Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes.

Uniting Voices to End Homelessness in Western Australia The Voices that Matter Most In the heart of Western Australia, where the vast expanse of land meets the vibrant pulse of its cities, a quiet but profound struggle unfolds. This struggle isn’t fought on battlefields but in the streets, alleys, and temporary shelters that many call home. It is the fight against homelessness, a crisis that does not just deny people a roof over their heads but strips away their dignity, safety, and the right to self-determination. For those who have lived this experience, who have known the biting cold of a winter night or the uncertainty of where the next meal will come from, this crisis is more than just statistics and headlines. It is a lived reality, a daily battle for survival, and a fight for the basic human right to have a place to call home. Why Your Voice Matters For too long, decisions about homelessness have been made without the voices of those who know it best. Policies are shaped, funds are allocated, and programs are designed, often without the input of the very people these actions are supposed to help. This needs to change. Lived Experience is a powerful tool, one that holds the insights, stories, and wisdom that can drive real, meaningful change. It is the firsthand understanding of the barriers that keep people trapped in homelessness and the solutions that can lead them out. By uniting your voices, you bring authenticity and truth to the forefront of the conversation. You challenge misconceptions, break down stigma, and push for a system that not only hears but truly listens. Come and join us for a casual conversation over coffee (or tea) and let's make plans for Social Change. In Kindness Allan 'Big Al' Connolly Snr Strategic Advisor for Social Change Founder of Kommuniti HQ Kelly Campbell Strategic Advisor on Homelessness with a Disability Lived Experience Kommuniti Cafe Monday, 14 April · 10:00 – 12:00 Time zone: Australia/Perth Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eiy-ejyi-eve Or dial: ‪(AU) +61 2 9051 4628‬ PIN: ‪218 008 238‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/eiy-ejyi-eve?pin=7654719310991

Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes.

<<<<<< Due to Storm Damage at Clarkson Library, this month's event has been cancelled >>>>>> Intercultural Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Moy Coomer Chair - Connected Communities Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes. https://bit.ly/KommunitiHQEvents 

Additional SPECIAL EVENT - Harmony Week, FRIDAY 21st March  Harmony Week is all about being inclusive, respectful and promoting a sense of belonging for everyone, and what better way to celebrate than over food from around the world. The Kommuniti Cafe is bringing together neighbours from around the world who live in our community to share morning tea and stories. Please feel free to bring along your favourite recipe and a plate of food to share. Clarkson Library, Friday 21 March 11am to 1pm * Eventbrite Bookings Essential here for Harmony Weekhttps://bit.ly/IntercuturalKommunitiCafeHarmonyWeek25 

Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes.

Intercultural Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Moy Coomer Chair - Connected Communities Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes. https://bit.ly/KommunitiHQEvents 

Uniting Voices to End Homelessness in Western Australia The Voices that Matter Most In the heart of Western Australia, where the vast expanse of land meets the vibrant pulse of its cities, a quiet but profound struggle unfolds. This struggle isn’t fought on battlefields but in the streets, alleys, and temporary shelters that many call home. It is the fight against homelessness, a crisis that does not just deny people a roof over their heads but strips away their dignity, safety, and the right to self-determination. For those who have lived this experience, who have known the biting cold of a winter night or the uncertainty of where the next meal will come from, this crisis is more than just statistics and headlines. It is a lived reality, a daily battle for survival, and a fight for the basic human right to have a place to call home. Why Your Voice Matters For too long, decisions about homelessness have been made without the voices of those who know it best. Policies are shaped, funds are allocated, and programs are designed, often without the input of the very people these actions are supposed to help. This needs to change. Lived Experience is a powerful tool, one that holds the insights, stories, and wisdom that can drive real, meaningful change. It is the firsthand understanding of the barriers that keep people trapped in homelessness and the solutions that can lead them out. By uniting your voices, you bring authenticity and truth to the forefront of the conversation. You challenge misconceptions, break down stigma, and push for a system that not only hears but truly listens. Come and join us for a casual conversation over coffee (or tea) and let's make plans for Social Change. In Kindness Allan 'Big Al' Connolly Snr Strategic Advisor for Social Change Founder of Kommuniti HQ Kelly Campbell Strategic Advisor on Homelessness with a Disability

Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes.

Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes.

