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🎟️ **TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVENT - [CLICK HERE FOR THE TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/impact-pitch-night-tickets-1976033923659)** 🎟️ Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating startups making a difference at our 2026 Impact Pitch Night at The Commons QV! We're excited to showcase four incredible founders building solutions that create meaningful change: 🎤 Sam Freidin – Founder, Wayfarer Mobility 🎤 Brock Hogan – Co-Founder, Places 🎤 Simi Rayat – Founder, Global Joy Mission 🎤 Archana Akhaury – Founder, Social Spectrum Our founders will be pitching in front of an experienced panel of judges: ⚖️ Lucy Lin – Host, Emerging Tech Unpacked ⚖️ Tom Kloosterman – Energy Scaleup Program Lead, EnergyLab ⚖️ Sydney Bentley – CEO & Founder, Next Paws Innovations ⚖️ Robert Gallup – Founder, Oz2US Ventures ### **What to Expect on the Night:** The Impact Pitch Night offers a unique opportunity to connect with a community of changemakers. Guests will: * Network with an ever-growing community of investors, founders, service providers, and startup operators. * Support four incredible early-stage founders as they pitch their solutions to global challenges. * Vote for their favorite pitch of the night. Secure your spot to witness the innovation and dedication of founders working to create a better world. This is your chance to explore transformative ideas and support startups tackling all kinds of solutions. #### **Reserve Your Seat Today!** Don’t miss out on this evening filled with networking, innovation, and celebration. Register now to be part of The Startup Network's Startups Pitch Night and connect with the changemakers shaping a brighter future

**THEME** At this Deep Work we'll explore **how to tune in to the quiet whispers — and the thunderclaps — that life sends our way.** When Lightning Strikes invites us to **recognise the moments of divine inspiration hiding in plain sight, and learn to trust** the nudges, signs and sudden illuminations that point us toward our truest path. **TIMING** \*Please arrive by 7:00PM for a 7:15PM start. The event will conclude at 8:45PM. **SETUP** You will be seated in small groups of about 5 people. We encourage you to sit with people that you don't yet know. :) **TICKETS** We have 2 ticket options: * Early Bird Tickets - $15 (available up to 7 days before the event) * Standard Tickets - $20 For all tickets, we're happy to provide full refunds for any cancellations received with 48+ hours notice. We will be serving tea, biscuits and soft drinks. **PROGRAM** Through carefully selected quotes and interactive discussions, we will: * Explore the art of deep listening — how to distinguish between the noise of the world and the still, small voice within * **Share stories, laughter and insights:** the hunches we followed, the signs we almost missed, and the unexpected sparks that changed everything * **Create casual and fun art** that captures a moment of personal inspiration — a flash of insight rendered in colour, word or form * Develop practical ways to **cultivate receptivity** in our daily work lives — slowing down enough to hear what the universe might be trying to tell us Come ready to reflect, share and listen — to each other, and perhaps to something a little beyond. **Leave with fresh eyes for the guidance already surrounding you, and the courage to act on it.** **PARKING** 2P parking is available directly adjacent to the venue. [Use this link to navigate there.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wY8cyfrbZxKnireeA) There is also underground parking available directly opposite the venue.

You love books. Your friends…not so much 😬 Or maybe they read, just not the way you do. Either way, you've been looking for your people — and this is where they are. 📚 Busy with Books is hosting its first Melbourne bookish dinner, and we're keeping it simple: good Italian food, good conversation, and a table full of women who actually want to talk about what they've been reading. We're gathering at [Il Mercato Centrale](https://www.mercatocentrale.com.au/) — Melbourne's beautiful Italian food hall in the CBD (close to Southern Cross) — where everyone orders what they fancy from the stalls, and we spend the evening doing what we love most: Talking about books. (And eating. Obviously 💁🏼‍♀️) **What to expect:** * A relaxed, informal dinner * Great food from Il Mercato Centrale (your order, your tab) * A small goodie to take home * Good conversation with women who get it * A cap of 10 guests to keep it intimate We won't have a set book (this time!), so there's no pressure or homework. Just show up, order something delicious, and talk books with strangers who are about to become your favourite reading friends. **Your ticket ($10 early bird, $15 regular)** secures your spot and helps us keep building BWB events in Melbourne. Can't wait to meet you 📚 **About Busy with Books:** *[BWB](https://www.busywithbooks.com/) is a reading community for women across Australia & New Zealand.* *Since 2024, we've hosted sold-out reading retreats in New Zealand (coming to Australia soon!), run an online book club, and been featured in NZ Herald, Stuff, Woman's Day, and more.* *Now we're starting out in Melbourne, and this dinner is the first step ♥️*

**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Fathers Office QV-249 little lonsdale st (Melbourne CBD).** We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry** to support the venue. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

**Welcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Father’s Office QV** **249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** **QV location / balcony** Find out more on our Instagram [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry**. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **80–120 attendees** every Tuesday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU9**

Come unwind and connect after work with the R-Ladies+ Melbourne committee and members to celebrate the middle of the year! 🕕 Time: 6pm 📅 When: Tuesday 30th June 2026 📍 Where: Quarterhouse, 693 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008 (right near Southern Cross Station). Great opportunity to meet others that are using R. The idea is build our community and network with like minded coders. Whether you have been to our past events, or want to join for the first time, please come and join us. 🎉 Everyone is welcome! 🎉 \*Please note that food and drinks are not provided at this event and are at the attendee’s expense. It's more of an opportunity to come and socialise with the group and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities. **‼️ Please RSVP** (and update your RSVP if your circumstances change). **‼️**

