Community Support Melbourne

A Place Where Somebody Understands

Everyone knows that there is a serious mental health problem in the community. I am looking for practical ways to try and do something about it. This is an informal community mental health support group based on lived experience. People with mental health concerns, carers, parents, friends etc are all welcome. There is no set agenda and no pressure to speak. You are welcome to share your experiences, ask questions, or just sit and listen. The evening is simply an opportunity to meet others in a respectful, supportive environment where people are listened to and privacy and confidentiality are respected. Just bring yourself. There is nothing you need to prepare. If you're attending for the first time, just come in and introduce yourself. I'll be there to welcome you.

Get involved with non-profits helping victims of trauma and abuse

This fortnightly meetup is intended for non-profits focused on helping victims of trauma and abuse (primarily in Melbourne/Victoria) to connect with eachother, supporters and the broader movement. If you would like to belong as part of a safe, friendly and caring community united by altruism and goodwill - that's what we are building here. Please join us. Brites is a community for cooperative altruism. We stay connected primarily through Telegram - feel free to join our Melbourne group here (2-week free trial) 👉 [https://www.launchpass.com/brites/melbourne](https://www.launchpass.com/brites/melbourne).

MHFA OCD Support Group Face to Face - South Yarra

**Details** Support groups for individuals with OCD and their families are offered in-person at the Mental Health Foundation Australia - 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra. Come along and gain support from others with OCD in a comfortable environment at 6:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month. **Facilitator** Facilitating the OCD support groups is Jim Beer, a dedicated community support worker with expertise in mental health. Jim brings his experience and knowledge to guide the group discussions and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. **Benefits of OCD Support Group** Support groups for individuals with OCD and their families provide an avenue for comfort, safety, and mutual support. These groups offer participants the opportunity to connect with others who understand their experiences and challenges. Additionally, the support groups serve as a valuable platform for learning more about OCD and its impact. Participants can gain insights into the disorder, its symptoms, and effective coping strategies through shared experiences and discussions. This knowledge empowers individuals to better manage their condition and navigate their daily lives. To register your attendance please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/ocd-support-group ](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/ocd-support-group) For other MHFA support groups please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/) If you need any further information feel free to contact us at supportgroup@mhfa.org.au

Our monthly social in the Southern Suburbs

Do you live in the Southern suburbs? Want to explore what the Southern suburbs has to offer? Or are you just interested to catch-up with like-minded people? Once a month Steph hosts our Southern socials. It is a great opportunity to meet others. Our emphasis is on fun whilst helping and supporting each other. The socials include drinks and chats, casual coffees, dinners and other activities suggested by members from time to time. Our socials are informal and open to all. We pay for own food and drinks individually and there is no charge for the organisation of the events. We hope to see you!

MHFA Anxiety Support Group Face to Face - South Yarra

If you have been diagnosed with an Anxiety Disorder join us at 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra for the Mental Health Foundation Australia Face to Face Anxiety Support Group. Introducing Andrew as our current facilitator. Andrew is an experienced facilitator in many diagnoses including Anxiety. Andrew is passionate about mental health and offering support to consumers. Andrew is non judgmental and takes a compassionate approach to addressing mental health issues and engages participants to share in a positive and safe environment. **This support group is for those affected with a diagnosed anxiety disorder.** To register your attendance please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/anxiety-support-group](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/anxiety-support-group) For other MHFA support groups please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/) If you need any further information feel free to contact us at supportgroup@mhfa.org.au

Improve your Speaking Skills with fun and Support at Waverley Communicators

Speaking in public is not easy for most people, nor is running a workshop, writing a speech, thinking on your feet, or even speaking up amongst friends. At POWERtalk you will learn how to gain the confidence to step up to speak up. We've seen it many times over. We help you with simple techniques to look confident as a speaker even when you feel like crumbling. **You'll be giving presentations before you know it and loving it!!!** **\>\>\>** We believe there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to growing as a person and can tailor a plan to help you grow as an individual. **<<<** **Join us at a meeting soon to learn how to build your confidence as a speaker, effectively communicate, get creative, and have lots of fun doing so.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- POWERtalk Australia is a not-for-profit organisation training in public speaking and leadership skills. Guests are free of charge for the first 3 meetings. Full membership is surprisingly very affordable. Please ask if you would like more information or become a member. We look forward to meeting you for a night of POWERtalk (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month) *PS. If you have symptoms of cough, runny nose, fever or are unwell, we wish you a speedy recovery and please ask that you stay away until you are well again. Thanks :)* We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Address: Power Neighbourhood House - 54 Power Avenue Ashwood Vic 7.45 pm start. 2-hour duration. Come along and enjoy the fun. We look forward to meeting you.

