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Badminton training Granville - Advanced & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for advanced and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

Australian Skeptics in the Pub

**Speaker TBA** **After the presentation:** Following the presentation and question time, we will hand the microphone over to one audience member for a 5 minute chat on a sceptical topic of their choice. It can be a news item, your own sceptical "special subject" or an encounter with everyday scepticism. If you're interested in sharing something with your fellow pubbers, contact us before the talk. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On the first Thursday of each month, Australian Skeptics and friends get together for Skeptics in the Pub. People generally start arriving at around 6pm after work. The talk begins at 7pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. The night finishes when the last person leaves. Enjoy a meal and a drink accompanied by lively discussion, free spoon bending lessons and the company of other sceptics, as we cover a variety of interesting topics. There is no need to belong to Australian Skeptics - all are welcome. Bring friends too. Please take a moment to read our [Code of Conduct](https://www.skeptics.com.au/code-of-conduct/). **REMINDER - If you are feeling ill or showing any signs or symptoms of a possible COVID (or indeed any) infection, please do not attend.** Parking is available nearby at: * 71 York Street Car Park (Wilson Parking) * Landmark Car Park (Secure Parking), 24 York Street * 321 Kent Street Car Park (Wilson Parking), ENTRY 86 Sussex Street * Queen Victoria Building Car Park (Wilson Parking), 111 York Street

Badminton training Granville - Beginner & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for beginner and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

Aussie Free Social Chess night

**Love chess?** **Want to play a few games, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed Saturday evening?** Come along to our \*\***Social Chess Night at Carlingford Bowling Club**\*\*. Whether you play regularly, haven't touched a chessboard in years, or simply enjoy a casual game, you're welcome to join us. This is \*\*social chess – not a tournament and definitely not professional competition\*\*. There are no ratings, no pressure and no expectation that you need to be an amazing player. Just turn up, find an opponent, play a few games and enjoy the night. 📅 \*\***When: \*\*** Every Saturday 🕔 \*\***Time: \*\*** 5:30 PM 📍 \*\***Where: \*\*** Carlingford Bowling Club 💡 \*\***Duration: \*\*** Approximately 2 hours 💰 \*\***Cost: \*\*** Completely FREE 😊 \*\* **Enjoyable Atmosphere:** Connect professionally and socially! There are \*\***no event fees or charges**\*\*. You can simply come along, play as much or as little as you like, have a chat with other chess players and leave whenever you're ready. **\#\#\# ♟ what kind of chess night is this?** The idea is simple: \*\*people getting together and playing chess for fun\*\*. You might play someone completely new, have a rematch, try an unusual opening, spend 20 minutes analysing one position, or just enjoy a few relaxed games. There is no formal tournament structure and no requirement to stay for the full session. **\*\*Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. \*\*** **IMPORTANT – Please Bring Your ID** **\*\*You must bring your ID with you. \*\*** **Carlingford Bowling Club requires visitors to have ID for entry, so please make sure you bring it. Unfortunately, the club may not allow you to enter without ID.** **🔞 Adults Only** Please note that \*\*children are not permitted at this event due to the club's entry requirements. \*\* **This is an \*\*adults-only social chess meetup\*\*.** \#\#\# A few things to know **This is an independent social gathering for people who enjoy chess. \*\*We are not affiliated with FIDE, Chess Australia, the NSW Chess Association or any other official chess organisation.\*\*But your rating in chess will definitely help you in the chess night.** There are no memberships to buy, no coaching packages and no obligation to purchase anything. Just \*\*bring your ID, bring your chess brain and come ready for a game. **\*\* ♟** If you're looking for a relaxed place to play chess on a Saturday evening and meet other people who enjoy the game, come join us. **\*\*See you across the board!** 😊 **\*\*** https://socialtabletennis.com.au/social-chess-carlingford/ **Sponsored:** ## **Struggling with Math?** **Sharpen your skills with [FREE practice tests](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/practice-tests-math-topics) from [Aussie Math Tutor NSW](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/)!** Master any topic & boost your confidence. #Math #Tutoring #NSW **We are** **[Digital Marketing Company Sydney](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/), a digital marketing agency** that provides Affordable [Website Design](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/website-design/), [SEO,](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/seo/) [Social Media Marketing](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/social-media-marketing/), [PPC](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/pay-per-click-ppc-marketing/), Content Writing, and Email Marketing services, all tailored to accelerate your business growth and enhance online visibility. We build **Professional Websites Starting from $1100.**

