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Spark is for anyone who wants to build connection.
Drop in to a Spark initiative, join our growing team of volunteer Sparkies or partner with us to create a culture of belonging in your community
Monthly walks to spark joy in nature.
Next Walk: Mylor Walk
Sunday 1st Nov, 9am
Connect to nature and enjoy the gorgeous Spring blooms. Are you new to the Hills, feeling isolated or lonely, or just want to create connection? Join our welcoming monthly walk hosted by our friendly Sparkies, followed by a cuppa and a chat for those who would like to stay. No need to book, just turn up.
Weekly groups to spark meaningful conversation. Join in at multiple locations across the Adelaide Hills. Everyone is welcome, no need to book. Our lovely Sparkies will be there to greet you!
Karkoo Oakbank
Tuesdays | 10.30am-12pm
The Britannia Kanmantoo Wednesdays | 10.30am-12pm
Miss Perez Stirling
Thursdays | 5.30-7pm
Macclesfield General Store
Fridays | 11am – 1pm
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A weekly catch up for men to spark genuine connection. Drop in for good company and real conversation every Thursday at Bridgewater Sports and Social Club. Come for a game of pool or darts, a chat or just hang out in this welcoming space for men.
$5 covers a couple of slices of pizza – your first time is free. No need to book, just drop in.
Every Thursday
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Bridgewater Sports & Social Club:
4 Towers Road
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Creative workshops to spark joy and self-connection.
Woorabinda Environment CtrÂ
1st & 3rd Monday each month
 4.30pm – 7.30pm
A simple, low-pressure space where you can bring along any art or craft project that you’re working on. You don’t need any artistic ability or previous experience. Painting, collaging, knitting, colouring; whatever your project, there’s no expectations or pressure to finish anything.
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A monthly catch-up designed to bring people together who work remotely. Bring your laptop/notepad, grab a cuppa, and share the morning with like-minded people. Everyone is welcome including freelancers, small business owners, hybrid workers and students. Hosted by friendly Sparkies Jo & Sarah.
Last Wednesday each month
Next session: 28th October
10am-12pm
Marshi’s, Stirling
A joyful movement class together with slowing down for self-reflection and women’s circle connection. Absolutely no dance experience is necessary, come as you are, you will be warmly welcomed.
Next class in late 2026
4.30-6pm
Aldgate Oval Hall
Community Partnerships
Collaboration is integral to Spark. We work alongside community centres, local councils and organisations to create a culture of belonging in community. Together we can inspire, activate and empower connection.Â
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Spark Training
Our workshops are interactive and we have a selection of modules to tailor your training to the needs of your volunteers, team or community. Topics include Science of Connection, Creating Belonging, Empathy & Non-Judgment, Active Listening, Eco-System Mapping and more!Â
Spark Community Activation
Spark can collaborate with one or more community partners to activate community-led solutions to loneliness through our co-design and evaluation model. Â
Volunteer
Join our team of Sparkies!
Would you like to be part of a volunteer team dedicated to creating a culture of belonging in the community? At the heart of Spark is our constellation of volunteers who are skilled to create welcoming and inclusive environments, and are passionate about ending loneliness.
Sparkies are registered volunteers who are provided with training to better understand the importance of social health. They learn how to create spaces of belonging, are tooled to spark connection between others, and help to reduce the stigma of loneliness by sharing meaningful conversations. Â
Sparkie duties can include:
- Hosting Spark activations
- Creating a culture of belonging in your community
- Assist the Spark Team behind the scenes with administration, program development and communications. It’s an opportunity to use your skills to help create impact.
Interested? Get in touch with Hayley to organise a friendly chat to explore how you would like to contribute your time and talents to the Spark team. While Spark activations are currently in the Adelaide Hills, you don’t need to live in the Hills to become a Sparkie – and we are expanding soon!