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Arrivials Sydney - Sydney Newcomer Night Meet& Connect
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 AMMeet, connect, and start your Sydney story - Arrival s Sydney #3 at Slip Inn Arrivals Sydney #3 – Meet & Connect **WE ARE BACK.** A calm newcomer night to meet people, hear one real story, and start your Sydney chapter. ⭐ **What Is Arrivals Sydney?** A small monthly newcomer night created to make Sydney feel less overwhelming and more welcoming. Each session includes one short real-life story to spark conversation. No lectures. No pressure. Just real people sharing experiences and helping each other feel more at home in Sydney. ⭐ **About Me** I came to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa from Germany, worked multiple jobs, and eventually became an Australian citizen. I started Arrivals Sydney because I remember exactly how confusing those first months felt, and I wanted to create the kind of space I wish I had back then. ⭐ **Agenda** **6:00 PM** → Arrive, grab a drink, say hi **6:30 PM** → Guest story **6:45 PM onwards** → Open social time: ask questions, meet people, connect ⭐ **This Month's Guest** We have another insightful guest joining us to share a short real-life story about their Sydney journey, lessons learned, challenges faced, and what helped them build a life here. As always, the goal isn't a lecture or presentation. Just a genuine story that sparks conversation and helps newcomers connect. A simple 10–15 minute story to open the night. Guest details will be announced soon. ⭐ **Arrival Bucket + Small Raffle** Write your name, drop it in, and you're in. One attendee will receive a small Arrival Sydney gift as a newcomer gesture. Last time our winner walked away with a **$50 Amazon voucher.** ⭐ **Testimonials From Previous Events** *"I love the idea."* *"I got everything I needed tonight."* *"Such a great idea for Sydney."* *"Thank you for hosting, Sascha. I had a great time."* *"Can we Venmo you?"* *"How can we support what you're building?"* Small beginnings. Real words. No networking pressure. No awkward icebreakers. Just good people and honest conversations. ⭐ **Who This Is For** • Working Holiday Visa holders • International students • Newcomers • Job seekers • Job changers • People adjusting to a new part of Sydney • Anyone who feels "new" or overwhelmed by Sydney ⭐ **Location** **Slip Inn** 111 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD Look for the Arrival Sydney sign or the host wearing the Arrival Sydney shirt. ⭐ **After-Party (Optional)** We'll head to **Jam Record Bar** afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the night. No pressure. Completely optional. ⭐ **Frequently Asked Questions** **Can I come alone?** Absolutely. Many people come alone. If you're feeling nervous, send me a message on Instagram before the event and I'll happily introduce you to a few people when you arrive. **Do I need to speak perfect English?** Not at all. You don't need perfect English. We have people from all over the world and everyone starts somewhere. Come as you are and we'll make it work. **But GTA VI is out...** I know. Tough competition. If you need a small break from gaming and want to meet some real people for a couple of hours, we'd love to have you. Last time we were competing against a major event in Sydney and people still showed up. **What if it rains?** No worries. Slip Inn has indoor and outdoor areas, and we'll meet indoors. The event will go ahead rain or shine. **How can I support Arrivals Sydney?** The event is free to attend. If you'd like to support Arrivals Sydney, you can grab an optional support ticket, tell a friend about the event, share it on social media, or simply come along and help make newcomers feel welcome. Honestly, the biggest support is showing up. ⭐ **Tickets** **Free** – Limited spots available. **Optional $5 Support Ticket** – Helps us grow Arrivals Sydney and keep creating newcomer-friendly events. Follow **@arrivalssydney** on Instagram for updates.
