I have been seeing many videos online about people feeling really disconnected in Australia, like there is a barrier between people and it's even got worse after COVID. Comment sections flooded with people saying they have never felt so lonley, how there is no cultural or natural connection and struggling to make friends.

I decided to investigate myself;

As someone who has been living across different states and in Asia for the last 4 years.

I recently have been spending time in Brisbane , going to events social mixers , Thursday dating, live music and free gigs solo.

And I noticed it as well like a surface level politeness ..people talking making conversation but no one is getting really authentic real.

Its such a weird feeling the best I could describe it is like walking home and feeling like your in a dystopian movie.

An empty feeling , i cant help but go home feeling worse l almost like let down or like I have gone to a party where everyone was wearing a mask.

I never had this feeling in Asia even when I went out alone, most of the time I would be really content going home after a solo night out .

Anyone else noticed this or felt this ?

heyyy!! ok, caption may be a tad bit of a stretch,
but I’m looking to meet some new cool people around Brisbane! I’m 19F and on the Northside :)
I love hiking, going for random drives, motorbikes, going to the gym, running, exploring new places and ofc the beach. I’m always down some dumb spontaneous adventure and there’s also a heap of hobbies I’ve been wanting to get into like boxing, running, rock climbing, surfing and pretty much anything adrenaline related. I also love painting, art and baking. Honestly just looking to make some friendships with people who are keen to get out, do fun things and make memories. I’m pretty much down for anything! In a non freaky way 🤣 Feel free to message me if you’re also looking for new friends!! 🫶

Hey guys! I'm looking to meet new people and make new friends, gender doesn't matter, like people have said, socialising in Australia can be a little difficult, so I thought I'd give this sub a shot. About me: I'm an engineering student in west brissy (near indro), i love being outdoors, i camp, hike, and snowboard. I also play Volleyball and go gym somewhat consistently. Apart from that, I play games, am into cars, and i also watch anime/read manga. I'm more than happy for anyone to send me a dm or reply here, regardless of whether we share interests or not. Thanks!

Hi everyone

As everyone else here I’m trying to connect with new people, regardless of gender. A bit about me: I came from overseas 4 years ago, been mostly working and studying here and the people that I connected with at uni live mostly in remote areas, so there are not much chances for hang around.

About me, I am a health worker, working full time, I spend my time doing exercise (gym/running/swimming), so someone that likes this would be great. But hey, not a Pro. I like to go for hikes, beach and try new experiences around the city.

If this sounds fun just message me.

Anything on tonight? Ive had a crap week and need to get out so im not stuck in my head. Preferrably Southside.

Hey everyone, 33M, I'm looking for recommendations on welcoming clubs, classes or communities that you have had a good experience with.

I've recently gone through a long-term relationship breakup and am wanting to find some new interests to give my attention to.

Can be for anything! Acro, crochet, dance, music, judo, whatever - just keen to try and learn some new skills and find some new hobbies.

Currently live southside and have a preference for weekday/weeknights as I typically work hospo hours.

Thanks!

31m

So who's going to supanova (6-8 November) me and a mate are more than likely going but wouldn't mind meeting new people and going with a group

Looking to make friends who like to go out for dinners, text and check in have nights in drinking and chatting shit 🫠 and occasionally out to clubs. I have a family so I spend most weekends at the beach or family hikes and thats where I end up missing out with my child free friends as they go out in the day too drinking. Im introverted extroverted quirky 35f.

is anyone going to the kehlani show in brisbane or would be keen to go!? i’m 19 a guy and super keen to go with literally anyone- maybe i’ll go alone? not sure

Hey im 18, I’m in burpengary east lived in brissy for about a year now don’t really have any friends down this way, I’m an apprentice I have my Ps, interested in cars, sports, gym, video games and dirt bikes

So yeah if anyone wants to like hangout or something lmk

Northside. North Nakes.

Into F1, Technology, Gaming, Music, Sport.

Keep to myself mostly.

Decent job keeps me busy and grind uber/doordash most nights since I have no social life.

Need to find someone to chat with or hang out with here and there!

Hope to chat soon.

Selling my tickets to Nerve for tonight at Crowbar in the Valley…
Here’s the link:

https://tixel.com/u/5165876

Cheers Leigh.

Whats happening peeps, ✋🥴🤚

Im looking to make new friends with people close to my age: 19-24 would be a good age pool. I thought i’ll give this a try and see how it goes. Mandems, Gyaldems, all welcome honestly.

Anyone here a UFC fan? Never really into violence but came across UFC a few years ago. Been training a few different things and UFC is now just part of my life. Whether you train personally, or just watch martial arts, it’s all good. I love talking about MMA just as much as watching it. Would be nice to find some people to watch fights with.

Basketball has left a sore spot in my heart 🥲 and I no longer watch NBA. But Pickup basketball is great, shooting hoops and maybe a few games of pig/horse would be great to get along. Gaming is another part of my life. gears of war and assassins creed brought me into it. Then Minecraft with the homies during highschool. I keep these series dear to my heart, but i have expanded my games tremendously. Also realised i have a liking for single player horror games. Im team xbox all the way, but who knows? Maybe i might pick up a ps5 this Christmas.

