Backcountry Skiing Melbourne

Craig’s Hut Pack Carry (20km Grade M)

Girl Founders Council - Focus Group - Founders and Builders Session 5

**Location:** East Melbourne Library - Room **Session**: 6!!! **Spots:** 6 maximum *We are at the early stages! Come help us figure out what it becomes.* The Founders Council is a weekly gathering for women in Melbourne's south-east who are building something — a business, a side project, a creative practice, an idea that keeps coming back. It is not just a networking event. It is not a workshop. It is a council — a small room of women who show up weekly (or help out the one-off joiners to the group) to give and receive honest input from people who are in the same season of building but might be doing it alone. You will meet other girls who are building something too, let's help each other out with whatever each of us is working on. Share your inputs and ideas. Because I believe we have so many skills and pieces of knowledge that can help the person next to you. This can be your accountability group come when you can, touch base and keep yourself accountable with what you planned to build. **Session 4 will run like this:** We will start with a quick round of names and what everyone is working on — thirty seconds each. Then the council opens. Anyone who wants to bring something gets fifteen minutes — a problem, a decision, a pitch to test, something they need honest eyes on. (You can also treat this as your accountability group where in your 15 minutes you can share what your plan is for this week. Then come again next week to check in and plan the next week) The group responds. Not with prescriptive advice. With real honest reactions from people who get it. We close with each person naming one thing they are doing before next week. That is it. That is the accountability. Then the last thirty minutes are open — coffee, conversation, the kind of talk that only happens when the room is right. **You do not have to share anything.** Come and contribute to the group. Listen. Give your perspective on someone else's problem. That seat is just as valuable as any other. **Others you could find here:** Women aged 20+ in Melbourne who are actively building something. Early stage, side hustle, just an idea — all welcome. The only thing that connects everyone in the room is that you are building and you want to be around others who are doing the same. **What to bring:** Yourself. Coffee. Optionally — one thing you are working on or stuck on that you would like the group's eyes on. **Spots are limited to 6.** Small by design. The council only works when the room is small enough for everyone to have the time to share and get the response. *This is a weekly event. Come once or come every week — no commitment required. The door is always open.* Started by Veronika — Building an app for couples, and someone who started this group because she needed it and could not find it.

Ride with GPS training - Route Construction

Open to financial MBTC members and anyone that intends to join our club before the night. The library closes at 6pm so we will have someone at the door between 6:45pm and 7pm to let you in. The workshop will start at 7pm. One of the many benefits of being a financial MBTC member is access to our Ride with GPS Club subscription. This gives us extra route planning options, visual or audible turn by turn navigation, but most importantly is gives us our routes and maps when we are offline and in the middle of nowhere. If you are not currently connected to the Ride with GPS club account, just post a message and I will talk you through it prior to the night. On the night we will get our hands dirty. Here are some of the things that we will do in the club account: * Using the club account * How to create and save a route * Using various map formats * Adding POI's * Adding/removing/changing route tags in the route library * Editing a route and the use of control points * Lock and unlock a route * How to copy and edit a locked route * To download or not to download the route & map for offline navigation? * Locating and downloading the route in the phone app * construct a route using a ride we have already recorded The training and learning space has a desktop for each participant. Here are some of the advantages of using the RWGPS Club account with offline maps & navigation: * We've paid for it as part of our membership so lets use it! * The club route library is at your fingertips * Download offline maps on home wifi to save using mobile data when navigating in mobile reception areas * We'll always know where we are on the ride as the map & route won't mysteriously vanish when we're out of mobile reception * Look at the elevation of the terrain ahead * Be able to check the remaining distance, and point to point distances * If anyone decides to bail out part way into the ride we can be sure of getting back to the car or station * If the ride leader is unwell or injured and has to abandon the ride then the ride can continue with another leader * No more excuses for splitting the group when riders pass the ride leader and take wrong turns * More members will be inclined to lead rides in the country with confidence * Stop thinking and just enjoy the ride!

Live Music free entry

Friday night plans? 🎶🍸 **Curtis Why is live at Boho!** Come down for a drink, grab a bite and settle in for a great night of live music in our cosy Boho space. 🎸 **Curtis Why – Live** 📅 Friday 16th October ⏰ 8pm–10pm 🎟️ **FREE ENTRY** 📍 171 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh Bring your friends, find a comfy spot and enjoy the music. ❤️

HIKE - Lysterfield Lake to Lysterfield Hill loop (14km- Moderate)

