What we’re about
Disclaimer
NOTE: This group provides a means for responsible adults to meet and enjoy activities and together. Events and activities are run by volunteers, not professionals.
If you can't be responsible for your own safety and that of any guests you may bring to activities, this is not the right group for you.
BY JOINING THIS MEETUP GROUP YOU ARE AGREEING TO indemnify and hold harmless and keep indemnified ALL ORGANISERS OF ANY EVENT YOU ATTEND to the maximum extent permitted by law in respect of any Claim by any person; and• to attend at or participate in the Activities at YOUR OWN RISK.
THIS INCLUDES CLAIMS BY ANY GUEST YOU MAY BRING.
By selecting to RSVP YES and participating in any events, you agree to these conditions and that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety, health and well-being during the activity as well as that of any guests you bring. While the organiser will of course take all reasonable care, no responsibility is taken.
Unless otherwise stated, events are not run by professionals, they are a vehicle for a group of responsible adults to make contact and communicate to arrange an event. Do your own research on the activity involved before committing and source your own insurance.
Complains/Praise/Incidents
We encourage members to let us know of any incidents or complaints as well as any praise by using this form. Name is a required field but you can type "Anonomous"
Who this group is for
This group is for people over 40 either living in the Illawarra or nearby.
If you are older or younger you are still welcome. Age is not a barrier to joining, that is just where most members sit. Singles, couples and any other definition also welcome.
Who this group is not for
It is NOT a dating site. We have had members meet and form relationships but that is not the aim.
Do not join and start messaging others or you will be removed.
Of course you can ask other members for a coffee once you have got to know them but if they say NO, respect that or again, you will be removed. This is a place where we want everyone to feel safe and free from unwanted approaches or inappropriate behaviour.
Purpose
The goal is to provide opportunities to meet like minded, age appropriate people to hang out with and have fun.
The events are member driven, we are happy to have people put up their hands to organise events.
Members are invited to join our Facebook Group too.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wollongong40Plus
Costs
Meetup.com charges us to have the group and it is now over $150 AUD every 6 months. You are welcome to attend up to three events before paying
then we charge $10 per year. We run a bank account for the group. All money collected is used for the group, not for anyone's profit.
Banking Details
#### Name: Wollongong 40
#### BSB: 637000
#### Account: 725619456
#### Reference: Your Name Memb
Security/safety
Profile Photo :- It is a condition of membership that a clear head and shoulders photo be used as your profile photo. You may be removed from the group for failure to do so.
Internet security: This is an Private Group. Only members can see events or other members. Still, with the number of members we have, be careful what you make public.
Personal safety on events: With any event make sure someone knows where you are going, who with, when you expect to be home and have an action plan if you are not. Take the usual common sense approach when meeting members outside of an event - meet in a public place, etc. Do not share your address or phone number on the group messages, do so in private messaging until you get to know the person.
Some of the events are very physical in nature. Make sure you have the required level of health and fitness before attending those.
Etiquette guidelines
https://www.meetup.com/Wollongong-40-get-out...
Community Standards
Please make yourself aware of the Meetup Community standards that are also very relevant to our group:
https://www.meetup.com/guidelines/?subnav=u...
Reasons for removal
Sadly, there are some circumstances where you can be removed from the group. They are outlined here (specifically look at the "no show" reason): https://www.meetup.com/Wollongong-40-get-out-and-have-fun-club/messages/boards/thread/48766966
*** Note that you do not need to RSVP no to an event if you have never intended going, it will mean you continue to get email updates. Only RSVP No if you have previously said yes and changed your mind.
Please change your RSVP to No if you said yes and do not then intend going otherwise you will hold up the group while we wait or try to contact you. If running late either contact the organiser or leave a comment on the event ****