At the final gathering of Café Connections at the end of late last year, the group was joined by paramedic Sarah Krause, representing Ambulance Tasmania. Sarah was presented with over 50 toys, either knitted or embroidered by Café Connections members. Ambulance staff like to offer children something soft to cuddle, making the handmade toys a deeply appreciated gift.

That day also was a cause for celebration with the sixth birthday of the group. Café Connections was created to be a place where community members could come, meet over coffee and food, and think up achievable ideas for making positive changes in the community. By working together (and sometimes being supported by outside entities), the group aim to bring these changes about.

Café Connections meets around a table at Bean to Brew Café in the Brighton Civic Centre, Green Point Road, Bridgewater from 10am on the 4th Tuesday of every month (January to November)