Before a team of student consultants got stuck into their work for Befriend, Dave and Elaine gave them a taste

We are absolutely over the moon to share that Befriend has been named the winner of the Inclusive Volunteering Award

Supporting someone to feel more connected means creating the right conditions for friendships to grow. By focusing on shared interests,

Human connection is the best gift of all.

We tend to think of the festive season as a busy time

Tim’s story shows how connection grows through purpose, creativity, and contribution. Living with expressive aphasia and using a wheelchair, he

Nurturing a new community idea to life can feel like stepping into the unknown – exciting and a little intimidating!

Empathy is a powerful way to build connection and friendship, even with strangers. By showing curiosity, listening deeply, and keeping

Give it a Go is a fun, free travelling community adventure happening across different locations in the City of Swan!

Open Communities invites community builders, volunteers and organisations to co-design a shared learning space for connection and collaboration. Through gatherings,

Do you often find yourself saying “I’d like to go… but I don’t really know anyone and it might be

We are a non-profit social enterprise based in Perth, Western Australia who exist for one single purpose; to foster inclusive,

You want to meet people, form friendships and feel less alone, but you think that your introverted nature is an

Do you find that even if you chat with new people while out and about, these interactions don’t lead to

COVID-19 was a strange time. It was a unique moment in history where we bunkered down safely at home wherever