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Playing with angels & nature spirits ....
Jun23
From $20

Playing with angels & nature spirits ....

**Event posted on our website too so number of people responding here does not show actual numbers attending.** Let’s have fun exploring the worlds of angels & nature spirits. You might find you garden suddenly blooming or your pockets full of gold! These evenings are open to anyone that wishes to come along; and at which we will be exploring, in a hands-on fashion (in other words, you get to do some of the conjuration – if you wish – or you can just watch) the invocation and evocation of angels, planetary spirits, elementals, daemons, etc. You don’t need to wear magical robes or bring magical tools or weapons but are welcome to do so if you wish. ***Warning for those with sensitive noses. We will be burning incense.*** **Cost:** $20 **When:** Tuesday 23rd June - arrive between 6.30 & 7pm if you can. If you're running late, come anyway. We go to at least 9pm. **Where:** 130 Boronia Road, Vermont, Melbourne, 3133 **Contact:** David 03 9873 3736 or [esoteric666@optusnet.com.au](mailto:esoteric666@optusnet.com.au) ***For more details click this link:*** https://esotericbookshop.org/invocation-evocation-magic-workshop/ ***How to find us click this link:*** [https://esotericbookshop.org/contact-us/](https://esotericbookshop.org/contact-us/) For more background information see our website blog on[ ](https://esotericbookshop.org/high-ritual-ceremonial-magick/)***[ceremonial magic](https://esotericbookshop.org/high-ritual-ceremonial-magick/)***

location_onThe Magic Cottage (Julie & David's Place), Melbourne, 3133

Weekly Tuesday Night Silverwater Badminton Social
Jun23
From $19

Weekly Tuesday Night Silverwater Badminton Social

If you're looking for a way to work up a sweat, get fit and feel more active and energetic, then this is the sport to try. COME AND SWING WITH US! If you used to play badminton or curious about discovering this amazing sport, then we invite you to join us for a friendly social hit. We have a great group of ladies of all different levels playing with us. COST $19 members (join here [https://www.shuttleswingersbadminton.com/membership](https://www.shuttleswingersbadminton.com/membership) ) $22 non-members PAYMENT DETAILS (by EFT only - NO cash accepted on the day) NAME: Shuttle Swingers BSB: 062-000 A/C no: 1932-7106 Please enter the date of the social as a reference FOR FIRST TIME SHUTTLE SWINGER PLAYERS Please fill in our New Player Rego Form before getting on court. [https://www.revolutionise.com.au/shuttleswingers/events/121317/](https://www.revolutionise.com.au/shuttleswingers/events/121317/) Due to demand of people wanting to play, if you RSVP and can't make it, please change the status of your attendance on meetup immediately. There will be people on the wait list who will want to attend. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you're a beginner or a former social or comp player, we're all about increasing female participation in badminton, and having fun along the way. We love playing badminton and introducing women from all sporting backgrounds to give it a go. Many women who play tennis, squash or even soccer find it a great cross over sport. Whether you're LGBTIQ+ or a straight woman, or just an ally, everyone is welcome in our club. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE Upon arrival, please ensure you check in with a Shuttle Swingers host. Let us know what your experience or level is like. We'll look to rotate you around to play with a mix of people and standards while keeping it comfortable and within your fitness level. I DON'T KNOW THE RULES Not to worry, that's what we're here for. You'll learn along the way. WHAT TO WEAR/BRING Appropriate and comfortable sporting attire. Badminton or indoor shoes preferred but not essential. General sports trainers are acceptable. Don't forget water. You might need that. Got a question? Feel free to send us a message or email at [shuttleswingers@gmail.com](http://shuttleswingers@gmail.com/) FINALLY We are a Women's LGBTIQ+ inclusive badminton community. Whether you identify as LGBTIQ or would love to become an ally, we welcome you to our community. And we ask all players to be respectful of each other. Happy swinging!

location_onAlpha Badminton Centre (Egerton), Silverwater

CabraVale Pickleballers – Lumi Tuesday All Levels Night (no first timers)
Jun23
From $20

