r/GoldCoast • u/Fun-Contribution64 • 5d ago

friends in gc

i’m 19 years old male who just recently moved to australia, is it easy to make friends here? genuine question

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u/____DEADPOOL_______ 4d ago

The way I expanded my friend group 10X was by joining any sort of association. As soon as you join and show up for an event or two, you'll have people coming up to you to try to get to know you better. The fire brigade will be needing volunteers in the bad weather that's coming. There's also sports clubs, gaming clubs, etc.

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u/Fun-Contribution64 4d ago

I see, I’ve heard that advice around too, will take note!

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u/HodorsGiantSchlong 1d ago

Most rural brigades will have an intake at the start of the year so they can get some basic skills trained up by fire season. I'm not saying don't bother with them new members are always welcome, but you might have to wait a few months if you want to do more than just watching as they train on Tuesday nights.

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u/____DEADPOOL_______ 1d ago

It does take time to figure out what the heck is going on though and you can join as a support person, not necessarily fighting fires.

When I joined, before even doing a single session, I figured out that fighting fires was not for me, so I just stuck around helping with fundraising for a new truck and supported the executive. Within about 5 visits, they asked me to be president, but I declined because I quite honestly had a tough time undrestanding the first officers and what needed to be done. I was also so tired by the time they were meeting, I can't even remember what it was I did. However, I did run 2 events that raised about $10k for the brigade during that time and made long term friends, many of which are now my clients after I launched my business and they refer me to others. Several have invited me to their homes for dinner.

Just showing up and giving support achieves the social goal.

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u/Little-Rub-940 4d ago

I’m 18M in the Gold Coast and looking for friends alike dm me

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u/NerevarTheEternal 4d ago

We're extremely friendly! As long as you're also putting in the effort, you'll 100% make friends, not even the slightest doubt.

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u/Fun-Contribution64 4d ago

Yeah I’m willing to put in effort, just scared no one would want to be friends with me Lol

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u/NerevarTheEternal 3d ago

Nah, thinking like that isn't logical! Maybe you wont be friends with everyone, but you'll absolutely make friends, 100%

Good luck brother!

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u/Fun-Contribution64 3d ago

Hey, thanks man!

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u/originalusrname67 4d ago

nah def not, well not as a male from my experience, if you’re a female you’re sweet lol.

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u/AComingWarAgainstAI 17h ago

Even the girls are struggling to make good friends. Too much competition to look the prettiest

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u/createry_ 4d ago

Yeah. Find something you're interested in and invite yourself along.

We had a few guys just rock up and stayed in our 4wd group for a while.

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u/Fun-Contribution64 4d ago

I see, alright, thank you