Where to from here?
An honest update — and a call to shape what comes next
When I started Get Out, I was lonely. I was living in Hobart, working three days a week, and itching to challenge myself with something new in the startup space. I could see the gap: people want to know what’s on, how to join in, and how to find their people — and community groups want an easier way to reach them. Get Out was my attempt to build the bridge.
We built it. It works. It can absolutely be that bridge.
But now we’re at a fork in the road. Where we go from here needs to be decided together.
What’s changed (for me, and for us)
Personally, my circumstances are very different to when I began. I’m not lonely anymore. I’ve moved back to Sydney, I’m working full-time in a busy, serious role as a Communications Director at one of Sydney’s most challenging hospitals and my downtime is finally precious — not something to be filled just for the sake of it.
The challenge now isn’t belief; it’s time. I don’t want to pour every spare minute into something the community doesn’t want or need. At the same time, I still believe there is a real, growing need for what Get Out offers: a practical, non-performative way to connect — online and in person — around interests, health, and community life.
So, I’m asking for your help to decide what comes next.
The three levers we can pull
1) More people
Community editors, state leads, volunteer wranglers, partner liaisons, event curators — humans who love connecting dots. This path grows our capacity without burning anyone out. (If that’s you, please say so at the end.)
2) More time
A slower burn. We keep it lean, prioritise what’s working, and focus on depth over speed. This means fewer features, more reliability, and steady momentum.
3) More investment
Funding to accelerate the useful bits: better event discovery, smoother onboarding for groups, comms and outreach, and a sustainable ops backbone so Get Out doesn’t rely on one person’s calendar.
We can do one of these. We can do two. We cannot do none. Which mix should we choose? That’s where your input matters.
Tell us what to build (and what to stop)
Below are short, anonymous surveys. Pick the ones that speak to you — one is great; all five is gold. Your answers will directly shape our roadmap.
🌐 How do you want to engage?
We all connect differently — online, IRL, one-on-one, small groups. Tell us where you feel most comfortable and what formats fit your life.
🎨 What are your hobbies and interests?
What brings you joy? Sport, creative, outdoors, learning, quiet rituals — we want to match people by passion, not just postcode.
🧠 Your wellbeing and mental health
What support actually helps? Resources, rhythms, peer groups? Let’s move from talk to practical action.
🤔 Are we lonely, together?
How does loneliness show up for you? What gets in the way of friendship, and what lowers the barrier to showing up?
💬 Dating, relationships, and apps
What your feedback will decide
Product focus: event discovery vs. interest-based groups vs. volunteering/sports matching (and in what order).
Format: more small, repeatable hangs over big one-offs; which channels to prioritise.
Support: resources, peer spaces, and partnerships that actually move the needle on wellbeing and connection.
Resourcing: whether we recruit community leads first, seek funding, or pace growth with the current team.
What I can promise
Honesty over hype. I’ll keep telling the truth about where we’re at and what we can do well.
Community first. We’ll build for usefulness, not vanity metrics.
Sustainable pace. No burnout stories masquerading as success.
Collaboration. We’ll partner with existing orgs rather than reinvent what already works.
If you want to lean in a bit more
Put your hand up to help (light-touch is welcome): community editor, events curator, partnerships, comms.
Introduce us to a like-minded org or funder.
Share Get Out with one friend who’d love a nudge back to people.
Where to from here? Wherever we decide — together.
If you’ve got thoughts beyond the surveys, I’d love to hear them: brodie@getout.global.