meet the team
We approach our work and play with curiosity and optimism, and always, always with relationships at the heart of what we do!
Swan Community Builder
Ally
I have a passion for inclusion, and embracing diversity. I would love to support your journey in building a connected community. In which you can truly feel seen, heard and safe.
Armadale/Gosnells Community Builder
Karen
My happy place is connecting with unique and diverse people, just like you and walking with you as you explore how to share your gifts generously in your local community. If you’re in Gosnells or Armadale City areas, I’d love to connect with you.
Community Story Weaver
Nicola
I love to help individuals and communities discover their gifts and connect through the magic of shared story. Let’s yarn.
Kwinana/Anketell Community Builder
Inger
We seek people from here & there, interested in fun times, food & friendship to share.
Curious to know more? Kwinana – you’ll find us there!
Campaign Lead
Kristin
Community Building Support Partner
Carmel
I’m here to support you to grow a connected and thriving community that matters to you! Let’s chat!
Merriwa Community Builder
Lee
My passion is for people to feel connected in their local community. I would love to hear your ideas on making this happen!
Community Photographer
Tom
I love seeing how the Befriend community connects and being there to capture those moments. Get in touch if you’d like me to be at your next gathering!
Thinking Partner
Peter
Like to think, talk and play together? I’m your man. Relationship is everything.
CEO
Nick
Feel welcome to drop me a line to explore our consulting services or a strategic partnership with Befriend, to work together towards flourishing communities.
Comunity Builing Support Partner
Hayley
I’m keen to hear what you’re curious about when it comes to human relationships and community. I’d love to learn from you so reach out any time!
Karawara Community Builder
Ella
Do you want to connect with more people locally, doing things you already love and enjoy doing – Get in touch, and let’s have a cuppa I’m all ears!
Banksia Grove Community Builder
Terri
I love to spend time weaving and learning new creative activities while listening to stories about connecting with people in the community. Banksia Grove is my place to explore and spark great ideas to join or host groups in your area. So if you’re keen, let’s have a chat!
Partnership & Business Development Lead
Elaine
Are you keen to partner with us? Would you like us to design and deliver our unique range of workshops and courses? Then connect with me! I would love to find an opportunity to bring Befriend’s special ways into your organisation.
Secretary
Mariana
My life has changed for the better being in connection with this amazing bunch… it may just do the same for you!
Board Chair
Emma
I’m so proud to be part of the Befriend community because it’s a commitment to creating belonging and connection for everyone.
Board Member
Ernst
We all love Befriend’s work around facilitating connection and belonging… there’s a really gentle sense of justice at the heart of it all.
Board Member
Emily
I love being a part of Befriend’s journey, seeing and hearing all the wonderful stories and friendships that come from this movement and community… no doubt you will too!
Board Member
Josh
If you have a journey with Befriend to share, I’m here to listen. I love to understand how we might make your journey with us the best we can.
Board Member
Simi
“Building connections to feel content with solitude”, I believe is the highest level of connection. Befriend is about nurturing such deep connections and I love being part of Befriend’s journey.
Drop us a line!
Keen to have a chat with a member of the staff team? Let us know which Befriendly face you’re looking to connect with, so you can have the right conversation with the right person!
How we work
We have an intentional work community that supports all team members to flourish.
We see the work environment as a small, meaningful microcosm of community life and we love to approach the work behind the work in a way that brings out the best in all of us. We work in a flexible, self-managed environment, supporting and trusting one another to make informed, impactful decisions that develop our work in new and creative ways.
We love what we do so much that we’ve created a set of principles that we use to guide our experience at work. These principles have been informed by meaningful experiences unique to each of us and we value their place in our working life.
We are a community of purpose, continually deepening and enhancing the
impact of our work
We work with a spirit of hope and optimism, approaching progress by focusing on the potential present in people, situations and society (rather than focusing on fixing problems)
We approach challenges with bravery and resilience, secure in the knowledge that we are in a supportive environment in which it is safe to fail.
We are a collective and we share responsibility to support the health of our core purpose, projects and people.
We uphold structures that facilitate collaboration and connection and we all take great pride in stepping forward to lead the work at different times, in different ways.
We bring our authentic selves to work everyday, knowing we are valued as a human being. We celebrate the diversity in our lived experiences and we value one another’s unique and irreplaceable contributions, trusting each other to work with freedom and flexibility.
We appreciate the connection we have with others and create a space in which we can be vulnerable and honest with one another, gently challenging ideas to offer new perspectives on our work.
Accepting that growth isn’t always easy, we encourage a culture of self-reflection and discovery to develop ourselves further. We take joy in seeing one another flourish and adapt with change.
We are committed to continuous and never ending improvement, constantly monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of our work to create more meaningful impact.