Welcome to the Community and Connections Directory
Discover connection and support at your fingertips. This directory helps you find groups and organisations that foster community and belonging. Whether you’re seeking friends, shared experiences, or like-minded individuals, you’ll find opportunities to engage with a welcoming and inclusive community. Explore listings for activities, support, and connections, both in-person and online.
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Lions Club
Join the Lions Club to contribute to meaningful causes, support your community, and tackle larger challenges together with others.
Fee: From $60
Every state and territory
02 4940 8033
lionsclubs.org.au
U3A Online
Use U3A Online for accessible learning, valuable resources, and community connection, especially if you’re isolated or need flexible education.
Fee: From $30
Online www.u3aonline.org.au
U3A Australia
U3A connects seniors with their local community – forming lifelong friendships, learning new skills, and enjoying retirement together.
Fee: From $30
ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA u3aaustralia.org.au
Australian Men's Shed Association
Join Men’s Shed to connect with others, find new purpose, learn skills, and engage in community discussions and activities.
Fee: Free to low cost
NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA 1300 550 009 mensshed.org
Ending Loneliness Together
Working to to raise awareness of loneliness as an important social, health and economic problem. Building the evidence base and tools to effectively address loneliness and social isolation.
Fee: Free
Online
endingloneliness.com.au
CWA
Join CWA to create friendships, learn new skills, volunteer, assist the vulnerable, and advocate for community issues and change.
Fee: Free to low cost
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA (03) 9827 8971 cwaofvic.org.au
Good Things Foundation
Boost digital literacy, access technology, and improve online safety and confidence through a range of programs across Australia.
Fee: Free to low cost
Listening Ear
Offering a listening ear to anyone troubled or lonely, available at the cost of a local phone call.
Fee: Cost of a local phone call
National phone service 02 9477 6777 listeningear.org.au
Meet Up
Discover thousands of shared interests on Meetup, from hiking to networking. Events happen daily—sign up and join the fun!
Fee: Free to low cost
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT
meetup.com
The Bunch Up
A platform that helps you connect with local people who share your interests and schedule, from reading and painting to yoga and games.
Fee: Free to low cost
Out & About (Switchboard VIC)
Out and About by Switchboard Victoria supports older LGBTI+ individuals, reducing isolation by fostering peer friendships and community connections across Victoria.
Fee: Free
Chatty Café
Chatty Café Australia connects communities by encouraging social interactions at local “Have a Chat” tables and “Sip, Chat, Share, Care” events.
Fee: Free
NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Find Joy
Enjoy in-person events and travel adventures for women over 50. Connect online, then share amazing moments together in person.
Fee: $200 p/a
WA, VIC, QLD, NSW
0483 960 120
findjoy.com.au
Ageing with Grace
Ageing with Grace supports older people, ensuring they stay connected and independent, addressing their unique aging challenges.
Fee: Free
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT 0491272417 ageingwithgrace.org.au
Uniting AgeWell
Uniting AgeWell supports independent living and personal connections, offering programs to help you explore passions and build community ties.
Fee: Free to low cost
Victoria and Tasmania unitingagewell.org/our-services/social-connections
First Light Widowed Association
Supporting young widowed Australians with resources and community connections to help them rebuild lives and find hope.
Fee: Free to cost for events
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT www.firstlight.org.au
Connect Local
Community Connectors use local knowledge to help you find and access services and activities that match your interests.
Fee: Free to cost for events
Glen Eira, Melbourne
connectlocal.org.au
Silver Rainbow
Silver Rainbow aims to build the capacity of aged care services to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) older people.
Fee: Free
Community Care & Wellbeing program
The Community Care & Wellbeing program offers grief support, therapy, and group sessions. Based in Springvale, Victoria.
Fee: Free
VIC smct.org.au
GoVolunteer
Go Volunteer Australia connects individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities, empowering communities and fostering social change through active participation and engagement.
Fee: Free
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT govolunteer.com.au/
FriendLine
A free national telephone call back service and online chat service for adults experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness and would like to have an anonymous chat with a friendly volunteer.
Fee: Free
National phone service www.friendline.org.au
The Good Mourning Club
The Good Mourning Club is a new peer support platform here to transform your grief. Say goodbye to feelings of isolation and hello to a supportive network where you can connect with others who truly understand.
Fee: Annual Fee
The Letterbox Project
A national pen pal program using beautiful handwritten letters to provide support and connection to people all over Australia.
Fee: Low fee
Online connectedau.com.au/sign_up
