Community Events Melbourne

Board Game Playtesting – 31 May

**Welcome to Incubator Melbourne!** Curious about how board games are made? This is our regular event to test prototype games. Newcomers are very welcome and no experience is needed. You don’t need to bring a game to join and play. ***Please RSVP here and cancel if you cannot attend.*** *Total attendance is higher than the Meetup RSVP list, and we typically have a good-sized group on the day.* 🗺️ **HOW TO FIND US** The Lion Hotel is on level 3 of Melbourne Central. We’ll be down the back at Jac’s Bar. Look for our tables and grab a seat. 👀 **WHAT TO EXPECT** • Bring a game to test, or just join in others’ games • Two sessions: short games first, longer games after lunch • Quick intros, setup, lunch break, then afternoon games ⏰ **TIMES** • 11:00–11:30am: Intros and setup • 11:30–1:00pm: Short games • 1:00–1:30pm: Lunch • 1:30–4:00pm: Longer games

Community Night

## 🎲 **Fortnightly Monday Community Nights** **Facilitated by Sasa Lestrange** 🕕 Starts 6PM \| 🎟️ $5 Entry \| 🔒 15 Spaces Only ### **The Quick Details** Come as you are, bring what you love. Whether you’re sketching, crafting, chatting, or diving into a YouTube watch party over the projector, this is your space to relax and connect. Bring your own arts and crafts, share your favourite tunes, or just hang out with good people. Got a TTRPG group? You’re welcome to play here. Looking for one? Use our Discord to find fellow adventurers and storytellers. This is a chill, welcoming evening for creatives, gamers, and anyone who wants to spend time in good company. No pressure, no prep — just good vibes and shared space. ## 🌟 **Why Join** * Make new friends or bring your own crew * Get out of the house and into the community * Perfect for newcomers to Melbourne or anyone wanting to build good habits * Enjoy a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere ## 👋 **Facilitator** Your host, **Sasa of EGAD**, will welcome you, introduce you to the space, and help get the group started — often with a game or by interest. ## 🍴 **Food & Drink** Snacks and drinks are available on the ground floor. You can also BYO, or join the **6:30 PM Schnitz order** for dinner. ## ♿ **Accessibility** The event space is up one flight of stairs, and bathrooms are not wheelchair‑friendly. Lighting is bright white overhead unless the group opts to dim for projector use. ## ⏰ **Timing** You don’t need to be on time — just note that if you’re joining for games, you might wait for a table to free up. ## 💡 **Suggestions** Got an idea for an activity or theme? Absolutely share it! The group votes on what to do each night. Let’s kick off the week with fun, creativity, and connection. This event is

Social Sound Lab: Healing Sound Session

This is a shared journey into healing sound, where we relax, connect, and create something beautiful together💫 **1\. Guided Sound Bath \+ Gentle Movement** We’ll begin with a calm, immersive sound bath using healing instruments to help you settle in, slow down, and tune into the space. **2\. Healing Instrument Exploration** You’ll have time to try Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, handpan, and chimes, exploring their sounds and vibrations in your own way. No pressure, just curiosity. **3\. Group Sound Creation** We’ll come together to create a shared “healing piece,” layering sounds and building an immersive sound bath as a group. **4\. Recording the Sound** We’ll record what we create so you can take it home and use it later for sleep, relaxation, focus, or winding down at the end of the day. **Where we meet:** **📢Please arrive 10 minutes early** to settle in before the sound bath. We’ll meet at my studio in Richmond, located in a residential building just off Burnley Street. When you arrive, head up the stairs to **Level 1**. The studio is in **Unit 7**. **How to get here:** 5 minutes walk from tram 48/75, 10 minutes walk from tram 70 and Burnley Station. Street parking available. **Knowledge required:** Suitable for everyone, no experience needed. **What to bring:** Just yourself Instruments, mats, and pillows are all provided. You’re welcome to bring your own healing instruments to share, or your own mat if you prefer! **📞Contact:** Call/text 0433921416 if you're lost or wanna chat. 📩Please join our WhatsApp group for event updates, community connection & enquiries: **Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CFZcJMTWgCbFEjgkn9KQ7C](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CFZcJMTWgCbFEjgkn9KQ7C)

