It's the Annual Befriendly Festive Season catch-up! Come join the Belmont team by the beautiful Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) to celebrate the end of the year.

Whether you have been connected to Befriend for a long while, short while or are looking for some great conversation with new people this time of year, you are welcome.

🏸 This is an informal catch up with some optional outdoor games and conversation starters. Come for a little or a long while.

🌭 There will be plenty of food provided, and we will do our best to provide for dietary differences; however, you are welcome to bring your own snacks. We will also have soft drinks, fruit juices and water.

📝Please try to RSVP your attendance to this event as it helps us with catering requirements (but RSVPing is not compulsory - feel free to come along even if you haven't RSVPd).

👨‍👧‍👦 Kids are welcome with their parents, but please leave your pooches at home for the safety and comfort of everyone.

**Please bring along**

Something to sit on, your own cup, rug, cushions or whatever else will help you feel comfortable.

This event is totally inclusive and accessible.

**Transport**

🚗 Parking is free for 4 hours
🚅 Closest train station is Burswood station (a green and pretty 15 minute walk to the park)
🚌 Stop number 28411 (coming from the city) or stop number 14506 (heading towards the city) are the closest stops on Great Eastern Highway; otherwise the Causeway Bus Station is about 15 minutes walk
🚲 Very accessible by bike paths around the river

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Befriend exists to spark human connection between people from diverse backgrounds, to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued and belong. Our values inclusion, authenticity, curiosity, sustainability and fun. For further info about Befriend: https://befriend.org.au/

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Monica Fitz

Chris Trembath

End of Year Celebration at Burswood Park

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Have you thought about sparking your own social gathering or group? 🤔

Maybe you're keen to bring your neighbours together for a BBQ, or maybe you care about global warming and want to bring other activists together to create change... this 2 hour conversational workshop will help set you up with new ideas and help you plan how to do this.

For the last 14 years, Befriend has been supporting community members to spark their own social group around a hobby or activity they love. We've learnt so much along the way and we'd love to share it with you, so you can bring people together in the ways that make sense for you.

**This is perfect for you if you:**

* Feel ready to bring people together (or curious about what this could look like!)
* Have an idea to spark something in community
* Want to become a Host with the Befriend Social Network

**What to expect…**

* A discussion on what makes an inclusive and welcoming social group
* Ideas on different kinds of social gatherings you could start
* Some practical things to consider
* Friendly faces and good conversation
* Information about Hosting with Befriend (optional: last 30 mins)

If you already know that you want to host a gathering with the Befriend Social Network you can stay on for the last 30 mins to get the next steps in the process.

**What to bring:**

* Yourself, as you are
* A pen and some paper to write on
* An open heart and open mind

Join Zoom Meeting: [https://befriend-org-au.zoom.us/j/86053761161?pwd=0pBasMginU3Zb4AeAHtLHxtNOLPfUB.1](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://befriend-org-au.zoom.us/j/86053761161?pwd%3D0pBasMginU3Zb4AeAHtLHxtNOLPfUB.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1731329290978858&usg=AOvVaw32dEiOGAZulXdLa8RkdC_N)
Meeting ID: 860 5376 1161
Passcode: 718769

**If you have any questions or requests for how this can be comfortable for you, message me on Meetup or email dave@befriend.org.au.**

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**Want to join more sessions like this?**

This workshop is part of the Your Journey, Your Way series all about connection, community and you! You’re welcome to attend them all, attend just the one, or attend multiple times.

They are run regularly so you can continue to drop in to the workshops at your own pace - it’s designed to be a DIY adventure! The experiences are:

**1\. Stepping Stones: Taking the next steps to connect with your community**
Come along to start thinking about what your next step towards connection might be!

**2\. Kickstart your Community: The fundamentals of bringing people together**
Want to bring people together in your community? Get ideas and tips on how to start!

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Befriend is a community building organisation that exists to spark connections to create a connected, more inclusive Perth.

Our values are inclusion, fun, authenticity, curiosity and sustainability. Learn more about Befriend through our website: [https://befriend.org.au/](https://befriend.org.au/)

Dave Lindner

Ella Ross

Kickstart your Community The fundamentals of bringing people together

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