Console Gaming Sydney

Gamer's Gathering: Meet, Eat & Game Talk

Hey everyone! 👋 We are hosting this chill casual lunch meetup for anyone who loves gaming! Whether you’re into PC, console, or even board games. We’ll be meeting up at **Rashays Top Ryde**, grabbing a bite, and chatting about all things gaming. 🎮🍔 I’m a huge fan of games like **ARK**, **Minecraft**, and **Fallout 4** (basically anything that involves building and exploring!). But I’m always down to talk about new games or hear about what you’ve been playing. I’m hoping that through this event, everyone will get the chance to make a new friend, discover a game you might want to try, and share your all-time favorite games with other players. Looking forward to meeting you all! 😊

Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (Online)

**Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework** This professional development workshop supports HR professionals, People & Culture teams, business owners, managers and people leaders to strengthen how they approach difficult workplace conversations using a clear, repeatable framework. The workshop introduces a structured method for preparing, conducting and reflecting on difficult conversations at work. The framework can be applied across a wide range of workplace situations and refined over time as participants build experience and confidence. Rather than relying on instinct, personality or a single communication technique, the framework provides a consistent foundation that can be adapted to different people, roles and contexts. This reduces inconsistency and uncertainty while supporting effective communication and psychosocial safety in the workplace. Participants explore why similar workplace issues can result in very different outcomes depending on how conversations are approached. Through facilitated discussion and real-world examples, the workshop examines what has been shown to work in practice and where conversations can unintentionally escalate. During the workshop, participants apply the framework to a real difficult conversation they are preparing for, or reflect on a conversation that has already occurred. While the focus is on workplace situations, the framework is transferable and may also be applied to other high-stakes conversations where clarity, respect and accountability matter. The emphasis throughout is on building practical communication capability, equipping participants with an approach they can adapt to their own style and draw on when managing people or supporting others through challenging conversations. This approach is particularly valuable for HR resources and in workplaces without a dedicated HR function, where managers and business owners are often required to navigate difficult conversations alongside other responsibilities. **About the presenter:** This workshop is presented by Phyllis Peterson, a lawyer and accredited workplace mediator with over 25 years experience supporting people and organisations across Australia through difficult conversations, conflict escalation and psychosocial risk matters in diverse workplace settings. The session includes live Q&A. **Learning outcomes:** \- Understand the relationship between difficult conversations and change\, including how conversations form part of broader workplace change processes\. \- Identify when a conversation is a difficult conversation\, including recognising common challenges that arise in people management discussions\. \- Understand why preparation and strategy matter when approaching difficult workplace conversations\. \- Apply a repeatable\, step\-by\-step framework to prepare for difficult conversations in a structured and consistent way\. \- Approach difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity\, supporting fairness\, consistency and appropriate documentation discipline\. \- Identify considerations relating to the pros and cons of having a difficult conversation\, including whether and when a conversation should occur\. \- Identify factors that can influence how a difficult conversation unfolds\, including context\, timing and roles\. \- Understand how triggers and escalation risks can affect workplace conversations\. \- Apply the repeatable framework to prepare for a real difficult workplace conversation\." **What you will take away:** \- A practical\, repeatable framework for difficult workplace conversations \- Greater awareness of triggers and escalation risks \- Clear guidance on how to prepare for difficult conversations \- Increased confidence when addressing sensitive issues \- Greater clarity about whether and when to have a difficult conversation **Who Should Attend:** This workshop is suitable for people who regularly need to navigate difficult workplace conversations, including: \- HR Managers and Senior HR Advisors \- People & Culture Leaders and HR Business Partners \- Business owners and SME leaders \- Managers and supervisors with people responsibility \- Team leaders and emerging leaders \- Workplace relations and employee relations practitioners \- WHS and psychosocial risk stakeholders In addition to HR, the workshop is designed for people who manage workplace issues as part of their role, including business owners and managers who are balancing HR responsibilities alongside their core work. No formal HR background is required. **CPD Information:** \- 2\.0 structured learning hours Suggested competency areas this workshop supports: \- Effective workplace communication and feedback \- Managing difficult conversations and conflict \- Coaching and supporting managers and people leaders \- Psychosocial safety awareness and risk reduction \- Structured approaches to people management conversations **Certificate:** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon attending the full workshop. The content is designed to support continuing professional development for HR and People & Culture practitioners, and may be used to record CPD hours with relevant professional associations, subject to individual requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming applicability to their own CPD obligations" **Earlybird price $180 plus GST (PROMO Code: MEETUP50 - $50 off) until 18 Feb 2026.** **To purchase your ticket navigate to:** [Your Mediation Workshops](https://yourmediation.com.au/workshops-ndc-everyone-215380-829801) **Visit us at: [www.yourmediation.com.au](https://yourmediation.com.au)** Got questions? Contact us at info@yourmediation.com.au or book a 15 minute Q&A **[here.](https://yourmediation.com.au/contact)** **What Happens After I purchase my ticket:** Once you register, we’ll get in touch to provide details for your online session.