Badminton Training Granville - Juniors (3-14yrs)

• How much for ? Fee on enquiry. 0416 379 688 on WhatsApp • What to bring Bring your badminton gears and plenty of water! • Important to know Disclaimer: By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details.

Why Aren't We Working Less? The Four-Day Work Week Debate

Why do we still work so much? In 1930, celebrated economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that rising productivity would reduce the working week to just fifteen hours by now, leaving society with a novel challenge: what to do with all that free time! He was remarkably close on the productivity prediction—yet the standard working week has barely changed. So where did the promised leisure go? Did consumerism convince us to trade leisure for luxury brands and better gadgets? Did work itself become too central to who we are — our identity, our worth, our status in the world — to simply give some of it up? Or did most of the gains from productivity growth flow upward, leaving the rest of us running just to stand still? We'll explore the history of the five-day week, the evidence coming from today's four-day week trials, and whether working less could create a happier, healthier society—or simply new problems. Join us as we unpack this fascinating debate about the future of work. **Primary Reading:** ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) **Report: *[Four-Day Work Week (2026)](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek)***[ ](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek) by Parliamentary Library of Australia **(Optional) Book: *The Case for a Four-Day Week* (2021) by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling** There wasn't one ideal book (affordable and easily available in paperback) for this month's topic, so the primary reading is a document prepared specially for this meetup, It traces the history of the working week from its origins through to today's four-day trials and policy proposals, weighing the strongest arguments on both sides. It's designed to give everyone a shared, evidence-based foundation for the discussion. However, if you are fine with reading eBooks or can find it with your library, the main book I would suggest is *The Case for a Four Day Week* by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling, which is a widely cited book-length treatment of the topic and is readily available as an eBook, though you will probably need to order it in if you'd prefer a paperback. And if you have no luck with that book, there are also two other similar books mentioned below which you may also want to try (O'Connor and Lindzon, 2026; Schor, 2025) We also recommend you look at a short, up-to-date report from the Parliamentary Library of Australia, which offers a concise local policy snapshot to complement the broader discussion in the main reading. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also included links below to further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 2 November, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Two short explainer videos about why we still work so much: [The five-day workweek was made up. What if we changed it?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn5-FIkFq0I) [Why do we still need to work?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KXZP-Deel4) * Two videos on the four-day work week: [TED The Case for a 4-Day Work Week by Juliet Schor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyVfUaXyyqo) [ABC Could a 4-day working week be coming to Australia?](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/could-a-4-day-working-week-be-coming-to-australia/105588208) * SBS Insight - Rat Race - Episode 11 2026. As post-COVID attitudes towards work-life balance continue to change, some of us are questioning our role in the rat race and opting out. For others, the choice is hampered by housing and cost-of-living pressures. This Insight explores how Australians are balancing a desire to clock-off - and doing something like a 4-day week - with their need to pay the bills. **Written** * Primary Reading: ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) * An Easter egg for those who have read this far: [The Case for a Four Day Week](http://reparti.free.fr/coote2021.pdf) * A Britannica overview of issues relating to a four-day work week: [The Four-Day Work Week](https://www.britannica.com/procon/four-day-workweek-debate) * Studies and trends in Australia's experience with four day work week; [Emerging Four Day Work Week Trends in Australia](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372461877_Emerging_Four_Day_Work_Week_Trends_in_Australia) * An annotated reading of John Maynard Keynes' 1930 lecture about what 2030 might look like: [Keynes (1930) Economic possibilities for our grandchildren ](https://www.elysian.press/p/economic-possibilities-for-our-grandchildren) * Other books which members may want to look at: *\- Do More in Four: Why It's Time for a Shorter Workweek* (2026) by Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon — written by the pioneer behind Ireland's national four-day week pilot, this is one of the most current, practically-minded account of how organisations are actually redesigning work around a shorter week, including in the age of AI. *\- Four Days a Week: The Life\-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress\, Improving Well\-Being\, and Working Smarter* (2025) by Juliet Schor — drawing on the largest study yet conducted on reduced-hours trials (245 organisations, 8,700 workers), this is Schor's own full account of the evidence behind the case for a four-day week. *\- Bullshit Jobs: A Theory* (2018) by David Graeber — a provocative anthropological argument that a significant share of modern work is pointless by the admission of the people doing it, offering a very different angle on why we still work so much.