Join as **Jade** leads us on a wildlife filled journey through Australian bushland, rocky paths and plenty of good views across Melbourne and beyond. This is a 14km loop beginning and ending at the main Lysterfield Lake carpark. Expect dense bushland,rocky terrain, the soothing sounds of nature, eucalyptus and wildflowers. ## 🥾 Terrain & Difficulty \*\*\*Australian Walking Track Grade: \*\*3 \*\ *\*Difficulty: \*\*Moderate \*\*\ *Terrain: \*\*Some Steep Sections, Bushland, dirt tracks, and gravel ##\*\ *🎒 What to Bring\*\* \*💧 3L of water \*🥙 Snacks and Lunch \*🤠 Hat and sunscreen \*First aid kit (optional) \*Hiking poles (optional) \*Electrolytes (optional) ## 👕 What to Wear \*🥾 Hiking boots or sturdy runners *👕 Moisture‑wicking clothing and wet weather gear as you see fit. \*🤠 A hat ## 📍 Meeting Point Spotted Gum Carpark -Horswood Rd, Narre Warren North VIC 3804 **Trail Route:** https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/australia/victoria/lysterfield-loop-to-lysterfield-hill?sh=e6ztqg&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality Toilets: Available at the start point. Water: Bring your own; **no drinking water available on route.** My **mobile number is 0466980126,should anyone need to contact me.** ## • 🌦 Weather & Safety We hike in all conditions — rain, shine, mist, or cold — as long as it remains safe to do so. If weather conditions become **unsafe** (strong winds, storms, extreme heat, or track closures), we may modify or postpone the walk. Any updates will be posted on the event page. ## ❤️ About Walking With Grace & Our Hiking Community Walking With Grace is a faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our hikes are community‑led, volunteer‑run, and focused on connection, kindness, and enjoying nature together. This event is part of **club.hiking.org.au**, a free online hiking community where you can: *Download GPX files \*Share your outdoor adventures *Connect with other hikers \*Discover new trails and inspiration Because **Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared.** ## ✨ RSVP Etiquette If your plans change, please update your RSVP so we can plan well and make space for others on the waitlist. ## 🌟 We Look Forward to Sharing This Adventure With You Every walk is a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the simple gift of being outdoors together. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another adventure, we’re grateful to have you with us. We look forward to sharing this experience with you — the conversations, the views, the quiet moments, and the joy of walking side by side. Because **Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared.** 🌟 **How Can You Help WWG?** If you have suggestions for walks you would like to do or can recommend please let us know. WWG is run by volunteers. Fees are incurred to run the group. If you would like to donate to help spread the cost, any contribution would be very gratefully received. **Bank Details: BSB 484799 ACC 481491970** **⚠️ Disclaimer** This is a social, community‑led outing rather than a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing. The route may include uneven ground, shallow water crossings, slippery surfaces, and natural hazards typical of bush environments. Please consider your fitness and comfort level, bring suitable gear, and look out for one another as we move through the terrain. If conditions change or anything feels unsafe, we’ll adjust the plan together as a group. Our volunteers carry first‑aid supplies, an emergency radio, and satellite navigation/communication devices. These are available to support the group, but they are not a substitute for personal preparedness. We also recommend having active ambulance cover whenever you take part in outdoor activities.

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Melbourne (Easy English) 6pm

Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue La Di Da 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 ⏰ Start Time — Melbourne Local Time 6:00 pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in Melbourne. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia [🎥 Watch Event Video:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) [👉 GET VIP ACCESS:](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Tarra Valley Overnight - Mount Tassie Loop 18kms

Spotswood to Williamstown Beach Walk - 8 going

🌊 Elwood Coastal Walk & Optional Dinner

📣 Updated start time: 4:00 pm I’ve had to move the walk to the afternoon because of the marathon taking place that morning. You’re also welcome to join us for an optional dinner in Elwood after the walk! Join us for an inclusive walk along the foreshore from Elwood towards St Kilda and back. It’s a chance to get moving, enjoy the coast and spend time together. 📍 Meeting point: In front of Elwood Sailing Club 🕓 Start time: 4:00 pm sharp — please arrive early so we can leave on time. 📏 Distance: Approximately 8 km return, following the same foreshore route both ways. 🚶 Pace: Around 4.5 km/h, though you’re welcome to walk at a pace that suits you. People may walk at different speeds, so the group may spread out. The group won’t wait for everyone to catch up. The route is straightforward, and we can meet at the turnaround point before walking back. Please bring water, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and an extra layer for the evening. Dogs are welcome 🐕 — please keep them under control and follow local signs. 🍽️ Optional dinner afterwards: If you’d like to stay, join us for dinner in Elwood after the walk. Everyone pays for their own food and drinks. You’re equally welcome to come just for the walk! Street parking may be available nearby; please check the parking signs. This is a volunteer organised event. Please assess whether the walk suits you, take care of your own safety and belongings, and follow the route at your own pace. The organisers cannot supervise participants or take responsibility for individual safety. Please be respectful and understanding of others so everyone feels welcome. 🌧️ If the weather is poor, the walk may be postponed. Please check the event page for updates before setting off.

TBC - 6 hours - Rogaining

Nomads Friday Cycling - (almost) every Friday

The Mill & Boroondara Hike – Murrindindi Scenic Reserve (15.7KM, M-H)