Join In, Join Up! is a national initiative linking Australians with their community via 5,000 local pharmacies and Australia's largest online directory of community groups www.ourcommunity.com.au/joinin

The joint initiative of Telstra Foundation, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and community group support organisation, Our Community, will see the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's 5,000 member pharmacies across Australia actively promoting the benefits of joining a community group.

A Join In, Join Up! brochure will be available at pharmacy counters with advice on ways people can get involved in their community and, in doing so, reap the health and wellbeing rewards.

The Join In, Join Up! websites 55,000 community group listings include scouting to sailing, men's sheds to men's a cappella choirs, chambers of commerce to community radio stations, surf clubs to amateur dramatics - literally something for everyone, everywhere.

With 55,000 choices, there's no reason not to join in and join up! Visit www.ourcommunity.com.au/joinin