Civic Engagement Melbourne

Melbourne Yarra River Clean-up & Coffee Meet-up

**Join Team Kirei for a chill clean-up around Yarra River, followed by coffee and good vibes!** **[Booking](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarra-river-clean-up-coffee-meet-up-tickets-1998125359739) here** **https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yarra-river-clean-up-coffee-meet-up-tickets-1998125359739** Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and help make Melbourne cleaner one small action at a time. We’ll take a relaxed walk along the Yarra River while picking up litter together. Afterwards, we’ll head to a nearby café for coffee, great conversation, and a wonderful chance to make new friends. Team Kirei is a Japanese-led community initiative based in Melbourne. Our events bring together Japanese participants, local Australians, international students, working holiday, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This is more than just a clean-up. It’s an opportunity to: * **Meet people** from all walks of life * **Enjoy a refreshing morning walk** by the water * **Give back** to the local community * **Make new friends** in Melbourne * **Relax and connect** over coffee afterwards No previous volunteering experience is required, and everyone is warmly welcome! **Get ready for “Dontotto”!** We’ll do the “Dontotto” dance, inspired by the iconic scene from *One Piece*. Come join the fun! **Event Details** * **Date:** Saturday, 5th September * **Time:** 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM * **Location:** Flinders Street Station * **Activity:** Community clean-up walk * **Afterwards:** Coffee meet-up at a nearby café *(Café details will be shared with registered participants before the event.)* **What to Bring** Please bring the following if you have them: * A rubbish bag * An item of blue clothing or something blue to wear * Comfortable walking shoes *You are more than welcome to join even if you don't have a rubbish bag or anything blue!* Come by yourself or bring a friend—we would love to meet you. **Keep it Kirei.** *Creating Connections Through Clean Actions.*

Secular Party Victorian Division Meeting

Monthly meeting for the Victorian Division of the Secular Party of Australia. We welcome anybody who is interested in a secular Australia. (The meeting officially starts at 7:30, with dinner prior from 6:30). http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/3/c/600_306312092.jpeg