CabraVale Pickleballers – Lumi Tuesday All Levels Night (no first timers)

**CabraVale Pickleballers – Tuesday All Levels Night (no first timers)** Strict attendee limits apply — please ensure you are booked in to attend (not on the waitlist). 📍 **Location:** Lumi Sport Pickleball – 3 Wharf Road, Lansvale ⏰ **Time:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 💰 **Cost:** $20 per player 🎾 **Courts:** 8 indoor courts & 4 outdoor courts 💥 \*\*Level:\*\*All skills level players who are confident with gameplay, positioning, and scoring. 🚫 **Please note:** This session is **not for first-timer players** due to limited court availability. If you’re new to pickleball, we recommend joining our Saturday or Sunday sessions, which are beginner-friendly. Join us for a high-energy and fun night of pickleball at Lumi Sport Pickleball! With both indoor and outdoor courts, this session is perfect for players looking for fast-paced games and strong competition in a fun, social setting. As we have **8 indoor and 4 outdoor courts**, the **first 45 sign-ups are guaranteed a spot**. Additional players on the waitlist will be allowed in **depending on weather conditions**. Please check the Meetup page leading up to the session to see if you’ve made it. *Additional indoor courts will be available by the end of December.* *** ### 🔹 What to Bring ✅ Your paddle (or borrow one of ours) ✅ Comfortable sportswear and non-marking court shoes ✅ Good and position energy **Cost:** $20 per person. Cash or PayID accepted. *** ### How to Join Please RSVP to reserve your spot. On arrival, check in at the event desk and mark off your name before playing. If paying via PayID, please include your name and the date of the session (e.g., “Jane Doe 10 Dec”) in the payment description. *** ### Disclaimer By RSVPing to this event, you voluntarily accept all risks of injury or damage to your property. CabraVale Pickleballers takes no responsibility for injuries or property damage. Photos and videos may be taken during these sessions for social media or marketing purposes. By RSVPing, you consent to the use of your photos and videos for these purposes. *** Follow us on Instagram **@cabravalepickleballers** for updates and announcements. RSVP now and experience an awesome night of competitive play at **Lumi Sport Pickleball!** 🎾🔥

location_onLumi Sport Pickleball, Lansvale

Coastal Connections | Business Networking
Jun23
From $35

Coastal Connections | Business Networking

**Coastal Connections at [Flow Space](https://www.flowspace.com.au/)** is a business networking event for professionals, business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs in Perth’s northern suburbs who value real connection, good conversation and practical business insight. **The Aim** Hosted at Flow Space in North Beach, these events are designed to bring together like-minded people in a relaxed, professional setting that feels social without losing its business focus. What to expect? Each event features the opportunity to connect with other **local professionals**, enjoy **refreshments**, and hear from carefully selected **guest speakers** and specialists who share ideas, experience and perspectives on relevant business topics. Topics may include marketing, business growth, mindset, networking, systems, branding, sales, productivity, leadership and other areas that matter to people **building and growing a business**. **Who's it for?** Coastal Connections is ideal for those who want to expand their network, learn from influential voices in business, and be part of a local community of people doing meaningful work. Whether you work for yourself, lead a team, run a growing business or simply want to stay connected to the local business community, this is a space to meet, learn and grow. **Join the Coastal Connection** Join us at Flow Space for an evening of connection, conversation and business insight by the coast.

