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Jun21
FREE

Secular Community Mindfulness & Meditation Circle

Secular Community Mindfulness & Meditation Circle FREE (Donations gratefully accepted to help pay for venue and teacher's time) Looking for a regular opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and practice mindfulness in a supportive community? Join us for a weekly mindfulness and meditation circle where people of all experience levels and varying beliefs are welcome. Whether you're completely new to meditation, returning after a break, or looking for ongoing support in your practice, this group provides a relaxed and welcoming space to learn and grow together. Each session includes guided meditation, mindfulness exercises, discussion, and practical tools that can help you navigate everyday life with greater calm, clarity, and resilience. Rather than a formal course with a fixed start and finish date, this is an ongoing community group that people can join at any time. Sessions draw from an 8-week Mindfulness 101 curriculum, with topics rotating throughout the year. This means you'll continually encounter fresh opportunities to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practice, regardless of when you begin. Topics include: • Mindfulness fundamentals • Meditation techniques • Stress and anxiety management • Working with difficult thoughts and emotions • Self-compassion and acceptance • Values and purposeful living • Mindful communication and relationships • Bringing mindfulness into daily life No previous experience is necessary. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to practice. About the Facilitator Jeremy West is a mindfulness teacher with over 15 years of mindfulness study and practice and more than 5 years of teaching experience. He currently teaches the Mindfulness 101 course at in Lismore. Drawing on his background in mindfulness, psychology, communications, and coaching, Jeremy is passionate about helping people cultivate greater awareness, resilience, and wellbeing. His teaching style is practical, down-to-earth, and focused on helping participants apply mindfulness in real-world situations. Come as you are. Stay for the meditation, the learning, and the community.

location_onQCWA Coolangatta Beach Side, Coolangatta

🌸International day of Yoga - Wellness, Empowerment & Global Wellbeing🌸
Jun21
FREE

🌸International day of Yoga - Wellness, Empowerment & Global Wellbeing🌸

🌸 International day of Yoga - Wellness, Empowerment & Global Wellbeing🌸 The *International Day of Yoga* (IDY) is a globally celebrated event dedicated to the practice and benefits of yoga. Observed annually on *June 21*, this day emphasizes the importance of yoga in promoting holistic health and well-being. Recognized by the United Nations, IDY encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to incorporate yoga into their lives, fostering physical, mental, and spiritual growth. The celebration of IDY highlights yoga’s universal appeal and its ability to unite individuals worldwide in a shared pursuit of health and peace. **Event Details:** 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 21 June 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ACST 📍 **Location:** North Adelaide Community Centre and Library, 176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006 💸 **Cost:** Free **What to Expect:** 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Session (1.5 hours): Led by highly experienced Yoga teachers from the Art of Living, this session will focus on physical strength, flexibility, and balance, tailored to enhance Mental, Physical and Spiritual well being. 🧘‍♀️ Meditation Session: Following the yoga practice, enjoy a calming meditation to relax your mind, reduce stress, and enhance inner peace. **Benefits:** 🏋️‍♀️ Physical Health: Improve your flexibility, strength, and overall physical fitness. 🧠 Mental Wellbeing: Learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your mental clarity. 💪 Empowerment: Connect with other Yogis, share experiences, and feel empowered through a supportive community. 📚 Guidance from Experts: Gain insights and tips from seasoned Yoga teachers with extensive experience. **What to Bring:** 🧘 Yoga mat 👚 Comfortable clothing 🚰 Water bottle 😊 An open mind and a positive spirit **For any queries:** 📞 Contact: Manpreet :0422474782, Smriti : 0469772390 We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this transformative journey and let's make whole World Healthy with Yoga!!

