Real connection, right where you live.
A Village is a real, regular gathering of local people, run by someone in your neighbourhood. Find yours, turn up, and meet the people who live around you.
Free to download. Free to explore. Come as you are.
So, what's a Village?
A Village is your local community chapter: a warm, recurring gathering of people from your street, suburb, school, workplace, or wellness group. Same faces, same rhythm, real friendships. You'll find it, join it, and keep up with it all through the JoinMe app.
Why join a Village?
Real people, real life
No endless scrolling. Villages are face-to-face gatherings with people who live where you live.
A regular rhythm
Villages meet again and again, so friendships have time to grow instead of fizzling after one hello.
Warm and welcoming
Every Village is run by a trained Leader who makes sure newcomers are looked after from the first minute.
How it works
Download the app
JoinMe is free to download and free to explore.
Find your Village
Search your suburb and see the gatherings happening near you.
RSVP to a gathering
Pick one that feels like you, and let your Leader know you're coming.
Show up and belong
Come as you are. Your Leader will do the rest.
What you get
- ✓Access to your local Village and its regular gatherings
- ✓A friendly Leader who welcomes you personally
- ✓Member-only events, workshops and meet-ups
- ✓Free JoinMe courses on confidence, conversation and connection
- ✓A community that keeps showing up, week after week
Apply to join a Village
Membership is by application. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch to talk through how it all works.
Who it's for
- ✓New to the area and starting from scratch
- ✓Working from home and missing everyday company
- ✓Recently single, separated, or starting again
- ✓Parents wanting grown-up conversation
- ✓Anyone who's thought "I'd love more real friends nearby."
If you're nodding along, there's a seat for you.
Find your Village
Tell us where you are and we'll show you what's happening nearby.
Our founding village
North Star — Gold Coast
Mermaid / Miami
Named the North Star because it is the first JoinMe Village established — the one all subsequent villages will be modelled off. A real, regular gathering of local people, led by someone who lives where you live.
Download the app to RSVPNo Village near you yet? Start one and lead the way →
“I moved here knowing nobody. Three gatherings later I had people to call on a Sunday. That's it. That's the whole thing.”
— JoinMe member, Brisbane
Questions? Answered.
What actually happens at a gathering?▼
Something simple and human: coffee, a walk, a shared meal, a workshop. Your Leader sets a warm rhythm so nobody is left standing on their own.
Do I have to come with someone?▼
No. Most people arrive on their own the first time. That's exactly what Villages are built for.
Is it free?▼
The app is free to download and explore. Joining a Village is by application and involves a membership — we'll walk you through all the details, including pricing, when you apply.
What if I'm shy?▼
You're in good company. Leaders are trained to welcome quieter people, and our free courses help you build confidence at your own pace.
What ages are Villages for?▼
Villages are for adults 18+, and each one has its own flavour, from young professionals to neighbourhood groups and wellness circles.
There's no Village near me yet.▼
New Villages open every month. You can register your interest in the app, or start one yourself and lead the way.
Your people are out there.
Somewhere near you, a group of locals is meeting this week. All you have to do is turn up.
Find a Village near you