We all possess intuition, the quiet inner knowing that guides us through life. Yet for many of us, this innate ability remains underdeveloped or overlooked. \*The Inner Oracle\* is an engaging and experiential presentation designed to help you reconnect with your intuitive wisdom in a supportive and welcoming environment. Together, we will explore the concept of intuition, including an introduction to the various “clairs” or intuitive senses, such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and claircognizance. Through guided meditation, participants will have the opportunity to quiet the mind, deepen self-awareness, and connect with their own intuitive insights. Interactive activities and practical exercises will provide a fun and encouraging space to practise trusting and strengthening your intuition. This event is suitable for all experience levels—from the simply curious to those already working with intuitive practices. No prior knowledge is required, only an open mind and a willingness to explore. **Jasmine Elizabeth King** is a Lecturer, Supervisor, and Clinic Lead at Torrens University, where she teaches naturopathy, western herbal medicine, and nutrition. Inspired by her passion for integrating intuition alongside evidence-based health science education, Jasmine developed this workshop to support students and practitioners. It quickly became clear that cultivating intuition is a skill that can benefit everyone, making this workshop accessible, practical, and enjoyable for all. **The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:** * To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. * To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. * To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being. However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.

**Bitcoin Basics -** Altcoins & Tax This is a Melbourne based, live event. Limited seating, booking required. Hosted by Craig A Guest Speaker: Sam Accetta from Haines Muir Hill, Member of the Institute, Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand **What You’ll Learn:** * The Bitcoin Basics related to; * What is Bitcoin * Bitcoin comparison to Altcoins. * Bitcoin and Altcoin historical performance. * What makes Bitcoin special? * Basis of Taxation * Ordinary Income * Capital Gains * Capital Gains Tax Example * Personal Use Assets * Stablecoins * Leaving Australia - Tax Xonsequences AML/CTF Rules. * Questions and answers. At the upcoming live Bitcoin event, attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Bitcoin, with a focus on how it compares to altcoins and the key taxation considerations involved. The session will explore the historical performance of Bitcoin and altcoins, as well as the unique characteristics that set Bitcoin apart. It will also provide an overview of how Bitcoin is taxed, including ordinary income and capital gains, supported by practical capital gains tax examples. In addition, attendees will learn about special considerations such as personal use assets, stablecoins, the potential tax consequences of leaving Australia, and important AML/CTF rules. A dedicated Q&A segment will allow participants to ask questions and engage directly with knowledgeable speakers. This is a free community event designed to promote education around Bitcoin and support the growth of the local Bitcoin community. With limited seats available, early booking is highly recommended to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Bitcoin in a practical, hands-on setting. Please send us a message if there is someting in particular you would like to hear about and we will aim to include it within the presentation on the night. **IMPORTANT** please arrive by 5:45pm to ensure we can let you in at ground level and to access the lifts. Thereafter, we may not have someone available to let you in the building. **Location: Melbourne Connect - Level 7 Manhari Room 7212.** **Address: 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053** How to get there? Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station, there are multiple bus options or paid parking is available at Ace Parking, Cardigan House. Detailed Directions: [Directions Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KL-V_FoEyLkfWzGtFXMNOzSfTI_8K6e/view?usp=sharing) The event will be catered. There'll be some finger food/snacks and drinks available. Please register early so we can allow for everyone. If there is something in particular you would like to learn about, send us a message and we will do our best to include it in the presentation. *\*Final details are subject to change.*

It's Saturday meditation. Suitable for everyone who interested in meditation techniques in Buddhism way. You will find the good plce and positive vibes here. Also free refreshments provided. ⏰Wish to see you all and create positive energy together 2.00-3.00.

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Join Theosophist Margaret Harris, PhD, in her continuing series of discussions, digging deeper into Astrology every Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm WHO AM I? It is not the fear of God' which is 'the beginning of wisdom' but the knowledge of SELF which is Wisdom Itself .. MAN KNOW THYSELF" (Blavatsky,1901, p.15, Studies in Occultism) KNOW THYSELF In this supportive weekly group, through an Astrological lens and connecting with our own birth maps, we explore books that can help us explore paths towards our spiritual unfoldment. Through a variety of texts, from both Theosophists and Astrologers, we look at the energetic connections we have with the heavens and how they can assist us as we journey from our personality selves to our spiritual selves. Various knowledges from participants are also welcomed and encouraged as we continue to work with the 3rd object of the Theosophical Society: "To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in the human being" The Society is a registered charity and these events are free, but donations are welcome.

Come for a coffee and settle in for a meaningful conversation on the "Mountains of Life". We start our exploration using short selections from the Bahá’í teachings and other inspirational sources. The aim is to uplift, inspire and motivate; the conversation will benefit from all participants’ viewpoints. Community members of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are invited to contribute to elevated conversations, inquiry, consultation and learning. As we grow together and learn from one another we hope to build new connections, bridges of unity and respect for all humanity.

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

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Join us at Unity of Columbus for our Weekly Reiki Share, a peaceful and uplifting gathering for connection, healing, and growth. A Reiki Share is a time where Reiki practitioners and students come together to give and receive healing energy in a supportive and welcoming environment. These sessions will be moderated by Columbus Unity Reiki. Reiki is a hands-on energy healing method from Japan that first came to the United States in 1938. Since then, it has grown in popularity and is now widely practiced throughout the West. All levels are welcome, and you do not need to be a practitioner at Unity of Columbus to attend. If you are a Reiki practitioner, a Reiki student, or simply interested in becoming a Reiki student, we warmly invite you to join us. Come practice your healing techniques, learn new approaches, receive healing energy, and connect with a like-minded community in a space of relaxation, renewal, and positive energy.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!