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Something Needs to Change. But What?
Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 AMHave you been thinking something needs to change in your work or life, but you’re not quite sure what or where to start? Maybe you’re unhappy in your current job, considering a career change, or simply questioning whether the path you’re on is still right for you. Join Joti, founder of Kynara Collective, for a relaxed conversation over a drink with others who may be navigating similar questions. There’s no presentation, structured programme or sales pitch. Just an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, talk about what’s on your mind, explore possibilities and perhaps see things from a different perspective. You don’t need to have a plan or even know exactly what you want to change. Where: Near Circular Quay. Venue to be provided to those who register. When: Thursday, from 5:30 pm Cost: Free to attend. Simply purchase your own drinks.

Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity
Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 AMWe live in a world where bad news travels fast, fear grabs our attention, and negativity has had decades to occupy our mental real estate. What if, for once, we turned the tables? What if we flooded our surroundings with so much goodness that it became impossible not to know it, feel it, and be it? Welcome to "Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity" where we take our best finds and see what happens when we broadcast it on everyone around us. This isn't about pretending life is perfect or forcing ourselves to be happy. It's about deliberately creating hope for hope's sake, then seeing what happens when this new energy gives people permission to flourish, heal, and become positivity beacons themselves. Expect more expressions of goodness than you've ever experienced packed into 3 hours. Some of you will immediately know you need this right now as you read this invitation. Others might not realise how much they've needed it until afterwards because sometimes, the busyness of life gets in the way of noticing, appreciating and sharing good news. Because positivity isn't just something we can cultivate within ourselves. It's something we can give and multiply... **Who is this for?** * anyone surrounded by toxic environments or negative people * those who need to communicate optimism and convince others to embrace positivity, whether professionally or as a business owner * people who would benefit from connecting with a diverse network of humans working to make the world a better place in different fields **What will happen?** * exercises to discover what brings people to life and learn what makes each other tick * team challenges that turn feelings of joy, awe and ecstasy into expressions of goodness for others to experience * simulations to explore and practice the power of words, thus honing in awareness of how the way we communicate matters a lot **What will you get out of it?** * leave very, very, very positive about yourself and others * learn techniques and tools to make positivity feel more natural and become your new default * gain a greater appreciation of your own influence in the world 🎟️ This is a ticketed event. Register to attend using this link: [https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936](https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936) Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^ ***Utopia Rising*** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^

PeopleHaus: Teams Aligning To Shape the Future of Work
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30 AMPeopleHaus is the flagship gathering for Australia’s HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals bringing together 100+ operators shaping the future of work, learning and culture. Whether you’re a CPO, HR leader, Talent partner, OD practitioner, recruiter, L&D specialist or culture builder, this is your room to connect, learn and grow. **What you’ll gain:** * Fresh, practical insights on how people, capability, and culture evolve in 2026. * Meaningful connections through curated intros; not random handshakes. * Candid conversations with leaders doing real work inside real organisations. * A premium after-work atmosphere with DJ, drinks, food, and high-energy storytelling. **Event Agenda** **5:30 \- 6:00 PM \| Welcome Drinks \+ Curated Networking** Guided introductions designed to help you meet the right people. **6:00 \- 6:05 PM \| LiveHaus Welcome** Setting the tone and energy for the night ahead. **6:05 \- 6:50 PM \| Panel 1 \- "The Skills\-Based Reckoning: Are Job Titles Becoming Obsolete?"** *Featuring*: * [Bianca Hill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-hill-511642167/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav896/)Head of People & Culture, [Decidr](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decidr-ai/posts/) * [Roland Illyes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-illyes/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonintraflowai/) Founder, [GraceX,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gracex-well-be-well/home/) * [Amanda Anderson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakanderson/)[, International Keynote Speaker | Media Contributor | Writer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharat910/) * [Lisa Cotton, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa--cotton/)Founder and Principal, [Human in the Loop Leadership,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-in-the-loop-leadership/home/) * [Harrison Kennedy, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-kennedy-81b7171a1/)CEO & Co-Founder, [ReFresh](https://www.linkedin.com/company/refreshtech/posts/) **6:50 \- 7:00 PM \| Networking between Next Round of Keynote & Panels** **7:00 \- 7:45 PM \| Panel 2 \- "Culture in the Blended Workforce: Leading Teams of Humans\, Contractors\, and AI Agents"** *Featuring*: * [Rashmi Dixit Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmidixitsharma/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushbhatia/) Chief People and Brand Officer\*,\* [AFFORD](https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-foundation-for-disability/home/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainfishai/posts/) * [Mohit Midha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitmidha/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazzclark/)CEO & Founder, [Hoogly](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoogly/posts/) * [Brian Bowman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbowman2/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmaryrajanayagam/)Organisational Development, Capability and Learning Manager, [Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonwealth-superannuation-corporation/posts/) * [Jude-Martin Etuka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-martin-etuka-4b396114/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjoewaller/)Senior People Business Partner, [Greencross Pet Wellness Company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greencrosspwc/home/) * [Toby Tank](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobytank/), Practice Lead: Deep Tech, The Onset **7:45 \- 9:30 PM \| Music\, Food & Drinks\, Networking** Wrap up the night with purposeful conversations, food, drinks, and the LiveHaus energy. **The Experience** This isn’t a conference. It’s a People Alignment Room where HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals come together to shape how modern workplaces actually work. You won’t just hear about culture. You’ll experience it. **Expect:** * Honest, human-first conversations * Practical insights from operators doing the real work * Curated introductions across the people ecosystem * Energy, storytelling and movement without the corporate stiffness Because culture isn’t built in isolation. It's built in rooms like this. *** #### **Tickets** Paid. Limited. Intentionally curated. PeopleHaus is designed for ambitious professionals across HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture who care about: * Building thriving workplaces * Developing capability at scale * Aligning people strategy with business reality This isn’t a mass networking event. It’s a high-trust room for people serious about shaping the future of work. Seats are capped to protect the quality of conversation. [https://events.humanitix.com/peoplehaus-sydney-nov-2026-where-people-talent-and-culture-teams-align-to-shape-the-future-of-work/](https://events.humanitix.com/peoplehaus-sydney-nov-2026-where-people-talent-and-culture-teams-align-to-shape-the-future-of-work/) *** #### **Hosted by LiveHaus – Where energy meets ROI.**