location_onFlow Space, North Beach

Perth WA Tuesday Indoor Soccer and Futsal
Jun23
FREE

Perth WA Tuesday Indoor Soccer and Futsal

Cost: $13 dollars per person Location: 6 Lucca Street, Churchlands [https://ahsport.net/social-sports/perth-social-soccer/](https://ahsport.net/social-sports/perth-social-soccer/) BRING A FRIEND PROMO: Bring a friend (new to AH Sport) and he/she gets 50% off By registering our football / soccer / futsal games you hereby agree that: 1. No-shows incur a $13 fee. 2. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure the correct session is registered. 3. It is the player’s responsibility to pull out of waitlists if you no longer wish to attend. 4. Cancellations less than 3 hours prior to start of game will incur a $13 fee unless you have a replacement player. Please DO NOT CANCEL your RSVP if you have a replacement player. 5. No show members will be placed on the ban list until payment is rectified. 6. **15% Surcharge on public holidays** Permission to Use Photograph and Video By participating in AH Sport events, its representatives and employees reserve full rights to take photographs and/or videos of you and your property in connection with the above-identified subject. You also authorise AH Sport, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. You agree that AH Sport may use such photographs and/or videos of you with or without your name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content. You agree there will be no financial rewards or remuneration of any kind as a result of participating in this activity in connection with the above-identified subject.

location_onAH Sport, Perth

Bassendean Meditation Class
Jun23
FREE

Bassendean Meditation Class

Don’t miss out on these free, casual meditation classes! The meditation classes cater for people of all experience levels and are run in a relaxed environment. No stretches or physical exercises are involved in learning this simple yet effective technique. **Effortless Meditation** The word ‘Sahaja’ can be translated as ‘Spontaneous’ or ‘Simple’, and is at the outset a hypothesis that meditation can come easily for those who are willing to practice regularly (even briefly each day). Sahaja Yoga defines meditation as ‘thoughtless awareness’, a state where you are completely conscious but at the same time completely without thought. In this state, we gain a unique perspective and insight into the beauty of our own innate nature. Physical and mental health benefits have also been attributed to regular meditation practice through comprehensive Australian research (Learn more in the book ‘silence your mind’ or at www.beyondthemind.com). Sahaja Yoga meditation was founded by HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970, and is based on kundalini awakening. Shri Mataji felt that meditation is an essential part of our spiritual growth. She felt that because meditation is so essential, a free and simple method to achieve it must be made available for everyone. Sahaja Yoga is now practiced in over 52 countries worldwide. **Learn more here** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpn47Y9bqAkucSPCMYJqONCaytIUlvQcX

location_on50 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean

Wednesday Conder/Gordon walk - off leash ovals and mountain views
Jun24
From $8

Wednesday Conder/Gordon walk - off leash ovals and mountain views

Bridget will lead this dog-friendly and people-friendly walk through Conder and Gordon offering long and short options. The walk includes two large off leash ovals, a dog paddling opportunity, pretty mountain and lake views, and a longish stretch following a little creek. It's a flat, easy route of about 5.5 km with paved options along the way - except across some grassy ovals. Expect it to take up to 2 hours to complete with a group. However there is also the option of a shorter version - missing the Point Hut Pond loop if you prefer - totalling about 3 km. The walk starts and ends behind the petrol station at the Lanyon Market Place (the local Conder shopping centre), which has plenty of free parking and a dog-friendly venue for our after-walk coffee addicts. You can see more detail about the walk and a google map of the route on our [website](https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/conder-gordon-walk/). Important info: * You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this condition. * All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience. * We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason. * For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our [FAQ page](https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/canberra-walks-guided-walks-faqs/).

location_onLanyon Marketplace, Canberra

50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!
Jun24
FREE

50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!

Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment. Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. At **7 PM**, we move to The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond. **What to Expect:** *Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialogues—some participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. It’s a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.* *Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.

