What we’re about
In short we LOVE Melbourne!
From the beating heart of Melbourne ... the Art Centre, NGV, Flinders St station ... iconic landmarks, Royal Botanical Garden, Yarra River, Birrarung Marr, Sydney Myer Music Bowl, QVM and the "G" or the MCG, well preserved period homes and buildings, International communities, and the multitude of diverse dining, hospitality scenes, Southbank, Docklands, South Melbourne Market, simply endless and just so much to explore and enjoy.
We shall explore Melbourne through its events & festivals; music (all genre), live band, sports, special events, day tour, domestic & overseas travel, wining & dining, and other activities.
If you want to be part of this ... a few considerations;
We welcome all who share the same values of respect and agenda of friendship & fun.
When joining, we would like to put a face to a name ... and so we ask that a CLEAR portrait photo with your given name be provided as a courtesy and respecting other members.
Our social engagement should be free from any member's business vested interest, hence we won't be supporting any multi-level businesses and the likes, we are here to spend money, have a good time while enjoying each other's company.
Should you wish not to participate in any activities that are posted, please feel free to advise the organisers with reasonable notice or step down from the group.
In fairness to all who want to be part of this meetup .... extended non-participation, late cancellations (less than 24 hrs prior to the event) or 3 no-shows will see your membership revoked and your place made available to the next prospective member requesting to join ... and 3 months of non-activity will revoked your membership.
If this is the group that you want to actively be part of, then you are most welcome to join the group.
Be open minded, we are looking forward to exploring, and enjoying Melbourne together!
On behalf of all our members we welcome, see you soon and cheers,
Jeff
PS.
Event organisers or venue suggestions are welcome.
Expected behaviours when attending functions with the group.
When attending an event, respectful behaviours are expected at all times from all members, we are all here to enjoy ourselves. This ensures that all members and participants are respected, feel welcome and at ease, safe from discrimination, sexual harassment and or bullying.
Discrimination:
Discrimination can be against the law if it is based on a person’s age, disability, race including colour, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status, gender, pregnancy, marital or relationship status or family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.
Harassment & Bullying:
Harassment and bullying is unwelcome conduct that humiliates, offends, or intimidates people.
Bullying is repeated behaviour directed towards a group or individual and creates a risk to health and safety.
Sexual harassment:
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel uncomfortable, offended, humiliated, or intimidated, where that reaction is reasonable under the circumstances.
Sexual harassment can be intentional or unintentional and is NOT sexual interaction, flirtation,attraction, or friendship which is invited, mutual, or consensual.
Be aware that a single incident may amount to sexual harassment depending on the circumstances.
Examples of sexual harrassment:
Unwelcome physical touching
Inappropriate staring or leering
Remarks with sexual connotations
Suggestive comments or jokes
Circulating sexually explicit material
Unwanted requests to go on dates
Intrusive questions about someone’s private life or their body
Sexually explicit or indecent emails, phone calls, text messages or online interactions
Actual or attempted rape or sexual assault.
Summary
Discrimination, any form of harassment or bullying has the potential to harm a person
psychologically and physically. Certain types of behaviour are against the law.
If your behaviours constitute any of the above, you may be subject to warnings or discontinuation from the group.
If you yourself experience or witness discrimination, sexual harassment and or bullying, if you do not feel confident or safe to speak up immediately, please ensure you report the behaviour to your host either at the time or via message through the Meetup app.
Everyone has the expectation and the right to attend MeetUp events and socialise at their leisure without fear of being subjected to inappropriate and or disrespectful behaviours.