location_on176 Tynte St, North Adelaide

Paranormal Romance Book Club and Culture
Jun21
FREE

Paranormal Romance Book Club and Culture

Hi all, Welcome to the June Paranormal Book Club!! If you love books that are lighter and fluffier to read, with supernatural elements (magic, vampires, werewolves, etc.) then you will enjoy this group. After book club we head off and become a tourist in our own city, by attending an exhibition or some other cultural activity. For June, we are going to meet at Time Out Fed Square for book club, then head up to the State Library to visit the Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations exhibition: [Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations | State Library Victoria](https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/rebel-heart-love-letters-and-other-declarations) The books for Sunday 21 June 2026 are: Can't Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne [Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes & Tea, #1) by Rebecca Thorne | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61753288-can-t-spell-treason-without-tea) Cinder House by Freya Marske [Cinder House by Freya Marske | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222376570-cinder-house) Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman [Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236064352-red-star-rebels) If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click [here](https://1drv.ms/x/s!Am2wjNpl1c1ijCNvt-hrWM8gPaem?e=riV48x). Finally, if you can't make it, please change your RSVP to a NO. Spaces are limited, so it will give other people a chance to attend. Happy reading until then!! 🤓

location_onTime Out Federation Square, Melbourne

Hunter Valley Cycle, Victoria St Station to Paterson 25kms
Jun21
FREE

Hunter Valley Cycle, Victoria St Station to Paterson 25kms

On this event we will do a relatively easy 25km ride through the hisoric villages of Lower Hunter. We will start in East Maitland and ride through historic Morpeth and Largs before taking the backroad into Paterson. From Paterson we can return back a slightly different way or we can get the 4.04PM train home from Paterson or Martins Creek. The plan is to arrive at Victoria Street Station at 10.30 AM on Sunday 21 June, If you are coming by train you just need to get the 7.21AM Central to Newcastle service and then change at Hamilton for the Telarah service which arrives at Victoria Street Station at 10.28AM. If you are coming by car just park on the western (New England Highway) side of Victoria Street Station. You can leave your extra luggage in your car or take it to my place which is just around the corner from Victoria Street Station. We will then commence our ride, firstly through Raworth and then along the cycling path into Morpeth where we may stop for a coffee. Afterwards we ride through Largs and Woodville and then along the quiet backroad into Paterson. We will have lunch at Paterson and then we have the option of riding back a slightly different way or riding a bit further into Vacy and Martins Creek and getting the train back to Victoria Street. **The ride.** We will be on quiet rural roads the whole way. All roads are bitumen. You will need to take about 750ml of water. Please also take a spare tube and a kit for replacing a tube if required. Toilet stops are available in Morpeth. Woodville and Paterson. I will take an EPIRB and first aid kit for Safety. I will also have walkie-talkies for communication. Any questions please ask. My phone number is 0439543695. There will be a $5 gratuity for this event. By RSVP this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here [https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/) Aussie Explorers its organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup. Please be mindful and respectful of others and practice safe social distancing. DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.

