Blood Drives Sydney

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

Bring yourself, we will go over how Unhurried Conversations works.

Eastwood to Parramatta via "The Ponds No.2" upper & Carlingford 15km Moderate!

**Eastwood to Parramatta via "The Ponds No.2" upper & Carlingford 15km Moderate!** Don't miss this exciting walk with many new sections to discover. You must see more of Beautiful Sydney! **WHY WALK?** 1\. Would you like to live longer? Well guess what\, get out and keep on walking\. Yes\! Yes\! 2\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! 3\. Healthy\, you bet yu\! and yes it makes you happy\, feeling good inside guaranteed\. **Meeting Point:** Eastwood Station (west side) outside the ticket barrier exit. **Distance:** 15km **Difficulty:** Moderate/Medium, steps and hills, 2 hours of bush bashing. **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km to 4.5km per hour. 1\. Eastwood Station past a vibrant unique street shopping section to Glen Reserve\. 2\. We follow Terry's Creek\, interesting pathways to David Hamilton Reserve\. 3\. Continue hugging Terry's Creek until Fred Spurway Park\. 4\. Mobbs Lane Reserve\, then Don Stewart Park cutting across to Dandarbong Reserve\. 5\. Plenty of bush coming up\, steep climb heading up to Carlingford\. 6\. After a break at shops\, snack\, bathroom\, light lunch\, head to Cox Park\. 7\. Let's hit the "Ponds Walk" goes for 7km mostly downhill\, then Rapanea Community 8\. Dundas Valley with exciting walkways\, then head to Rydalmere\. area and Yallamundi\. 9\. Perfect exit\, grab fast light rail to Parramatta after 4\.5 hours walking\. 10\. Continue past Western Sydney Uni Parramatta to reach the Parramatta River\. 11\. From here\, relaxing walk to Parramatta Station\, shopping available\, grab a bite\. **What to Bring:** Comfortable outfit, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash or **PAY ID** 0435801602 name George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text)

20th Anniversay 4K Director's Cut Screening - The Fall (2006)

"Central to Lewisham" (part Greenway) Ultimo-Glebe-Rozelle-Leichhardt-12km!

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! **NOTE: "Meeting Point" - Grand Central Station's "Transport Information Big Board" near Platform 4.** Café perfectly placed nearby if you arrive early. Meet other walkers. **Central Station Start**, down Railway Colonnade Drive to the famous "The Goods Line" then zig-zag our way to Wentworth Park. Go across to Glebe Rowing Club, sneak past **Blackwater Bay Park**, **Bicentennial Park**, **Jubilee Park** and **Federal Park**. From **Glebe Foreshore Park**, we cross over the Pedestrian Bridge at **Whites Creek**. Walk between **Rozelle Wetlands**, with some fun interesting pathway variations. We emerge at Cohen Park Tennis Courts. **Whites Creek Valley Park** to **Memorial Park.** Toilets and water fountains along these walkways. Exciting new areas of Sydney! **HALF WAY** stop for 22 minutes at **"Son of a Baker"** cafe/bakery. We can sit at tables/chairs inside or outside, the perfect spot, food to buy or grab from backpack! **"Hit the Road again"** wandering along to **Pioneer Memorial Park** & **Blackmore Oval**, then **"THE GREENWAY TRACK START"** to Lewisham. **Distance:** 12km **Difficulty:** Easy Walk, exit spots, trails, walkways, lanes, tracks, pathways, parks! **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50km per hour. **Bring:** water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat in case. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash on arrival or **PAY ID** 0435801602 George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text) - More people arrive from our combined meetup groups for these **Walking Events.**

Manipulation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, What to Do About It

