Befriend in Armadale Gosnells

06/07/2026

Chat Connect Create Piara Waters is continuing into the second half of 2026, with some tweaks to the format.

We’ll now gather on the 1st and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm. We’ve allowed an extra 30 minutes in each session to help you complete your creative projects.

We welcome new people to this joyful, energetic, chatty and vibrant group. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, please do come along. We’d love to meet you. No registration required.

This is a collaboration with the City of Armadale, and we are so thankful for their support.

07/04/2026

✨ You’re warmly invited to our next Cultivating Gratefulness Gathering on April 14th!

🧭 Every month, we explore a new and exciting theme! We warmly welcome both returning friends and newcomers—every voice truly matters here.

🎨 This month, we're excited to delve into the theme "Play Matters." Together, we'll gently explore the essence of play and discover how to keep our playful spirits alive, even when life feels a bit challenging. Join us for an afternoon full of conversation and creativity. You’ll be invited to tap into your creative side as you create your own Play Zine (pronounced "zeen"). Think collage, colouring, quotes, poems, and creative journaling.

☘️ These gatherings are hosted by Befriend Inc, draw on the resources of the Gratefulness Network, and are supported by the City of Armadale Libraries & Heritage.

🌟 Just a quick reminder: please register for the event so we can prepare printouts and have enough creative resources for everyone.

📆 Tuesday, April 14th
⏰ 2 pm to 3:30 pm
📍 Armadale Library
🔗 RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/cultivating-gratefulness-gatherings

I can’t wait to share this playful journey with all of you!

Get tickets on Humanitix - Cultivating Gratefulness Gatherings hosted by City of Armadale Library & Heritage Services. Armadale Library, Shop 64 Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Ave, Armadale WA 6112, Australia. Dates from Tuesday 10th February 2026. Find event information.

02/02/2026

We're back at Piara Waters Library tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 3rd, from 10 am to 1 pm for Chat Connect Create. This is a relaxed space where you can join a group of local people to weave conversation, get crafty and form new connections. It is free, and all resources are provided; you can also bring your own creative project.

You can let us know you're joining via the Befriend Inc Social Network on MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/befriend-inc-social-club/events/312456217/?eventOrigin=your_events

We look forward to chatting, connecting and creating with you 😀

02/02/2026

We're thrilled to team up with Armadale Library to launch a weekly Wingspan Board Game Group.

Guided by our board game enthusiast, John, the group offers a wonderful opportunity to start or deepen your board game adventure, connect with like-minded people, and find a place where you truly belong.

Wingspan is a fascinating game about the avian (bird) world. As the group’s skills grow, John will introduce you to a special edition featuring Australian birds.

Whether you’re new to Wingspan or have played before, you’re welcome to join us. John loves teaching people how to play board games, so you’ll be in good hands.

This is a friendly, relaxed group that welcomes all abilities.

Location:
Armadale Public Library
Shop 64 Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Ave, Armadale WA

Dates:
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20 27

Time:
10 am to 1 pm

You can RSVP on the Befriend Inc Social Network on MeetUp or register through Armadale Libraries & Heritage: https://events.humanitix.com/wingspan-game-group

We look forward to adventuring in the bird world together.

02/02/2026

Join Befriend Inc for a warm and welcoming six-week journey into self-compassion!

📆 Every Saturday afternoon from February 7th to March 14th, we invite you to explore the heartfelt art, science, and practice of self-compassion.

🤲🏽Together, explore practices to nurture self-confidence, deepen your sense of worth, and find greater ease amid daily stress.

This series is offered in collaboration with Gosnells Women's Collective Inc. It’s completely free—simply register using the QR code on the flyer.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

🌸 We look forward to travelling this path together.

17/12/2025

🌟 As we wrap up another wonderful year of Befriend's Cultivating Gratefulness Gatherings, I want to shine a light on the goodness that unfolds within this group and say thank you to everyone who has joined us this year.

🧶 Each month, we gather to explore the threads that weave a grateful life. We’ve shared personal stories, rediscovered play, crafted gratitude journals, vision boards, and thank-you cards, found beauty in everyday moments, and written poems on themes like “These moments delight me.” Together, we’ve said Yes to joy, tapped into creativity, nurtured love, awakened our senses, cultivated peace, and built a tapestry of compassion, kindness, and belonging.

🌸 It’s been a pleasure to welcome adults from various backgrounds and life stages as we come together to enjoy the benefits of living gratefully.

🌿 As the host, I’m in awe of the power of connection that unfolds in each gathering. I see strangers opening up to each other in ways we rarely find an opportunity to do. This group's fostering of connection, the warmth they share, the generosity on display, and their openness to celebrating each other’s uniqueness make it truly special. It’s a genuine delight and privilege to be part of it all.

🎉 I share this to celebrate the goodness that comes from connecting in this way and to remind you that you’re always welcome here, where the magic of grateful living is truly embraced!

We’ll continue to cultivate gratefulness together on the second Tuesday of each month throughout 2026. We thank Armadale Libraries & Heritage for making this possible.

📆 Our first gathering of 2026 will be on Tuesday, February 10th, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. You can register to join us here: https://events.humanitix.com/cultivating-gratefulness-gatherings

💝 Wishing you a joyous and restful festive season.

Get tickets on Humanitix - Cultivating Gratefulness Gatherings hosted by City of Armadale Library & Heritage Services. Armadale Library, Shop 64 Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Ave, Armadale WA 6112, Australia. Dates from Tuesday 10th February 2026. Find event information.

16/12/2025

Chat Connect Create at Piara Waters Library is taking a festive break and will return in February.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in 2025 and extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Armadale for collaborating on this community connection initiative.

Here’s what some participants have shared about their experiences:
🖍️ Feeling uplifted knowing I can enjoy colouring again and not being alone at home. It’s comforting to have others around.
🎨 This is a space for genuine connection and trying new crafts, surrounded by a welcoming, friendly community.
✨ Meeting new friends and having a chat is refreshing, and it encourages you to step out and engage in activities.
💖 There's no pressure here—everyone is free to make their own choices.
☘️ It’s an open, friendly place to unwind and express creativity.
🌸 I cherish the company and the joy of being with people.
🤩 There’s something for everyone, and it’s inspiring to see others in action, thinking, “I could do that too.”

Our flyer for Chat Connect Create 2026 is below.

🌟 Happy festive season, everyone 🌟 We look forward to connecting in 2026.