location_onVictoria Street Station, East Maitland

Philosopher's Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens
Jun21
FREE

Philosopher's Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens

Weather looks reasonable on Sunday. Participants are invited to join us for a walk and talk about science, philosophy, AI and emerging technology. **Schedule** * **10.30** am – Meet outside the entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre (near the Observatory House, and a walk away from the Shrine of Remembrance) * **11.00** am – Venture into the gardens and walk the outer path anticlockwise, spiralling inwards towards the lake * \~1.00 pm – (optional) Lunch by the lake, (BYO or there are Terrace Café options) **Getting there:** If coming by **tram**, get off at Stop 19 - Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd **Parking** is free on Anderson St far side of the Botanic Gardens ([near eastern gate B and Tecoma gate C](https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/interactive-map/)) subject to time limits in some stretches (mostly 3 hrs) - which is the only free parking area near the gardens that I can find. Check signage on the day. See this [PDF for more detail](https://athsvic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Tan-Parking-Map.pdf). **Possible discussion topics** * Latest AI models - Anthropic's Mythos and Fable blocked after US bans foreign use * AI Pause / Stop - will it work? (Regulatory catch-up, xrisk, global-coordination & geopolitical arms races, enforcement & logistics, existing capability overhang) * Technical AI safety - Mechanistic interpretability, linear probes, RLHF, behavioural evals * General AI alignment approaches: control vs motivation: \- control \(External Constraints\) focuses on building walls *around* the AI to restrict what it can do, trip wires etc. \- motivation \(Internal Alignment\) focuses on changing the AI’s inner desires so it *wants* to be ethical/help humans/act in accordance with the well-being of all sentience * AI ethics: how is it related to AI safety? What should be the target for AI alignment? Should the target be aggregate human preferences, religious doctrine, moral naturalism or something else? * Metaethics and ethics * Moral realism: a stance-independent moral ontology, useful for capturing non-arbitrary moral choice * Moral anti-realism: error theory, non-cognitivism, moral relativism etc * Can AI be fault-tolerantly aligned to moral realism or anti-realism? * Is sentience required for moral reasoning or moral deliberation? Can it be a hindrance? * Moral progress and indirect normativity * AI safety, automated persuasion, the orthogonality thesis * How epistemics (including science) makes progress * Health, wellness, and how to live a good life * Latest trends in AI: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude * Economic impacts of AGI, automation, and unbounded inequality * UBI and universal wealth redistribution * The likelihood of future doom or utopia * Human augmentation and hacking human potential * Plato's cave * Fun theory and value theory "All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking." - Nietzsche, *Twilight of the Idols* Philosophy discussions can feel quite sedentary - hence our experiment in cross-pollinating exercise with engaging discussion. Exerting mind and body together may produce a fascinating dynamic. A sedentary lifestyle (and, by association, philosophy) has been linked to depression, anxiety and chronic stress. Ease the anxieties of the armchair philosopher engaging in mental gymnastics with minimal muscle movement - join our raggle-taggle crew of aspiring philosophers walking the talk. Healthy body, healthy mind. Bring elemental protection (umbrellas, sunscreen, etc).

location_onRoyal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play New Season Open
Jun21
FREE

Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play New Season Open

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd) * **Welcome to beach volleyball Learn and Play Beginners Event New Season Open**. We have volleyball events in multiple cities. Small group 20 spots each time. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your Volleyball skill and have fun. * We will **learn basic skills** **and practice drills** with our Host in the first hour. * Then we’ll **play on the court** in the second hour. **Book Flash Sale Season Pass or Apply Host** [https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney](https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney) * **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.** * **The pass remains discounted and refundable any time** until the specific date is finalized **12 Weeks Season Pass Flash Sale $49, Regular $79** * Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.** * Time: 11AM-1PM * Location: Maroubra Beach * Openings: 20 spots **Host: Reply the email after apply to confirm. Paid by Extremely Shy for your Effort.** * We prepare equipment for you to setup. Scan QR code to check them in. * Share your experience to our people in the first hour. * Have fun with them in the second hour. **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

location_onMaroubra Beach, Sydney

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr. Alex de Foe
Jun21
FREE

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr. Alex de Foe

**What if psychical abilities (psi) can be cultivated in earlier life?** What are the implications for modern society and our perception of the world? A new theory based on entropy and perception may hold the answers... After 70+ years of controlled studies into psychical phenomena, scholars still lack a cohesive theory of what makes them possible.... **In this presentation, Dr Alex De Foe** draws on his 15+ years of research to model psi as an emergent lifespan experience - understanding it in relation to neural development and entropy, experiences often reported by children. Drawing upon the "free energy model" in perception and social neuroscience, Alex will make the case for cultivation of psi in pivotal states of consciousness. Part 2 will focus on experiential analysis to support the argument, including case studies and a short practice task called 'Image Streaming' that engages aspects of the mind at the periphery of experience. **Image Streaming** is a technique that bridges the divide between the conscious, unconscious, and super-conscious mind, related to Michael Thalbourne's concept of 'transliminality', in which material flows between these dimensions of mind seamlessly. **Case studies will be presented from:** * Research into out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and lucid dreams * A new theory on archetypes and the collective unconscious * Speculative accounts at the bridge between spiritual emergence and spiritual 'emergency' **About Dr. Alexander De Foe (PhD, M Couns):** * Academic at Monash University (2021-2026). * Runs a research program on mindfulness/consciousness * At RMIT University (2016-2021), he managed a virtual reality lab focusing on embodied cognition and social neuroscience. * Published over 30 peer-reviewed studies/papers on consciousness, perception, and general psychology. * Chair of the Australian Centre for Consciousness Studies * Committee Member of the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research * Associate Editor at the Anthropology of Consciousness Journal. **Post-Event Social Lunch Hangout (12.45 - 1.45pm)** NOTE: TRYING OUT NEW LUNCH VENUE... Afterwards, you are invited to lunch with everyone at **Gopal's Restaurant** (5min walk from the venue) **PLEASE NOTE:** * **11AM Start -** Please be considerate and arrive early. * **$10 Cover Charge:** Room hire, facilities, and running costs.