location_onEmporium Melbourne, Melbourne

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania
Jun24
FREE

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Register Here: https://shorturl.at/jOsHP ## Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania ### **A cybersecurity meetup for the community, by the community.** Hck4G is a not-for-profit organisation focused on disrupting the human impact of cybercrime through awareness, intervention, education, victim support, referral pathways, and diversion. Our monthly meetup events bring together students, professionals, industry leaders, and aspiring defenders to learn, connect, and explore ethical pathways into technology and cybersecurity. For Meetup #0x16, we're combining a global cybercrime update with a practical, hands-on introduction to one of the most important technologies in modern computing and cybersecurity: Docker. *** ## About the Session Over the past several weeks, Hck4G Founder Sammy Chuks and the Hck4G Team have been on the ground across Africa delivering the Hck4G Cybercrime Awareness & Advocacy for Action Tour. This special session will begin with a recap of the tour, sharing insights from engagements with students, universities, technology communities, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers. Sammy will provide an update on emerging cybercrime trends observed throughout the tour, along with highlights from the latest global cybercrime developments impacting communities around the world. The second half of the evening shifts into a practical technical workshop focused on containers and Docker. Containers have transformed how applications are developed, deployed, tested, and secured. Whether you're a developer, security practitioner, cloud engineer, penetration tester, or simply curious about modern infrastructure, understanding containers is rapidly becoming an essential skill. Attendees will receive a hands-on introduction to Docker and learn how command execution works within containerised environments through guided demonstrations and practical exercises. *** ## **What You'll Learn** ### **Hck4G Africa Tour Recap** * Key insights from the Hck4G Cybercrime Awareness & Advocacy for Action Tour * Emerging cybercrime trends and observations from the field * Global cybercrime developments from the past quarter * The human impact of cybercrime and why prevention matters * Opportunities for community involvement and future Hck4G initiatives ### Docker Command Execution Mania * What containers are and why they matter * Understanding Docker fundamentals * Creating and running containers * Executing commands inside Docker containers * Managing containerised workloads * Security considerations when working with containers * Practical exercises to build confidence using Docker *** ## Bonus We still have a limited amount of Hck4G Tour swag remaining from the Africa Tour, and we'll be giving away selected items during the evening. Come along for your chance to grab some Hck4G merchandise and hear stories from the road. 🍕 Cyber pizzas will also be provided courtesy of CyLynk. *** ## Speaker ### Sammy Chuks **Group CEO\, LynkGroup \| Founder\, Hck4G \| Virtual Chief Information Security Officer \(vCISO\)** Sammy Chuks is a cybersecurity leader, vCISO, and educator with nearly two decades of experience spanning IT operations, cyber defence, offensive security, governance, and strategic risk management. He has led and advised on the implementation of enterprise security technologies including CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender. His expertise spans Purple Teaming, threat-informed defence, security operations, and AI-related cybersecurity risk. As Founder of Hck4G, Sammy is committed to disrupting pathways into cybercrime through education, mentorship, awareness, and opportunity creation. Through his work across LynkGroup and Hck4G, he continues to support organisation's cyber and AI resilience, communities, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals globally. *** ## What to Bring * Laptop with Docker Desktop installed (**recommended**) * Internet access * Curiosity and willingness to participate * Questions and ideas to share *** ## Event Information **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST) **Location:** RMIT University Building 80 Melbourne VIC 3000 **Cost:** Free (registration required) **Catering:** Food and drinks provided *** ## Event Schedule **5:30 – 5:40 PM:** Welcome, Intro & Networking **5:40 – 6:00 PM:** Networking & Cyber pizzas 🍕 **6:00 – 6:30 PM:** Hck4G Africa Tour Recap & Global Cybercrime Update **6:30 – 7:15 PM:** Docker Command Execution Mania **7:15 – 7:45 PM:** Hands-on Docker Exercise **7:45 – 8:00 PM:** Q&A, Swag Giveaway & Networking *** ## Thanks to Our Sponsors **RMIT University** World-class certificates, degrees, Masters and Postgraduate programs. **[BridgeLynk.io](http://BridgeLynk.io)** Attack-informed cybersecurity services for NFP, SMB and Enterprise. **[CyLynk.com](http://CyLynk.com)** Job-ready cybersecurity training led by expert coaches. *** ## About Hck4G Hck4G is a global cybersecurity community and not-for-profit initiative focused on disrupting the human impact of cybercrime through awareness, education, mentorship, victim support, and ethical technology pathways. Join us as we build stronger defenders and safer communities worldwide.