Why Aren't We Working Less? The Four-Day Work Week Debate
Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 AMWhy do we still work so much? In 1930, celebrated economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that rising productivity would reduce the working week to just fifteen hours by now, leaving society with a novel challenge: what to do with all that free time! He was remarkably close on the productivity prediction—yet the standard working week has barely changed. So where did the promised leisure go? Did consumerism convince us to trade leisure for luxury brands and better gadgets? Did work itself become too central to who we are — our identity, our worth, our status in the world — to simply give some of it up? Or did most of the gains from productivity growth flow upward, leaving the rest of us running just to stand still? We'll explore the history of the five-day week, the evidence coming from today's four-day week trials, and whether working less could create a happier, healthier society—or simply new problems. Join us as we unpack this fascinating debate about the future of work. **Primary Reading:** ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) **Report: *[Four-Day Work Week (2026)](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek)***[ ](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/Research/Issues_and_Insights/2026/FourDayWorkWeek) by Parliamentary Library of Australia **(Optional) Book: *The Case for a Four-Day Week* (2021) by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling** There wasn't one ideal book (affordable and easily available in paperback) for this month's topic, so the primary reading is a document prepared specially for this meetup, It traces the history of the working week from its origins through to today's four-day trials and policy proposals, weighing the strongest arguments on both sides. It's designed to give everyone a shared, evidence-based foundation for the discussion. However, if you are fine with reading eBooks or can find it with your library, the main book I would suggest is *The Case for a Four Day Week* by Anna Coote, Aidan Harper and Alfie Stirling, which is a widely cited book-length treatment of the topic and is readily available as an eBook, though you will probably need to order it in if you'd prefer a paperback. And if you have no luck with that book, there are also two other similar books mentioned below which you may also want to try (O'Connor and Lindzon, 2026; Schor, 2025) We also recommend you look at a short, up-to-date report from the Parliamentary Library of Australia, which offers a concise local policy snapshot to complement the broader discussion in the main reading. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also included links below to further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 2 November, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Two short explainer videos about why we still work so much: [The five-day workweek was made up. What if we changed it?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn5-FIkFq0I) [Why do we still need to work?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KXZP-Deel4) * Two videos on the four-day work week: [TED The Case for a 4-Day Work Week by Juliet Schor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyVfUaXyyqo) [ABC Could a 4-day working week be coming to Australia?](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/could-a-4-day-working-week-be-coming-to-australia/105588208) * SBS Insight - Rat Race - Episode 11 2026. As post-COVID attitudes towards work-life balance continue to change, some of us are questioning our role in the rat race and opting out. For others, the choice is hampered by housing and cost-of-living pressures. This Insight explores how Australians are balancing a desire to clock-off - and doing something like a 4-day week - with their need to pay the bills. **Written** * Primary Reading: ***[Why Do We Still Work So Much? The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Week](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCMLOhSERNXQrLX7RbhwoOjASCYnbF-FMR0fSJ4mRubaFA?e=s1NMGH)*** (a document prepared for this meetup) * An Easter egg for those who have read this far: [The Case for a Four Day Week](http://reparti.free.fr/coote2021.pdf) * A Britannica overview of issues relating to a four-day work week: [The Four-Day Work Week](https://www.britannica.com/procon/four-day-workweek-debate) * Studies and trends in Australia's experience with four day work week; [Emerging Four Day Work Week Trends in Australia](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372461877_Emerging_Four_Day_Work_Week_Trends_in_Australia) [The four-day workweek in Australia: insights from early adopters](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07536-x) * An annotated reading of John Maynard Keynes' 1930 lecture about what 2030 might look like: [Keynes (1930) Economic possibilities for our grandchildren ](https://www.elysian.press/p/economic-possibilities-for-our-grandchildren) * Other books which members may want to look at: *\- Do More in Four: Why It's Time for a Shorter Workweek* (2026) by Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon — written by the pioneer behind Ireland's national four-day week pilot, this is one of the most current, practically-minded account of how organisations are actually redesigning work around a shorter week, including in the age of AI. *\- Four Days a Week: The Life\-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress\, Improving Well\-Being\, and Working Smarter* (2025) by Juliet Schor — drawing on the largest study yet conducted on reduced-hours trials (245 organisations, 8,700 workers), this is Schor's own full account of the evidence behind the case for a four-day week. *\- Bullshit Jobs: A Theory* (2018) by David Graeber — a provocative anthropological argument that a significant share of modern work is pointless by the admission of the people doing it, offering a very different angle on why we still work so much.

