Community Support Sydney

[FREE] Jugger in the Park. - Soft Combat Foam Weapons

* ✅ Free to attend * ⚔️ Jugger Equipment is supplied * ➡️ [Find us on Discord](https://discord.gg/WHnMyk56Cu) Jugger is an exciting, mixed-gender soft combat sport. Two teams use a selection of padded foam spars to tag opponents as they aim to put the jugg (the game ball) into their opponent's goal. **Watch Jugger being played in [this excellent short demo video](https://vimeo.com/28592980).** Jugger Melbourne training sessions include both full games of jugger, as well as a variety of training drills designed to promote **teamwork, communication, exercise, health and fitness, and teach core game skills.** **‍🏃‍♀️‍➡️ New Player Info / Who Can Join** New players are always welcome! Our experienced coaches will teach you basics to get you and and swinging in no time Jugger is easy to pickup the basics while deep to master. We have a minimum age policy of 16 years (please note, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian), but other than that we welcome anyone of all fitness levels. Jugger is a great way to keep active, and a fun way to meet new people in a friendly and inclusive community! **👟 How to Join a Session and What to Bring** Joining is simple - just show up! RSVPing on Meetup or Discord is a big help as it helps us plan around expected numbers. You are also welcome to bring along any interested friends and family. **⚔️ Jugger equipment is supplied.** We have a collection of gear to loan out to new players. Bring a water bottle (there is a tap nearby), sunscreen, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes for running around in - and that you don't mind getting a bit dirty! Recommend but not required items include: sunglasses, football boots, kneepads, and gloves if you have them. You don't need any of these to get started, but you may find you want them if you become a regular. **✅ Are there any costs are involved?** Our training sessions are **free to attend** as often as you like, we are essentially just a group of friends that meet for training and socializing on the weekend. The Australian Jugger League has a voluntary annual membership that helps to support the sport (including maintaining equipment and paying for Meetup), and we encourage people to join once they become a regular attendee or begin attending tournaments. However there's no obligation so spend any money when you're first trying it out or just attending casually. **➡️ External Links** We organise our regular players through our Discord group and their attendance is not often represented in the Meetup attendance numbers (we use Meetup to reach out to new people). Events are also (though less regularly) posted to Facebook, while event photos and videos are shared on our Instagram. * [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/WHnMyk56Cu) * [Jugger Melbourne on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/JuggerMelbourne) * [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jugger_melbourne/) * [Australian Jugger League website](https://www.jugger.au/) \*\* See you on Sunday \*\*

Weekly Coffee Catch Up

**Everyone is welcome!** Whether you’re part of a local community group that’s struggling with admin friction or you’ve just started "vibe coding" and want to build something that actually matters, come grab a coffee. We are currently collating **Bluehex Blocks**—standalone tools that solve real problems today and will eventually dock into our single 1-stop solution for Australian non-profits, charities and communities. We’re all about open doors and high-energy builds—it’s simply a chance to lean in with your skills (or your community insights) and create real impact for the public good.

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Bushcare at Mason Park

Human Hearted Sydney is committed to contributing to our community. We are planning to participate in Strathfield Council’s Bushcare program, which involves volunteers helping with bushland maintenance and restoration, or simply focusing on rubbish removal in public parks. Details at [https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare](https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare) The next event in this program is on Saturday May 2 from 9:00am to 12 midday at Mason Park. the registration page is at [https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program](https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program) Some of us will be volunteering that day, and we warmly invite others to volunteer with us. If you’d like to join us on this activity please register through the registration page at the url above, RSVP for this meetup and then post a comment here that you have registered. Then we’ll know who is coming and how many people to look out for. (Note - We don't know how many places are left for Saturday May 2nd so register soon if you can) We hope to see you there.

Autism Support Group

Join us for our Autism Support Group Meeting, designed to be a welcoming space for everyone under NDIS. Dedicated space for individuals with autism, their families, and caregivers to come together, share experiences, and support one another. **Open Discussions:** Engage in open and honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of living with autism. Share your personal experiences and listen to others who understand your journey. **Supportive Environment:** Find comfort in a safe and supportive environment where you can speak freely about your experiences and emotions without judgment. **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with other individuals, families, and caregivers who share similar experiences. Build a supportive network of peers who understand the unique challenges and joys of living with autism. Who Should Attend: * Individuals with Autism * Parents and family members of individuals with Autism * Designed for LAC, Case Workers and Support Coordinator Registration: This event is free to attend, but registration is required to ensure we can accommodate all participants.

