Befriend Inc

13/07/2026

Hosting with Heart is coming to Rockingham! ♥️

Got a bubbling idea for something you'd love to bring to your community, but not sure where to start? This one's for you.

Adapted from Deb and Zena's much-loved online series, Hosting with Heart is a warm, in-person workshop series that helps you turn that idea into a real, independent community offering.

Three fortnightly sessions in Rockingham, each building on the last:
- 7 July
- 21 July
- 4 August

This series is offered free of charge. We simply ask for your commitment to attending all three sessions. Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/fiVyKXM7xmmusUhD9

10/07/2026

Saturday Swap!

A community celebration where creativity and generosity come together.

Swap books, share a potluck, hear a story from someone who’s brought community to life and take part in our social experience swap: sharing a skill, hobby or experience you’d love to try or teach!

Meet Tom, one of our first swappers, keen to learn some sewing skills in exchange for a home-cooked food.

- Saturday, 1 August 2026
- Victoria Park Community Centre

Enquiries: [email protected]

02/07/2026

Over the past few months, we have partnered with the City of Joondalup to deliver a three-part learning series focused on strengthening community leadership and community-led action.

Together, we explored how communities can become more self-sustaining by building the confidence, skills and connections of local leaders. Sessions covered fostering collaboration and trust, sharing practical tools, strengthening existing groups and sparking new ideas for community action.

The feedback was heartening. Participants described feeling encouraged, confident, connected and supported. A reminder of what's possible when people come together to learn and share! 💭

Thank you to the City of Joondalup for their commitment to strong, connected, community-led neighbourhoods. And thank you to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to see the ideas, relationships and possibilities that grow from here.

Interested in partnering with Befriend in your community? Reach out to Elaine and our team, we'd love to hear from you.

02/07/2026

We have loved partnering with the City of Canning to bring this workshop series to the community. See details for the next session with Elaine and register below!

Everyone has something valuable to offer. In this workshop, you’ll explore your unique strengths - your “gifts” and how they show up in your everyday life, relationships and community.

What you’ll gain:
- Discover your unique strengths and what you bring to others
- Build confidence in yourself and your abilities
- Learn how to use your strengths in everyday life situations
- Understand how you can support family, friends and community
- Feel a stronger sense of purpose and belonging

Date: Saturday 18 July | 10am-12pm, Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
Register: https://strongertogetherhillview2.eventbrite.com.au

Canning Libraries

25/06/2026

Every year, we ask our community what's bubbling up for them through our survey. And every year, the responses stop us in our tracks and remind us just how much this community means. Here's a peek at some of what we've heard this year:

💛 "I am more confident in being myself and going at my own pace"

💛 "I have developed a network of supportive friends"

💛 "I feel more connected and less alone, like I have a place where I genuinely belong"

💛 "Meeting with my Befriend group has changed my outlook on life and gives me so much positive energy"

If any of this sounds like something you're looking for, come say hi. Check out what's on via the link in our bio.

22/06/2026

Our Co-Learning Network is a community of lifelong learners who are curious about living a more connected, community-minded life. And it's open to everyone!

Through workshops, short courses, gatherings and seasonal events, we explore relational skills, community-building approaches and new ways of thinking about the places and people around us.

Whether you're curious about the art and science of growing friendships, dreaming of starting a local initiative, or just wanting to bring more community spirit into your neighbourhood or workplace, you're in the right place.

Some people join to deepen their understanding, others to share ideas and many come to discover how they can show up more fully in the groups and places that matter to them.

We're putting the finishing touches on a rich new season of learning experiences and we can't wait to share what's coming.

Follow along or visit the link below:
https://befriend.org.au/learn/

19/06/2026

Joy doesn't have to be big or loud. It can be a belly laugh, a walk outside, a chat with someone you trust or just a moment where everything feels okay!

It is something we allow when we come back to who we truly are.

We invite you to sit with these prompts. Save them, share them with a friend or just ponder on one for a bit.

12/06/2026

We are so honoured to have won the 2026 WA Inclusive Volunteering Award! Hayley put it beautifully:

"Formal volunteering and roles are just one way to give back, but there are really infinite possibilities when you start to break beyond that thinking and ask yourself different questions. We believe every person in this community makes a valuable contribution to the lives of others." 💛

Check out the article on our website about the night: https://befriend.org.au/articles/befriend-wins-2026-wa-inclusive-volunteering-award/

📸 Thank you to Abby Marshall from Wild Red Media for capturing this special night!

04/06/2026

Have you ever had a little idea sitting quietly in the back of your mind? A gathering, a group, something you'd love to see exist in your neighbourhood?

This one's for you.

✨ Kickstart Your Community
Free online workshop | Thursday 18 June | 3:30–5:30 pm

Join us for a warm, informal 2-hour online workshop where we'll explore what it looks like to bring people together in a way that feels right for you.

Register via the link below:
https://www.meetup.com/befriend-inc-social-club/events/314709665/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=427724766

29/05/2026

It is the last few days that our annual survey is open!

Here’s a little peek at what people in our community have been sharing this year:
💛 “I am more confident in being myself and going at my own pace”
💛 “I have developed a network of supportive friends”
💛 “I feel more connected and less alone, like I have a place where I genuinely belong”
💛 “Meeting with my Befriend group has changed my outlook on life and gives me so much positive energy”

It’s anonymous, takes just 3 to 5 minutes, and every single response genuinely shapes what Befriend becomes. Your experience truly matters to us. Link in bio, or grab a paper version at your local group. And if you’d like a hand filling it in, just reach out. We are always happy to do it together.