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Friday Coffee Catch-Up

Friday Coffee Catch-Up

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00 PM
From Sydney Small Group Socials
5.0

This is a casual, free-style regular coffee catch up for anyone looking to meet others in a relaxed group setting. (📷[Insta page](https://www.instagram.com/fridaycoffeeclub.syd/)) Take a break from work, study, or your usual routine and join us for a coffee in a different corner of Sydney. We try to visit a different café each week, so it's also a great excuse to discover new spots around Sydney. **This week’s location: Surry Hills** No formal hosting or agenda — just grab a coffee, have a chat if you feel like it, and stay for as long or as little as you like. **What to bring** • Yourself & Good vibes ✨ If you can't make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can join — thank you! 👉 Waitlisted? Feel free to text — we might be able to fit you in 😊

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Casual Surf at Manly

Casual Surf at Manly

Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 PM
From Manly Surf & Outdoor Community
4.8

Hello everyone! Come along for a relaxed surf session at Manly Beach! Enjoy some waves at your own pace, then grab a beer and a bite to eat afterwards if you feel like sticking around. Whether you're new to the group or have joined us before, you're welcome! **How it works** * Meet at Manly Beach (see meeting point below). * Have a quick chat and check the surf conditions before heading in. * Surf together at your own pace, and leave whenever you like. * Optional beer, food or a casual hangout afterwards. All levels are welcome, so don't worry if you're fairly new to surfing. Just choose waves that suit your ability and enjoy the session at your own pace. After the surf, we'll head somewhere nearby for a beer or some food. You're also welcome to stay at the beach, relax or keep surfing if you prefer. **When/Where** We'll meet by the pipes closest to the Corso (South Pipe) at **10:00am** If you need to hire a board, please get to the rental shop around **9:30am** so you can grab a board, change your wetsuit, and head over to meet us on time. **Who can join?** All levels are welcome, including beginners. Just be comfortable in the ocean and choose waves that suit your ability. **What to bring** You'll need a surfboard, leash, wetsuit, towel, sunscreen and water. If you do not have equipment, you can hire them at Manly Surfboards or other nearby rental shops. **Notes** * This is a community meetup, **not a surfing lesson or guided session.** * Everyone is responsible for their own safety and choosing conditions suitable for their ability. * Please respect surf etiquette and other beach users. * The event may be adjusted or postponed depending on surf and weather conditions. Thanks, see you there!

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Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 PM
From Unhurried Conversations Sydney
4.7

Bring yourself along, we explain how it works.

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Discuss Equality For Men

Discuss Equality For Men

Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 AM
From Equality For Men Sydney
5.0

This is a public meeting open to anyone who is interested in men's rights or gender politics in general

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1 attendee
Why Aren't We Working Less? The Four-Day Work Week Debate

Why Aren't We Working Less? The Four-Day Work Week Debate

Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 AM
From The BIG IDEAS Book Club
4.7