Women's Workshop Series into Authenticity & Internal Trust

### The Return: A Four-Week Immersion into Authenticity & Internal Trust Thursday evenings across June #### How much of who you are today is *you*, and how much is a collection of "shoulds," "musts," and the quiet habit of people-pleasing? Join us for a dedicated **four-week immersion** designed to help you peel back the layers of societal conditioning and rediscover the internal voice that has been waiting to be heard. This isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about **The Return**—stripping away the masks and learning to trust your own internal wisdom: honouring yourself, distinguishing your yes's from your no's, & reclaiming true rest. #### **What to expect:** Over four Thursday evenings, you will join the same group of women to explore: * *The Authentic Self*: Identifying unhelpful habits and conditioning that keeps us small * *Somatic Release*: Gentle yin yoga and movement * *Sacred Circle*: The power of being seen and held in a community of like-minded women * *Inner Inquiry:* Reflection through curated journal prompts to bridge the gap between your mind and heart *Inclusions:* * *Guided workshop series designed and guided by clinical psychologist & yoga instructor, Dr Zac Elizabeth Buchanan* * *Nibbles & tea to nourish each evening* * *Connection with like-minded women* * *Take home journal and goodies* #### **Is this for me?** The Return welcomes women of all ages and stages of life. Whether you are navigating a major transition—such as **motherhood, career change, perimenopause, or retirement**—or simply feel a quiet pull to deepen your self-awareness, you are welcome here. #### **The Details:** * *When:* Thursday evenings (June 4, 11, 18, 25) * *Time:* 7pm - 9pm * *Where:* A cosy, boutique studio in Balwyn North (precise location provided upon RSVP) * **Please note - a commitment to all 4 Thursdays is required.** #### **Investment:** * $310 (+ booking fee) - tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-return-a-4-week-womens-workshop-series-tickets-1988474174785 * EFT available to avoid booking fee - please email hello @ drzacelizabeth.com #### **Spaces are limited to keep the circle intimate and deeply held. I would love to see you there** ♥ [Claim your spot](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-return-a-4-week-womens-workshop-series-tickets-1988474174785)! > **A Note on the Nature of Our Space:** While this series is facilitated by a clinical psychologist and explores psychological concepts, it is a wellness-focused immersion and is **not a substitute for clinical therapy.** It is intended to complement any personal work you may be doing elsewhere. We invite you to join us for communal growth and somatic reflection, ensuring you have the appropriate professional support in place for any acute clinical mental health needs. ####

The Seeker's Stage - June - Theme Nature

Assalamu alaykum everyone, Mark your calendars - our next open stage is coming. 🗓 Saturday 13 June 2026. 5:30 PM start. 📍 Newlands Neighbourhood House - 20 Murray Road, Coburg North, 3058. 🎟 Tickets: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576230](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576230) The theme is NATURE. Nature is the world around you. Nature is the signs of Allah in the universe. Nature is your fitra - your primordial self. Nature is where you find solace and answers. Nature is truth that needs no argument. Nature is patient: it does not rush the seasons. Nature is the first book, written before ink and paper. Whether you are a poet, storyteller, comedian, filmmaker, thinker, or maker, we want to see how nature moves through your work. Or simply come as audience: sit, witness, and let the evening touch you. To perform or present, purchase a ticket and register your performance by Friday 6 June 2026. 📋 Performance registration: [https://forms.gle/yBRrHpR9uL6Qiy428](https://forms.gle/yBRrHpR9uL6Qiy428) Follow us @theseekersstage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseekersstage or join our email list for updates: [https://linktr.ee/theseekersstage](https://linktr.ee/theseekersstage) Q&A: **Q: How much time does each presenter have?** A: Each presenter has 5 minutes to share their work. **Q: What forms are welcome at The Seeker's Stage?** A: We welcome a wide range of creative forms — spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, musical performance, speeches, and more. **Q: How can I participate?** A: Purchase a[ ticket,](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576230) then complete the [performer registration form here](https://forms.gle/yBRrHpR9uL6Qiy428) **Q: Can I present without registering?** A: You're welcome to, provided you have a ticket. That said, registered performers are guaranteed a spot. If time permits at the end of the evening, we'll open the floor to any remaining participants. **Q: Can non-Muslims attend?** A: Yes, non-Muslims are warmly welcome. As the event is centred on the Muslim community and its creative expression, we ask that all attendees come with openness and respect for our values and etiquette. Our community guidelines can be[ found here](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbeUie2gA/vu-Jhr7l-zJ0y0iI3J7pPw/view?utm_content=DAGbeUie2gA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h30ad156dc8#2) If you have any questions, please email us at theseekersstage@gmail.com