Human hearted community of practice (COP)

**Event summary:** The monthly human hearted community of practice (COP) is both a support group, and a mutual encouragement group, for people who want to explore living a more human hearted life. The COP is part of Human Hearted Sydney's goal of building community. Please feel free to join us for a session if you're interested. **Who is the COP for ?** The COP is for people who dislike the alienation and emptiness of our modern finance driven society, and are looking for a new form of community - one based on the reality of our human social capacities such as sympathy and friendship, rather than based on returning to religion and other traditional practices. If you would like to be part of building a supportive community for living out socially positive values in today’s world we encourage you to come along and check it out. **Some background: The meaning problem modern society faces -** The development of modern society has seen the destruction of earlier systems of meaning, like religion and tradition. They have not been replaced by a new set of ethics or community, but by market values and hyper individualism. This has created a world of material wealth in which far too many people feel insecure, alone, and unlikely to succeed. We now live in an atomised society in which each person suffers alone and there is no form of community, or meaning other than material wealth, to sustain them. This has led to substantial increases in loneliness and mental health issues like anxiety in modern society. Now there is even a category called ‘[deaths of despair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease_of_despair#:~:text=The%20three%20disease%20types%20are,%2C%20West%20Virginia%2C%20and%20Delaware.)’ that refers to people whose reliance on drugs, alcohol etc. to numb their isolation from society leads to their early death. **More background: The solution we will look at -** The obvious solution to the collapse of values in modern society is to build alternative forms of community. Many groups try to achieve this by calling for a return to religious values, or building new religions. As humanists we do not turn to religion but the best of the human potential to provide a foundation for community groups. [Human heartedness](https://web.archive.org/web/20240109160949/https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/) is an approach to life which sees humans as inherently social beings. It is backed both by many famous thinkers of the past, and by the findings of recent neuroscience and evolutionary studies which show the path to human happiness and fulfillment is more dependent on building good relationships and positive social connection than on competition and being purely ‘rational’. So one part of the solution to the existential emptiness of modernity is for people to build small communities; groups of like minded people who want to live in a more human hearted way, and support each other to live better in the face of modernity’s onslaught. There are other parts of the solution of course. However in relation to this event our focus is on setting up a COP to support each other to practice living in a more human hearted way, and to provide communal support generally in today’s disenchanted world. **Basic structure of this meeting:** The meeting will be facilitated by a member of the Sydney humanist community and will involve a brief talk explaining human heartedness and the problems of modernity. Then we will proceed to conduct our regular COP meeting. The meeting will finish with a Q/A and discussion period, followed by a lunch and more informal discussion. **Donations:** While this event is free, we would be grateful if you chose to make a [donation](https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate) to sustain Humanists Australia which would help it to continue delivering events that serve the community in Sydney. **Please note Date Time and Venue:** In May 2026 the meeting will be held on the first Sunday of the month (May 3d) at 11:00AM. The venue is level one of Darling Square Library. The room we'll be in is called Idea Space 2 **Directions:** The venue is a ten minute walk from both Town Hall and Central station. The Darling Square Library is part of a hive-shaped building called The Exchange. The Idea Spaces are on level one of The Darling Square Library which is accessible via elevators facing towards Darling Square and stairs which are on the other side of the building. Please ask the library staff if you need assistance finding where we are in the library.

Camping under the stars - BBQ, Games & Hiking (Location TBC)