Why do we still work so much? In 1930, celebrated economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that rising productivity would reduce the working week to just fifteen hours by now, leaving society with a novel challenge: what to do with all that free time! He was remarkably close on the productivity prediction—yet the standard working week has barely changed. So where did the promised leisure go? Did consumerism convince us to trade leisure for luxury brands and better gadgets? Did work itself become too central to who we are — our identity, our worth, our status in the world — to simply give some of it up? Or did most of the gains from productivity growth flow upward, leaving the rest of us running just to stand still? We'll explore the history of the five-day week, the evidence coming from today's four-day week trials, and whether working less could create a happier, healthier society—or simply new problems. Join us as we unpack this fascinating debate about the future of work. **Primary Reading:** ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) **Report: *[Four-Day Work Week (2026)](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek)***[ ](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek) by Parliamentary Library of Australia **(Optional) Book: *The Case for a Four-Day Week* (2021) by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling** There wasn't one ideal book (affordable and easily available in paperback) for this month's topic, so the primary reading is a document prepared specially for this meetup, It traces the history of the working week from its origins through to today's four-day trials and policy proposals, weighing the strongest arguments on both sides. It's designed to give everyone a shared, evidence-based foundation for the discussion. However, if you are fine with reading eBooks or can find it with your library, the main book I would suggest is *The Case for a Four Day Week* by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling, which is a widely cited book-length treatment of the topic and is readily available as an eBook, though you will probably need to order it in if you'd prefer a paperback. And if you have no luck with that book, there are also two other similar books mentioned below which you may also want to try (O'Connor and Lindzon, 2026; Schor, 2025) We also recommend you look at a short, up-to-date report from the Parliamentary Library of Australia, which offers a concise local policy snapshot to complement the broader discussion in the main reading. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also included links below to further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 2 November, 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. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Two short explainer videos about why we still work so much: [The five-day workweek was made up. What if we changed it?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn5-FIkFq0I) [Why do we still need to work?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KXZP-Deel4) * Two videos on the four-day work week: [TED The Case for a 4-Day Work Week by Juliet Schor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyVfUaXyyqo) [ABC Could a 4-day working week be coming to Australia?](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/could-a-4-day-working-week-be-coming-to-australia/105588208) * SBS Insight - Rat Race - Episode 11 2026. As post-COVID attitudes towards work-life balance continue to change, some of us are questioning our role in the rat race and opting out. For others, the choice is hampered by housing and cost-of-living pressures. This Insight explores how Australians are balancing a desire to clock-off - and doing something like a 4-day week - with their need to pay the bills. **Written** * Primary Reading: ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) * An Easter egg for those who have read this far: [The Case for a Four Day Week](http://reparti.free.fr/coote2021.pdf) * A Britannica overview of issues relating to a four-day work week: [The Four-Day Work Week](https://www.britannica.com/procon/four-day-workweek-debate) * Studies and trends in Australia's experience with four day work week; [Emerging Four Day Work Week Trends in Australia](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372461877_Emerging_Four_Day_Work_Week_Trends_in_Australia) [The four-day workweek in Australia: insights from early adopters](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07536-x) * An annotated reading of John Maynard Keynes' 1930 lecture about what 2030 might look like: [Keynes (1930) Economic possibilities for our grandchildren ](https://www.elysian.press/p/economic-possibilities-for-our-grandchildren) * Other books which members may want to look at: *\- Do More in Four: Why It's Time for a Shorter Workweek* (2026) by Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon — written by the pioneer behind Ireland's national four-day week pilot, this is one of the most current, practically-minded account of how organisations are actually redesigning work around a shorter week, including in the age of AI. *\- Four Days a Week: The Life\-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress\, Improving Well\-Being\, and Working Smarter* (2025) by Juliet Schor — drawing on the largest study yet conducted on reduced-hours trials (245 organisations, 8,700 workers), this is Schor's own full account of the evidence behind the case for a four-day week. *\- Bullshit Jobs: A Theory* (2018) by David Graeber — a provocative anthropological argument that a significant share of modern work is pointless by the admission of the people doing it, offering a very different angle on why we still work so much.

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?) Lets Try Ninja Warrior! [Roadtrip~]

?) Lets Try Ninja Warrior! [Roadtrip~]

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 AM
From 25-35s+ Open Social [Sydney/ West]
4.8

[Cost: $30 /2 hrs] [\~ Priority To NEW Members] Upgrade... From Flip Out to.... Ninja Warrior! Let's Jump Around, for some Exercise & Act like Kids again?!? So, PLEASE don't eat heavy b4 going! 🤮 \~\~[WAITING LIST\~ Incase of Noshows, i Will txt Waiting Members to come, Feel free to join the List! 🤞] It should be Good Exercise & some fun Xtreme Sports for the day\~ I Hope this sounds like a Place you've been wanting to go? do Again, or Try? Hope to see you! Thx! 🤞 & Some Dinner, Chats & Drinks afterwards, as always ❣ \*\*\* Usual Info \*\*\* 🖖 The plan is to Eat, Drink & Socialize! This Event can be just to Break the Ice, for Newer Members & hopefully meet some rad, local West Side ppl, who would like to meet another/New circle of Friends 👍 So Come with an "Open" mind, & hopefully... you'll meet your next clan or BFF 🤘 Cheers! \- Dez

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Casual meetups vary depending on the theme but generally include relaxed, informal gatherings of people with shared interests. These meetings might be at a café, park, or other local spots and are aimed at easy social interaction.

Meetup itself does not organize events directly. Events on the platform are created by individual group hosts. This offers diverse experiences but varies the structure and quality by organizer.

While Meetup facilitates meeting people, it cannot guarantee friendships. Attending events regularly and engaging with participants increases the likelihood of forming connections.

Most Sydney meetups strive for inclusivity, promoting open and welcoming environments. They often attract diverse participants, although experiences can vary based on the group's culture.

Yes, you can host your own casual meetup in Sydney. Once you set up a group on the platform, you can organize and invite others to join your event. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests.

You can search specifically for singles' events in Sydney on Meetup. These cater to meeting new people with potential for friendships or more, featuring relaxed, social settings.

Not all meetups are in-person. Some events might be online, while others are face-to-face, depending on what organizers offer. You can easily filter based on the event type you prefer.

If you can't find a group that aligns with your interests in Sydney, consider starting your own on Meetup. It allows you to form a new community centered around your passion.

The activity level of Meetup groups in Sydney varies. Some host events frequently, while others might be more sporadic. Checking group pages for past events can give an idea of their engagement levels.