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Master the Art of Better Decisions
Jun22
FREE

Master the Art of Better Decisions

This interactive session equips you with practical tools to enhance Emotional Intelligence (EI), manage cognitive biases and make better decisions by mastering System 1 (emotional reactivity) and System 2 (logical analysis) thinking where EI serves as the vital bridge between the two. By attending this session you will unlock: * Improved decision making: Reduce the "hidden tax" of cognitive shortcuts. Know when to trust our 'gut feelings' and when to switch to rational thought. * Greater performance under pressure: Learn to recognise triggers and pivot from reactive impulses to deliberate, strategic choices when the stakes are high. * Better collaboration: When you regulate your own System 1 responses, psychological safety flourishes, which leads to better collaboration. * Increased resilience: Build a team that doesn’t just survive volatility but thrives in it. ***Facilitators*** ***[Caidryn Roder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caidyrn/):*** *Co-founded ProSocia and has over 20 years of experience helping people and organisations thrive. In this time he has come to believe that the best way for organisations to be successful is to focus on their people. The role of leaders is to set clear purpose and direction, create an environment that supports growth and wellbeing, and make it easy for their people to do their best work every day.* ***[Olivia Burmester](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-burmester-3b6098b3/)****: Co-founded ProSocia to help organisations build cultures that drive lasting success. She works with leaders to make it easy to put people first and move past short-term fixes.* *She equips organisations with the critical skills to understand and shape their culture effectively to deliver strategy and drive long-term organisational performance.* ***[Leigh Jenkinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighjenkinson/)****: ICF-accredited Executive and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams reach peak performance.* *He works across industries and leadership levels to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and unlock potential. Specialising in leadership coaching, high-performing team development, and organisational culture uplift.*

location_onCanva, Surry Hills

Bayside Crunchy Monday (Elsternwick)
Jun22
FREE

Bayside Crunchy Monday (Elsternwick)

Play board games with around 20 people on 5+ tables in Elsternwick. Friendly. Inclusive. Free entry, Crunchy Euro and Thematic games. Close to public transport and free parking. Exclusive use of a function room with good lighting at the Caulfield RSL. Join our group in the Aftergame App to stay in touch: https://aftergame.app/groups/bayside-games-1853 Games are sometimes organised in advance on our WhatsApp group or in the Aftergame app, however most games are organised following a brief discussion at the venue on the Monday night. Recently we have played the following games: Euros: Brass, Dune Imperium, Anachrony, Endeavor Deep Sea, Inis, On Mars, Ark Nova, Galactic Cruise, Viticulture, Scythe, Concordia, Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Terraforming Mars, Castles of Burgundy, Lost Ruins of Arnak and Grand Austria Hotel, and Orleans Economic: Indonesia, Food Chain Magnate, Bus, Irish Gauge and Container. Thematic: Voidfall, Dune (Original), Root, Eclipse, Nemesis, Spirit Island, Undaunted, Chaos in the Old World, The Godfather, Spartacus and Dominant Species. **Arrive early** The best time to arrive is around 6:50pm as people discuss which games they would like to play before starting longer games at 7:00pm. Arrive early and we can ensure that you are included in a game. However, should you arrive after 7:00pm you may need to wait for games to finish to be included, or if people are playing long games, it might not be practical to start a new game. **Full bar and snacks available** The Caulfield RSL generously provide the venue free of charge. A selection of food and drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Note that only food or drink purchased at the RSL can be consumed at the venue. We look forward to seeing you!

location_onCaulfield RSL, Elsternwick

Social Night - Casey Queer Collective
Jun22
FREE

Social Night - Casey Queer Collective

Come join the Casey Queer Collective for a social night and meet some local queers in the city of Casey and surrounds. This is a monthly event and held on the 4th Monday of every month. The vibe of this event is casual and low-pressure. It's a space to socialise, share food and make friends. 🎲 Each month we will have a new theme or activity. This month's activity will be board games. Feel free to bring along a board game to play! 📅 Monday 22nd June @ 7pm 📍 Berwick - meeting location will be sent to registered attendees. 🍔 Bring a plate of food or drinks to share. 💰 Gold coin donation + once off $15 membership fee if you attend more than once. If it's your first time joining us, you're welcome to trial the social night before you pay the membership fee. However, anyone attending more than once needs to become a member. This ensures we're covered by insurances and helps keep our costs low. The aim of this event is to create space for queer people to socialise and build community. There are so few spaces dedicated specifically to us, especially in the outer suburbs. If you are an ally or supporter, we appreciate you. However please mindful that this event is a dedicated space for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ only. Please reach out to Charli Violet or caseyqueercollective@gmail.com if you have any questions or join the[ private Facebook grou](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CfmGFAz6C/)p for updates

location_onBerwick, Berwick

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026
Jun22
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Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026

