Amateur Radio Melbourne

Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

**IMPORTANT!: Registration required!** Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/bmkzyi](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/bmkzyi) **Overview:** We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together. First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi! **Training type:** Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social. **Free stuff for members!** We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events. **Exact location:** The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand. **Training format / structure:** 1: Easy 800m warm-up lap 2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min) 3: Main workout — this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals) **Length:** The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking. **Register for you first attendance:** First timers are required to register: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/bmkzyi](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/bmkzyi) See you there!

Radiant Women Adventure: Geelong by Train & Waterfront Lunch ☕️💕

Hi Radiant Ladies, By popular request, we’re heading back to Geelong! 🚤 Join us for a relaxing day at the Geelong Waterfront. We will meet for coffee at Mövenpick Hotel, take the train to Geelong, enjoy a waterfront walk, lunch, and great company. Don’t forget your Myki card! Lyn ☕️💕

Naarm Solarpunk Meetup + Merri-bek.Tech AGM

[Merri-bek Tech](https://www.merri-bek.tech/), a group in the inner northern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne), invites everyone involved interested in tinkering with grass-roots technologies in support of a **Sustainable**, **Resilient** and **Just** future to join us for the **Naarm Solarpunk Meetup**. This month we have special guest speaker, **Anastasia Beasley**, with the presentation, 'Land shapes the internet'. ***Land shapes the internet*** Margo Ngawa Neale calls songlines "corridors of knowledge", and Internet infrastructure follows those same paths through Country to transport information through cable-sized corridors. The Internet is made of Country - even the fibre optic cables in the NBN are made of Queensland sand - but its protocols are very different to those that govern knowledge sharing in Indigenous systems. I am an ally with settler heritage, and I have no authority to speak about traditional knowledge, but I'd like to share some context about the Internet's history in so-called Australia and recommend some readings by Indigenous computer scientists. *Anastasia is a research fellow at auDA, the Australian not-for-profit organisation responsible for administering the .au domain.* After the presentation, at the end of the Meetup we will be running the Merri-bek.tech Annual General Meeting (AGM), presenting the annual report and nominating and confirming the committee members for the next year. This is a great opportunity to get further involved with the organisation; to become a member, or as a member to nominate as, or vote for committee members. If you do none of these things is a a good chance to see how a grass-roots organisation can be organised and run. **About the Naarm Solarpunk group** Some of us are technologists, and will be showing off software or hardware projects, and others are more interested in community organizing, responding to the climate crisis, or building local resilience. Whatever your area of interest, or your level of skill, you're absolutely welcome to dive in. At the meetups we'll have a show-and-tell time for any projects that you're working on, as well as occasional short presentations. The space will be hosted by volunteers, and we'll actively work towards inclusion through applying a [code of conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/). Merri-bek Tech has some projects that you might be interested in updates from, including our attempt to build P2P mesh network based community hosting on Raspberry Pis, and our project to run a local fediverse social network. We aspire to keep this meetup **Solarpunk** as fuck. We support the hackers, tinkerers and makers and misfits. There are plenty of other spaces for big corporate green tech, so bring your hobby project, not your day job, unless that job is firmly rooted in the solidarity economy. We are not value neutral. We'll start with Merri-bek Tech's [values](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/values/) and [principles](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/principles/), and build from there together. In particular, in the context of ongoing genocide, we will ask you to leave if you're associated in any way with the weapons industry. This meetup will be hosted on the stolen, unceeded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. **Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.**

Friday Radiant Women’s Lunch @ Olivigna 3134 💕

Hi Radiant Ladies, Join me and the Radiant Women Over 50 group for a beautiful Friday lunch at Olivigna in Warrandyte — one of Melbourne’s most charming Italian cafés, surrounded by nature and good energy. We’ll be sitting indoors this time to stay cosy during the winter season. There’s something special about leaving the city behind and gathering somewhere beautiful. Olivigna offers delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere, and the kind of afternoon you wish would last a little longer. See you there! Lyn 🌸

NuCalm - Brain Health

NuCalm is a patented, drug-free neuroscience technology designed to rapidly reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and aid recovery by shifting the body from a "fight-or-flight" state to a deeply relaxed parasympathetic state within minutes. [https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html) It uses neuroacoustic software, a biosignal processing disc, and light-blocking eye masks to guide brain waves from active beta states down to alpha/theta (relaxation/meditation) levels NuCalm uses a patented, clinically proven pitch and frequency matrix with non-linear oscillating algorithms to safely present your brain with precise signals, prompting what is known as a frequency-following response. Your brain synchronizes with the incoming NuCalm signals helping you naturally and effortlessly manage your state of mind by speeding up or slowing down your brain wave frequencies. NuCalm has mapped all of your brain wave frequency zones and created products to safely and predictably guide you to whatever mental state you desire. The amazing thing is, NuCalm is all-natural and works every time you use it within minutes. The best thing to do now is to watch the video on the website and download the NuCalm app. All you need is a headset and eye mask. This app purchase is covered with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get started today and FEEL the difference even 15 minutes can make. WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE WEBSITE. [https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)