How often are your decisions really your own? Every day we are surrounded by advertising, social media, political campaigns, news headlines, influencers, sales techniques and well-meaning advice — all competing for our attention and trying to shape what we think, feel and do. But where is the line between persuasion and manipulation? Can manipulation ever be ethical, or is it always something to resist? And in an age of personalised algorithms and increasingly sophisticated AI, are we becoming easier to manipulate than ever before? Come and join us as we explore these fascinating and relevant questions of modern life. **Book: *Manipulation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, What to Do About It* (2025) by Cass R. Sunstein** **Companion Reading: *[A Guide to Understanding Manipulation](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQDHXT_8qUk6SaS0K3l8wqrwAQGmTmBNSjEbvmGyDm5emUM?e=A1kJfd)*** (prepared for this meetup) Cass Sunstein is almost uniquely placed to write this book. He is the co-creator of nudge theory (with Richard Thaler), a former senior adviser in the Obama White House, and one of the most cited legal scholars in the world. He has spent decades studying how human psychology shapes decisions, and has seen from the inside how governments and corporations exploit that knowledge. The result is a book that is simultaneously rigorous and readable: part philosophy, part law, part behavioural science, and part catalogue of the tricks being played on us every day. Sunstein moves from abstract definitions — what exactly separates manipulation from persuasion, and why does it matter? — through case studies of dark patterns, deepfakes, deliberate bureaucratic friction, and the social pressure traps of platforms like TikTok, before arriving at what may be the book's most important question: as AI makes manipulation more precise and more powerful than at any previous point in history, do we need a new legal and moral right — a right not to be manipulated — in the same way that a previous era recognised, for the first time, a right to privacy? This is one of those discussions where prior reading is not just encouraged but genuinely necessary — the conversation will move quickly into territory that only makes sense if you already understand Sunstein's conceptual framework. The companion reading guide is designed to make that framework accessible quickly, so even if time is short, a read-through of it will set you up well. But if you can get hold of the book itself, we think you'll find it genuinely easy to read or listen to — and it comes with a notable endorsement: Tim Wu, whose book we discussed just a couple of months ago, has named it as one of his top book recommendations. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 5th October, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the book and document. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Cass Sunstein in an overview, seminar and podcast: [Overview of the book (3 mins)](https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/talking-manipulation-with-cass-sunstein) [Online Seminar - Fifty Shades of Manipulation (43 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sopDkcLYM) [Sunstein on Manipulation vs Influence](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aPzxitrWCE&t=2s) * 5 Insights on the book (The Next Big Idea Club) by Sunstein. Note that the audio version is more detailed than the written summary below it: [These Are the Silent Manipulations Most People Don’t Notice](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/silent-manipulations-people-dont-notice-bookbite/56807/) **Written** * A Cass Sunstein article in The Guardian: [Why we need a right not to be manipulated](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jul/27/why-we-need-a-right-not-to-be-manipulated) * Cass Sunstein in an interview: [Cass Sunstein on Manipulation and AI](https://apablog.substack.com/p/cass-sunstein-on-manipulation-and)

Riverwood MIISC - Indoor Intro/Beginner Socials

For those who are new to pickleball and want to blow off a bit of stem after work. A host will be provided to educate new players on rules and techniques. Session will be split between beginners/intros and open skill based on hosts judgement $10 (excluding service fees) \*Indoor Facilities, No weather Impacts, Stay Dry & Warm this Winter **Secure your spot only on Eventbrite:** [https://MIISCSocialPickleball.eventbrite.com.au](https://MIISCSocialPickleball.eventbrite.com.au)

Unhurried Conversations at the Pub

In an unhurried conversation, there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. Unhurried isn't always slow. It offers a pace where people find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking. We use a simple meeting format to make this happen. https://www.unhurried.org/ This newly created event is at a new venue, the Keg & Bew Hotel at Surry Hills. We meet on the 2nd floor around 6:15pm. Food and drinks are available, before and after, on the ground floor and roof top.

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Bring yourself along, we explain how it works.