MHFA Depression Support Group Face to Face - South Yarra

Join in at 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra for the Mental Health Foundation Australia Monthly Depression Support Group. Introducing Akshay as our current facilitator. Akshay has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is passionate about understanding and managing depression, anxiety and stressed based disorders. Akshay takes a non-judgemental, compassionate approach to addressing mental health issues and engages participants to share in a positive and safe environment. Come along and be with people who understand and share in your experiences. They may start out as strangers but they will quickly become friends. To register your attendance please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/depression-support-group](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/depression-support-group) You can also sign up for the Online Depression Support Group which is held on the second Monday of each month on the same page. For other MHFA support groups please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/) If you need any further information feel free to contact us at supportgroup@mhfa.org.au

BeSocial. Coffee and New Friends!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming “Coffee & New Friends” meetup, the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy a great cup of coffee, go for a walk and connect with new people in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, have meaningful conversations, or simply get out of the house, this is a space where everyone is welcome. Come as you are, grab a drink, come for a walk and leave with new connections. To help you get the most out of the event, we ask that you download our app before you arrive (or upon arrival). The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials. If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.

Spread the love to our homeless Melbournians - Mission for a Cause

Altona Beach Social Walk

# 🌊☀️ ALTONA BEACH SOCIAL WALK — WALK • TALK • LAUGH • CONNECT! 🎉 ### 💛 Ready for a brilliant Saturday by the bay? Leave the week behind, get outdoors, enjoy some sunshine and **meet some fantastic new people!** 🌴🌊😄 Join us for a **fun, upbeat and friendly social walk at Altona Beach**, designed especially for **35–55 year olds** who want to get out, enjoy good company, have great conversations and expand their social circle. 🥰👋 Whether you’re coming with a friend or flying solo — **come along and join the fun!** 🎉 You never know who you might meet, what conversation might start or where a new connection could lead! ✨💬❤️ 🌐 **Explore Altona:** [https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/By-Suburb/Altona](https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/By-Suburb/Altona) *** ## 📍🌴 WHERE WE MEET **Altona Beach Foreshore** 📍 In front of the **Surf Life Saving building**, next to the volleyball courts 🏐🌊 🕙 **Meet: 10:00 AM** 🚶‍♀️ **Walk starts: 10:15 AM** Please arrive a little early so we can say hello, meet everyone and get the day started together! 👋😊 *** # 🌊🚶‍♀️ THE WALK We’ll make our way along the beautiful **Altona foreshore towards The 100 Steps of Federation**, enjoying the bay views, beach, fresh air and relaxed seaside atmosphere. ☀️🌊🌴 It’s approximately **7 km return**, with a comfortable social pace and plenty of opportunities to chat, laugh and enjoy the scenery. 😄💬📸 ### Along the way, you can: 🌊 Soak up the beautiful waterfront views 🚶‍♂️ Get some fresh air and gentle exercise 💬 Meet interesting new people 😂 Share a few laughs 📸 Capture some great photos ☀️ Enjoy the sunshine and seaside atmosphere 🤝 Make new connections ❤️ Enjoy a fun Saturday with a great group We’ll naturally move between smaller groups during the walk, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to **meet different people and enjoy different conversations.** 🗣️✨ *** # 🕙⏰ THE PLAN 🌟 **10:00 AM** — Meet at Altona Beach 👋 🚶 **10:15 AM** — Start our walk 🌊 **11:15 AM** — Reach The 100 Steps of Federation + photos 📸 🚶‍♀️ **11:30 AM** — Start our return walk 🎉 **1:00 PM** — Finish the main walk ☕🍴 **After 1:00 PM** — Optional coffee, lunch & more socialising! *Timings are approximate and may vary depending on the group.* *** # 💬✨ LET'S MAKE SOME CONNECTIONS! Meeting new people should be fun! 😄 We’ll have some **light-hearted conversation prompts** available to help everyone get chatting and discover something interesting about each other. 🗣️💡 You might meet someone who shares your interests… You might discover a new friendship… Or you might simply have a fantastic conversation with someone you would never normally have met! 😊❤️ ### 🌟 WALK • TALK • LAUGH • CONNECT • ENJOY 🌟 *** # ❤️🎉 THIS WALK IS FOR 35–55 YEAR OLDS If you’re **35–55** and looking to bring a little more fun, connection and energy into your social life, this is for you! 🌟 ✨ Meet new people ✨ Make new friends ✨ Enjoy great conversations ✨ Get outdoors ✨ Explore beautiful local places ✨ Have some laughs ✨ Expand your social circle ✨ Enjoy a fun and positive Saturday ### 🌈 Come solo. Come with a friend. Come ready to meet people! **The more the merrier!** 🥳🙌 **Strictly 18+.** *** # 🎒☀️ WHAT TO BRING 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 💧 Water bottle 🧴 Sunscreen 🧢 Hat 🕶️ Sunglasses 🧥 Light layer 📱 Phone/camera 😁 Your smile ✨ Your positive energy! The bay weather can change, so bring an extra layer just in case. 🌤️ *** # 🌦️☀️ WEATHER We’re aiming for a great day out! 🙌 We’ll generally go ahead in light rain, but if conditions become genuinely unpleasant or unsafe, an update will be posted on the event page. 🌦️ **Please check the event page before heading out.** *** # ☕🍴🎉 KEEP THE GOOD VIBES GOING! Why rush home? 😄 After the walk, anyone who wants to continue the fun is welcome to join us for **coffee, lunch or a drink**. ☕🍴🥂 📍 **The Corner of Altona** 32–34 Pier St, Altona VIC 3018 🌐 [https://thecornerofaltona.com.au](https://thecornerofaltona.com.au/) Stay for 30 minutes or stay for a few hours — **totally up to you!** 😊 The walk might finish at 1:00 PM… ### …but the conversations don't have to! 😄💬❤️ *** # 🚻 TOILETS Yes! 👍 There are toilet facilities along the route. *** # 🗺️📍 ROUTE MAP Check out the walking route here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8j8m9AymomGAWjN9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8j8m9AymomGAWjN9) *** # ⏰🏃 RUNNING LATE? We’d love everyone to be there for the start! 😊 Please aim to arrive a little early so you can meet everyone and join the introductions. If you’re running late, check the route map and **come find us along the way!** 🚶‍♀️🌊 *** # 💰🎉 COST: FREE! ### Yep — absolutely FREE! 🙌🥳 Just bring yourself, your walking shoes and your best Saturday energy! ☀️👟😄 *** # 🌟❤️ READY FOR A GREAT SATURDAY? Come for the walk… Stay for the conversations… Leave with **new connections, new memories and hopefully a big smile!** 😊✨ ### 🌊 WALK ### 💬 TALK ### 😂 LAUGH ### 🤝 CONNECT ### ☀️ ENJOY **35–55 and ready to meet some great people?** ### 🎉 COME JOIN US AT ALTONA BEACH! 🌊☀️🥳