Chess club at Esperanto House

If you want to make new friends, have fun and play chess in a stimulating environment, come join us every Wednesday at Esperanto House! There’s informal chess playing and socializing. Players of all levels are welcome. Looking forward to meet and welcome you to our club!

Play Theatre Games in the Park! (Parramatta)

Join us at Parramatta River Walk to play Theatre Games with friendly and awesome people! Afterwards, we go for a drink at a nearby pub. Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of Improv expertise! For an example of the type of fun that can go on in our days see: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23t0evG3xI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23t0evG3xI) There is a $3 fee per event, or you can pay a $25 annual membership fee. This covers the costs of running the group. The fee can be paid in person, or by transferring to the following account: Name: Theatre Games BSB: 923 100 Acc No: 313632027 Use your name in the reference line so the Treasurer can keep track of your contribution. If you choose to pay the annual membership fee, it would be a great help to us if you would note your membership start date, and renew your membership when needed. This will avoid us spending time on account-keeping, which means we can instead focus on making the games as fun as possible! We have Facebook and Instagram pages, on which we post group photos and occasionally other announcements. Feel free to Like :) [https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park-Sydney-487255451682498/](https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park-Sydney-487255451682498/) [https://www.instagram.com/theatregamesintheparksydney](https://www.instagram.com/theatregamesintheparksydney?fbclid=IwAR2fMlbCnv1PVQXX0xO7d6d_4mMDsXtT3dcs1awToamKK-ag1AAQhVYyPLQ) **FAQ** **Location & Parking** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yed3pMB9eC1oeAXA7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yed3pMB9eC1oeAXA7) Between Church St and Sorrell St. Near the river. Down the stairs from the Riverside Theatre and to the east along the path. If you have trouble finding us, please post in the event comments as we'll keep an eye on this. Parking is free and usually ample in northern Parramatta, in Sorrell Street and surrounding streets to the north of the river. **Instructional videos for newcomers** For those completely new to the concept of theatre games or improvisation, you might find the following instructional videos helpful to you: 1. The importance of facing the audience in the right way [https://youtu.be/VO7EXv-dVYA](https://youtu.be/VO7EXv-dVYA) 2\. The importance of not saying "no" to everything in a scene: [https://youtu.be/GjptDwG96e8](https://youtu.be/GjptDwG96e8) **Why is my status saying "Unpaid" even though I have paid?** This is due to a bad design feature of the Meetup website, please ignore it! **Keeping up with the latest news and related fun events** Go to our Facebook Discussion Group. This is a fun way to share improv/comedy clips, discuss improv and generally chat with the cool members of our group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112357978921450](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112357978921450) **What if it rains?** The bridge has been chosen for this reason! A large concrete apron exists under the bridge - easily measuring 5 metres deep and at least 10m long. More than enough space to perform in and yet still provide shelter from rain. **Can you help promote my event / group / cult?** Yes.. but within reason! We love to help our members who are doing awesome and creative projects. The problem is that because we get asked to promote things so often, we cannot do so via social media posts. As this would cause our members to be "spammed" and announcements about upcoming events to get buried. However, there are still two ways we can help to promote your project. Firstly, please feel free to post on our Facebook Discussion group. Secondly, you are also welcome to post in our [Meetup Forum](https://www.meetup.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park/discussions/), where your post may be seen by our 1,800+ members. Lastly, we may be able to help in additional ways if you wish to share an opportunity for our members to perform. In this case we may be able to send a Meetup Message to our members, or to announce it in person at our events. **What if I have other questions?** If possible please post any questions in the comments area below rather than directly messaging us, so that others can see the answer too. This will allow us to spend less time answering messages, and more time making the games as fun as possible!

