Brisbane Vegan Meetup

Action for Animals Community Digital Activism Meetup @ Vega Cafe (or online)

Sun, Sep 6 · 11:00 AM AEST

Vega Cafe, 448 Boundary St, 1, Spring Hill, AU

Want to make your voice heard for the animals 🐶🐮🐷🐑🐐🐭🐹🐰🦇🐾🦃🐔🐓🐥🐦🦆🪿🐸🐱?

Each month, we gather online Actions from around the movement that create a kinder world for animals and protect the planet we share. 🌏

You can do them online in your own time, or come along to Vega Cafe and meet up on the first Sunday of every month with a friendly group of fellow animal defenders to do them together.

Bring your laptop, tablet or phone, grab something from Vega’s lovely menu, and settle in to connect and take Actions together – things like signing petitions, writing to decision-makers, making policy submissions, or adding supportive online comments and reviews.

This event is run in collaboration with AnimalKIND's volunteer hub https://animalkind.org.au/. So you can also get involved in some longer-term digital volunteering to help their campaigns.

Anyone looking for advice on other forms of activism around SEQ should also come along, as we can probably point you in the right direction.

👀 Find Actions Lists, including our most current one: a4acommunity.org/action-lists.
The month’s Actions List will be posted on the website before the day, usually linked from the big image on the front page.

📱 Note, this event is also on Facebook: facebook.com/A4ACommunity/events RSVP in either or both places, or just turn up. All welcome!

FAQs

Q: Can I do the actions in my own time instead of joining the meetup?
A: Yes and we'd love it if you post in the comments below to let us know that you have.

Q: Can I come without a laptop or device?
A: Sorry, this one’s all about digital action – you’ll need a laptop, tablet or be nimble with your phone.

Q: Is there wifi at Vega?
A: Yes! There’s free wifi and plenty of plugs. We’ll get you set up :)

Q: Can I do the actions from home instead?
A: Absolutely. The Actions Lists are online so anyone can take part. We’d love it if you comment or post to let us know you’ve joined in.

Q: What’s Vega Café like?
A: Amazing! Check out their menu and info at vegacafe.com.au

Q: Can I come along and work on my own actions for animals?
A: Yes, co-working is great!

Q: Can I suggest something for the Actions List?
A: Definitely. Post your ideas in the comments, send us a message, or bring them along on the day.

Brisbane Vegan Board Games + monthly dinner @ Vega Cafe, Spring Hill

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM AEST

Vega Cafe, 448 Boundary St, 1, Spring Hill, AU

Come along to our event on the second Friday of every month where you can eat, drink, chat and play games with like-minded people!

We provide games and will help you learn to play them - all you need to bring is yourself. If you have any games you want to share, feel free to bring them along as well.

We will be at Vega Cafe in Spring Hill. It's a lovely space with outdoor tables and gorgeous artwork on the walls. To check out Vega Cafe's delicious dinner menu and drinks, or for more info about the venue check out https://www.vegacafe.com.au/ If you would like to support our events, please make sure to purchase something, even just a selection from their delicious drinks, cakes and pastries.

This is a casual event, so turning up late, with an extra friend and changing your RSVP at the last minute are all fine. We often get a good turnout, so we look forward to seeing regular faces and new ones.

Our group philosophy relates to the concept of ubuntu. So check that idea out if you haven't before.

You can also follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneVeganBoardGames

Mt Coot-Tha hike #2 and Scratch Bar

Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM AEST

Via Retro Cafe, Via Retro Cafe, 114 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Toowong QLD 4066, Brisbane, AU

Join us for a relaxing hike along the Summit Track to the Mt Coot-tha summit and lookout, then back down again. After the hike, we will head to Scratch Bar, who are happy for people to order in from Arriverderci. We might get some sorbet at Alia after that too! You can join us just for the hike, or at Scratch Bar somewhere between 5:45 pm and 6.15 pm, depending on how fast we walk.

More info on the hike is at:
https://australianhiker.com.au/trails/mount-coot-tha-summit-walk-qld-6-31km

Meet at 3 pm sharp at the Via Retro Cafe van.

The Summit Track is uphill and has some steps, and while most of the track is sealed there are a few natural rock crossings along the way. Dogs on leashes are allowed on the Summit Track so you and your canine companions would be very welcome.

Disclaimer: This is an informal event for vegan hiking enthusiasts. By attending this event, you are acknowledging that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being.

September Social Dinner @ Vegan Restaurant - West End

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM AEST

West End Vegan Restaurant, 209 Boundary Street, 5, West End, AU

Come along to our regular monthly social dinner! We're meeting up at Vegan Restaurant West End for dinner and a friendly chat.

Vegan Restaurant is a staple of West End for their affordable and tasty Asian dishes. Check out their full menu or get more information on their website https://www.veganrestaurant-online.com.au/

This event is open to vegans and the vegan-friendly. It is also casual, so turning up a bit later or RSVPing at the last minute is all fine.

We look forward to seeing regulars and new people. If you haven't been to any of our events yet, remember why you joined the group :)

(We might also adjourn for a drink/beverage afterwards at the nearby Burrow if anyone is keen)