go dancing, participate in a skill swap, initiate a Mexican cooking class – you do you!
Join the friendliest community in Perth
If you’re keen to get out there and start meeting new people, then you should check out the Befriend Social Network! It’s a ready-made community of over 12,000 warm and welcoming people from all around Perth who regularly host and attend small shared social experiences, from bowling to coffee catch-ups. So if you’re looking to learn new skills, try new things and sweeten your social life… you’re in the right place!
Frequently asked questions
How do I join Befriend?
Great news! If you’re engaged with Befriend in any way—maybe you come to a gathering now and then, follow us on Facebook, open our newsletter, or just like what we’re about—then you’re already considered a member of the Befriend community! No forms, no fees, no obligations.
If you’re keen to connect more actively, we recommend creating a free Meetup account so you can RSVP to events and stay in the loop. You’re also welcome to sign up to our newsletter, check out our Facebook group, or reach out if you’d like a hand getting started.
Can support workers or carers attend a group too?
Absolutely. Befriend gatherings are designed to be welcoming, relaxed spaces—and that includes folks attending with support workers or carers. You’re welcome to come along together, and participate however feels most comfortable for you both.
There’s no sign-up, no registration process, and no need to ask for permission. Just choose an event that sounds good, RSVP, and show up as you are.
Do you have events for children?
Befriend is mainly for adults aged 18 and over. Some gatherings, such as intergenerational playgroups or picnics, are designed so children can attend alongside their parent or caregiver. In these spaces, adults stay with and are responsible for the children they bring, as our gatherings are focused on shared connection rather than providing care for children.
I don’t live in Perth. Can I host with Befriend?
At the moment, our community-building efforts are focused on the Perth Metro area. We don’t have the capacity to support Hosts beyond that. But we’re always curious to connect with like-minded folks, so if you’re dreaming about something outside Perth, send us a message—we’d love to hear what’s on your heart and see if there’s something we can co-imagine.
Ready to connect?
If you’re curious about how you might find your community, reach out! We’re here to help.
Our Community Building team are some of the friendliest people you could ever meet, and they’re here to support you to explore your community connectedness. They’ll be your thinking partners and your biggest cheerleaders, helping to connect you to different experiences or create new ones!
You can reach them by calling (08) 9520 8574, texting 0404 831 201, or emailing rsvp@befriend.org.au or by filling out the form below.
