Befriend Inc

02/09/2026

🌸 Together We Bloom 🌸

Together We Bloom is a three-part gathering series for female and CALD founders, entrepreneurs and innovators who want to nurture their resilience, deepen meaningful connections and build businesses for social impact.

In the fast pace of leadership and innovation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from purpose. This series offers a welcoming space to slow down, reflect and connect with other women who care about staying nourished while growing their contribution to community.

Facilitated in partnership with No Place for Poverty, each gathering blends wellbeing practices, storytelling, mindfulness and creative activities. Lunch, snacks and materials are included. Scholarships are available for anyone who needs one.

- 15 October, 12 November, 10 December
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Victoria Park Community Centre

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/together-we-bloom

25/08/2026

Nick had a lovely chat with Sally Sara on ABC Australia Radio National Breakfast bright and early this morning! 🎙️💛

Rewind 17 years, Nick was studying occupational therapy in WA when he came across an email addressed to his faculty, written by a young man with a disability asking for help finding connection and friendship. It's something we've heard so much about in recent years, that despite a digital world connecting billions of us, so many people are still feeling profoundly alone and disconnected. That one email set Nick on a path to connect people and community, and empower others to do the same along the way. That's where Befriend began!

Give it a listen when you've got 10 minutes 👇

17 years ago when Nick Maisey was studying occupational therapy in Western Australia, he saw an email addressed to his faculty.

19/08/2026

A little something from our story corner 💛

Meet Robyn from Ellenbrook Mile, a community group that started with a handful of neighbours who just wanted to feel more connected where they live.

Read her insights on community and contribution on our website, along with many more inspiring stories to explore.

https://befriend.org.au/page-category/stories/

17/08/2026

We're looking forward to Make/shift Festival, coming to Walyalup Fremantle this September. Two weeks of talks, workshops, screenings and immersive experiences for anyone building towards better futures, however you show up to that work.

Our very own Peter le Breton will be facilitating Making Sense in a Time of Unravelling, a Warm Data Lab session exploring how we make sense of the world together when everything feels like it's coming apart.

Saturday 12 September | 10:30am - 12:30pm | Make/shift HQ, Piazza Fremantle

Bookings via https://www.makeshift.site/program/making-sense

11/08/2026

Exciting one to share! Dave is co-presenting a Volunteering Australia webinar with Doing Co on placemaking and community-led volunteering, alongside Kendell from Doing Co.

They’ll be talking about how community-led volunteering models and informal volunteering help communities flourish. 🌱

- Tuesday 18 August
- 11 am - 12pm AWST
- Online via Teams

Learn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/placemaking-with-doing-co

10/08/2026

Hi, I'm Ella, Youth Engagement Coordinator at Befriend, and this Youth National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the many ways young people contribute to community. 💛

Because contributing to community doesn't have to start with a huge commitment.

It might start with saying hi to someone new.
Sharing something you love.
Helping someone feel welcome.
Showing up to something happening in your community.

Or gathering a few people together around something you enjoy and giving hosting a go.

Ready to connect? Send Ella an email at [email protected] and let's chat!

06/08/2026

Say hello to Nicola, the warm heart behind Befriending Within, new start date: Saturday 29 August

10 weeks of focusing foundations, an embodied practice of deep listening and learning to meet yourself and others with more presence, trust and compassion.

"A gift I can take into every part of my life." That's how one past participant described it. 💛

Curious? EOIs are open until Friday 15 August: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEY_Mt3Ep8HYalw_ZwD6fajsykw0Jsr4XzFSZJF7oRoOZZw/viewform

Reach out if you'd like a taster session!

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