At Mingle Co., we understand how important it is for everyone to have an equal opportunity to socialise and connect with others. Our friend pairing events are designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults who are neurodivergent.
Here's what you can expect when you attend our event:
- A quiet and warm ambience where you can relax and be yourself.
- An opportunity to expand your social circle and make new friends.
- Each guest has a brief one-on-one conversation with potential friends to identify those with whom a friendship could develop. You will be given a clipboard to write the other guests names, all guests will rotate around the tables to have the opportunity to meet everyone.
- Self-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals are welcomed to this event.
- No rejection on the day of the event. Our focus is on creating a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
- A fun and engaging atmosphere with icebreaker cards to help you get to know one another.
- Professional and friendly event hosts who are dedicated to making your experience as enjoyable as possible.
- The activity lasts for just over 2 hours, where each guest has 8 minutes to ask their new friend questions. (toilet and drink breaks half way)
- Complimentary drinks on arrival, grazing platter to share and mingle (please e-mail event organiser if you have any special food requirements)
- On-site parking, wheel chair accesibility & accesible toilets.
- You're welcome to bring a support person (to help with your nerves).
- Hosts will email guests the following day with possible friend matches.
Meet your hosts: Vee and Derek have 27 years of experience between them working in the disability sector. Vee brings her passion towards social inclusion and Derek brings his acting background and comedic character to the event.
So if you're looking for a social event that's both fun and inclusive, come join us at Mingle Co. and make new connections that could last a lifetime.