From social clubs to strategy—unleashing true business value from communities.

Rebecka Isaksson and Lukas Wünsch will give some impulses on and thereafter moderate a lively discussion to Communities of Practice (CoPs). The goal of the session would be to demonstrate and discuss how Communities of Practices can evolve beyond simple “social clubs” to become engines of strategic value. The impulse outlines the basics of effective CoPs, showing how they enhance innovation, creativity, employee wellbeing, and, ultimately, organisational productivity and profitability. The speakers will make very sure to properly blend the basic input re Communities of Practice with their practical experience from Community work across sectors. **Expected outcomes** Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of what makes Communities of Practice truly effective - and how they can evolve from informal social groups into engines of strategic value. Through a mix of practical impulses and a lively, moderated discussion, the session will unpack how CoPs strengthen innovation, creativity, wellbeing, and organizational performance. Attendees will gain concrete insights grounded in real‑world community work across sectors, leaving with actionable ideas for building and sustaining Communities of Practice that actually make a difference **Speaker Bios** "Rebecka Isaksson is the Founder of KnowFlow Value and a Content AI & M365 Knowledge Strategist who helps organizations cut through content chaos and build knowledge practices that hold up in real‑world collaboration. A Microsoft MVP and former Director of Knowledge Management at Microsoft HQ, she brings more than 15 years of experience in designing governance and knowledge strategies that stay resilient long after the slide decks are closed. She hosts the Knowledge Fika podcast, where she blends Swedish fika with sharp, practical conversations on AI, collaboration, and knowledge in M365. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in 2024, she continues championing ethical, human‑centric approaches to AI adoption that move organizations forward without losing the plot. "Lukas Wünsch is a Knowledge Strategy and Organizational Development Leader who helps organizations build knowledge ecosystems and communities of practice that actually work in real‑world conditions. At MHP (global IT consultancy and subsidiary of Porsche AG), he focuses on strengthening knowledge flows, maturing communities, and designing service portfolios that scale in dynamic market environments without collapsing under cultural or structural friction. He writes regularly on the dynamics of effective knowledge work - from cultural debt to community leadership to the interplay between strategy and knowledge. Lukas is known for his clear, grounded perspective on what truly enables knowledge to move, grow, and create value inside complex organizations." If you want to get up to speed on this topics before the meeting, jump on the [Knowledge Fika podcast and have a listen here](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-31-from-knowledge-silos-to-engage-how-communities/id1744394778?i=1000758048806). **Session Details:** * **Date & Time:** 6:00pm AEDST, Fourth Wednesday of each month * **Format:** Virtual session on Teams * **Agenda:** * 6-6:30 pm networking * 6:30-7:45pm exploration of the topic * 7:45-8pm wrap up * 8pm dinner for those interested. KMLF has run monthly, almost uninterrupted since 1998, serving the Victorian Knowledge Management community with close ties to Change Mgt, Records Mgt, Information Governance and Academic communities.

Our monthly social in the Southern Suburbs

Do you live in the Southern suburbs? Want to explore what the Southern suburbs has to offer? Or are you just interested to catch-up with like-minded people? Once a month Steph hosts our Southern socials. It is a great opportunity to meet others. Our emphasis is on fun whilst helping and supporting each other. The socials include drinks and chats, casual coffees, dinners and other activities suggested by members from time to time. Our socials are informal and open to all. We pay for own food and drinks individually and there is no charge for the organisation of the events. We hope to see you!

