Six new ways to make female friendships in Canberra
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You can’t deny the power of female friendship – after all, there’s a reason it’s the source of many iconic moments in pop culture.
From Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte to Thelma and Louise, and even the slightly toxic Blair and Serena, it’s accurately portrayed as one of the most complex, beautiful and empowering connections a human can make.
Yet, when it comes to making female friends as an adult, it’s also one of the hardest things to maintain as life picks up and priorities constantly change thanks to work schedules, family responsibilities, or geographic moves.
Perhaps you’ve just moved to Canberra or maybe you’re looking to make some meaningful connections that didn’t know the high school version of you (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Either way, here are six groups in Canberra helping you dive straight into BFF territory without the small talk.
Friends With Her: Extra
Two years ago, Friends With Her began as casual networking events to foster connections in Canberra. Now, it’s evolved into something much deeper – a premium event series tackling the topics women are genuinely curious about.
Exploring everything from intimacy to hormone health, Friends With Her: Extra brings together like-minded women to share passions, stories, and unforgettable experiences. Offering real, relatable conversations that break the ice and help women connect more meaningfully, from talking about hormone health to cocktail making workshops, keep an eye on their social media to see what Friends With Her: Extra will be tackling next.
Good Energy Club
In the midst of school runs, packed lunches, and endless to-do lists, finding time for yourself as a mother can feel impossible. But the Good Energy Club is helping local mums take a moment for themselves through mindful movement, transforming not only their physical wellbeing, but their entire outlook on daily life.
Connecting mums and creating a space where they can feel supported, empowered, and celebrated through feel-good activities, Good Energy Club holds a mix of online and in-person events, so keep an eye out to see how you can connect with other local mums.
CBR Gals Podcast
You’ve heard of book clubs, tried your hand at a craft circle and even attended a networking night – but have you heard of a Podcast Club?
Bringing together women and gender-diverse people of all ages to unpack themed playlists of podcasts in a warm, welcoming space, feminist not-for-profit The CBR Gals Network has launched the Podcast Club to help tackle loneliness in Canberra one curated playlist at a time. Held monthly, before each session, attendees receive a curated playlist on a specific theme. Then, after a few weeks of solo listening, they come together at Contentious Character in Fyshwick to chat big ideas over good wine!
Reworking Motherhood
A grazing-style breakfast, bottomless barista-made coffee, conversation and connection – this new event series is helping mothers reclaim their mornings (and themselves).
Reworking Motherhood, is Friday breakfast series designed to uplift, empower, and reconnect women, while helping them navigate the messy, beautiful experience of early motherhood. Held at Rosa’s on selected mornings from 22 August to 7 November, the curated event series is all about conversation and connection, with each session themed around a specific aspect of the motherhood experience. Tickets are $40 per session and include a grazing-style breakfast, bottomless barista-made coffee, and a 30-minute speaker session, followed by conversation and connection.
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Girls Club CBR
A community created for women looking to connect, move and make friends (without the pressure of awkward small talk), the Girls Club CBR is helping to build friendships, on stroll at a time.
Designed to be as introvert friendly as possible, with no pressure to stay for the whole thing, the Girls Club CBR hosts free monthly walks in various locations across Canberra. Also partnering with local sporting clubs to host free taster sessions, it’s all about trying something new with the added bonus of meeting a few friendly faces along the way.
Curated
That’s right, Curated isn’t just for singles anymore! Creating events for people craving real connection, they host various events around Canberra throughout the year. From community fitness classes to cooking masterclasses, keep an eye on their social media to see what’s coming up next!
*All of these groups are open to people of all gender identities, not just those who use her/hers pronouns.