🏐🏖️Social Beach Volleyball at Coogee + Dinner🍜🍽️🍹

Maintain a healthy active lifestyle, get our bodies moving and enjoy the beauty of the beach, socialise, and play a game during a cool sunny, rainy weather. Welcome to Sydney Social Beach Events! Social Beach Volleyball, then Dinner at the Restaurant or Takeaways. **🏐Who is it for?** All Level Players - Beginners, Intermediates to Advanced. For all ages - most of the people that came to our events are in their 20s & 30s. If you are beginner, please don't hesitate to ask our organisers for quick run down of passing and serving. If you are not a beginner, help or encourage beginners how to play better. Have fun and enjoy the game. 📍**Where** **Coogee Beach** North Side of the Beach, near the small boats, near Coogee Pavillion Look for Blue Copaya Net or yellow net, Boombox speaker or blue IKEA bag. Coogee Club volleyball sometimes also there, that is not us. 🎫**Event Ticket** Event Ticket at the event is $3 from each attendees to help pay meetup cost, buy new nets, balls & other equipment for the events. *Available tap to pay using card or phone at the event or cash or payid.* **🏐Volleyball Game Time** **2:00pm - 2:30pm** Practice Session (Passing, Serving, Spiking, Teamwork) **2:30pm until 6:00pm** Games (Non Daylight Savings Time) **3:00pm until 8:00pm** Games (Daylight Savings Time) ***Maintain respect to each other's space. Please follow game rules below.*** 📌V**olleyball Game Rules** * Max 3 hits per team * A block does not count as one of the 3 hits * Encourage passing or setting the ball to your team mates * No double hits (except after a block) * No touching the net * Serve behind the court line * Ball out = point to other team * No catching, kicking or throwing the ball * Rotate when your team wins the serve from the opponents * If your team is already serving and wins the point → no rotation * Communication is encouraged to avoid collisions (Say mine! or my ball) * No interference or distraction of the opposing team * Fix the net if loosen * Play safe and communicate with team mates * Help setup/pack up the nets and balls * Do not lose any pins * Avoid kicking the ball as sand can hit other people's eyes We will be playing 6v6, 5v5, 4v4 at Coogee Beach on rotation so that everyone who attends gets a chance to play. We will have 2-3 nets for everyone. **Winning team stays, losing team allow next team to play. Or both teams allow next teams to play if we have a lot of people waiting.** The idea is to play the game and go to a restaurant/bar after for more socialising, game activities. **🍽️🍺🍸Dinner Time** **(Bring shoes, passport or driver license to get into any venue)** *Let us know if you are joining dinner.* Beach Burrito Co or Chargrill Charlie's Coogee, or Coogee Hotel, Coogee Pavillion for food and drinks. **6:30pm-9:30pm** **Dinner** (Non Daylight Savings Time) **8:00pm-10:00pm** **Dinner** (Daylight Savings Time) Extra: Bring card games or any other game ideas for during dinner or after dinner to make socialising more fun. Those who want to bring food and drinks at the beach to enjoy during the game are free to do so, **please** **do not throw your rubbish on the beach, take your rubbish with you or bin it.** **🎒What to bring with you** Water, sunscreen, hat and jacket in case of unexpected weather. **SHOES**\*, ID or PASSPORT\*\* to enter to any venue in Coogee. **🪧Safety**: For your safety, please look after one another and ensure you and others are safe and comfortable. **🎚️All Levels** **Beginners**, **intermediate** and **advanced** players are welcome. Those who attend and waiting for the next game, introduce, socialise and get to know as many people as you can. Be kind and respectful. **💚Beginners** Are encouraged to spend the first 15-30 minutes practice serving, passing, hand/arm positioning, spiking the ball with intermediate/advance players. Raise hands and let us know if you are a beginner. Organisers and other players will be happy to do a quick practice with you. We may allocate you to a beginner/intermediate net. **🌅All Seasons** We play winter, summer, spring and autumn. Sunny, Cloudy, Windy or Rainy **💬Google Review** Leave Us a Review on [Google](https://g.page/r/Cc6smXr1AeBIEAE/review) View Google Profile: [Beach Events](https://share.google/hI0DU2hRVzQp6iIqP) ⌚**Be Early** Please try to be on time. Organiser/s may arrived early or late depending on the car park situation. Thank you for patiently waiting. **🪧Safety, Survey, Review** Quick Survey for safety, getting to know you & write us a review. Complete **[Form Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform)** As part of ensuring our community is safe & enjoyable for new & regular members we would like to get to know you better and interested in knowing your recommendations or write us a review to improve our future events. Kindly complete the questions below. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform) **🗨️Whatsapp Group Chat** [Link Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP) (Click link then click open in the WhatsApp app) Please message me for approval 0413422619. ️🏠Please Follow Rules: 1\. Respect each other's boundaries\, opinions\, backgrounds\, races\, gender\, religions\, and beliefs\. 2\. Avoid any cancellation\, or if you must\, notify the host 1\+ day prior to the event\. 3\. All RSPVed members must attend the event\. Be sure to clear your schedule on this day\. 4\. We promote a positive and fun environment\, you must remain respectful and friendly to all the members in the group\. We want members to feel safe and comfortable\. 5\. Do not throw rubbish\, maintain the beach clean\, carry your own rubbish with you when you leave the area\. 6\. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of others\. 7\. Sydney Beach Events will not be liable for any health issues\, damaged or injuries that may happened during the event\. You will be playing/attending at your own risk\. 8\. For your own safety\, swimming at the beach is not part of this event\, if you are going for a swim\, swim between the flags & with friends\. Swimming alone at the beach is not recommended\. If you cannot swim do not swim\. You will be swimming at your own risk\. 9\. Report any suspicious activities\, crossing boundaries\, negative remarks\, criticisms\, violence & any misbehavior\. Reports will be taken into consideration\, serious offenders will be banned from the group and all our social platforms or reported to authorities\. It will be mentioned in the group that you are banned if it comes to that decision\. 10\. Enjoy\, make friends\, build lasting friendship\, build trust and always ask for consent\. 11\. Always be safe and the people around you\. 12\. If any emergencies call 000 for Police/Ambulance\. 13\. Avoid hatred\, no discrimination of any sort\, no racism\, no put down\, no conflicts or fights\. 14\. Act or lead by good example for the benefits of the community\. 15\. No violence or aggressive behaviour\. 16\. No critisizing others\, no negative comments\. 17\. Failure to follow rules\, and serious offences you will be let go/removed/banned from all our platforms \- meetup\, whatsapp group and other social media\. If you are banned your named will be mentioned in the group chat that you are banned\. Please be careful with your words\, actions towards each other\. Reports will be taken into consideration. We will maintain your privacy. **Map Pinpoint - Where to Find Us** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR61UBbwLFexYVYTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR61UBbwLFexYVYTA) When you arrived at Coogee beach, head to the north side of the beach near the small boats and find the blue net called “Copaya” or yellow net. **Toilets**: At the back of Coogee Kiosks, next to the bus stop or at the park North side of the beach. **Lost?** Please contact Mark or any organiser for directions and questions, if you are not sure where to find us. **Other Group for Night Outs** [International Social & Parties (ISP)](ISP) Check this out after reading the information below. **Watch our Past Events Here** **Volleyball** - [https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw](https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw) **Camping** - [https://youtu.be/-bcYgv1e5wc](https://youtu.be/-bcYgv1e5wc) **Join our Meetup group** S**ydney Beach Events**: [https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/) **Subscribe, Like & Comment on YouTube** [https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw](https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw) **Join Whatsapp Chat** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP) **Follow Instagram** [https://instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/](https://instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/) Note: I will be kindly asking people to follow our Instagram page **Follow Facebook** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneybeachevents](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneybeachevents) **🩸Donation $** Want to donate to us? Your donations will help maintain our events and better equipment in the future. We love your support to make our events more fun and enjoyable. **Equipment** Equipment we used are BoomBox 3 speaker, Numark DJ Controller, Copaya Net, Balls, Frisby, Canon Camera for photos and videos, DJI MINI 3 Pro for drone videos and photos. You can donate using PayID: **0413422619** or cash. **✨ Our Wishlist** **JBL Partybox 320 model ($585 worth), DJ Pioner Equipment (5k) & Better Outdoor Portable Power Storage ($1.1k worth) & Hiring Venues (3k).** Excited to meeting you and your friends! RSVP below and MUST attend the event. If you have attended we welcome you again - we have a number of regular attendees. **[International Social & Parties Events](https://www.meetup.com/international-social-and-parties/)**: Language Exchange, [Boat Parties](https://www.meetup.com/international-social-and-parties/events/304470348/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link), [Dinners](https://www.instagram.com/p/CsuGh40Sr3P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Karaoke](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCjkmWSy3N0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Social Drinks](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4B5KeqSwX_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Social Dance, [DJs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DC1g-rzyFeF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Games and so on. **[Sydney Beach Events](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/)**: [Volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCgwklzpXLW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Camping](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/events/304077538/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link), [Hiking](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7_lc_HyXT9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Road Trips](https://www.instagram.com/p/C-zI_gCSDLz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [BBQs](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4S9BjRPfUw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Kayaking, Outdoor DJs, Cave Rave and so on. 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The Stories Your Brain Tells You | Stress Managers Mental Outdoor Meetup #1