Music Rocks the Rosemount II – Back-to-Back 2026 will see our amazing musicians showcase their amazing talent and development in this second term of the year! Great food, drinks and our amazing musicians front, and centre will make this amazing! There will be 10 sessions, 22 hours of music, three special evenings and a huge Saturday - Saturday June 20th, Sunday June 21st, Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd. You will only need to attend the session your musician performs in. Over 350 young musicians with more than 200 bands/solo artists in the Music Rocks Australia Ensemble and Individual programs on stage showcasing their amazing talent, and especially that unique Music Rocks bravery and showmanship. ‘Music Rocks’ brings the Western Australian community together with performances from the most elite young musicians in MRA All-star bands, primary schools, high schools, education support centres and community organisations. Young people living out their Rock Star dreams on stage in front of family, friends, and the most amazed and inspired public! Performances will include those for WACE and WASSA certificates recognition for high school graduation, along with triumph for those supported by some of the biggest organisations in W.A. Our NDIS supported musicians will also make this event such a big part of their community engagement and belonging. Musicians as young as 6 years old and as young as 65 years old, achieving full Pop and Rock songs of their choice, swapping instruments between repertoire, and showcasing the rapid and authentic power of the MRA teaching systems, unique to W.A. and supported by the famous MRA Ensemble Directors. A not to be missed event for anyone close to an MRA musician and especially for anyone who is set to be amazed by the most courageous young people in W.A The Session schedule is as follows: Saturday 20th of June, 2026 Session 1 (Entry 9.00am, Start 9.15am sharp) Carter Di Lallo Charlotte Whittaker Connor di Lallo Emily Kossen Harry Hall Miles Hurdman Oliver Brown Savannah Tomasso Tristan Simons Session 2 (Entry 10.25am, Start 10.40am sharp) Blake Johnson Chloe Price Conrad Scott Gian Biares Liam Caton Sarah Pollard Shanniah Barker Tahno Bizzaca Xavier Loewenthal Session 3 (Entry 11.50pm, Start 12.05pm sharp) Eli Dickenson Guot Mou Joe Hanscomb Kaine Aguilar-Ho Mikey Albert Steven Cowan Wednesday HQ Band – Aguilar-Ho, D & M Bellandi, Wiley Workpower Band – Francis, Hobson, King, Sparling, Ta Session 4 (Entry 1.10pm, Start 1.25pm sharp) Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Quinn Fisher Ryan Harper Sunday 21st of June, 2026 Session 5 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Arlo Wocheslander Cannington Community Education Support Centre Harry MacPherson & Ollie Minchin Harvey Carroll Lockridge Primary School supported by Blue Sky Community Group Oliver Fitzpatrick St Columba’s School Summer Mulder Warnbro Education Support Centre Session 6 (Entry 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm sharp) Abigail Napier Amy Powell Arlo Hartmann Armadale Education Support Centre Dynamiks – Gregory, Paton, A Powell Joachim Gabo Mac Stanley Pulse – Carson, Cramp, Rapanaro Rock Mix – Barlow, Guhl, Smith, Tucker Shia De Bell Tuesday Allstars – Edwards, Hartmann, Napier, Slater Wild Dan Razor Will Kenny Monday 22nd of June, 2026 Session 7 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Andie McAuliffe Bishop Beshop Bozsenna Harvie Emma Ralfe Enya Liu Flynn Thompson Lear Fang Liam Dack Mikayla De Cotta Monday HQ Band – Gee, House, Morris, Neville Stephen Hutt The TNT's – Cox, Dack, Fontana, Knight, Lamberto, Lawrence Trendkill – D & M Blair, De Cotta Zoey Dekens Session 8 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Ben Percy Blue Door Band – Drabble, Hatton, Reyhansyah, Skewes Charlotte Crabbe Daniel Wilson David Ranalli Ellicia Chapman Huw Humphreys Isabella Armstrong Jack McKevitt Julian Skewes Kaelen Sliskovic Lizzy Martino Maci Crawford Oakley Matson Shania Mwaka Stanley Crabbe Taliah Troy The Crackin' – Belzunce, Downes Tyler Satie Xavier Biancotti Zachariah Paciente Tuesday 23rd of June, 2026 Session 9 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Ania Jasinski Aurielle Soekinto Emma Hale Grace Austin Isla Jones Jaxon Finis Lila Humphrys Lily Higgins Mazenod College Mikaela Powell Riley Riggall St Brigid’s College Taylor Brown Troy Jackson Session 10 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Abdol Srolestz Brad Clarke Devon Spink Ethan Hoskin Good Times Ahead – Garces, Glass, Hendrawan, O Powell, Sputore Harrison Glass Hugo Hendrawan Jack Harrison Jasper Whitehead Joaquin Ayalde Noah La Cava Philip Mah Screaming Captain Jefferson – Harrison, Glass, O Powell, Rhine Davis Xavier Yeats Zavier Kneale (the session lists here are in alphabetical order and do not indicate the order of bands within each session)