Campsie Tuesday Night Games Fun

* **Fun Social Board Games** * Coffee and tea and chips provided * Bring snacks * We have quite a few games but bring a game too * Don't forget to RSVP * We have several rooms if lots of people come * Please RSVP to help us plan what games we might like to play Suggest a game! * Let us know if you want to play a special game Bus stop at door and a short walk to Campsie Station

Monday Board Games!

Where: We can be found in the dining area to the left of the entrance, behind the bar. Make sure to come in and say hi when you get there! Everyone is super friendly and can point you towards a moderator if you are new. When: From 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm every Monday Ages: 18+ Price: $6 to be paid by card We are a relaxed group of gamers who meet to play a few games and have a laugh. Mondays are a time to play any game you feel like. We are a friendly community and new people are welcome all the time! If you don't have a game to play then there is sure to be someone available to teach you. Make sure to go up to a table and introduce yourself, we are all really friendly. Looking forward to seeing you all at an event soon! **Venue Support Policy** Our board game nights are hosted by a food and drink venue that generously provides us with space each week and allows us to store our games. In return, we have an agreement to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks on site. To respect this agreement and ensure we can continue using the space, **outside food and drink are strictly not permitted at our events**. We ask all participants to please support the venue instead when attending. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with the venue and keep the group running.

Sunday Games @Club Parramatta

Our Sunday events are generally aimed at experianced games so that longer games can be played. If you are new to board games please let Prime know so that he will have selection of suitable games available to teach you. We also have a game meet every Thursday at the same location which is meant for newer and more casual players.. Start time is from 6:00pm every week. Our events can also be found on Facebook and Aftergame as part of the MeepleQuake group on both platforms.

Switch Gaming Social: Play, Connect & Meet New Friends in Sydney ✨

**Hi Sydneysiders! ✨ Ready to level up your Saturday? 🎮🇦🇺🇯🇵** Join us for **Sakkie’s Ultimate Nintendo Switch Party!** Usually, we dive deep into Japanese culture, but this time, we are bringing the digital fun of Japan to Sydney! We’re opening the doors wide for **EVERYONE** who wants to play, laugh, and compete. Whether you're a pro-gamer or just looking for some chaotic fun, this is the place to be. We’ll be setting up the favorites: **Super Smash Bros, Overcooked**, etc... It’s the perfect way to break the ice and meet new people without the awkward small talk. **Bring your own Nintendo Switch or extra controllers and get an additional $1 discount on your entry!** 🎁 **🎮 What:** Nintendo Switch Social Hangout (Smash Bros, Overcooked & more!) **⏰ When:** Feb 28th (Sat), 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM **📍 Location:** Rush Espresso Bar (Terrace Area), Surry Hills **💸 Price:** **$13 \~ $15** (Pay at door!) * $15 Regular Price * **SAVE $1** by following our Instagram * **SAVE $1** by bringing your Switch/Device! 📱 * **✅ Includes:** Game participation + 1 soft drink 🥤 + snacks 🍬🍫 **🎶 Vibe:** Energetic, casual, and pure fun. We’re a brand-new crew, so come help us make this party legendary. Grab your spot and let’s play! ❤️ **Don't worry—** We are also promoting this event on other platforms, so we're expecting more friends to join the fun besides the RSVPs you see here. **A Safe Space for Women 🤝** Sakkie is a safe, welcoming space created by a Japanese woman for all to enjoy. We ensure every woman feels comfortable and respected! Especially when joining solo. You’re never alone in the Sakkie fam! ✨ **📷 Photos & Videos:** We’ll be capturing the fun with some photos and videos throughout the event! These may be shared on our social media pages. If you’d prefer not to be on camera, just let our friendly team know when you arrive :) **Building "Sakkie" together 🌸** Since we are a brand-new community, every person who joins us now is a "founding member" of the Sakkie fam! We’d love for you to be part of our journey from the very beginning. Let’s create amazing memories and build this cozy community hub in Sydney together!