SSP FRIDAY - SUB BASE PLATYPUS & JACARANDAS IN BLOOM
Thu, Nov 5, 11:30 PMToday we go to Sub Base Platypus then to see the jacarandas in bloom at Milson Park and McDougall Street in Kirribilli. We leave Chambers at 1030 to get the ferry across to Sub Base Platypus at Kirribilli. Lunch will be upstairs at the Kirribilli Hotel, booked for 1pm. 35-37 Broughton Street, opposite Milsons Point train station.

Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 AM**Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network** for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Lawyers, Planners and Brokers is designed for business owners in the Accounting, Legal, Bookkeeping and Financial Services Industry to connect with likeminded finance professionals, build meaningful and authentic relationships in a positive and supportive environment. Business owners in accounting and financial services often struggle to find networking opportunities tailored to their industry. **Beyond Numbers Networking Events** are dedicated to bring together accounting and finance professionals who truly understand their unique challenges and provide a platform for them to build connections, and trusting relationships and explore potential strategic referral partners. At Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network, our primary goal is to foster authentic connections among business owners in the accounting and financial services industry. Our event aims to facilitate the formation of strong relationships based on shared values, interests, and experiences. #### **Who is it for:** * Accountants in practice * Bookkeepers * BAS agents * Tax agents and advisors * Commercial Lawyers * Financial planners and advisors * Mortgage brokers operate over 2 years * Insurance brokers #### **What to expect:** 6:00 pm - Doors open and welcome in to network 6:30 pm - Event start, intro and topic discussion 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A 8:00 pm - Event closes (Drinks and finger food will be provided) Please be on time, as there is no late entrance after 6:30pm. #### **Why Join Us?** Being part of an accounting and financial services community means you’re not alone on your journey. You’ll meet potential strategic referral partners who not only understand the unique challenges in the finance industry but also share your drive to grow and succeed. Together, you can exchange valuable insights, build trusted relationships, and uncover new opportunities to expand your client base. This community is designed to foster collaboration, offering peer support and expert connections to thrive in a competitive market. Join us to create meaningful connections, explore collaboration opportunities and secure lasting success for your business and beyond. PS: Participation certification can be issued for you to claim 1 CPD hours with your industry body, if applicable. ##### **Event Photography Disclaimer** ##### ##### **By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or filmed. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, marketing materials, and future event promotion.** ##### ##### **If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform event organisers upon arrival and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.** ##### ##### **For questions about photo usage or to request removal of your image, please contact the event organisers.**
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