location_onRosemount Hotel, North Perth

Updated! SSP TUE , LIGHT & SHADOWS IN MONOCHROME - The Rocks
Jun23
FREE

Updated! SSP TUE , LIGHT & SHADOWS IN MONOCHROME - The Rocks

**10:15 AM – 10:30 AM \| Pre\-Shoot Meetup \-** Chambers Coffee * **Location:** Grab a coffee at Chambers Coffee Gateway Circular Quay Foodcourt Gateway Retail, 1 Macquarie PIace Sydney NSW *** **10:30 AM – 11:00 AM \| Customs House Square** * **Time Allocation:** 30 minutes. * **Environmental Shooting Prompts:** * **The Isolated Subject:** Use a wide focal length to capture a single person walking through the massive, sharp geometric shadows cast across the plaza by the skyscrapers. The human element highlights the sheer, overwhelming scale of the financial district. * **Modernist Frames:** Position yourself near the glass and steel of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) annex. Frame passing locals trapped between layers of sharp, high-contrast architectural reflections and deep window recesses. **11:00 AM – 11:35 AM \| [Nurses Walk](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nurses+Walk,+The+Rocks+NSW+2000/@-33.8598892,151.2082795,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ae42efae7765:0x64eba1f577e36025!8m2!3d-33.8598892!4d151.2082795!16s%2Fg%2F1tk6w1nk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) & [Suez Canal](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Suez+Canal,+The+Rocks+NSW+2000/@-33.8594987,151.2083423,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ae42e81df571:0x3b81a9d527dcd740!8m2!3d-33.8594987!4d151.2083423!16s%2Fg%2F11f5_6w2f4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * **Time Allocation:** 35 minutes. * **Environmental Shooting Prompts:** * **The Sandstone Trench:** Stand deep within the pitch-black shadows of [Suez Canal](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Suez+Canal,+The+Rocks+NSW+2000/@-33.8594987,151.2083423,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ae42e81df571:0x3b81a9d527dcd740!8m2!3d-33.8594987!4d151.2083423!16s%2Fg%2F11f5_6w2f4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). Shoot a wide or environmental portrait of a person stepping directly through the narrow "spotlight" of midday sun cutting down into the alley, illuminating them against the dark, gritty heritage brickwork. * **Contextual Silhouettes:** Frame tourists or locals exploring the historic signs and gas lamps of [Nurses Walk](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nurses+Walk,+The+Rocks+NSW+2000/@-33.8598892,151.2082795,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ae42efae7765:0x64eba1f577e36025!8m2!3d-33.8598892!4d151.2082795!16s%2Fg%2F1tk6w1nk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), capturing them completely in silhouette against the brightly lit streets at the end of the lanes. **11:35 AM – 12:10 PM \| The Argyle Cut & High Street Bridge** * **Time Allocation:** 35 minutes. * **Environmental Shooting Prompts:** * **The Multi-Level Canvas:** Shoot from the High Street overpass looking straight down at the pavement below. At this hour, people's shadows compress directly under them. Capture subjects moving across the asphalt, treating the road as a clean, minimalist white canvas cut by short, ink-black human shadows. * **The Cavernous Exit:** Stand inside the dark, monumental sandstone cavern of the Argyle Cut. Capture pedestrians walking toward the blindingly bright exit, using the massive chasm walls to frame the human subjects as small elements in a historic landscape. **12:10 PM – 12:30 PM \| Circular Quay Station Underpass** * **Time Allocation:** 20 minutes. * **Environmental Shooting Prompts:** * **The Glowing Commuter:** Stand inside the dark concrete underpass looking out toward the ferry wharves. Capture commuters as they transition from the bright harbor sun into the shade, utilizing the intense midday sun to catch sharp, glowing white rim-light on their hair, shoulders, and profiles. * **Ghostly Crowds:** Use a slower shutter speed to capture the chaotic rush-hour environment. Keep the heavy structural iron columns tack-sharp while the streams of people turn into motion-blurred, ghostly textures moving through the dark transit hub. *** **12:30 PM \| Arrival at The Ship Inn** Walk just one minute around the corner from the underpass to **The Ship Inn** (Pitt St & Alfred St) to pull up a table, grab a cold drink or lunch, and review everyone’s environmental monochrome frames!

location_onChambers Coffee @ Gateway Sydney, Sydney

🍹*1 FREE DRINK! + FREE SNACKS #093 - International new friends event!
Jun23
FREE

🍹*1 FREE DRINK! + FREE SNACKS #093 - International new friends event!

\*1 free drink for NEW people! If you can download our sponsors app (sports/social app, similar to Meetup). So your phone settings need to be in Australia (Apple shop/google play). Guys! I have to update the information. you have to buy a drink to enter this time, but drinks can be like $5. (\* You can use your free drink from our sponsor!!!) Remember, entry is $35 usually, but for us it's free! Let's support these guys. Hope to see you soon. Daniel 🌎 INTERNATIONAL EVENT INFORMATION 🌏 NEXT EVENT INFORMATION Hey Gold Coast friends! Please make a reservation! Gold Coast Meetup GOLD COAST 03 MAR - (TUE) INTERNATIONAL MEETUP @ THE CAVILL HOTEL 10 MAR - (TUE) INTERNATIONAL MEETUP @ THE CAVILL HOTEL 17 MAR - (TUE) INTERNATIONAL MEETUP @ THE CAVILL HOTEL (HOLIDAY 24 MAR) 31 MAR - (TUE) SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL MEETUP @ PLAYZONE \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- International Meet Up event for working holiday makers, international students, people interested in languages etc. PRICE = FREE. LOCATION = Playzone Cavill Avenue TIME = 5:30PM to 8:30PM FREE ENTRY $0 (only for our group and friends) ! Was $35!!! Possible Activities: \- Bucking Bull \- Axe Throwing \- Inflatable Boxing \- Basketball \- Foosball \- Pool table \- Giant Ball pit \- Skill test \- Dance floor \- Ball pit \- Sumo Wrestling Please make a reservation and see you soon! Daniel, Uzun, Naoko and Maya

location_onPlayzone, Gold Coast

FREE: Walk the Kangaroo Point - Green Bridges - City loop
Jun23
FREE

FREE: Walk the Kangaroo Point - Green Bridges - City loop

Join us for a walk around the Kangaroo Point - Green Bridge loop. We'll meet outside Joey's Cafe. We walk across the top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs, along the Southbank waterfront, across the Neville Bonner Bridge through old city Botanical Gardens, about 5 city blocks, then back over the new Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, along Main Street to The Pineapple Hotel. The Walk is about 7kms and takes about 80 to 90 minutes. Meet at 5:55pm (or earlier) for 6:00pm Start. Walk at your own pace as we stop at a number of catch up points along the way so you won't get left behind. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but the dinner venue is not. Relax... Even if it your first time, we aim to make all feel welcome and it's a good idea to turn up a little early. Optionally... After the walk, we stop at the Pineapple Hotel for dinner and / or a drink, a great way to socialise in a group setting. The conversation is more dynamic in the group setting, so if your a bit shy you can enjoy being a listener, if there's a topic your passionate about, you can jump right in on it. The menu can be found here: https://pineapplehotel.com.au/garden-bar/ There is free parking from 5pm near Joey's Cafe, the Pineapple Hotel and the streets between. Plan on arriving a little early (10-15 minutes) we can have a chat and you have a buffer if traffic is poor. We do leave on time and once started I don't get a chance to check for messages as it is unsafe do while walking. If there is mild rain I'll do the walk, but, if it is pouring down or well set in, I'll just do dinner. Remember we are all adults so... I thank you as my guests that you bring your manners and be respectful! Please keep your RSVP up to date. It is seen by Meetup and your host as a sign of disrespect of you are a 'No Show' thank you. PLEASE NOTE This is NOT a formal organisation and has no public liability insurance. We are a group of people who get together, taking full personal responsibility at all times. By attending an activity, you agree automatically to take full responsibility for yourself.

