Civic Engagement Sydney
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Monthly Hack Day - Cost of Living in an oil crisis
Sat, May 16, 12:15 AMThe already bad Cost of Living crisis has recently got worst with the closing of the Straight of Hormuz and the oil crisis the world has been plunged into because of it. Can we think up some solutions that can save us money, help reduce our dependance on oil or generally improve life for ordinary people? During our monthly hack day, we'll learn about civic challenges, brainstorm ideas about solutions, and sit down to code together. Together, we can make an impact on civic challenges and build a better city. Networking with fellow software engineers, designers and student/s welcome! If anyone would like to present a quick talk or propose a project idea, do talk to us! Also please do join the discussion on Discord https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5
English Convo Café Club (B1+)
Sat, May 16, 12:00 AMG’day mate! 🐨 Join me for relaxed, small-group English conversation practice in a friendly café-style setting, hosted by an Aussie native English speaker 👋🏽 Designed as a more personal and guided alternative to large language exchanges, these sessions focus on helping you build real confidence speaking English naturally in everyday situations. Through guided conversations, word games, cultural topics, and Aussie slang ☀️🦘🌊 you’ll practise real English in a relaxed and welcoming environment where mistakes are welcome. Tea or coffee is on me ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfect for international students, travellers, and newcomers to Sydney looking to improve their fluency, meet new people, and practise English beyond the classroom. 🤓 Designed for B1+ speakers (Looking for A1-A2 events? Check out our profile). Small groups only (max 6 people) so everyone has time to speak, connect, and feel included. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua *** 🇪🇸 Español ¡Hola mate! 🐨 Únete a una práctica relajada de conversación en inglés en grupos pequeños, en un ambiente estilo café, guiada por un hablante nativo australiano 👋🏽 Diseñado como una alternativa más cercana y guiada a los grandes intercambios de idiomas, estas sesiones se enfocan en ayudarte a ganar confianza hablando inglés de forma natural en situaciones reales del día a día. A través de conversaciones guiadas, juegos de palabras, temas culturales y slang australiano ☀️🦘🌊 practicarás inglés real en un ambiente relajado y acogedor donde los errores son bienvenidos. ¡El té o café corre por mi cuenta! ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfecto para estudiantes internacionales, viajeros y personas nuevas en Sídney que quieren mejorar su fluidez, conocer gente nueva y practicar inglés fuera del aula. 🤓 Diseñado para personas con nivel B1+ (¿Buscas eventos para nivel A1-A2? Visita nuestro perfil). Grupos pequeños únicamente (máx. 6 personas) para que todos tengan tiempo de hablar, conectar y sentirse incluidos. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua *** 🇧🇷 Português Oi mate! 🐨 Junte-se a uma prática relaxada de conversação em inglês em pequenos grupos, em um ambiente estilo café, conduzida por um falante nativo australiano 👋🏽 Criado como uma alternativa mais acolhedora e guiada aos grandes encontros de intercâmbio de idiomas, essas sessões ajudam você a ganhar confiança falando inglês naturalmente em situações do dia a dia. Através de conversas guiadas, jogos de palavras, temas culturais e gírias australianas ☀️🦘🌊 você praticará inglês real em um ambiente leve e acolhedor, onde erros são bem-vindos. O chá ou café é por minha conta ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfeito para estudantes internacionais, viajantes e pessoas novas em Sydney que querem melhorar sua fluência, conhecer novas pessoas e praticar inglês além da sala de aula. 🇧🇷 🤓 Desenvolvido para participantes com nível B1+ (Procurando eventos para nível A1-A2? Confira nosso perfil). Grupos pequenos apenas (máx. 6 pessoas) para que todos tenham tempo para falar, se conectar e se sentir incluídos. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua

Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact
Fri, May 15, 11:00 PMReady to build something that actually matters? Join us for the **Chatswood Hackathon**, a one-day, in-person hackathon where you’ll team up with other ambitious builders to solve *real challenges* facing our local community. In partnership with **Willoughby City Council**, this is your chance to create solutions that could genuinely shape the future of Chatswood. 💡 **What You’ll Be Doing** Over the course of the day, you’ll: * Learn from a hands-on **AI workshop** to kick things off * Team up with other members of the GEEQ community (or bring your own team) * Build a **rapid prototype** tackling real-world problems * Pitch your solution to a panel of judges and community leaders No fluff. No fake problems. Just real impact. 🧠 **Challenge Areas** You’ll choose from problem statements like: * 🚗 Smarter traffic flow as the city grows * 🅿️ Real-time smart parking solutions * 📊 Data tools to support local businesses * ⚡ Sustainable “last mile” transport in Chatswood 🏆 **Why Join?** * Build something meaningful in just one day * Meet and collaborate with other talented builders * Get exposure to **council leaders and local stakeholders** * Present your idea at the **2026 Support Local Presentation Night** (for the top 3 winning teams) * And of course… **prizes and good vibes** 🗓 **Event Schedule** **9:00 AM** – Welcome & kickoff **9:30 AM** – AI workshop **10:30 AM – 3:00 PM** – Hackathon (with lunch provided) **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM** – Team presentations **4:00 PM – 5:00 PM** – Awards & celebration Morning tea, lunch, and nibbles & drinks all included. 👥 **Who Should Attend** * Developers, designers, data people, and builders * Anyone who wants to **learn, build, and make an impact** ⚡ **Spots Are Limited** This is a **boutique hackathon experience**, so we’re keeping numbers intentionally small to maximise collaboration and impact. 👉 **RSVP now and complete the registration form to secure your spot:** [Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact – Fill out form](https://forms.office.com/r/320guAkUDJ) If you’ve been waiting for a chance to *actually build something meaningful* — this is it.
English Convo Café Club (A1-A2)
Wed, May 13, 9:00 AMG’day mate! 🐨 Join me for relaxed, small-group English conversation practice in a friendly café-style setting, hosted by an Aussie native English speaker 👋🏽 Designed as a more personal and guided alternative to large language exchanges, these sessions focus on helping you build real confidence speaking English naturally in everyday situations. Through guided conversations, word games, cultural topics, and Aussie slang ☀️🦘🌊 you’ll practise real English in a relaxed and welcoming environment where mistakes are welcome. Tea or coffee is on me ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfect for international students, travellers, and newcomers to Sydney looking to improve their fluency, meet new people, and practise English beyond the classroom. 🤓 Designed for A1-A2 speakers (Looking for B1+ events? Check out our profile). Small groups only (max 6 people) so everyone has time to speak, connect, and feel included. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua *** 🇪🇸 Español ¡Hola mate! 🐨 Únete a una práctica relajada de conversación en inglés en grupos pequeños, en un ambiente estilo café, guiada por un hablante nativo australiano 👋🏽 Diseñado como una alternativa más cercana y guiada a los grandes intercambios de idiomas, estas sesiones se enfocan en ayudarte a ganar confianza hablando inglés de forma natural en situaciones reales del día a día. A través de conversaciones guiadas, juegos de palabras, temas culturales y slang australiano ☀️🦘🌊 practicarás inglés real en un ambiente relajado y acogedor donde los errores son bienvenidos. ¡El té o café corre por mi cuenta! ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfecto para estudiantes internacionales, viajeros y personas nuevas en Sídney que quieren mejorar su fluidez, conocer gente nueva y practicar inglés fuera del aula. 🤓 Diseñado para personas con nivel A1–A2 (¿Buscas eventos para nivel B1+? Visita nuestro perfil). Grupos pequeños únicamente (máx. 6-8 personas) para que todos tengan tiempo de hablar, conectar y sentirse incluidos. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua *** 🇧🇷 Português Oi mate! 🐨 Junte-se a uma prática relaxada de conversação em inglês em pequenos grupos, em um ambiente estilo café, conduzida por um falante nativo australiano 👋🏽 Criado como uma alternativa mais acolhedora e guiada aos grandes encontros de intercâmbio de idiomas, essas sessões ajudam você a ganhar confiança falando inglês naturalmente em situações do dia a dia. Através de conversas guiadas, jogos de palavras, temas culturais e gírias australianas ☀️🦘🌊 você praticará inglês real em um ambiente leve e acolhedor, onde erros são bem-vindos. O chá ou café é por minha conta ☕ ✈️🌏 Perfeito para estudantes internacionais, viajantes e pessoas novas em Sydney que querem melhorar sua fluência, conhecer novas pessoas e praticar inglês além da sala de aula. 🇧🇷 🤓 Desenvolvido para participantes com nível A1–A2 (Procurando eventos para nível B1+? Confira nosso perfil). Grupos pequenos apenas (máx. 6-8 pessoas) para que todos tenham tempo para falar, se conectar e se sentir incluídos. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ friendly Cheers, Joshua

May social - knowledge or critical thinking?
Thu, May 21, 8:30 AMThis evening will be our May social. Come along for food, drink and a chat with friends and like minds. The ice-breaker for discussion will be - Is knowledge or critical thinking more important in education?

Cook & Connect with a Bay View
Sun, May 17, 1:00 AM**New Initiative** 🔥 🍝 **Cook & Connect – Cooking Class with a Bay View** Join a relaxed, social cooking experience in our cozy waterfront home in Mosman, overlooking the bay. You will learn how to make pasta from scratch from Italian Chef 👨🍳 ✨ No pressure. Just good food, beautiful views, and great people. Learn simple, delicious Italian recipes step by step, then sit down and enjoy the meal we’ve cooked together. **Reserve your spot here:** https://events.humanitix.com/cook-and-connect-u35je7d6 To preserve the unique home vibe, attendance is strictly limited to **15 guests**. Although Meetup may display a higher number, spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis, and priority is given to the first 15 guests who purchase a ticket. If you can still buy the ticket on Humanitix, you can join us! Perfect to meet new people, have fun, and enjoy great food with an amazing view. 📅 Sunday, 17 May ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM + enjoy home made Lunch all together Can’t wait to see you 💚
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