location_onMelbourne Theosophical Society, Melbourne

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr Alex de Foe
Jun21
FREE

Magic Mind & Peak Consciousness: Cultivating Psychic Abilities - Dr Alex de Foe

**What if psychical abilities (psi) can be cultivated in earlier life?** What are the implications for modern society and our perception of the world? A new theory based on entropy and perception may hold the answers... After 70+ years of controlled studies into psychical phenomena, scholars still lack a cohesive theory of what makes them possible.... **In this presentation, Dr Alex De Foe** draws on his 15+ years of research to model psi as an emergent lifespan experience - understanding it in relation to neural development and entropy, experiences often reported by children. Drawing upon the "free energy model" in perception and social neuroscience, Alex will make the case for cultivation of psi in pivotal states of consciousness. Part 2 will focus on experiential analysis to support the argument, including case studies and a short practice task called 'Image Streaming' that engages aspects of the mind at the periphery of experience. **Image Streaming** is a technique that bridges the divide between the conscious, unconscious, and super-conscious mind, related to Michael Thalbourne's concept of 'transliminality', in which material flows between these dimensions of mind seamlessly. **Case studies will be presented from:** * Research into out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and lucid dreams * A new theory on archetypes and the collective unconscious * Speculative accounts at the bridge between spiritual emergence and spiritual 'emergency' **About Dr. Alexander De Foe (PhD, M Couns):** * Academic at Monash University (2021-2026). * Runs a research program on mindfulness/consciousness * At RMIT University (2016-2021), he managed a virtual reality lab focusing on embodied cognition and social neuroscience. * Published over 30 peer-reviewed studies/papers on consciousness, perception, and general psychology. * Chair of the Australian Centre for Consciousness Studies * Committee Member of the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research * Associate Editor at the Anthropology of Consciousness Journal. **Post-Event Social Lunch Hangout (12.45 - 1.45pm)** NOTE: TRYING OUT NEW LUNCH VENUE... Afterwards, you are invited to lunch with everyone at **Gopal's Restaurant** (5min walk from the venue) **PLEASE NOTE:** * **11AM Start -** Please be considerate and arrive early. * **$10 Cover Charge:** Room hire, facilities, and running costs. **The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:** * To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. * To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. * To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being. However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.

location_onMelbourne Theosophical Society, Melbourne

The Sacred Pause - A Winter Solstice Ceremony
Jun21
FREE

The Sacred Pause - A Winter Solstice Ceremony

Winter solstice is the longest night of the year. The moment the earth stands still before the light begins its slow and gentle return. And this year the solstice arrives under a waning crescent moon - one of the most potent times in the lunar cycle for surrender and deep inner reflection. The waning crescent whispers to us to let go. To clear what no longer belongs. To make space for what is coming. This is not a coincidence. This is an invitation. Award winning Reiki Master 2025 Suzi (from Healing Moods) and Voice for Spirit Connie Rose are coming together to hold this sacred space for you. Two hours of deep nourishment for your mind, body and spirit at this powerful convergence of solstice and lunar energy. Together we will move through: Yoga nidra to bring you into a place of deep rest and surrender. A group deep healing reset with Reiki and Seichim to restore and realign your energy field. Intuitive movement to allow your body to express and release what words cannot. Spirit connection to open you to messages of love and guidance from those who walk beside you. Sacred space to rest, receive and come back to yourself. Come and be held as the darkness gives way to the returning light. Open to all. No experience necessary. Simply bring yourself and an open heart. Winter is asking you to stop. We are holding the space for you to actually do it. Spaces are strictly limited. - only 10 spaces Bring a friend for a discount x Book Now: [https://events.humanitix.com/the-sacred-pause-a-winter-solstice-ceremony/tickets](https://events.humanitix.com/the-sacred-pause-a-winter-solstice-ceremony/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawSYUbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExT0dMZGkySWgyM3BmMTY4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhfiSLMQ9qziil5t_l-tnBoj3C79oNqyM4YBz_xRmX5zCQzB3qYt1vWciOrU_aem_HlQp65Lmp89iQMop-d4F_Q)