Intercultural Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community.  Getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, including: Building a sense of community: By getting to know your neighbours, you can build a sense of community in your neighbourhood. This can lead to stronger relationships, more neighbourly interactions, and a greater sense of belonging. Increased safety: Knowing your neighbours means you have more people looking out for you and your property. You can also work together to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. More resources: Your neighbours can be a great resource for things like borrowing tools, sharing skills and knowledge, and providing support when needed. Improved mental health: Social isolation can have a negative impact on mental health. By building connections with your neighbours, you can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your overall well-being. Increased neighbourhood pride: When you get to know your neighbours, you may feel more invested in your community and take more pride in where you live. Better communication: When you have a good relationship with your neighbours, it can lead to better communication. This can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. More fun: Getting to know your neighbours can also lead to more fun and social opportunities. You may be invited to neighbourhood events or simply enjoy spending time together. In conclusion, getting to know your neighbours can have many benefits, from building a sense of community to improving your mental health. By taking the time to connect with those around you, you can create a more enjoyable and fulfilling living environment. Allan Connolly Founder - Kommuniti HQ Moy Coomer Chair - Connected Communities Once you have registered here, Your seat at the reserved table is now locked in and I can keep you notified at short notice of any last-minute additions or changes. https://bit.ly/KommunitiHQEvents 

Uniting Voices to End Homelessness in Western Australia The Voices that Matter Most In the heart of Western Australia, where the vast expanse of land meets the vibrant pulse of its cities, a quiet but profound struggle unfolds. This struggle isn’t fought on battlefields but in the streets, alleys, and temporary shelters that many call home. It is the fight against homelessness, a crisis that does not just deny people a roof over their heads but strips away their dignity, safety, and the right to self-determination. For those who have lived this experience, who have known the biting cold of a winter night or the uncertainty of where the next meal will come from, this crisis is more than just statistics and headlines. It is a lived reality, a daily battle for survival, and a fight for the basic human right to have a place to call home. Why Your Voice Matters For too long, decisions about homelessness have been made without the voices of those who know it best. Policies are shaped, funds are allocated, and programs are designed, often without the input of the very people these actions are supposed to help. This needs to change. Lived Experience is a powerful tool, one that holds the insights, stories, and wisdom that can drive real, meaningful change. It is the firsthand understanding of the barriers that keep people trapped in homelessness and the solutions that can lead them out. By uniting your voices, you bring authenticity and truth to the forefront of the conversation. You challenge misconceptions, break down stigma, and push for a system that not only hears but truly listens. The Power of Unity Imagine the power of thousands of voices, each with their own story, coming together to demand change. It is not just a chorus of sound but a force that can shift the ground beneath decision-makers. When Lived Experience Advocates speak, they speak not only for themselves but for the silent majority, those who are too often overlooked and unheard. Uniting voices creates a community of strength, support, and solidarity. It empowers individuals, letting them know they are not alone in their struggles or their desire for change. It builds networks of advocates who can stand up for each other, learn from one another, and work together towards a common goal: Ending Homelessness in Western Australia. Self-Determination: The Right to Shape Your Future The fight against homelessness is not just about finding shelter; it’s about reclaiming the right to shape your own future. Self-determination is a fundamental human right, the right to make choices about your life, to have control over your own destiny, and to build a future that reflects your hopes and dreams. For those with lived experience of homelessness, self-determination means being at the table where decisions are made. It means having the power to influence policies that affect your life and the lives of others in similar situations. It means ensuring that solutions are not imposed from above but are crafted from the ground up, with the input and leadership of those who know what it means to live without a home. A Call to Action To every person who has lived the reality of homelessness in Western Australia: your voice is powerful, and your experience is invaluable. By joining together, you can transform the fight against homelessness. You can ensure that the solutions are not just well-intentioned but effective, not just temporary fixes but lasting change. This is more than just a call to action—it is a call for justice, dignity, and the right to be heard. It is a call to unite, to advocate, and to demand a future where everyone has the right to a safe, stable, and secure home. Together, you can make sure that no one is left behind and that every person has the opportunity to shape their own destiny. The Future Starts Now The housing and homelessness crisis in Western Australia is not an insurmountable challenge. It is a call to action for those with the power to change it: The Lived Experience Kommuniti. Your stories, your voices, and your unwavering commitment can pave the way for a future where homelessness is not a reality but a memory, a future where every individual has the right and the means to determine their own path. The time to unite and fight for that future is now. There is no factory in WA churning out homeless people........... People who are homeless come from families, that live in communities...... The very Communities that we live in! So it makes sense that our Lived Experience Kommuniti is within our wider Kommuniti Circles but designed to empower those who may have had a life-changing event leave them in a state of Illbeing. We offer companionship and support for them to begin their journey back towards Wellbeing and to be able to contribute in any small way to the Communities where they may or may not get the choice to live. Membership of Kommuniti is FREE and always will be! Lived Experience Kommuniti (LEK) - "Nothing about Lived Experience, without Lived Experience"