Purple Rain
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 PMNothing says spring quite like a tree-lined street that rains purple flowers. Meet at the small park on the primary school side of Bridge Street (cnr Swanson Street), outside Erskineville Station. see PHOTO below for meeting point. We will enjoy the nearby jacarandas before following the Bourke Street cycleway into the city, via The Domain for more purple displays. Then it’s over the Bridge to Kirribilli to check out the colourful display there – another popular place for that perfect jacaranda photo. And a coffee… Return to Erskineville via Darling Harbour, Glebe and Sydney Uni where we will mourn the once ancient jacaranda on the Quad. The ride is a leisurely pace on-road (mostly back streets) or cycle paths. Riders MUST be confident riding in traffic. DISTANCE: Approx. 25km, mostly flat, with plenty of photo opportunities. Ride will be cancelled if weather impacted. Monitor MeetUp for wet weather cancellation. Bring bike in good working condition, drink bottle, helmet, pump, spare tubes, tyre levers. Riders must be a current financial member ($10 cash on day accepted). (First time riders can trial a ride and will then be asked to join) Please contact ride leader if you have any queries about the ride (Laura 0439 901 613)
World Sustainable Transport Day - to Centennial Park
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00 PM**Details** Meet at 9 am for a 9.10 start from the Lackey St fountain in Summer Hill, we'll go to the gazebo in Leichhardt’s Pioneer Memorial Park (at about 9.30) for anyone who wants to start from there (please indicate in EVENT CHAT if you will start at the Pioneers Memorial Park in Leichhardt). Then over the Anzac bridge and weave through the city on several bike paths, over the Tibby Cotter bridge and into Centennial Park for a casual, self-catered picnic brunch (NB there are 3 cafes in the park if you want to buy a drink or meal). We'll return via the Moore Park Rd cycleway, Oxford St and Anzac Bridge. There is public transport near Centennial Park at the light rail stop at Royal Randwick. Other guests are most welcome. They can join the ride or meet us in the park. Participants will need to bring their food, drink and something to sit on. I strongly urge bringing a hat too. Bring a helmet, gear to deal with a flat tyre, water, sunblock and a sense of humour. Tim Coen 0408 691 541
Church Midweek Service
Wed, Nov 11, 8:00 AMJoin us every Wednesday for a Gathering of Hearts, where Faith knows no boundaries and Love knows no limits. We are a Non-denominational, Bible-based, International Christian Church with a dream to evangelize the nations in our generation *(Matt 28:18-20, Col 1:6)*. The members of our church come from more than 30 different nations - So join us as we illuminate the world together! ✝️ Even if you don’t believe in God, we are open-minded and are incredibly inclusive. As our group is innately multi-cultural, we welcome people of all nationalities and backgrounds, so please feel free to bring your friends/family! * **WHEN** \- Every Wednesday 7pm * **WHERE** \- Glover Cottages\, Wynyardd * **CONTACT** \- Emmanuel: 0424648492 **Additional Details & FAQ:** **Q:** What's the age range of the church? **A:** We have Families, Students, Young Professionals and a special class for kids. Our diversity is part of our charm! **Q:** I'm an Atheist and know nothing about the Bible, can I still come? **A:** Always! We'd love to have you as we have attendees from all backgrounds. **Q:** I'm always busy on Wednesday Evenings, do you guys host any other events? **A:** Yes! We host Bible Discussions both on Campus & at our Homes and Church on Sundays. If you'd like to study the Bible 1-on-1 we'd love to do that too! Please feel free to contact Emmanuel: 0424648492 **Q:** Do you offer personal Bible Studies? **A:** Absolutely! We enjoy reading our Bibles and teaching the Bible, we LOVE a good spiritual/biblical debate and always maintain a warm and friendly atmosphere! **Q:** I want to learn how to pray, but don't know where to start. **A:** We have prayer partners and prayer groups of all age ranges, so if you'd like to get started, we'd love to help you get to know God and take those first few baby steps! **Q:** I have a few questions that are not listed here **A:** We'd love to answer them! Please get in touch via any of the contacts listed below and we'd love to talk! Joe Willis – 0402546712 joe.willis@usd21.org Emmanuel Ekwensi – 0424648492 emmanuel.ekwensi@usd21.org Jessie Cross – 0416951356 jessie.cross@usd21.org
SydDT #132: State of the Design Nation with Ben Crothers & Min Kong
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 AMWe’re lucky to have Ben Crothers and Min Kong sharing their reflections as a couple of the judges for the 2026 Good Design Awards. This has been a SydDT tradition since 2018 and a time to reflect on the state of the design nation… full of interesting observations, insights, and trends. [Good Design Australia](https://good-design.org/) has a proud history that dates back to 1958 and they’re passionately committed to recognising, rewarding, and promoting the importance of design to business, industry, government and the general public… and the critical role it plays in creating a better, safer, and a more sustainable and prosperous future. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Ben Crothers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencrothers/)** **Principal Facilitator, [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Ben has been a designer since before Netscape ruled the www, and is currently a facilitator and design strategist at Bright Pilots (his online training and facilitation business), where he teaches teams of all sorts about design and facilitation methods, running strategic workshops, and generally helping teams get un-stuck. Previous to Bright Pilots, Ben was Principal Designer at Atlassian, a Design Director at Second Road (a strategic innovation consultancy), plus some assorted startups, agencies, and government departments. Above all, Ben wants everyone to be just as good at the whiteboard as they are at the keyboard, to be better at thinking, communicating, and solving problems together visually. He’s the author of a few books, including Presto Sketching: Simple Drawing for Brilliant Product Thinking and Design. **[Min Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minkong/)** **Associate Design Director, [Caon Design Office](https://caondesignoffice.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Min is a strategic designer with nearly two decades of experience shaping physical products, services, and environments across aviation, transport infrastructure, healthcare and consumer sectors. Her approach brings together strategic thinking, experience design, and industrial design expertise to uncover opportunities for innovation and improvement and translate complex business and customer needs into high-quality, tangible experiences with real-world impact. At Caon Design Office, Min currently leads customer experience design across major Qantas Airways aircraft programs, including the flagship Project Sunrise A350 fleet. Min’s work has been recognised through multiple design awards, including the Australian Good Design Awards and Red Dot Design Award. An active member of the design community, Min taught industrial design at UNSW for over a decade and has served on multiple design award juries. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.
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