location_onYarrambat Park, Yarrambat, Melbourne

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops, * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

$15🌈🎨Quirky Newtown: Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿
Jun21
From $15

$15🌈🎨Quirky Newtown: Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, June 21. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

location_onHui Bro's Cafe & Skewers, New South Wales

Winter Solstice Day Retreat
Jun21
FREE

Winter Solstice Day Retreat

The winter solstice marks a threshold moment. Cultures have gathered for eons to recognise cosmic events, not because we are promised some radical transformation, but because shared ritual cultivates fertile ground for a meaningful life through reflection, connection and growth. Rituals help us digest change, build resilience, and experience and express that which may not be so accessible in our day-to-day lives. This winter solstice day retreat is an opportunity to pause, reflect and explore what it means to loosen your grip, release a little clinging and grasping to open to a quality of presence with a little less of the magnetism of attachment. The longest night calls for an acknowledgement of darkness. Through recognition and ritual, we will embrace the darkness as part of the natural cycle of life, welcoming the perspectives it offers before orienting ourselves towards the illumination of the renewing sun. Through Asana, Kriya, Japa mantra and meditation, we will spiral inwards, using practices to encourage self-inquiry, release and mark transitions to more fully experience our own lives. **What to Expect** Cultivate tapas through asana. Cleanse and release with kriya. Reflect and integrate through journaling. Explore the potency of japa mantra. Soften and renew with meditation. Warming, nourishing vegan food, and time to connect and rest. **What to Bring** Bring a journal and pen. Come dressed in comfortable, layered clothing suited to movement and stillness. Mats, cushions and blankets are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own. *Cautions* If you are pregnant, have had recent surgery or have any other significant medical condition, please be in touch with Jessie before you book - 0477 166 867 [BOOK HERE](https://momence.com/l/R5hJnoAd)

location_onAnanda Yoga Belgrave, Belgrave

Philosophy Roundtable: Art
Jun21
FREE

Philosophy Roundtable: Art

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

location_onCaptain Melville, Melbourne

Her Trail | Women's Business Walk (Cronulla Loop Track)
Jun21
From $5

Her Trail | Women's Business Walk (Cronulla Loop Track)

Research shows walking boosts creativity by up to 60%. For women building a business, that's not a wellness perk, that's a competitive edge. Her Trail is our monthly business walk for women who are actively building something. Whether you're still figuring out your direction or already deep in the work, this is a space to think out loud, talk through what you're working on, and walk alongside other women doing the same. Most women come on their own, so don’t worry if you’re joining solo, new faces are always welcome 🤍 📍 **Meeting Point:** **Barefoot on the Beach Cafe** The Barefoot on the Beach Cafe is about a 5–10 minute walk from Cronulla train station. We’ll meet here first, grab a coffee or snack if you like, then head off together along the Cronulla Esplanade, a beautiful coastal path with ocean views the whole way. If you can’t find us, just send us a message here on Meetup. We’ll keep an eye on it. ⏱️ **Meeting Time:** **2:00 PM** Try to get there a bit early if you can. Public transport can be unpredictable, and we want to start on time without holding everyone up. 🏁 **End Point:** **Cronulla Train Station** From there, you can head home, or stick around for gelato with the group. 🥾 **Distance & Level:** **8 km / Easy** It’s a super relaxed, mostly flat walk. Perfect if you want something low-effort but still feel good after. 🎒 **What to bring:** Water refill stations are along the route, so just bring a bottle. Wear something comfortable. Hat and sunscreen depending on the weather. **See you on the trail! xx** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Want to learn more about Her Collective Space?** Follow us on Instagram: [@hercollectivespace](http://www.instagram.com/hercollectivespace/)