The Pulse of Leadership: A One-Day Healthcare Workshop in Sydney

**Overview** Healthcare & Clinical Leadership: Build practical skills in communication, decision-making, teamwork, patient safety, and clinical leadership. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq00jgyK46OgOcgCE2oE44) **Program Details** **Duration**: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session. **Every Confident Clinical Leader Has a Day One. This Could Be Yours.** For general enquiries or booking your slot, contact us at: [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) +61 (0) 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **Where Leadership Actually Shows Up** It's 7 a.m. on a busy ward. The handover is rushed, one nurse is already stretched thin, and a junior doctor hesitates before speaking up about a patient's changing condition. In that small pause, a decision either gets made with confidence, or it gets delayed. That pause is where leadership either shows up, or doesn't. And it's rarely about seniority. It's about whether someone has the skills to communicate clearly, make a sound decision, and hold a team together under pressure. **The Moment Leadership Actually Happens** Picture this: a newly promoted clinical coordinator walks into a multidisciplinary meeting. Instead of staying quiet, they use a structured handover, flag a risk early, and the team adjusts the care plan before it becomes a problem. That's not instinct. That's a skill, and it's exactly what this one-day workshop is built to teach. **How the Day Unfolds** * **Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Leadership** — They learn the real difference between leadership and management in a clinical setting, and the behaviors patient-care environments actually demand. * **Module 2: Communication & Team Coordination** — They practice structured handovers using SBAR, closing the communication gaps that often form between disciplines. * **Module 3: Leading Multidisciplinary Teams** — They work through a role-play with nurses, doctors, and allied health staff, learning how trust and accountability actually get built across a team. * **Module 4: Clinical Decision-Making & Governance** — A case study puts them in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks and basic governance principles under time pressure. * **Module 5: Patient Safety & Quality Improvement** — A simulation shows them exactly how leadership choices connect to patient safety outcomes, and how a reporting culture reduces errors. * **Module 6: Handling Workplace Challenges** — A group brainstorm surfaces real strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict without losing professionalism. * **Module 7: Leadership Growth & Action Planning** — By the end of the day, they aren't just reflecting on the day, they're building a concrete plan for their own leadership growth going forward. **What Changes By the End** Attendees leave able to: * Understand core principles of healthcare and clinical leadership * Improve communication and handover skills * Lead multidisciplinary teams effectively * Use structured frameworks for clinical decision-making * Apply governance and safety principles in daily work * Handle conflicts and workplace challenges professionally * Develop personal leadership behaviors and growth strategies * Strengthen teamwork and patient-centered leadership **Who Finds Themselves Here** * Junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals * Healthcare supervisors and team leads * Newly promoted clinical coordinators * Healthcare administrators and support staff * Students entering healthcare careers * Anyone transitioning into leadership roles in healthcare **Real Practice, Not Passive Listening** Every attendee works through role-play, case studies, and simulation, live, in the room. The scenario above isn't hypothetical, it reflects what clinical leaders face regularly, and what this workshop prepares them for. **Bring This to Your Organization** Picture an entire ward or department responding to pressure the same way, calm, coordinated, and clear. This workshop is available as a customized in-house session, on-site or virtual, with group pricing for healthcare organizations ready to build that capability together. 📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com) **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need prior leadership experience to attend?** No, this workshop is designed for anyone from junior clinicians to newly promoted coordinators, no formal leadership background required. **2\. Is this only for doctors and nurses?** Not at all, it's built for anyone in a healthcare setting, including allied health professionals, administrators, support staff, and students. **3\. Will I actually practice these skills\, or is this mostly lecture\-based?** You'll work through role-play, case studies, and simulation throughout the day, not passive listening. **4\. What if I struggle to speak up during handovers or team discussions?** Module 2 is built exactly for this, teaching structured communication using SBAR to close common communication gaps. **5\. Does the course cover real clinical decision\-making\, not just theory?** Yes, Module 4 uses a case study to put you in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks under time pressure. **6\. How does this workshop connect leadership to patient safety specifically?** Module 5 uses a simulation to show exactly how leadership choices affect patient safety outcomes and reporting culture. **7\. What if managing team conflict or burnout is a bigger challenge for me than clinical skills?** Module 6 addresses this directly, covering strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict while maintaining professionalism. **8\. Is this suitable for someone newly promoted into a coordinator or team lead role?** Yes, the course is specifically designed with newly promoted clinical coordinators in mind. **9\. Can this be customized for our hospital or healthcare organization?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your organization and delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **10\. What do I actually walk away with at the end of the day?** A personal leadership growth plan, practical frameworks for communication and decision-making, and a Course Completion Certificate.

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Dracula by Bram Stoker | Sun 4 Oct 2026

Coffee at Art Gallery of NSW

**Event Summary:** We're holding our monthly social event at the NSW Art Gallery. Interested to meet new people ? Or refresh existing friendships with members of our human hearted community ? Or just curious about what it means to be [Human Hearted?](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) Or perhaps you just want a cup of coffee with new people in a relaxing atmosphere. Then come along to meet us at the NSW Art Gallery. We'll meet at the steps out front (of the original gallery) at 10:30 am. (Unless its raining in which case we'll move up a bit to get some shelter). Then we'll head down to the cafe for coffee and conversation. After that some of us will stroll the gallery. You're welcome to join us or take your own path through the gallery. **Venue:** The venue is The Art Gallery of NSW in Art gallery road, The Domain. We'll be meeting at the Naala Nura Building (the older building) with the columns and steps at the main entrance. We'll meet at the steps. **Connecting to our values:** This event is part of living out Human Hearted Sydney's values of positive social connection and building community in Sydney. So lets meet and connect with those we already know, and those we haven't met before. All are welcome to socialise, meet new people, and build friendships.