Connecting People to Community: A Social Prescribing Approach
On Social Prescribing Day (Thursday 26 March 2026), Chatty Café Australia is highlighting its 2026–27 Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Government – a proposal that sets out a practical, community-led approach to addressing loneliness and social isolation in Australia. Social Prescribing Day is a global celebration of the people, organisations and communities working together to […]
When strangers become family – Rosebud Library video
Hear about the profound difference Chatty Cafe is making – one conversation at a time. From rediscovering a voice after loss, to finding new friends or a moment of respite – the stories shared here are truly heartwarming. Check out the video here: Link to YouTube video of Rosebud Library’s Chatty Table Drop in any […]
Chatty Cafe and community centres bringing people together
The lovely team from “Over 50, So What!” have put together a fabulous episode explaining how Chatty Cafe works within community facilities – uplifting the scheduling and programs offered. The video showcases the Chatty Cafe sessions at Caulfield South Community Centre. Tracey, the Manager at Caulfield South Community Centre, does a wonderful job of […]
Chatty conversation starters
Unsure how to start a chat? Starting a chat with someone new isn’t always easy – we’ve all been there! That’s why we’ve put together a few simple prompts to help break the ice and get the conversation rolling. Conversation starters What’s your favourite way to spend a rainy day? Do you prefer tea, coffee, […]
Chatty Champions pilot to spark conversations and build connections
We’re partnering with the Belgravia Foundation and Belgravia Leisure to launch the Chatty Champions pilot in 11 leisure centres across Australia in August. The four-week pilot invites leisure centre visitors to take part in simple, meaningful moments of connection by displaying a ‘Join me for a chat’ sign at café tables in the centres. Whether […]
Finding friends in a transient city
A recent ABC News article highlighted the issue of loneliness in the transient city of Canberra and explored the role social clubs can play in helping people to build friendships. According to the article, one in four Australian’s experience loneliness – with the rate jumping to two in five for young Australians. At its heart, […]
Chatty teams up with Coffee4Heroes
We have partnered with Coffee4Heroes, an Australian-roasted coffee that helps fund crisis support for veterans and their families. Every bag of Coffee4Heroes you purchase not only helps Australian veterans in crisis, but it also supports community connections through Chatty Cafe Australia. Whether you’re using coffee beans, pods or instant coffee to get your morning caffeine […]
The role of hidden health care workers in tackling youth mental health
A new report by the Social Health Foundation calls for a national response to Australia’s mental health crisis as loneliness, social media overuse and cost of living pressures continue to impact Australia’s gen Z and millennials. “It’s an invisible and silent epidemic in Australia that we need to take action on,” said Glenys Reid, founder […]
Investigation into the public mental health system
ABC’s Four Corners recently investigated the state of mental health care in New South Wales, uncovering a system that is failing those who need urgent mental health support. Dr Pramudie Gunaratne, the NSW chair for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, contributed to the article. “The only thing that we are able […]
Chatty Cafe arrives in Lane Cove, NSW!
We’re excited to announce that Chatty Cafe has partnered with Lane Cove Council to introduce Chatty Cafe in Lane Cove, New South Wales. Lane Cove will have Chatty Chairs at two locations: the Lane Cove Library and Lane Cove Plaza. Here’s a lovely video from Mayor Merri Southwood taken at the launch. For more information […]