Hi Veri - I am not sure if is ok to post here but there is a group on Facebook called ChirpyPlus - https://www.facebook.com/Chirpyplus - if you are on F/B you may want to join the group for more social connections.
I am a keen gardner,Renovator and cook and live alone,life gets too lonely in Brisbane when you dont go out alone,which is not much fun.love fishing,camping(havent been camping in Australia)going for walks,be nice to make and find friends,who kinda enjoy doing things together.