Please fill in the form if you are joining for our camping: [Click Form Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewFOE_zm0QPTIjBYXyF2LqAI1WAVOKLuI7zPepqYxdcvo2cw/viewform?usp=publish-editor) We are going camping for the 5th time as a group on the 25th of April, 2026 in one of the Campground (TBC). Confirm if you would like to participate in this adventure, camping under the stars by the river and exploring nature together with friendly people that you will have BBQ dinner with & play games. Driving, carpooling or need a ride? WHEN: 25-26th of April, 2026 (1 NIGHT SATURDAY & SUNDAY BACK) DEPARTURE: 9:00AM, 25/04/2026 SATURDAY RETURN: 2PM 26/04/2026 SUNDAY WHAT TO BRING: YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS (1 lunch, 1 breakfast & another lunch) CAMPING GEAR: tent, air mattress or floor pads, comfortable blanket & flash light. TRANSPORT Organise your own carpool or your friend’s car coming along with you. Or message me if we have a spot in one of our cars OR in one of the people who are driving you can car pool with. Please try to be 15-30 mins early if you can. .................................................................................................................... 🛡️ **Follow Rules**: **1\. Respect each other's boundaries\, opinions\, backgrounds\, races\, gender\, and beliefs\.** ..................................................................................................................... **2\. Avoid any cancellation\, or if you must\, notify the host 1\+ day prior to the event\.** ..................................................................................................................... **3\. All RSPVed members must attend the event\. Be sure to clear your schedule on this day\.** ..................................................................................................................... **4\. We promote a positive and fun environment\, you must remain respectful and friendly to all the members in the group\. We want members to feel safe and comfortable\.** ..................................................................................................................... **5\. Do not throw rubbish\, maintain the area clean\, carry your own rubbish with you when you leave the area\.** ..................................................................................................................... **6\. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of others\.** **7\. Sydney Beach Events will not be liable for any health issues\, damaged or injuries that may happened during the event\. You will be playing at your own risk\.** **8\. For your own safety\, swimming at the river is not part of this event\. Swimming is not recommended\. If you cannot swim do not swim\. You will be swimming at your own risk\.** **9\. Build lasting friendship\, trust and always ask for consent\.** **10\. No refund if your spot has been booked and paid by the organiser** Please fill in the form if you are joining for our camping: [Click Form Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewFOE_zm0QPTIjBYXyF2LqAI1WAVOKLuI7zPepqYxdcvo2cw/viewform?usp=publish-editor) $$fee includes: Firewood, BBQ meat & salad for dinner, snacks, hot plates & stoves, pans, butane gas, water, soft-drinks, cups & cutleries & booking & campsite fees. Petrol $$ cost separately paid to your driver before or after (car pool split back & forth) discuss or your driver will tell you how much it costs for petrol & parking fees. DM on instagram for trip PRICE & More Details: [https://www.instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/](https://www.instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/) [https://www.instagram.com/active101organiser](https://www.instagram.com/active101organiser) $$

Sydney Autism Community Lions Club Meeting at RYDE LIBRARY

Event Launch: Sydney goes Offline

📵 SYDNEY GOES OFFLINE 📵 ***Join OffMode at the beautiful Botanic Gardens for the biggest phone-free event to slow down and reconnect.*** There was a time when being together felt different. Before silence got crowded out. Before being together became something to document. Before being present felt rare. **Come see what happens when everyone’s actually there!** We will transform *The Botanic Gardens* into a phone-free oasis where you can slow down, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and others. 🌼 We’ll begin with 30 minutes of quiet time. Lock your phone away, relax on the grass, and ease into the afternoon with reading, journaling, drawing, or simply taking a real break from the usual rush. After that, the space opens up. You’ll be free to drift between different areas at your own pace: a social area, a creative area, and a games area. **What to expect:** 🌿a beautiful setting immersed in nature 📖 time to read, journal, relax, or just be 🤝 an easy, natural way to meet new people 🎶 live acoustic music 📵 offline time that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled *** ​​**The Program** 2:00pm \- 2:30pm \| Arrive & get cozy 2:30pm \- 3:30pm \| Me\-time and acoustic music 3:30pm \- 5:00pm \| Connect with others 5:00pm \- 5:15pm \| Round\-up and goodbye **P.S.** We are on a mission to bring people together regularly so switching off becomes a habit, and new connections can grow into something real. Join our community [here](https://tally.so/r/gDMjM1). **SWITCH OFF. SHOW UP.**

Coffee & Chat @ Coro88

**Event Summary:** Curious about what it means to be [Human Hearted](https://web.archive.org/web/20240109160949/https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/)? Or perhaps you just want a cup of coffee with new people in a relaxing atmosphere. Come gather with Human Hearted Sydney in Burwood to connect and converse with like-minded people over a cup of coffee. We'll be in the cafe for around two hours or so, or longer depending on how people feel. We usually grab lunch in the cafe or afterwards go to any of the restaurants in Burwood if people are feeling hungry. **Time, place and date:** The venue is Nelsons Cafe in Burwood. It's next door to Coro88, near Burwood Park, and is a short walk from Burwood station. We're usually there from 11:30am for around two to three hours every third Sunday of the month. **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.

Luddites, Linux and LLMs

Preserving the Past to Fix the Future.

Open Mic Night @ Soultrap Surry Hills

✨ Open Mic Night @ Soul Trap – Surry Hills ✨ We’ve locked in a venue — and it’s a good one. Join us at Soul Trap, Surry Hills, a small, classy, intimate spot that’s perfect for a relaxed nighttime open mic and social hang. 🎤 Want to get on the mic? Share music, poetry, acting, or anything you feel like trying out. 🍷 Mostly want to hang out and meet people? Absolutely welcome. Come watch, chat, connect, and enjoy the vibe — you don’t need to perform to be part of the night. 🎟 Free entry 🤝 Friendly, social atmosphere ✨ Come solo or bring a friend This is about community as much as creativity. Low pressure, supportive energy, good conversations, and a room full of interesting people. Hosted by Jack Davis local artist. @starsight.live