Altona Beach Social Walk

# 🌊☀️ ALTONA BEACH SOCIAL WALK — WALK • TALK • LAUGH • CONNECT! 🎉 ### 💛 Ready for a brilliant Saturday by the bay? Leave the week behind, get outdoors, enjoy some sunshine and **meet some fantastic new people!** 🌴🌊😄 Join us for a **fun, upbeat and friendly social walk at Altona Beach**, designed especially for **35–55 year olds** who want to get out, enjoy good company, have great conversations and expand their social circle. 🥰👋 Whether you’re coming with a friend or flying solo — **come along and join the fun!** 🎉 You never know who you might meet, what conversation might start or where a new connection could lead! ✨💬❤️ 🌐 **Explore Altona:** [https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/By-Suburb/Altona](https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/By-Suburb/Altona) *** ## 📍🌴 WHERE WE MEET **Altona Beach Foreshore** 📍 In front of the **Surf Life Saving building**, next to the volleyball courts 🏐🌊 🕙 **Meet: 10:00 AM** 🚶‍♀️ **Walk starts: 10:15 AM** Please arrive a little early so we can say hello, meet everyone and get the day started together! 👋😊 *** # 🌊🚶‍♀️ THE WALK We’ll make our way along the beautiful **Altona foreshore towards The 100 Steps of Federation**, enjoying the bay views, beach, fresh air and relaxed seaside atmosphere. ☀️🌊🌴 It’s approximately **7 km return**, with a comfortable social pace and plenty of opportunities to chat, laugh and enjoy the scenery. 😄💬📸 ### Along the way, you can: 🌊 Soak up the beautiful waterfront views 🚶‍♂️ Get some fresh air and gentle exercise 💬 Meet interesting new people 😂 Share a few laughs 📸 Capture some great photos ☀️ Enjoy the sunshine and seaside atmosphere 🤝 Make new connections ❤️ Enjoy a fun Saturday with a great group We’ll naturally move between smaller groups during the walk, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to **meet different people and enjoy different conversations.** 🗣️✨ *** # 🕙⏰ THE PLAN 🌟 **10:00 AM** — Meet at Altona Beach 👋 🚶 **10:15 AM** — Start our walk 🌊 **11:15 AM** — Reach The 100 Steps of Federation + photos 📸 🚶‍♀️ **11:30 AM** — Start our return walk 🎉 **1:00 PM** — Finish the main walk ☕🍴 **After 1:00 PM** — Optional coffee, lunch & more socialising! *Timings are approximate and may vary depending on the group.* *** # 💬✨ LET'S MAKE SOME CONNECTIONS! Meeting new people should be fun! 😄 We’ll have some **light-hearted conversation prompts** available to help everyone get chatting and discover something interesting about each other. 🗣️💡 You might meet someone who shares your interests… You might discover a new friendship… Or you might simply have a fantastic conversation with someone you would never normally have met! 😊❤️ ### 🌟 WALK • TALK • LAUGH • CONNECT • ENJOY 🌟 *** # ❤️🎉 THIS WALK IS FOR 35–55 YEAR OLDS If you’re **35–55** and looking to bring a little more fun, connection and energy into your social life, this is for you! 🌟 ✨ Meet new people ✨ Make new friends ✨ Enjoy great conversations ✨ Get outdoors ✨ Explore beautiful local places ✨ Have some laughs ✨ Expand your social circle ✨ Enjoy a fun and positive Saturday ### 🌈 Come solo. Come with a friend. Come ready to meet people! **The more the merrier!** 🥳🙌 **Strictly 18+.** *** # 🎒☀️ WHAT TO BRING 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 💧 Water bottle 🧴 Sunscreen 🧢 Hat 🕶️ Sunglasses 🧥 Light layer 📱 Phone/camera 😁 Your smile ✨ Your positive energy! The bay weather can change, so bring an extra layer just in case. 🌤️ *** # 🌦️☀️ WEATHER We’re aiming for a great day out! 🙌 We’ll generally go ahead in light rain, but if conditions become genuinely unpleasant or unsafe, an update will be posted on the event page. 🌦️ **Please check the event page before heading out.** *** # ☕🍴🎉 KEEP THE GOOD VIBES GOING! Why rush home? 😄 After the walk, anyone who wants to continue the fun is welcome to join us for **coffee, lunch or a drink**. ☕🍴🥂 📍 **The Corner of Altona** 32–34 Pier St, Altona VIC 3018 🌐 [https://thecornerofaltona.com.au](https://thecornerofaltona.com.au/) Stay for 30 minutes or stay for a few hours — **totally up to you!** 😊 The walk might finish at 1:00 PM… ### …but the conversations don't have to! 😄💬❤️ *** # 🚻 TOILETS Yes! 👍 There are toilet facilities along the route. *** # 🗺️📍 ROUTE MAP Check out the walking route here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8j8m9AymomGAWjN9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8j8m9AymomGAWjN9) *** # ⏰🏃 RUNNING LATE? We’d love everyone to be there for the start! 😊 Please aim to arrive a little early so you can meet everyone and join the introductions. If you’re running late, check the route map and **come find us along the way!** 🚶‍♀️🌊 *** # 💰🎉 COST: FREE! ### Yep — absolutely FREE! 🙌🥳 Just bring yourself, your walking shoes and your best Saturday energy! ☀️👟😄 *** # 🌟❤️ READY FOR A GREAT SATURDAY? Come for the walk… Stay for the conversations… Leave with **new connections, new memories and hopefully a big smile!** 😊✨ ### 🌊 WALK ### 💬 TALK ### 😂 LAUGH ### 🤝 CONNECT ### ☀️ ENJOY **35–55 and ready to meet some great people?** ### 🎉 COME JOIN US AT ALTONA BEACH! 🌊☀️🥳

Bentleigh Social Trivia Night

Trivia night at the Bentleigh social!

🍜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!

