@FracturedBeing , do you know about the Libraries after Dark program? They may have something i your area. https://www.plv.org.au/projects/libraries-after-dark/
I've attended a few craft ones and I really enjoyed them.
Also, in my area, we have a lot of free social acitivities available through our local neighnourhood house and the council. Coffee and Chat, pickleball, yoga, walking groups, mens shed, cooking, paiting, candle making...
Look into it your council.
Bulldog's also have a Sons of the West Program and Daughters of the West program. It's a lot of fun if you wanted to join. They are all free of charge.