location_onJoey’s, Brisbane

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Brisbane
Jun23
FREE

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Brisbane

🌏 Make new international friends in Brisbane. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ First 90 RSVPs: FREE ✅ After 90 RSVPs / within 24 hours: $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Criterion Tavern 239 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 ⏰ Time Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM 🚶 Getting There Located on George St in Brisbane City. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

location_onCriterion Tavern, Brisbane

Meet People in Melbourne – Language Exchange & Social
Jun23
FREE

Meet People in Melbourne – Language Exchange & Social

**Welcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Father’s Office QV** **249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** **QV location / balcony** Find out more on our Instagram [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry**. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **80–120 attendees** every Tuesday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU9**

location_onFathers Office, Melbourne

Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV
Jun23
FREE

Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV

**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Fathers Office QV-249 Little lonsdale st (Melbourne CBD).** We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry** to support the venue. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

location_onFathers Office Speakeasy, Melbourne

Evening Social Painting
Jun23
FREE

Evening Social Painting

This is an informal welcoming evening group focussed on bringing people together who enjoy creating. While many people work in watercolour, you’re also very welcome to bring sketching, drawing, journaling, or another quiet art practice. There’s no formal instruction and no pressure — just shared creative time. Enjoy getting inspiration from others and soaking up the creative atmosphere. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 🖌 What to expect: \*A quiet, social atmosphere * Bring‑your‑own art or sketching time \*A mix of watercolour, drawing, and other art practices * Friendly conversation and encouragement \*Tea, coffee, and community vibes 🎨 What can I work on? * Watercolour \*Sketching or drawing * Art journaling \*Other portable art projects ✅ What to bring: * Your own art materials \*Curiosity and a willingness to have a go 💵 Cost: $3 per person,donation to St. David's for room hire, payable on the night. ☕ Venue notes: Tea and coffee are available at the venue. Entry is on Rookwood Avenue. Please ring bell or contact Cathy on 0403 596 826. 🚗 Parking: Street parking is available, and there is a larger carpark on Keeling Street. 💛 Many people attend on their own — you’ll be very welcome. This session is hosted by volunteers from the [Watercolour Society of Queensland (WSQ)](https://www.watercoloursocietyofqld.com.au), a not‑for‑profit arts organisation. Meetup events are designed to be informal, friendly, and easy to join. Learn more at the WSQ website: [Casual Painting at St. David's](https://www.watercoloursocietyofqld.com.au/casual-painting-at-st-davids).

location_onST Davids Neighbourhood Centre, Coopers Plains

Regular Tuesday:Language Exchange, Mingle, Make new friends (Happy Hr all night)
Jun23
FREE

Regular Tuesday:Language Exchange, Mingle, Make new friends (Happy Hr all night)

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 20 - 60 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. **But PLEASE RSVP IF YOU WISH TO JOIN** 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted $6 house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bistro bar 🆔 Please carry your physical Photo ID (DIGITISED photo ID not accepted) at the door. It is a bar and you are legally required to present proper ID on request. 👉**Location**: Upstairs in front of the main bar in Shark Hotel (Entrance: Opposite Yasaka Ramen) **HOUSEKEEPING REGULATION\*\*** Our community is aiming to build a **safe & inclusive group** for all guests. Attendees are expected to **treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy**, **respect** and **understanding** of **their own cultural background** (Not sure/misunderstood is **NOT** a valid reason) **Sales pitch, pick-up** activities **are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY attendees with misconduct/anti-social behaviour (or made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be removed from the group without warning & report to the venue management, event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. **Your report will be 100% confidential. The event organiser/leadership team reserves all rights.**

location_onThe Shark Hotel, Sydney

Regular Tuesday: Social meetup, mingle & make new friends
Jun23
FREE

Regular Tuesday: Social meetup, mingle & make new friends

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We usually have between 20 - 60 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. **BUT PLEASE RSVP IF YOU WISH TO JOIN** 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted $6 house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bistro bar 🆔 Please carry your physical Photo ID (DIGITISED photo ID not accepted) as you may be asked at the entrance. Staff may refuse entry. 👉**Location**: Upstairs in front of the main bar in Shark Hotel (Entrance: Opposite Yasaka Ramen) **HOUSEKEEPING REGULATION\*\*** Our community is aiming to build a **safe & inclusive group** for all guests. Attendees are expected to **treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy**, **respect** and **understanding** of **their own cultural background** (Not sure/misunderstood is **NOT** a valid reason) **Sales pitch, pick-up** activities **are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY attendees with misconduct/anti-social behaviour (or made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be removed from the group without warning & report to the venue management, event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. **Your report will be 100% confidential. The event organiser/leadership team reserves all rights.**

location_onShark Hotel, Sydney

Board Game Night at Marché
Jun23
From $7

Board Game Night at Marché

Whether you're looking for a short, light game or a longer strategy-heavy game, come join the Melbourne Asian Board Gamers on Tuesday night at Marché Board Game Cafe for some fun! To **check in**, please head to the front counter and show your RSVP for the Meetup event to a Marché staff member. They will then point you towards the event host for the evening to take down your attendance. **⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Cost ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * **$7 in total per session” to cover Meetup subscription and cafe costs. Payment of $7 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf . Only attendees on the "going" list are entitled to the discount. attendees that are on the waitlist or didn't register on Meetup are still welcome to come, but will need to pay the regular Marche rate of $22 for three hours of board games (includes one free drink). **Attendance** As our events are highly popular, if you have RSVP as going but can no longer attend, please amend your RSVP to allow others a chance to attend. If we notice people are not showing up when they have RSVP, you will be moved to the waitlist the following week and give priority to those who actually turn up. We appreciate everyone's understanding and co-operation. We really appreciate your support and look forward to playing with you.