Melbourne Yarra River Clean-up & Coffee Meet-up

**Join Team Kirei for a chill clean-up around Yarra River, followed by coffee and good vibes!** **[Booking](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarra-river-clean-up-coffee-meet-up-tickets-1998125359739) here** **https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarra-river-clean-up-coffee-meet-up-tickets-1998125359739** Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and help make Melbourne cleaner one small action at a time. We’ll take a relaxed walk along the Yarra River while picking up litter together. Afterwards, we’ll head to a nearby café for coffee, great conversation, and a wonderful chance to make new friends. Team Kirei is a Japanese-led community initiative based in Melbourne. Our events bring together Japanese participants, local Australians, international students, working holiday, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This is more than just a clean-up. It’s an opportunity to: * **Meet people** from all walks of life * **Enjoy a refreshing morning walk** by the water * **Give back** to the local community * **Make new friends** in Melbourne * **Relax and connect** over coffee afterwards No previous volunteering experience is required, and everyone is warmly welcome! **Event Details** * **Date:** Saturday, 5th September * **Time:** 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM * **Location:** Flinders Street Station * **Activity:** Community clean-up walk * **Afterwards:** Coffee meet-up at a nearby café *(Café details will be shared with registered participants before the event.)* **What to Bring** Please bring the following if you have them: * A rubbish bag * An item of blue clothing or something blue to wear * Comfortable walking shoes *You are more than welcome to join even if you don't have a rubbish bag or anything blue!* Come by yourself or bring a friend—we would love to meet you. **Keep it Kirei.** *Creating Connections Through Clean Actions.*

Meet New Friends

Looking to meet other people in a relaxed and safe setting? Meeting friends as an adult isn't always easy, so we've taken some of the pressure off. **Tickets ($10):** [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-new-friends-tickets-1993975580638?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-new-friends-tickets-1993975580638?aff=oddtdtcreator) Please join us on the deck at Welcome to Thornbury, where we'll get warmed up with some speed friending rounds, then drop the structure for those who want to socialise freely. The venue has food trucks, an arcade room, and a few bars to enjoy. We'll be bringing some party games for those who prefer chatting over an activity. Whether you come alone or bring a friend, our aim is to help you feel more connected by the time you leave. This event will be faciliated by a mental health professional, and is designed for people aged 18+. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated at our events. If price is a barrier due to your circumstances, please reach out to us to discuss options :)