1. “Were all in this together”

2. Our mission is to help Australians better connect with their community.

3. We do this by providing a free website that helps individuals find highly localised events and activities.

4. Simply enter your postcode, and you will find... Thousands of local events and activities Covering all categories and interests For all suburbs

5. Enter your postcode or suburb

8. Here are just some of the events and activities you can find...

10. We are a small group of highly motivated individuals.

11. And we have achieved some pretty amazing things... Developed proprietary technology that is capable of scanning and indexing thousands of websites for new events and activities every 10 minutes Secured initial funding to develop the technology and launch the website Designed a professional, user-friendly interface

12. When the website launches in June 2010, it will detail over 8,000 local events and activities.

13. This will make aroundyou.com.au the most comprehensive event and activity directory...

14. In Australia

15. But this is just the beginning... By June 2011, we expect to have over 40,000 events and activities listed.

16. Did you know?

17. Participating in social and recreational activities not only generates a sense of belonging to the community and respect for diversity....

18. for your health. But it is also good

19. A 2003 National Heart Foundation study identified social isolation as a significant risk factor for heart disease and increased mortality.

20. and its impact on wellbeing is of equal significance as the higher profile risk factors such as smoking and obesity.

21. Did you know?

22. In 2006, 89% of people over 18 attended a cultural venue or event.

23. 65.9% of people actively participated in an ongoing physical recreational activity.

24. 63% of people actively participated in one or more social groups.

25. 25.2% of people attended a live music concert.

26. 17% of people attended a theatre performance.

27. Local events and activities are happening all around us.

28. Now you can find them...