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BORONIA Wed. 5.00pm Twilight PIP Madness with POP MUSIC-Join us.NO FIRST TIMERS.

NO FIRST TIMERS - see below please. Get ready for a late afternoon twilight session of pickleball fun in the beautiful park setting with POP PICKLEBALL PUNCHY SOUNDS TO GET THE ADRENALIN PUMPING!!! PIP Members free, non members $10.00 If unable to attend, please edit your RVSP and move yourself to "Not Going". DISCLAIMER: In accepting your RSVP to attend any of our events, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk of injury to yourself or damage to your property, however arising out of this event. You further agree not to hold the host and/or organizer of this event liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your property. FIRST TIMERS: You are not allowed to play in a social session until you have had a lesson so that you understand the rules and basic tactics. Coaching sessions are available from our club at a cost of $15.00 and are on this portal.

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Sunday Tennis 3-6pm at Abuklea Rd courts Marsfield, 22nd Feb BBQ after

CHARGE $17.50 1. Must pay online , no cash payments Pay ID via my phone 0411183101 Or BSB 012327. Account. 549980317 Chris Harris. ANZ. $17.50 Please add date of tennis event in Message details of payment. 2. If you cancel at any time on the Sunday you will still have to pay the $17. 50 Hopefully 16 players and 3 courts. Courts 4,7&8. 4 or 8 games then swap When you come off court, get those waiting onto courts before you go back on. BBQ after, byo meat and drinks. If you are new to the game it is preferrable that you have 5 lessons before joining us. If you need to improve your tennis most courts have coaches available at a cost .

Tabletop Tuesdays

Are you ready for the next Tabletop Tuesday? Tabletop Tuesdays is back at Game Plus! Developing a board or card game? Or just like playing? Join us at Game Plus on the last Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Tuesdays! If you have a game you are developing then bring it along to playtest with others. If not then either turn up to do some playtesting, or play some other commercially available games. If you own a game you would like to play then bring it along. There should be a few options to try.

Sydney CocoaHeads February 2026

We're back for 2026 with a talk from Amy Delves with a presentation about visionOS (more details to come). We're still looking for speakers for this event, so if you'd like to get involved please reach out to Zach or Christian! The approx. schedule is: **6:00pm**: Doors open / socialising / food **6:30pm**: Event kickoff / introductions **6:45pm**: Talks begin If you can't make it in person, we'll be live streaming on YouTube (technology permitting!) at: [https://www.youtube.com/live/GfoqAyRLY0M](https://www.youtube.com/live/GfoqAyRLY0M) A big thank you to our sponsors Bilue ([https://bilue.com.au/](https://bilue.com.au/)) and Procreate ([https://procreate.com](https://procreate.com)) for their support – it makes Sydney CocoaHeads possible. \-\-\- We are always looking for speakers for the upcoming months, so if you are keen to give a talk, let us know, we would love to hear it 🙂 If there is anything we can do to help you present your topic, just ask us when filling out the submit a talk ( [https://www.sydneycocoaheads.com/submit-a-talk/](https://www.sydneycocoaheads.com/submit-a-talk/) ) form. The event will be hosted in YouTube Live. Please remember Sydney CocoaHeads' values being a safe meeting place for all developers. Attendees are expected to be familiar with our (and your) values and code of conduct: [https://www.sydneycocoaheads.com/policies/](https://www.sydneycocoaheads.com/policies/).