The Connections Hub

Welcome to The Connections Hub – a dedicated space exploring loneliness and how women are building meaningful connections in today’s social climate.

In partnership with Medibank, Women’s Agenda is delving into this important issue—speaking with social groups across the country, sharing stories, and uncovering how communities are fostering deeper connections.

Explore our content and join the conversation. To learn more about Medibank’s commitment to reducing loneliness, visit We Are Lonely | Medibank.

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Butter

How Butter’s Sam Richardson is redefining social tech for a disconnected age

Sam Richardson tells Women’s Agenda about the startup she co-founded to help people form offline friendship in a digital-first world.

Mum Walk

Mum Walk: How one mum’s simple idea is tackling the motherhood connection crisis

Mum Walk is Australia’s leading platform for mums to find, join or even start a local social pram walk with other mums in their local area.

Pharmacy

Could a chat at the pharmacy counter be the antidote to loneliness?

Jenny Kirschner is the founder of Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation (PALS), an initiative addressing loneliness.

Surfing Mums Australia

With around 40 groups operating in locations across Australia, Surfing Mums runs surf meet-ups where participants buddy up to swap time in the water while their children enjoy supervised play.

Sea gals

Sea Gals is a community for all women to attend events that encourage body acceptance and mental health, primarily through sunrise ocean dips.

Friends On Purpose

Friends on Purpose is an organisation founded by Nikol Moses, that aims to bring people together through group events in cities across Australia. Friends on Purpose caters to women aged from 18 to 35 and has proved to be a successful formula in supporting women to build new friendships and maintain social connections.

Hype Girl Social Club

Hype Girl Social Club is a Melbourne-based small business and community, primarily for women in their 20s and 30s, focused on building friendships and social connections.

Women & Non-Binary Gamers Club

ACMI’s Women & Non-Binary Gamers Club is a safe and inclusive online community for women, trans, gender-non-conforming, and non-binary individuals who enjoy video games. It’s designed to provide a space where these individuals can connect, share their love for gaming, and discuss the latest releases and cultural trends.

Motherhood Australia

Motherland is a national charity that supports and connects rural mothers across Australia and delivers services that reduce isolation and improve mental health outcomes.

The Men’s Table

The Men’s Table is a safe place to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, creating a greater sense of belonging, camaraderie and connection.

Mentor Walks

Mentor Walks is a simple idea proven to have a big impact on your career – a one hour walk with an exceptional female leader with whom you can have a career conversation about anything.

Parkrun

parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.

4 Voices

4 Voices offers a safe space for women and girls of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life to connect and overcome loneliness. Their mobile outreach service brings support directly to communities, fostering a welcoming environment for individuals to feel heard and respected.

Living Our Best Life project

The Living Our Best Life project aims to reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation in people aged 60 and over. It plays a vital role in improving health and wellbeing in our community.

Mum Walk

Mum Walk exists to end the isolation that comes with being a mum and help mums connect in the real world. Mum Walk offers free weekly walks and stay-and-plays for mums to find their people, move their bodies and feel good.