IN THE COMMUNITY
Community organisations, local councils, sporting clubs and neighbourhoods are where some of the most powerful acts of room-making happen.
- Host a drop-in event built around a shared interest (craft, cooking, gardening, music, walking, games etc)
- Create a welcoming arrival experience with warm faces and clear signage so nobody feels lost
- Run a “bring someone new” campaign for members to introduce new people
- Activate public spaces with free, low-barrier events (park activities, street morning teas or pop-up community tables)
- Create a local noticeboard (physical or online) where people can share events and find others. See our Connection Calendar template.
- Set up a connector network among your volunteers and staff
BE INSPIRED BY OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ORGANISATIONS
UNDERSTANDING LONELINESS PACK
Includes Translated Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese)
CONVERSATION CARDS
Help people connect
CONNECTION MAP
Share your event on our national map
POSTER TEMPLATE
Promote your event using our canva template
SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATE
Promote your event online using our canva template
CONNECTION CALENDAR TEMPLATE
Display in local spaces to share what’s on and inspire connection
NAME TAGS
Help attendees chat to people with visual identifiers
MERCHANDISE
Make your staff/welcomers more visible
FEELING LONELY AND NEED SUPPORT NOW?
If you’re experiencing loneliness and would like to speak with someone now, we encourage you to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit our support page.