**Come for an outdoor psychology experience, meet some interesting people and discover how often your brain turns a guess into a fact.** Have you ever sent someone a message and, when they didn't reply, started wondering whether you'd said something wrong? Or noticed your manager walking past without saying hello and immediately thought something was off? You know what happened. But do you really know what it means? Our brains are brilliant at filling in the gaps. They use past experiences, assumptions and predictions to make sense of the world around us. Most of the time, this helps us navigate life. But sometimes, we mistake the stories our minds create for facts — and react to them as if they're true. **Let's explore what happens in between.** 🌿 **What to expect** We'll spend around two hours outdoors, combining interactive activities, psychology and relaxed conversation. Together, we'll explore how our minds: * Turn incomplete information into convincing stories. * Make assumptions about people we barely know. * Interpret everyday situations — and influence how we feel and respond. * Convince us that an assumption is a fact. Rather than sitting through a presentation, you'll experience these patterns for yourself through simple, playful activities and conversations with other curious people. You'll also discover a practical four-step model you can use in everyday life: **FACT → STORY → FEELING → RESPONSE** A simple way to pause, question your interpretation and consider what else might be true. 🌱 **Who is this for?** Anyone curious about human behaviour, psychology and the way our minds work. Whether you're a chronic overthinker, a curious observer of people, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful conversations and meeting new people, you're welcome. No psychology background needed. No pressure to share anything personal. Just bring your curiosity. **This isn't group therapy or a traditional workshop.** It's an opportunity to explore how your mind works, learn something practical and connect with people in a relaxed outdoor setting. 🌊 **The format** * An outdoor meetup at Coogee Beach, Sydney. * Approximately two hours of interactive activities, psychology and conversation. **You'll leave with one question worth remembering:** *What do I actually know — and what is just a story my brain has created?* Come curious. Leave with a fresh perspective. **Stress Managers Mental Outdoor Meetup #1 — The Stories Your Brain Tells You** 🌿 **A little about Stress Managers** I'm Agnes, the founder of Stress Managers, a business focused on helping people better understand their minds and manage their automatic reactions. I'm creating these Mental Meetups to bring psychology into everyday life through practical experiences, movement and meaningful conversations. As this is the first meetup in the series, **I'm offering it free of charge** as an opportunity to bring people together, test the format and build a community around curiosity, psychology and self-awareness. There'll be no sales pitch — just an opportunity to learn something new, meet people and explore how our minds work.

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