BeSocial. Sunday Reset: Coffee + Chats

Ease into the new week with our “Sunday Reset: Coffee + Chats” a calm and welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and connect. Join us for a relaxed catch-up over coffee where conversations flow easily and there’s no pressure to be anywhere else. Whether you’re looking to recharge, meet new people, or simply enjoy a peaceful start to your Sunday, this is the perfect way to reset and refocus for the week ahead. Please note that we will meet at Park Pantry for a coffee and head over to the Royal Botanical Gardens!

Melbourne TED Talk Community Event

Join the Melbourne TED Talk Community for an engaging session and meet people who like being an ideator, who want to bring their voice to a larger community. In contrast to a typical public speaking training event, where you receive feedback on your amms and aas and the way you present, this goes beyond that. **The objective of this community is to get inspired by some of the best ideas serving humanity, find your own calling and voice, be an ideator, and share your ideas clearly and persuasively.** The talk we will play is one of the amazing talks from the TED Library. In this session, we will delve deeper into the topic and gain perspective, and learn from each other. Be prepared to network, engage in meaningful conversations, and embark on a journey of professional development and leadership growth. **Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity to refine your public speaking abilities with the Melbourne TED Talk Community!** **TED Talk link to watch together:** **TBA** **Agenda (as a guide)** 6.00 PM Registration 6.10 PM Introduction by Attendees 6.20 PM 10 min talk on screen (optional) 6.30 PM Breakout session (Group / Individual) based on topic 6.45 PM Individual / Group shares their takeaways 7.00 PM Practice the Art of Public Speaking - 2-3 talks of 2.5 minutes 7.10 PM Feedback to the Presenters and overall session 7.20 PM Event Concludes & floor opens for Networking **Fees: The event has a $5 contribution towards hiring the hall and Audiovisual. This can be paid through PayPal at the time of registration.** Looking forward to seeing you there. The Organizers Raj

Ladies Vietnamese Lunch

Freeda — A Community Creative Space

## 🌿 **Important: Please read before RSVPing** **Freeda — A Community Creative Space** returns as a welcoming, donation-based space to **slow down, create freely, and reconnect** — with yourself and with others. ✨ **Bookings must be completed through Humanitix.** Please note: **RSVPing on Meetup does not reserve your place**, as spaces are limited. 🎟 **Please secure your place here:** [https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-open-art-studio?_gl=1*1fycmmo*_gcl_au*MTU5MTM1NTUwNS4xNzc3MDAzMjkx*_ga*MTA5NjU5OTgwMi4xNzQ4MjM4Mzc0*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3Nzg5NzczMzEkbzQwJGcxJHQxNzc4OTgwMjY1JGo0JGwwJGgw](https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-open-art-studio?_gl=1*1fycmmo*_gcl_au*MTU5MTM1NTUwNS4xNzc3MDAzMjkx*_ga*MTA5NjU5OTgwMi4xNzQ4MjM4Mzc0*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3Nzg5NzczMzEkbzQwJGcxJHQxNzc4OTgwMjY1JGo0JGwwJGgw) Freeda offers a calm, pressure-free environment where **creativity, connection, and belonging** can be explored at your own pace. This experience is inspired by the natural human need to **create, play, and connect.** Through simple, open-ended creative invitations, you're encouraged to explore art in a way that feels supportive and personal. **No art experience is needed.** **All materials are provided.** **Gentle guidance is available** if you need a starting point. There is **no right or wrong way** to take part, and **no expectation** to create something finished or “good.” You’re welcome to move at your own pace — making art, experimenting quietly, observing, or simply **being present.** **Freeda is not art therapy.** Rather, it is a community creative experience that values **process over product, freedom over perfection, and connection over comparison.** **Come exactly as you are** — curious, tired, uncertain, creative, or simply in need of a slower moment. Everyone is welcome 🌿

Pentridge Palace cinema

Hi all Fortnightly dinner and movie at Pentridge Palace cinema in Coburg. Generally get dinner at Jacky Jones then see a fick around 7-7.30pm screening slot. Hope you can make it