Social365: Connecting People Through Community Stories

Social365: Connecting People Through Community Stories
Social365 is an innovative project by Wide Bay Kids Community Inc., developed in partnership with Taderera Enterprises to foster connections and reduce loneliness in the Bundaberg region. By showcasing the stories of local community, sporting, and social groups, the initiative aims to encourage people, especially those aged 18–35, to engage with their community.
The project produced a series of stories, highlighting groups such as YA United and Baylando Latin Fusion. These stories were shared across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify, reaching diverse audiences. The content emphasised how joining community activities can improve mental well-being and foster meaningful social connections.
A standout feature of Social365 was the creation of the Social365 Guidebook, featuring in-depth stories about 10 local groups. Distributed with the Welcome to Bundaberg Magazine, the guidebook is expected to reach 10,000 households, extending the project’s impact through print media.
Social365 demonstrates the transformative power of storytelling in building community connections. By combining digital and print media, the project inspired people to engage with their community and provided a platform for local groups to shine. Wide Bay Kids plans to build on this momentum, expanding partnerships and continuing to share impactful stories.
Listen or watch now on youtube and spotify.
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToBundaberg
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5DLBjVBU6k2AraGJa0gyLj?si=da9135d0ddf74a2b