location_onMarche Board Game Cafe, Melbourne

Fancy Trivia @ Stones Corner Hotel
Jun23
FREE

Fancy Trivia @ Stones Corner Hotel

Hi Fancy people! We've got a really fun group regularly attending **trivia night** with an ongoing booking in the **Sports/TAB Bar** under **Fancy Peeps, Fancy Pants** and **Fancy Pizzas** \- located at tables 92\, 93 and 94 \(on the left as you face the bar\)\. We are Fancy winners too - winning a $1,100 jackpot 24/3 - and have won many Hotel Vouchers, placing First ($150), Second ($100) and Third ($75) a few times. If we win a Voucher, we happily share the winnings on pizzas/chippies. **If you are new or didn't attend the previous week** and wish to share the food please bring some cash with you to add to the total. I've opened it up to **18 people to fill three tables**. The trivia tables are in very high demand so **IF YOU RSVP AND DO NOT SHOW YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP.** Please understand the hotel and I don't deserve to be stuffed around, so keep your rsvp updated. It takes only a few seconds to do the right thing. Parking is limited, but there's heaps of space across the road in the Stones Corner library carpark/Busway station - **access from Gladys Street**. After trivia, we return together to the carpark for everyone's safety. **Join us from 6.30pm, the trivia starts at 7pm.** So come along, get a $25 Parmy, pizzas, other lovely meals or just a drink and let's give it a go! A gold coin donation to help with Meetup organiser fees is welcome. If you have to contact me, please call/text 0412 733 671 rather than add lots of comments in the Comments section. Thanks! Cheers, Reeny.

location_onStones Corner Hotel, Stones Corner

Eating Food and Telling Stories: Malaysia
Jun23
FREE

Eating Food and Telling Stories: Malaysia

A small dinner with strangers, stories, and delicious Malaysian food. Food has so much to tell - every dish carries memories. Enjoying the taste is great, but food becomes even more enjoyable when we know the story behind it. This event is not a lecture or a food tour; it is a dinner where we’ll eat together and talk about why we eat what we eat: how dishes travel, how flavours create memories, and how food becomes part of identity. I’ll guide the evening by choosing the dishes and sharing short stories about Malaysian food, ingredients, history, and culture, but the best version of the night is a conversation. Everyone is invited to taste, react, ask questions, and add their own perspective. It will be fun - we might debate the long-running Malaysia-Singapore nasi lemak rivalry, explore how laksa reflects centuries of migration, or look at how trade and colonial politics transformed flavours that many people now think of as traditional. You do not need to know anything about Malaysian food. You might be trying it for the first time, or you might have grown up eating it. Either way, the point is the same: to enjoy great food with good company and discover the stories behind the dishes. Coming alone is very welcome. Coming hungry for food and stories is even better. * Group size: 4-6 people * Duration: Around 1-1.5 hours * Cost: Free to attend; everyone pays for their own food and drinks, likely around $30–35 per person * The exact venue and dishes will be shared several days before the event. We'll be sharing a selection of dishes as a group, which is central to the experience. Because of that, this event may not be suitable for people with dietary restrictions

location_onSydney, Sydney

🎤 open mic comedy!
Jun23
FREE

🎤 open mic comedy!

🎤 **Drop Bear Comedy – 5 Minutes to Glory!** 🎤 Hosted at **The Fourth Monkey – South Brisbane** 📅 **Thursday, 19th March 2026** ⏰ **6:30 PM** 📍 **The Fourth Monkey** 58 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4178 *** **5 Minutes to Glory – $100 to Win!** 🎤💰 **Think you’re funny? Every Thursday night is your time to prove it.** We’re turning over the mic and the power to you at **[The Fourth Monkey](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11tjn4mtqh&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhmIv2mI-TAxWaS3ADHYngEHMQqdYPegYIAQgEEAM)**, West End’s premier Caribbean-style tiki bar. We’re looking for 15 brave souls to step up for a high-stakes, 5-minute set where the pressure is real and the reward is even better. **The Rules & Schedule** * **Where:** [The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11tjn4mtqh&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhmIv2mI-TAxWaS3ADHYngEHMQqdYPegYIAQgHEAM), 58 Mollison St, South Brisbane. * **Sign-up:** **7:00 PM SHARP** at the door. First come, first served (Only 15 spots!). * https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538301 * **The Set:** You get exactly **5 minutes**. Use them wisely. * **The Vibe:** Everyone is welcome—seasoned pros or first-timers. **The Timeline:** * **3:00 PM:** Bar opens. Grab a tiki cocktail and a spot in the jungle courtyard. * **6:00 PM - 7:20 pm** Performer sign-up begins. * **7:30 PM:** Showtime! 🎤 * **9:00 PM:** Voting & Winner Announced. **The Prize: $100 Cold Hard Cash** 💸 No "exposure," no drink vouchers—just $100 cash handed to the winner at the end of the night. **The Twist: The Audience is the Judge!** 🗳️ In this room, the crowd holds the power. Every laugh counts, and every person in a seat gets a vote. You aren't just performing for a room; you’re performing to win over your peers. **Not a Comedian? Come for the Chaos.** Not ready for the spotlight? We need you in the crowd! Grab some [Signature Boneless Fried Chicken](https://fourthmonkey.com.au/menu/) or a [Smuggler’s Feast platter](https://fourthmonkey.com.au/banquet/) to share, settle in for a night of unpredictable laughs, and exercise your right to pick the winner. Your laughter (or silence) literally decides who walks away with the cash. To join: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538301 **Join us this Thursday where the jokes are fresh, the stakes are high, and someone’s going home $100 richer.**

location_onThe Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill, South Brisbane