Bipolar Life Victoria - Bentleigh Support Group

Maribyrnong River Bank Clean Up

Join us for a relaxed morning of community connection, light activity, and caring for the Maribyrnong River. **What to Expect:** We will walk along the riverbank and surrounds collecting litter, enjoying fresh air, gentle exercise, and friendly conversation. After the clean-up, we will head to Myrtle Café together for a coffee and chat. This is an optional part of the event, and all are welcome to join. **What to Bring:** * Drinking water * Sunscreen * Closed shoes * Gloves (optional – we also provide gloves if needed) We will supply rubbish bags, and have gloves, extra sunscreen, and hand sanitiser available. **Meeting Point:** We meet at Footscray Wharf, near Waterside Metal Art in Footscray. This location offers shelter and free parking on nearby streets. **Important Information:** Please check the exact meeting point before attending. If you need help finding us on the day, call 0418 184 457 or 0415 635 063. Our clean-ups take place once a month and continue in all weather, unless conditions are extreme. Please check the event page on the morning of the clean-up for any last-minute updates.

Inner City Politics -What Next -Barrie Cassidy with Peggy O'Neal

Social dinner + learners and educators

You're invited to an informal meetup for experienced educators, tutors, and skills building facilitators who are thinking differently about your work. **What's this about?** Melbourne-based education and capacity-building practice working with families, young people, and support those needing extra help. We're exploring how to scale thoughtful, neuro-inclusive facilitation—and we want to talk with people who get it. Whether you're: * A tutor or educator looking for meaningful collaboration * An diverse learning practitioner thinking about sustainability + purpose * A trainer or facilitator interested in program design * Someone navigating the gap between compliance and genuine learning …this is for you. **The agenda:** * Brief intro * Facilitated conversation: *What's actually hard about this work? What gets you up in the morning?* * Informal mingling + coffee * Optional: One-on-one chats if you'd like to explore working together **Questions?** Please leave a comment.

BeSocial. Coffee and New Friends!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming “Coffee & New Friends” meetup, the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy a great cup of coffee, go for a walk and connect with new people in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, have meaningful conversations, or simply get out of the house, this is a space where everyone is welcome. Come as you are, grab a drink, come for a walk and leave with new connections. To help you get the most out of the event, we ask that you download our app before you arrive (or upon arrival). The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials. If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.