I would love to find people within these interests, but honestly just looking to make more friends in my age group. If you live close by or are down to hang, dm me and let’s see how it goes. 😵‍💫👌

Hey’all I just joined sunnybank AF and got 4 weeks free I can throw someones way. Only thing I want back is maybe a casual nodding and a whats up friendship if we see each other in the gym or idk maybe we become best mates for life. Let me know in the dms. M28

Due to marriage breakdown over 6 years ago,( yes all my friends were couples friends),looking for new friends with similar interest and age. brisbane inner north.
Looking to expand my friendship base for social interactions, chats, banter and catchups. Must have a good sense of humour.
Love food , occasional drinks and sports. Into Golf, Rugby, rugby league, cricket and horse racing. Pretty much anything sports.
If this sound like you, let me know.

28m I’ve been on the Northside for a few months, came from nz, just came back from pax and got into riftbound be mad keen to catch up and play some games or just fucking riff, down for discord or in person, anyway holler at me if you wanna hang out. Appreciate yall and finally seen enough of these to give it a go myself, don’t telll anyone tho

OK, maybe 'fit' is a bit of a stretch. I'm not jacked, or a gym person, but I do the occasional triathlon or cycling event for the clout, comradery and the banana at the finish line.

I'm a gamer Dad who plays games like Star Citizen, Wardogs, some single player games and casual party games where I can cause immense chaos with friends and die laughing. Stuff like Meccha Chameleon and Super Battle Golf. They're a riot.

I've also been known to roll dice and flip cards in tabletop games, but it's been a while.

Despite being a bit of a nerd, I've also got a family including 1 wife and a 12yo son (no, I'm not looking to add to that, thank you) and they're pretty damn cool.
We do things like ice skating, gaming, short hikes together.

I can switch hobbies and study them intently quite easily. Maybe that's ADHD, or boredom, I dunno. I am also studying engineering, for work not just for fun.

I'm here looking for friends with similar hobbies (or to try new hobbies with) to hangout with online and in real life (IRL, as the kids say) doing cool things, going for dinners and having a laugh.
We're out towards Ipswich, but if anyone asks it's 'West West Brisbane'.

Would anyone care to join me? 44M. No one I know likes this band. Tickets are $90. It’s in the valley.

We’re two Europeans attending Brisbane in late December/Early Jan and I want to pop the question and this sub feels like it has people who know the best spots.

We’re not huge attention lovers, so I’d love somewhere quiet, naturally beautiful and memorable if beggars can be choosers. Neither of us have been to Brisbane before, but it’s the first stop on our trip around Australia (and I’d like to be engaged for the trip).

My current plan is to head down to the Gold Coast and propose on one of the beaches, but it doesn’t feel like the best place.

Any suggestions welcome, and I’m open to paid experiences to get the right atmosphere for the occasion.

Thank you 😊

Hi all,

My friend made a server for Brisbane peeps with a focus on it being a neurodivergent friendly space and for introverts/people with anxiety. It's been a few months since it's inception and we're hoping to grow the community a bit.

The server is on the smaller side though we do try and have periodic events happening such as casual group lunches and going to events such as Oz Comiccon.

If you're interested in smaller get togethers and hobbies in the nerdy space (gaming, pop culture conventions, food outings), chuck a comment and I'll DM you an invite! We don't have a specified age range (aside from being +18 only) but our current demographic is mid twenties to mid thirties.

Please note that while we do welcome discussions about mental health and anxiety, we are not a mental health support server and if you do need urgent help, please seek your doctor first.

EDIT: I got overwhelmed with DMs so I'll add the invite to the post lol.

https://discord.gg/X3jfeVAWS

We’re looking for some players to join our netball team on Thursday night at Somerville house in South Brisbane. If you’ve been looking to get into some social sport, keen for another game each week or looking to meet some new friendly people, we’d love to hear from you. Please drop a comment or send me a message if you’re interested, and we will share details.

Hey - 38M here. Anyone keen for a horror movie on Halloween? Total classic ‘Halloween’ is on at New Farm cinemas, 7pm Saturday 31 October.

I’ve only seen this once but it’s got a great soundtrack, corny fun horror. There’s also the mystery movie option if that’s a better option. I’ve never proposed an event before, I won’t be trick or treating and just feel like cinema is more fun with a little crew, this is low-key, all welcome if you’re good people or good company!

https://www.fivestarcinemas.com.au/new-farm

Moved here just recently been around few places but it’d be really nice to have people to hang with.

Im open to whatever you guys are into for fun, I don’t particularly have anything im looking for just someone who’s down to hang.

Also im a bit yappy so that’s one thing haha.

**40M Brisbane – Gym buddy, beach hangs or casual lunch mates**

Hey Brisbane 👋

I’m a 40-year-old single guy looking for chill people to hang out with. Keen for a gym buddy, weekend beach hangs, or a casual lunch/coffee now and then.

I train out of Mt Gravatt and Stafford gyms.

Easygoing, no pressure, just good company and good vibes. Open to guys or girls. If you’re keen, flick me a message! 🤙