location_onRMIT Building 80, Melbourne

Gold Coast Property Success Workshop
Jun24
FREE

Gold Coast Property Success Workshop

**Private Property Management Essentials** **Holiday Letting vs Short-Term Rental** Are you making the most of your property's income potential? Join us for an insightful workshop designed specifically for Gold Coast property owners, investors, and anyone interested in maximising returns from residential property. The workshop sessions will be delivered by two industry professionals, each bringing more than 15 years of experience in residential property management and rental operations. They will share practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world perspectives to help property owners make smarter decisions and maximise their property's potential. **Session 1 – The Essentials** Presented by Alex Anufriev Discover how to: • Secure quality tenants and reduce risks • Prepare rental agreements and essential documentation • Manage maintenance, property standards, and end-of-lease processes effectively **Session 2 – The Strategy** Presented by Sam El Tawil Explore: • Current Gold Coast property market trends • Holiday letting vs long-term rental: which model can generate higher returns in 2026? • New regulations affecting property owners • Smart strategies to maximise income while avoiding costly mistakes **Bonus for Every Attendee** Receive a complimentary one-on-one session (after the meeting) to assess your property and identify its best income opportunities. 📅 Date: 24 June 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Venue: Broadbeach Community Centre, Gold Coast Whether you own one property or several, this workshop will provide practical insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas to help you earn more from your investment and create long-term success.

location_onSmart Strategies for Holiday Letting & Property Income, Gold Coast

GDG Melbourne June'26 Meetup!
Jun24
FREE

GDG Melbourne June'26 Meetup!

RSVP on our GDG community platform -> https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june26-meetup/ This event is hosted at the Mantel Group Office, with the recording of the talks to be shared afterwards on YouTube if you can't make it. There will be food, networking and some surprise swag!Agenda: 6:20 - Intro 6:30 - Talks 8:00 till late - networking & chat (& drinks optional)Speakers and Talks: Talk 1: Olga Mirensky - Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer @ Ping Identity Olga and Her Agent Attended AI Engineer Conference. Lessons Learned What happens when you let an experimental Stand-In Agent run loose against a live conference environment? To follow the fast-paced sessions of an AI Engineer conference, I built an agent while at the conference. The agent monitored talks and distilled what actually mattered to me - filtering for high-value signal and turning it into specs ready to implement or articles I should read. I started with a different platform, but pivoted to an ADK agent deployed to GCP Agent Platform. Identical system prompt, different platform architecture, different LLM - completely different outcomes. This talk is a transparent look at what happens when agentic experiments meet reality, including an architectural runaway bug that burned 1M tokens per minute. We look past the hype and focus on the real engineering rigour required to build purposeful agents, with four key takeaways: * The Purpose Filter: Why does your agent care about this specific talk? If it’s not highly unique, you’re just automating noise. * Architecture > Hype: The gap between what you expect and what actually happens at runtime and why. * The Personalised Flywheel: High-signal distillation requires deep context about you, your team, and where you are in your journey. * Clear Goal Setting: Moving from “autonomous” to “purposeful”. In the replay demo I’ll walk through my flywheel showing how the agent filtered the content in real-time, picked up on tech I am interested in, turned it into an implementable spec, and how AI tools can close the loop to further automate the entire implementation, testing, and release cycle. Talk 2: Sahil Bahadur Devkota - Full Stack Developer Beyond LLMs: why RAG is equally important In this talk, I'll break down how RAG works, why is it really important in real-world and it's popular architectural pattern. We'll look at the core components of a RAG pipeline, discuss it's implementation approach, and cover some of the key things to think about when building an AI applications with RAG. Whether you're working with AI or building application that need accurate responses, you'll leave with a practical understanding of when RAG make sense - and when it doesn't. Talk 3: Abhijeet Kumar - AI & Automation | Cloud enthusiast Beyond RAG: Building an Agentic "Second Brain" with FastAPI, pgvector, and Gemini Move beyond static note-taking apps. This talk explores Project NeuralFortress—a custom, Python-built knowledge management system designed to actively synthesize information. We’ll walk through evolving a basic RAG script into an agentic pipeline using FastAPI for routing, Neon PostgreSQL (pgvector) for vector storage, and Google Gemini for cognitive processing. In Development (Sneak Peek): A brief look at experimental features currently in testing to make the system fully autonomous: GraphRAG: Mapping multi-hop relationships beyond standard vector distance. MCP Integration: Native database queries directly from your code editor. Async Watchers: Autonomous background web scraping and data ingestion. How to find us: Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St, Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00, as the lifts won't let you up. This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss, and we will do our best to help you out. Agenda --- Hosted By Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects. Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser. In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life. Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market. Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi! Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Organiser Kartik Arora, Android Engineer Google Developer Expert in Android Android Engineer @ Bilue Carolyn Ai Chi Wong, Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june26-meetup/.