location_onBarefoot on the Beach Cafe, Cronulla

What is Art For? On Emotion, Aesthetics and Creativity
Jun21
FREE

What is Art For? On Emotion, Aesthetics and Creativity

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Philosophy Circle group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

location_onCaptain Melville, Melbourne

Coffee & Connections: Topic Finding Art Space
Jun21
FREE

Coffee & Connections: Topic Finding Art Space

Hi everyone, and welcome to our very first event! Since I’ve traveled to 50 countries before settling here in Melbourne, the idea of combining travel, daily living, and creating art is a massive passion of mine. To kick off our community of "dreamers and doers," we are hosting a relaxed weekend coffee meetup to connect, share, and get inspired. Whether you are a full-time professional artist or an entrepreneur exploring painting like I am, this is a casual space to meet face-to-face and build our local network over a great cup of Melbourne coffee. **Here is what we’ll be doing:** * 🎨 **Show & Tell:** Bring a sketchbook, your iPad, or just pull up some photos of your work on your phone. Let's celebrate what everyone is currently creating or exploring! * 🤝 **Network & Connect:** Swap Instagram handles, share industry contacts, and find your new creative accountability buddies. * 🌍 **Main Topic - Art Residencies & Coliving:** Have you ever done an art residency? Are you dreaming of joining a creative coliving space overseas or right here in Australia? Let's share resources, research, and dreams about blending travel with our artistic practices. **What to bring:** * A piece of your art (physical or digital) or a work-in-progress to share. * Your business cards, portfolio links, or social handles. * Any info, questions, or experiences you have regarding art residencies! I can't wait to meet you all and hear about your creative journeys. RSVP so I can make sure we grab a big enough table!