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn
Jun23
FREE

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

Welcome to the **Tricky Tuesday** Meet Up! This is a smaller event in most respects - smaller capacity, smaller games - but still the same sized fun! Come join us to learn a new game and meet some new people. * This event was created primarily to play and explore **modern** **trick taking games** and **smaller card games** which can be played on more limited table space. * As this is a smaller event, please note it is a bit more casual. Find the group at the table/s, come over and join - we're a welcoming bunch. * Please **bring some games** to this event if you can and be prepared to teach them if you do. **There are** **no games available at the venue** but I will always bring a few. Please consider others when coming and in the lead up to the event. We want as many people there as possible. If you are unable to attend mark yourself as such as soon as you can so others can be notified and attend. There's an FAQ below but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Your tricky friend, Dave **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **What is a trick taking game? Good question you handsome person.** * Generally speaking, a trick taking game is a card game which is played in a series of rounds known as ***tricks***. * Each trick is evaluated to determine a winner or ***taker*** of that trick and then will usually start - or ***lead*** *-* the next trick. * The goal is usually tied to either winning or losing a number of tricks. This may also come in the form of you guessing how many tricks you will win - known as a ***bid***. * Some games may have a suit that always wins - known as a ***trump***. * Most trick taking games are **competitive** needing between 3-5 players, others are **cooperative**, there are also solo and two-player trick taking games as well! * Popular trick taking/trick taking adjacent games you may have heard of: [The Crew](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea), [Skull King](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king), [Cat in the Box](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition), [Scout](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291453/scout), [Fox in the Forest](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221965/the-fox-in-the-forest), the classic games of [Spades](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spades) and [Hearts](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6887/hearts), **What makes a Trick Taking game fun?** * There's so much to trick taking games! They're generally quick to teach, quick to play, have interesting decision spaces, and a wide variety of novelty. Even the classics though can be played thousands of times without getting tiresome. Part of the fun is in the interaction with others, assessing their moves and countering them, and how to win (or lose) at the right times. You have to stay on your toes, adapt frequently, and keep tabs on the other players, what they have played, and what they may play next! **Do I need to know how to play/have played a trick taking game before?** * Not at all, but it is good to understand the basics and general terminology so you can pick things up a bit easier on the night. You can check out [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7QyhKmCsk) for a bit of a general breakdown . **Is this event free?** * Yes, but please support the venue by purchasing a drink or two. **I'm on the waitlist can I still come?** * Unfortunately, no. We have limited capacity and must abide by it. **I don't have a game to bring, is that okay?** * Generally it will be okay, but it is encouraged to bring and share a game where you can! You can always bring a standard deck of cards or tarot cards and learn a card game or two as well! **Can I bring a guest?** * Unfortunately, unless they have signed up too it won't be possible. We have a strict limit on guests and the event would fill up too quickly otherwise. **How do I get to the venue?** * The 86 Tram is your best bet and has a stop pretty much right outside of the venue. * There are two train stations (Westgarth and Northcote) which are within walking distance. * Parking is available in the area but can get busy. If you don't mind a little walk there is parking down the adjacent street. **Dave, I worry you will win all the games we play. Such an intelligent and beautiful man, you must be a master of the tricks, is this true?** * Firstly - thank-you for the kind words, but secondly - no. I suck at trick taking games and lose more than I win. Yet, I enjoy them for their variety, high interaction, and quick nature regardless. You will be fine if you don't take things too seriously. It's about fun and meeting people... (but if you do beat me too often I will ban you from the group and venue...).