location_onMantel Group, Melbourne

Melbourne AWS User Group #160 - June 2026
Jun24
FREE

Melbourne AWS User Group #160 - June 2026

🎉 **Melbourne AWS User Group – June Meetup** 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 24 June 📍 NAB Events Hub – 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne ⏰ Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm (with live stream) Join us for our June meetup, featuring two lightning talks and a full technical presentation covering community contribution, generative AI, and cloud-native security. This month also celebrates the AWS community speaking journey. Sanjana Kailash will deliver her first-ever public presentation, while Bharat Wadhwa returns to present after beginning his own public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event. This month’s lineup features: • **Matthew Merriel** giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the Melbourne AWS User Group’s regular “What’s New in AWS” segment is prepared—and how other volunteers can get involved. • **Sanjana Kailash** making her first-ever public presentation, demonstrating an automated market-intelligence pipeline built with Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. • **Bharat Wadhwa** presenting a cloud-native approach to malware protection for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. Bharat also gave his first public presentation at a Melbourne AWS User Group event, making this a great example of where taking that first step can lead. A huge thank you to our sponsors: 🥇 Mantel Group – Gold Sponsor, 🥈 Cevo – Silver Sponsor, 🏛 NAB – Venue Sponsor The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube: 👉 [https://melb.awsug.org.au/live](https://melb.awsug.org.au/live) *** 🗓️ **Agenda** 6:00 pm – Food & Socialising 6:30 pm – Introductions 6:40 pm – What’s New in AWS 6:55 pm – Preparing the “What’s New in AWS” Segment (Level 100); Speaker: Matthew Merriel 7:10 pm – RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock (Level 200); Speaker: Sanjana Kailash 7:25 pm – Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty (Level 200); Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa 7:55 pm – Marketplace (Who’s Hiring) 8:00 pm – Networking + Close *** 🎤 **Talk Details** **Preparing the “What’s New in AWS” Segment** Speaker: Matthew Merriel Level: 100 Format: Lightning Talk “What’s New in AWS” is a regular part of Melbourne AWS User Group meetups—but how is the segment put together? Matthew will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the process used to find, shortlist, and prepare recent AWS announcements for presentation at the meetup. This session is designed to help volunteers understand what is involved and make it easier for more community members to take on the segment at future events. No previous speaking experience is required. *** **RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock** Speaker: Sanjana Kailash Level: 200 Format: Lightning Talk What if a strategy team never had to manually scan more than 50 data sources again? In this lightning talk, Sanjana will walk through how she built a fully automated AI-powered market-intelligence pipeline using Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. The solution transforms more than five hours of Monday-morning manual research into a polished briefing delivered directly to inboxes—with no manual effort required. This will also be Sanjana’s first public presentation, and we’re excited to welcome another new speaker to the Melbourne AWS community. *** **Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty** Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa Level: 200 Format: Full Presentation This presentation showcases a cloud-native malware-protection solution for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. The solution replaces legacy antivirus approaches with intelligent, event-driven malware detection and automated security workflows. Bharat will explore how this approach can improve scalability, operational efficiency, and security visibility across AWS environments. Bharat also began his public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event and now returns with a full technical presentation. *** 🙌 Could This Be the Start of Your Speaking Journey? This month, Sanjana will take the stage for her first-ever public presentation. Bharat also began his speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group meetup and is now returning with a full technical session. Every experienced speaker started with a first talk. Whether you have an idea for a full presentation, a lightning talk, or would like to help prepare and present the “What’s New in AWS” segment, the organisers are happy to help you take that first step. Speak to us at the meetup or submit an idea through our website: 👉 [https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/)

location_onNAB Events Hub, Melbourne