location_onCERES, Brunswick East

SHAMANIC BREATHWORK-For healing and psycho-spiritual growth
Jun21
From $50

SHAMANIC BREATHWORK-For healing and psycho-spiritual growth

DISCOVER SHAMANIC BREATHWORK An extraordinary experience for soul growth, healing, and transformation.🦋🐺 SUNDAY 21st June 2026 [VARSITY LAKES] This is a powerful **self-mastery process** to support major healing, transformation, and self-actualization. Throughout this 3-hour workshop, you will be guided through consciously connected breathing techniques to help you ascend into non-ordinary states of consciousness, beyond the ego mind. Into the unseen realms and dimensions of the unseen world. Unleash your extraordinary powers of infinite wisdom. Release any mental, physical, and/or emotional stress. While also supporting you to regulate your nervous system & rejuvenate on a cellular level. Allowing you to feel more relaxed, replenished & re-centred within your body, mind & spirit. **SOUND JOURNEY**🎵- Music is such a critical transformative part of the Shamanic Breathwork Journey. To help transcend into calmness, and groundedness and release something that can be transmuted into emotions. It can feel so profound and can flood us on a psychological and physiological level. To immerse in the cosmic sounds to expand your sense of space beyond the earth plane. Into a mystical world beyond. **WHO IS THIS FOR?** Anyone who is invested in their Self Growth & Healing Journey ✨ **BENEFITS OF SHAMANIC BREATHWORK:** ★ Re-oxygenates your body ★ Massages your organs through increased diaphragm movement ★ Stimulates blood flow to all parts of the body ★ Improves digestion ★ Detoxifies your body ★ Boosts your immune system ★ Activates your parasympathetic nervous system ★ Can help manage pain ★ Reduces anxiety and stress ★ Supports positive mental health ★ May help with depression ★ Releases past trauma ★ Balances your nervous system ★ Aides your relaxation and restful sleep ★ Improves your clarity and focus ★ Releases you from the past ★ Helps you feel more connected to yourself and others ★ Connects you to your higher self, wise elder, and inner healer and, manifesting dreams into reality. 🦋🐺 **WHERE:** School of Shamanic Transcendence 6 Tourangeau Varsity Lakes GOLD COAST. **TIME:** 2:45p.m. doors open to settle in for 3p.m. start - 6p.m. **SELF INVESTMENT** $50 or $40concession NOTE: If you are concession (student, disability, unemployed, pensioner), cash maybe paid on the door. Please text Krisy Conroy 0404058176 **BOOKINGS:** https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-shamanic-breathwork-for-healing-and-transformation-mant8y2p or Bank Deposit to Kristine Conroy Commonwealth Bank Account Number: 10101037 BSB: 063-414 Or Via Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/KristineConroy Or Cash maybe paid at the door. Please call or text Krisy on 0404058176 to reserve your spot Yoga mats, cushions, blankets, and eye masks are provided. Please bring your own bottle of water. Wear loose comfortable clothing **☆☆☆Please bring towel to lie on☆☆☆** **FACILITATOR:** Kristine Conroy: Former Registered Nurse & holds a Bachelor inPsychiatric Nursing of 30 years. Also, Ordained Shamanic Minister, and Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, trained By Linda **Star Wolf**. Also, trained by **Leonard Orr**, founder of Rebirthing/Breathwork, Reiki Master, Intuitive Healer/lightworker, and holds a Diploma in Meditation. ### **Medical Disclaimer for Breathwork Practice** The information provided during this breathwork session is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Breathwork can be a powerful practice, but it is not a substitute for professional medical care, therapy, or medication. Before beginning any breathwork practice, you should consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider—especially if you have or suspect you may have a medical condition such as: * Cardiovascular disease * High or low blood pressure * Epilepsy or seizures * Respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD) * Psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * A history of trauma or PTSD * Recent surgery or physical injury * Pregnancy Breathwork may involve intense physical and emotional experiences. Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or outcomes that may result from engaging in breathwork practices. If at any point during the practice you feel uncomfortable, lightheaded, dizzy, or unwell, stop immediately and seek appropriate medical attention if needed. **By participating in breathwork, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.** * A waiver of liability will have to be signed prior to the session. * If you are concerned about physical limitations on whether you can do this please get in touch to discuss. * Please refrain from eating anything heavy for at least 3 hours prior to the session. Krisy Conroy: Mobile: 0404058176 Connect with us on FB at @ShamanicTranscendenceVarsityLakes

location_onHome of Shamanic Transcendence, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

Beginner/Intermediate soccer @ Tempe Reserve!
Jun21
FREE

Beginner/Intermediate soccer @ Tempe Reserve!

**Let's play beginner/intermediate casual soccer at Tempe Reserve**; they have a variety of pitches and it's waiting for you to have a game there. **Meet at the grass area next to the synthetic field - that isn't a comp game**. There will be two games each around 40m wide. There's plenty of free carparking around, and it's also a \~15min walk from Wolli Creek Station. ***Please note***: \- We'll play from 3pm\. Sign up properly\, don't come if only waitlisted\, and arrive on time or not long after or you will have to wait before playing\. \- This group is for beginner and intermediate levels only and we play respectfully\. **If you're advanced, this is *not* the group for you**. Go find some other group to play with. \- Only come if well\. Bring plenty of fluids\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\, hat etc as appropriate\. \- Spread out amongst the 2 games\. DO NOT CROWD IN THE MAIN GAME\. I shouldn't have to yell loudly every time about this one\. \- Downtomeet and Meetup are the main sources of truth for my soccer events\. We also spread the word on the Social Soccer in Southern Sydney and Banter Facebook page\. No other groups or chats should be relied on\. ***\- If you have a soccer ball and/or pump\, bring them along*** to ensure that we start relatively soon after the advertised start time. Also bring along a dark shirt and white shirt (NO GREY / BROWN) for even teams. \- This is **generally a free event** \- once in a blue moon we'll seek donations to help keep the group going or pay for goals\, but this will be disclosed if so\. Cheers! PS. If you liked the game, then support / leave a Review at [https://www.facebook.com/tempesoccer](https://www.facebook.com/tempesoccer) :)

location_onTempe Recreation Reserve, Tempe