location_onPeacock Inn Hotel, Northcote

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026
Jun23
From $0

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026

Music Rocks the Rosemount II – Back-to-Back 2026 will see our amazing musicians showcase their amazing talent and development in this second term of the year! Great food, drinks and our amazing musicians front, and centre will make this amazing! There will be 10 sessions, 22 hours of music, three special evenings and a huge Saturday - Saturday June 20th, Sunday June 21st, Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd. You will only need to attend the session your musician performs in. Over 350 young musicians with more than 200 bands/solo artists in the Music Rocks Australia Ensemble and Individual programs on stage showcasing their amazing talent, and especially that unique Music Rocks bravery and showmanship. ‘Music Rocks’ brings the Western Australian community together with performances from the most elite young musicians in MRA All-star bands, primary schools, high schools, education support centres and community organisations. Young people living out their Rock Star dreams on stage in front of family, friends, and the most amazed and inspired public! Performances will include those for WACE and WASSA certificates recognition for high school graduation, along with triumph for those supported by some of the biggest organisations in W.A. Our NDIS supported musicians will also make this event such a big part of their community engagement and belonging. Musicians as young as 6 years old and as young as 65 years old, achieving full Pop and Rock songs of their choice, swapping instruments between repertoire, and showcasing the rapid and authentic power of the MRA teaching systems, unique to W.A. and supported by the famous MRA Ensemble Directors. A not to be missed event for anyone close to an MRA musician and especially for anyone who is set to be amazed by the most courageous young people in W.A The Session schedule is as follows: Saturday 20th of June, 2026 Session 1 (Entry 9.00am, Start 9.15am sharp) Carter Di Lallo Charlotte Whittaker Connor di Lallo Emily Kossen Harry Hall Miles Hurdman Oliver Brown Savannah Tomasso Tristan Simons Session 2 (Entry 10.25am, Start 10.40am sharp) Blake Johnson Chloe Price Conrad Scott Gian Biares Liam Caton Sarah Pollard Shanniah Barker Tahno Bizzaca Xavier Loewenthal Session 3 (Entry 11.50pm, Start 12.05pm sharp) Eli Dickenson Guot Mou Joe Hanscomb Kaine Aguilar-Ho Mikey Albert Steven Cowan Wednesday HQ Band – Aguilar-Ho, D & M Bellandi, Wiley Workpower Band – Francis, Hobson, King, Sparling, Ta Session 4 (Entry 1.10pm, Start 1.25pm sharp) Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Quinn Fisher Ryan Harper Sunday 21st of June, 2026 Session 5 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Arlo Wocheslander Cannington Community Education Support Centre Harry MacPherson & Ollie Minchin Harvey Carroll Lockridge Primary School supported by Blue Sky Community Group Oliver Fitzpatrick St Columba’s School Summer Mulder Warnbro Education Support Centre Session 6 (Entry 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm sharp) Abigail Napier Amy Powell Arlo Hartmann Armadale Education Support Centre Dynamiks – Gregory, Paton, A Powell Joachim Gabo Mac Stanley Pulse – Carson, Cramp, Rapanaro Rock Mix – Barlow, Guhl, Smith, Tucker Shia De Bell Tuesday Allstars – Edwards, Hartmann, Napier, Slater Wild Dan Razor Will Kenny Monday 22nd of June, 2026 Session 7 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Andie McAuliffe Bishop Beshop Bozsenna Harvie Emma Ralfe Enya Liu Flynn Thompson Lear Fang Liam Dack Mikayla De Cotta Monday HQ Band – Gee, House, Morris, Neville Stephen Hutt The TNT's – Cox, Dack, Fontana, Knight, Lamberto, Lawrence Trendkill – D & M Blair, De Cotta Zoey Dekens Session 8 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Ben Percy Blue Door Band – Drabble, Hatton, Reyhansyah, Skewes Charlotte Crabbe Daniel Wilson David Ranalli Ellicia Chapman Huw Humphreys Isabella Armstrong Jack McKevitt Julian Skewes Kaelen Sliskovic Lizzy Martino Maci Crawford Oakley Matson Shania Mwaka Stanley Crabbe Taliah Troy The Crackin' – Belzunce, Downes Tyler Satie Xavier Biancotti Zachariah Paciente Tuesday 23rd of June, 2026 Session 9 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Ania Jasinski Aurielle Soekinto Emma Hale Grace Austin Isla Jones Jaxon Finis Lila Humphrys Lily Higgins Mazenod College Mikaela Powell Riley Riggall St Brigid’s College Taylor Brown Troy Jackson Session 10 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Abdol Srolestz Brad Clarke Devon Spink Ethan Hoskin Good Times Ahead – Garces, Glass, Hendrawan, O Powell, Sputore Harrison Glass Hugo Hendrawan Jack Harrison Jasper Whitehead Joaquin Ayalde Noah La Cava Philip Mah Screaming Captain Jefferson – Harrison, Glass, O Powell, Rhine Davis Xavier Yeats Zavier Kneale (the session lists here are in alphabetical order and do not indicate the order of bands within each session)

location_onRosemount Hotel, North Perth

#240 - INTERNATIONAL MEETUP with FREE activities/some possible FREE food! 🏓🎮🎯
Jun24
FREE

#240 - INTERNATIONAL MEETUP with FREE activities/some possible FREE food! 🏓🎮🎯

NEXT EVENT INFORMATION \-\-\- 05 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM 06 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 11 MAY (MON) International Coffee Meetup at Latin Hub/Avanti. Monday time = 3:30 to 5:00PM 13 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 19 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM 20 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 25 MAY (MON) International Coffee Meetup at Latin Hub/Avanti. Monday time . Monday time = 3:30 to 5:00PM 27 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM Gold Coast 12 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 5:30PM to 8:30PM 28 MAY (TUE) - International event @ Playzone Gold Coast 5:30PM to 8:30PM Gold Coast 03 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 10 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 17 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 31 MAR - International event @ Playzone Gold Coast **\*\*BBQ's to be confirmed later\*\*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 2 groups Meetup with our friends Louis, Mike and International and local language exchange Southbank Brisbane https://www.meetup.com/international-local-language-exchange-southbank-brisbane on Meetup Time: 5:30 to 8:30 we will be there from around 5! Come say hi! Place: THE STOCK EXCHANGE HOTEL. Across from the Victory Hotel. Sometimes we are upstairs, sometimes downstairs. Deals: Cheap drinks! Can be Around $7 (special discount box drinks). Members specials for food (Can be around $14) \- Some free food \(Simple BBQ food\) REQUIRED: ID 18+ (drivers license/passport etc. No school cards) Anyway…we are excited to be back…but… •BEST CHANCE FOR BIG MEET UPS AGAIN. • We will have the ROTATION system. • Thank you for reading, we hope to see you soon Daniel, Maya, Naoko and team WEDNESDAY INFORMATION \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 we will be there from around 5! Come say hi! Place: THE STOCK EXCHANGE HOTEL. Across from the Victory Hotel. Sometimes we are upstairs, sometimes downstairs. Deals: Cheap drinks! Can be Around $7 (special discount box drinks). Members specials for food (Can be around $14) \- Some free food \(Simple BBQ food\) REQUIRED: ID 18+ (drivers license/passport etc. No school cards) Anyway…we are excited to be back…but… •BEST CHANCE FOR BIG MEET UPS AGAIN. • We will have the ROTATION system. • Thank you for reading, we hope to see you soon Daniel, Maya, Naoko and team

