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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Fighting Loneliness and Separation with The Chatty Cafe – Kintsugi Heroes
Listen to an Interview with John Milham and Glenys Reid for the Podcast Kintsugi Heroes
Chatty Cafe Australia on Channel 7 Sunrise: Australia’s No. 1 Breakfast Show
Wonderful to see Glenys Reid, Australian Founder and Managing Director of Chatty Cafe Australia, alongside our Board Director Sue Barrett on the Sunrise Breakfast Show this morning. To help Chatty Cafe Australia keep making a huge difference to people’s lives we need your help. We want to expand from 200 venues to 2,000 or even […]
2023 Community Achievement Awards for Victoria for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Congratulations to Semi-Finalist Glenys Reid, our very own Managing Director, on being nominated in the 2023 Community Achievement Awards for Victoria for Mental Health and Wellbeing! Glenys has been the driving force behind expanding the Chatty Cafe Scheme into Australia. We think Glenys is wonderful – and we’re thrilled to see her dedication and passion for our local communities across Australia […]
SBS Documentary – The Great Separation
Watch this fantastic documentary free on SBS on demand about Loneliness and one young person’s experience. Joey meets with a variety of experts but also shares about his own experience and how he can apply the learnings of the experts to his own life. It’s an Australian based story and reinforces the great contribution Chatty […]
Mosman Council launches Chatty Chair
The Chatty Chair initiative was unveiled by Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan and community members championing the project. The dedicated chatty bench is signposted to encourage community members to take a seat, have a chat, and meet new people who are sitting there or wish to join a conversation. It is a joint initiative of Mosman […]
Mornington Peninsula Chatty Venues
Our fabulous Managing Director Glenys recently sat down for a chat with Mornington Peninsula Magazine You’ll find the article in their October edition along with a listing of where you can find a variety of Chatty Cafe venues across the Mornington Peninsula. Everyone is Welcome!