Thursday Radiant Women’s Buffet Lunch @ Conservatory Crown 3000 💓🥂🍾

Hi Radiant Ladies, Most of us enjoy a lovely time at lunch at Conservatory—let’s do it again! ✨ Details: Cost: $94 per person (Please note the price has changed At Conservatory.) Here’s what’s included: • A delicious buffet lunch • A complimentary glass of wine • Tea or coffee included • Up to 4 hours of free parking at Crown If you have any dietary requirements, please let me know in advance so we can ensure you’re well looked after. Once you’ve RSVP’d, I’ll send through the payment details. 🅿️ Free parking is available in Crown’s public car park. If you choose valet or other parking, a $35 fee may apply Looking forward to it! Lyn 🌸🥂🦋🩷

Essendon Toastmasters

\| Essendon is a small but vibrant club that meets at the Moonee Ponds Bowls Club at 7\.00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month\. Parking is available on the street or in pocket parking along Mt Alexandra Road. You will see members support members as they build confidence in public speaking. We have impromptu speaking (Table Topics), prepared speeches, and feedback to help members improve. | Come along as a guest, no obligation, and you will be surprised by how much fun it is. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

Tour of our Makerspace

Have you been interested in woodworking, 3D printing, CNC, cosplay or Electronics? Come visit Maker Community to get a tour of our space, learn about our memberships, have a chat with our members and discuss your dream projects.

George Bass Coastal Walk Hiking

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FdCuP5eS0i768Y8IMtxmHf](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FdCuP5eS0i768Y8IMtxmHf) **Check description or DM Nick in group chat to signup carpool or drive. Make sure you signup carpool or drive before you show up.** The George Bass Coastal Walk is a scenic cliff-top trail on Victoria's Bass Coast in Australia, tracing the historic 1797 voyage of explorer George Bass. Trail Overview & Stats * **Distance:** \~7 km one-way (14 km return), or about 9.6 to 15.4 miles total depending on exact turnaround points. * **Time:** 2 to 3 hours one-way, or 4 to 4.5 hours for the full out-and-back trek. * **Difficulty:** Moderate **What’s included** * Gas, Vehicle use, Driver effort. Split bill if any other expense is exist. **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

Linux Unconference - Melbourne Cup Day 2026 (in-person)

Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday, so we're making an afternoon of it: a **Linux Unconference at Inspire9 from 3 PM to 7 PM**, leading straight into the Linux Town Hall at 7 PM. Bring a topic, a demo or a question, and we'll set the agenda together on the day. Drop in whenever suits you. ## Join In Person Maps link for Inspire9: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRMAXpBdmG1Ece4m9 The train station is right next to Inspire9. Tram 70 is a short 2 minute walk. There is 2hr parking on the street, but very often there are no spots. The Inspire9 main entrance is wheelchair accessible. When arriving, head for the AKM building. ## Stay for the Town Hall The Linux Town Hall November meeting starts at 7 PM in the same place: https://luma.com/ttlvq9v1

Lake Walk & Coffee - Blackburn Lake Sanctuary BLACKBURN

Speak with Confidence: Northern Exposure Toastmasters - Preston Library

Join us at Preston Library and boost your public speaking skills! ## Speak with Confidence at Northern Exposure Toastmasters Join us in person at Preston Library for a fun and friendly Toastmasters meeting! Whether you're looking to sharpen your public speaking skills or just want to meet like-minded folks, this is the place to be. Share your stories, get useful feedback, and boost your confidence in a supportive atmosphere. ### **Set Your 2026 Challenge** Maybe this is the year you want to: * Improve your public speaking and presentation skills * Build confidence in meetings or high-pressure situations * Become a more influential leader * Sharpen your thinking on your feet * Strengthen your communication for career advancement * Expand your personal and professional network Whatever your 2026 challenge looks like, Toastmasters meets you where you are, and helps you grow from there. There is so much to learn from presenting speeches to become a Leader in the Club. * 1\. Personal & professional development * 2\. Improved communication & listening skills * 3\. Increased confidence * 4\. Develop & enhance leadership skills * 5\. Affiliation with an internationally renowned organisation Don't miss out on this chance to speak up and stand out!