location_onStock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane City

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

KSUG.AI Australia #62 - Sydney Meetup @Nutanix - 24 Jun 2026
Jun24
FREE

KSUG.AI Australia #62 - Sydney Meetup @Nutanix - 24 Jun 2026

**Register now to attend! =>** [https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24) **<=** **Latest promotions** discovered by our community! * **30%** OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Sitewide - Code: **30K8SUG** * **20%** OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops/?ref=meetup)** Certs Code: **KSAI_20** * Missed **65%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop! We're excited to collaborate with [JR Academy](https://jracademy.ai/) to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** — happening both in-person at at Nutanix and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! 🎉 We're actively seeking more awesome K8s and AI topic speakers! 👉 [https://sessionize.com/ksug-au-syd](https://sessionize.com/ksug-au-syd) **Agenda and topics preview:** * Food, drinks and Socializing * Welcome / Introductions by the Organizers @**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** * **Topic 1:** Beyond Grep: Interactive, Offline Analysis of Kubernetes Failures by [Chris Porter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisporter/), Principal SA, @**[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)** * **Topic 2:** TBC * **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors **[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)**! **[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24) to secure your spot!** See you all there! **Location:** Nutanix Pty Ltd, Uluru (room), Level 10 [Maritime Trade Towers, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rkehsQD4yn82ZLPt6) 👉 Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9a9IDiCS7U4cqQ0Sh60cz?mode=gi_t) for latest update! 🔖 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: ☸ 30% OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Certs - Code: **30K8SUG** ☸ 20% OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs - Code: **KSAI_20** 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: ✅ Learn 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 ⚡ ✅ Certify 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 💰 ✅ Grow 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 💪 𝟐𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** 🔥 [github.com/ksug-ai](https://github.com/ksug-ai) *By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.* **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.

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#001 - FREE $0, TRIPLE (3x GROUPS), INTERNATIONAL MEETUP EVENT Sydney!!! (link)
Jun24
FREE

#001 - FREE $0, TRIPLE (3x GROUPS), INTERNATIONAL MEETUP EVENT Sydney!!! (link)

(PHOTO: One of our social events in Brisbane) EVENT LINK: [https://www.meetup.com/freesydney/events/313998922/](https://www.meetup.com/freesydney/events/313998922/) INSTAGRAM LINK: @_ _ fun king _ _ you can see some of our current international events in Queensland. INSTAGRAM GROUP CHAT: [https://ig.me/j/AbYZmDJifDcKyuyP/](https://ig.me/j/AbYZmDJifDcKyuyP/) !!!NEW FREE INTERNATIONAL EVENT WEDNESDAY in SYDNEY if you want it!!! In a few months, (not now, let's tell and collect everyone first) we want to give you guys FREE INTERNATIONAL MEETUP in SYDNEY. * Everything is too expensive now, we'll volunteer to help you out. Over 1 year, we can save some money. * Also, you deserve a big fun event in the Sydney city CBD, with drink specials etc. We'll try to make it a bit organised too, some stickers etc. * We want to have a maximum of about 100 people in the pub at any time, please tell all your friends, let's try to help a lot of people, let's help each other!!! * We will start advertising on many places. * Just at the moment, please tell all your friends, and especially the regular members and REGISTER in the LINK BELOW. It's important to tell everyone and register if possible (it's possible to do can do like +1 or +2 people etc.) Let's tell everyone, let's HELP THE COMMUNITY! * We are looking forward to coming to Sydney to help you guys! (Please add everyone to the linked event/group chat)

location_onSydney CBD, Sydney

(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing
Jun24
FREE

(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing

Dear STAG members, We are back with **🚀STAG In-Person Meetup!** **Topic: Calculating the Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing Using LoadMagic and JMeter** Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way performance testing is performed, but how much time and cost can it actually save? Join us for an engaging and practical session with **[Renard Vardy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)as we explore how AI-assisted automation can dramatically reduce the effort and technical complexity involved in creating and maintaining JMeter performance test scripts. In this session, Renard will demonstrate how **LoadMagic** can automatically correlate a JMeter script, showcasing how AI-assisted scripting can simplify and accelerate this process through a live demonstration. 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026 🕕 **Event** **Time:** 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM 🕕 **Speaker** **Time:** 6 PM - 7 PM 📍 **Format:** **In-Person Meetup** 📍**Venue**: Level 3, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 **Thanks to our Event Sponsor : [Easygo](https://easygo.io/)** 287 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 ***Food & drinks will be provided.*** 🤝 **Networking** before and after the event. Join us from **5:30 PM** for pre-event networking and stay after the session until approximately **7:30 PM** to connect with fellow testing professionals. **About the Speaker – Renard Vardy** Renard Vardy is a highly experienced Software Quality and Performance Testing specialist with more than 25 years of industry experience helping organisations improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical software systems. Throughout his career, he has worked across government, enterprise, and large-scale digital transformation programs, with a strong focus on Performance Engineering, Test Automation, and emerging AI-driven testing practices. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/) If you need any further info, please email at [stag@test-fast.com.](http://stag@test-fast.com./) Join [STAG mailing list](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/membership-for-stag) to not miss any notification & also join the [STAG premium membership](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to propel your career in software test automation to new heights. [Sign up now](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) and take advantage! Also, join us on: [Subscribe STAG on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRu6aED3NQbkBW5SxfAF_Lg) (for recordings) [Follow STAG LinkedIn Page](https://bit.ly/3x4mWog) [STAG LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6967675/) STAG [WhatsApp channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VagLSlQDTkKBtPYfCi1W) We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone. **Why Attend?** * **Networking Opportunities**: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field. * **Knowledge Sharing**: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges. * **Collaboration**: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community. Thanks & Regards, **STAG** *{Empowering Test Automation}*

location_onEasygo office, Melbourne