Olinda Creek Social

[👉🏻 GET YOUR TICKET (CLICK HERE) 👈🏻](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1998922585262?aff=oddtdtcreator) **🗓️ Date:** Saturday, 12 September 2026 📍 **Location:** Olinda Creek Track and Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail Loop (Approximately 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD on weekends) **🚙 Need a lift?** Carpooling available. 📏 **Hike Distance:** Around 5 km total. 🕙 **Start Time:** 9:45 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the hike/parking location (shared via a private Instagram group chat). This gives time for a quick check-in, icebreaker and, if available, a toilet break before we kick off at 10:00 AM. 🕔 **End Time:** 12:00 PM. 🚶‍♂️ **Pace/Difficulty:** Friendly and social / Easy (Medium). ⌛️ **Average Hike Duration:** Depending on the group’s pace + including breaks to admire nature and a lunch break along the trail. ***This is a free, one-off social hike designed to be a shorter walk, leaving plenty of time to continue the day together afterwards. The main focus is meeting new people, socialising and heading out for some activities after the hike. Details for the post-hike plans will be discussed in the group chat.*** 👉Please ensure you follow us on Instagram [@SocialHikesAU](https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/ "https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/") before booking, as Instagram does not allow us to add non-followers to group chats. After purchasing your ticket, you'll receive a WhatsApp message with the group chat link within approximately 1 hour. If you do not have WhatsApp, DM us on [@SocialHikesAU](https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/ "https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/") or reach out via SMS (info at the end). **Please note:** The start / Assembly location on Eventbrite may not be accurate (due to their software mapping limitations) - the exact location will be shared in the IG group chat. If you do not have Instagram or WhatsApp, it's your responsibility to reach out to us via the contact number below. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Looking to meet new people, explore nature, and have a good laugh along the way?* This is your perfect Sunday plan! 🎉 We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Melbourne Social Hike. A welcoming day out focused on fun, friendships, and fresh air. Whether you come solo or bring a mate, you’ll leave with new connections and memories! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🚙 Carpooling Makes It Happen** At Social Hikes Australia, carpooling is a big part of what makes our hikes possible. Every extra seat means another person gets to join. Fewer cars, easier logistics and a more social, fun start to the day. Carpooling is also a great way to meet people before the hike even begins, share a few laughs, get to know each other, and arrive together. It’s simple, social, and one of the best parts of the experience 🌿 💡 Carpool tickets are offered at a discounted price to encourage drivers to offer seats and make the hikes accessible for everyone. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👉 **For Drivers** If you’ve got spare seats, offering a lift makes a big difference. It helps others join, reduces parking stress and makes the ride more enjoyable from the start. 👉 **For Passengers** Passengers are to contact drivers directly using the details provided in the carpool sheet (linked at the top of the description). The sheet shows information from carpooler tickets (Drivers Offering Seats). ✨ **Best practice:** Try to organise your ride before purchasing a ticket to avoid last-minute stress. 🚽Use the toilet before arriving, as there may not be toilet facilities at the meeting point or along the hike. **Please note:** Drivers and passengers should stick to the arrangements they make. We do not recommend swapping drivers or cars after you’ve agreed on a ride. If you do decide to change, please make sure all parties are clearly informed and agree to avoid confusion. If a driver forgets, gets mixed up, or doesn’t pick you up, Social Hikes Australia (and your driver) are **not liable** for any inconvenience caused. For this reason, it is best to keep things simple with the driver you first arranged with. ⚠️ **Important Notes** * Please stick with the carpool arrangement you agree on. * Avoid swapping drivers unless everyone is clearly informed and agrees. * Petrol, parking, and other costs are not included in the ticket price. These should be agreed upon directly between the driver and passengers. * Social Hikes Australia is not responsible for any issues with private carpool arrangements. 📍 **Pick-Up Info** Drivers will share their preferred pick-up locations, such as major CBD train stations like Parliament, Richmond, South Yarra, Southern Cross, or North Melbourne. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🤩 Why Join?** 🌟 Make new friends in a relaxed, casual way. 🌟Enjoy nature and fresh air while meeting like-minded people your age 🌟Friendly vibes full of laughs, chats and good times guaranteed 🌟You never know. Today’s hiking buddy could be tomorrow’s uni mate, housemate, or travel buddy! 🌟Your safety is our priority. Equipped with a first aid kit on hand. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎟️ **Tickets:** **All tickets are $20 per person.** This helps cover: * Public liability insurance * A $2.40 contribution per ticket directly to Parks Victoria * Experienced guides with a tour operator license who know the trails well * First aid kit and safety equipment for the group 🚗 **Carpoolers Discount** If you’re driving and offer seats to passengers, your ticket is only **$5** 🙌. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🥾 What to Bring:** 👟 Comfy hiking shoes 💧 2–3L of water 🥪 Snacks/lunch ☀️ Sun protection (hat, sunnies, sunscreen) 🦟 Bug spray (always a good idea) 🎒 Optional: hiking poles, wet weather gear/raincoat \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📌 **How It Works:** After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a link to our private Instagram group chat. All final details will be shared there: Hike route, meet-up location and any last-minute updates. Friendly pace, friendly faces! This hike is intentionally slow–medium so everyone can enjoy and chat along the way. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Why Join Us?** 🌱 Make new friends in a relaxed, casual way. 🌱 Enjoy nature while meeting people your age. 🌱 No pressure, just good vibes and real connections. 🌱 You never know. Today’s hiking buddy could be tomorrow’s uni mate, flatmate, or travel buddy! 🌱 Your safety is our priority. Equipped with a first aid kit on hand. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍽️ **Food Arrangement** After our hike, we love keeping the good vibes rolling with a meal together. We’ll suggest a café or restaurant that’s usually on the way back toward the city, so it’s easy for everyone and avoids extra driving. It’s always a highlight of the day swapping stories from the trail, sharing laughs and getting to know your fellow hikers even better over some good food. Joining is optional, but most people stick around because it’s such a fun way to finish the adventure. Everyone just covers their own meal, and we’ll confirm the spot in the Instagram group chat on the day. When booking, you’ll be asked if you’d like to join: Yes / No / Not Sure. The organisers will confirm the restaurant or bar on the day, based on feedback. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⚠️ Important:** Must be 18+ years old to attend. Hike at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings. Respectful, kind behaviour is a must. We are a positive and welcoming community. Zero tolerance for any unwelcome behaviour. We’re here to have fun, together! For this hike, we recommend that all participants download the AllTrails app before the event. This will help you: * View the trail map in advance * Track your progress during the hike * Stay on course in case you get separated from the group Having AllTrails ensures everyone can enjoy the hike safely and confidently. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **📜 Liability & Waiver** By joining this hike, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Social Hikes Australia is not liable for accidents, injuries, illnesses, theft, or transport-related issues. 🚑 If you have previous injuries, medical conditions, or health concerns, discuss with the organiser before purchasing your ticket. Transport/carpooling is a community initiative only, not a service. 👉 Please make sure to read our [Terms & Conditions (click here)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tUzOL94hk5Uk5c7FOjiPRHXZz--5H9p5/view?usp=share_link "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tUzOL94hk5Uk5c7FOjiPRHXZz--5H9p5/view?usp=share_link") before purchasing your ticket. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Refund Policy:** Tickets are non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled or rescheduled. Tickets cannot be transferred to another hike unless agreed with the organisers. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🚭 NO Smoking & Vaping Policy** To keep the experience enjoyable for everyone, smoking and vaping are not permitted during the hike or while walking with the group. We want everyone to enjoy the fresh air and nature without smoke or vapour and to reduce fire risk, especially during summer. Hikers who ignore this policy may be asked to leave the event and may not be permitted to attend future hikes. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌧 Rain Policy** If the forecast shows over 15 mm in 6 hours or 20+ mm during the day, we may postpone or adjust the hike to keep things safe and enjoyable. Slippery trails, flooding, and poor visibility are no fun or safe. We’ll also reschedule for thunderstorms or if trails are still soaked from heavy rain the days before. Light rain (under 5 mm/hour) is usually fine. We’ll check each hike case-by-case. Safety first 🌿 If it changes and gets heavier, we’ll reschedule for the following event instead. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌿 About Social Hikes Australia** Social Hikes Australia started in 2023 with one simple goal: bringing people together through nature. Since then, we've completed over 45 hikes, exploring everything from coastal walks to mountain peaks and hidden trails. Along the way, we've met hundreds of amazing people, created lifelong friendships, and built a community that keeps growing. We're excited to now be expanding across Australia, with regular hikes becoming part of our schedule. Every event is a chance to explore somewhere new, meet like-minded people, and spend a day outdoors surrounded by good company. Whether you're an experienced hiker or it's your very first hike, everyone is welcome. Come for the hike, stay for the friendships. 👉 Follow us on Instagram [@SocialHikesAU](https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/ "https://www.instagram.com/socialhikesau/") for upcoming hikes and updates. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **💸 Where Your Contribution Goes:** Advertising and outreach – helping us bring in new people to every event. $2.40 per person – paid directly to Parks Victoria as part of the per-day use fee. Public liability insurance – so we’re covered for safety and compliance. First aid kit supplies – keeping our hikes safe and prepared. Tour Operator Licence. Every ticket makes it possible to cover the essentials and keep creating safe, social, and welcoming outdoor adventures. 🌿 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **📞 Organiser Contact:** We highly encourage you to text our organiser team before purchasing your ticket if you have any concerns about transport: Jacob 📱 [0404 870 123]() l Sebas 📱 [0435 993 237]() 🥳 Ready to make friends, explore Melbourne’s beautiful nature, and have a blast? Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now and let's hike, laugh and connect! 🌿🎉

Personal Values & Integrity, The Importance Of.

If you are honest with yourself and with others, you can't help but do well in life. A relationship exists between your own self-respect - how you look at your own personal values - and how successful you are. A person who is honest, outspoken and respects himself will get more done and accomplish his goals far easier than someone who is dishonest, introverted and withdrawn. Now you will learn the underlying reasons why people withdraw from others and life or feel a loss of personal integrity.