Community News -Chatty Cafe needs you

The Chatty Café Scheme Australia is at a critical juncture - there is significant demand for them to expand but they currently don't have the funding to support the growth.

Chatty Café advocate, Glenys, explained, “We need $160,000 to enable us to adequately support our current 230+ venues and volunteers and offer services to the significant increased social demand. 

“We urgently need funding from corporate and philanthropic partners and/or donations to help keep us chatting in 2025.”

The need for meaningful social connection within our communities has never been greater. Loneliness is a silent epidemic tearing our communities apart, leaving countless individuals feeling isolated and invisible. 

The Chatty Café mission is to combat this isolation by creating opportunities for people to connect, share, and find a sense of belonging.

So how can we help? Spread the word with flyers, posters, social media platforms, and talking to friends and community members, and help find funding partners for the scheme.

“We would be delighted to discuss any potential partnership opportunity you may know of,” said Glenys. Corporate or philanthropic partnership opportunities start from as little as $25k per annum.

“We are also grateful for any donations, and any above $2 are tax deductible. Every dollar makes a difference!

“Please call (0412633304) or email me at connect@chattycafeaustralia to discuss this further, or more information is also available on our website.”

To find out more, visit chattycafeaustralia.org.au