Inclusion Networking Sydney

AzNConnecT Syd Networking Drinks - Unlock Your Extra Income Streams

💰 **AzNConnecT Sydney Networking Drinks: Unlock Your Extra Income Streams** **\(Friday 20 November 2026 \| Haymarket\)** Interest rates are up again and the cost of living keeps climbing. Is your income keeping pace? Join us for an evening of drinks, canapés and real conversations with **industry leaders and experts** who’ll share how they’ve built extra income outside the 9-to-5. Expect practical strategies you can act on straight away, and good company over a drink. **Why come?** 🔑 Ideas for building extra income you can start on now 🤝 Meet like-minded professionals, investors and business owners 💬 Ask the experts your questions face to face 🥂 A relaxed Friday night: drinks, canapés and great conversation 📅 **Date:** Friday, 20 November 2026 🕡 **Time:** 6:00pm – 9:00pm 📍 **Venue:** Dynasty Karaoke, Level 1/63 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 🎟️ **Tickets** ✅ Members: **FREE** 🔥 Early Bird (Non-Members): **$25**, first 10 tickets only! ✅ General (Non-Members): $35 ✅ At the Door: $50 🍷 Includes canapés & a drink ⚠️ **Strictly limited to 70 guests.** Early bird spots go fast! 👉 **Lock in your spot now:** [https://tinyurl.com/aznsydNov2026](https://tinyurl.com/aznsydNov2026) Or AzNConnecT ISO App [https://tinyurl.com/Aznconnectapp](https://tinyurl.com/Aznconnectapp)

Manly Business Network | Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Manly’s monthly networking event bringing local business owners and professionals together. ## **Great Business Starts with Great Connections!** Looking to grow your business network without the awkward introductions, endless elevator pitches or hard sells? Welcome to **Manly Business Network (MBN)**, where local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals come together for genuine conversations, valuable connections and new opportunities. Hosted at the iconic **Hotel Steyne in Manly**, MBN is a relaxed, welcoming and engaging networking event designed to help you meet the right people and build relationships that go beyond exchanging business cards. ### **Networking with a Difference** We believe the best business relationships start with a conversation, not a sales pitch. That’s why we’ve created a networking experience that combines the relaxed atmosphere of casual networking with just enough structure to make sure you actually meet people. **Here’s what you can expect:** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet a diverse mix of local business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. * **Structured Networking:** Our rotating networking rounds help you connect with different people throughout the event. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** No pressure, no awkward pitches, just genuine conversations. * **Business Opportunities:** Discover potential clients, collaborators, referral partners and new ideas. * **A Growing Community:** Become part of a supportive Northern Beaches business network. ### **Event Details** 📍 **Where:** Hotel Steyne, Manly 📅 **When:** Second Thursday of every month 🕥 **Time:** 10:30am – 12:00pm Whether you’re new to networking or a seasoned business owner, you’ll find a welcoming group of people who understand that building a business is easier when you’re surrounded by the right connections. ### **Come for the Connections. Stay for the Community.** Manly Business Network is proudly hosted by **Andy Sephton from Creative Kiwi Animations** and **Jonathan Sharp from Team Fun**, bringing together a shared passion for business, community and making networking genuinely enjoyable. **No fluff. No hard sells. Just great people and great conversations.** Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you in Manly!

F Factor Tech Women: End of Year Social!

GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING SYDNEY 2026

**Note: This is a paid event** **Registration Link:** [https://sydney.globalstartups.club/](https://sydney.globalstartups.club/) GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING SYDNEY 2026 Innovate. Network. Execute. WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE MEET? Networking accesses Business Speed Dating 30 sec Elevator Pitch for Startups Introducing Global Startups Club - a networking hub & community powered by 3X Events Mojo Startup that will meet once a month over tea & coffee. Our mission is to bring together talented founders experts consultants influential leaders and startup professionals. Business community will come together for a well curated agenda driven 2.5 hrs offline meet showcasing their businesses. The club will hold its meetings once a month where you can meetup and improve your network and business prospects. The Eco-system consists of Founders VCs Directors Power Networkers and Consultants connecting with each other. For Partnerships Sponsorships Ticketing queries: Support :- +91 9819564031 (Calls And Whatsapp Both)

Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity

We 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) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^

NeuroSparks Sydney Pilot: Free Neurodivergent Social | Ashfield

**👋 NeuroSparks Sydney Pilot Social Meetup** Come along for a relaxed afternoon of games, conversation and hanging out with other neurodivergent adults. New faces are very welcome! ​ **📅 WHEN** Saturday 28 November 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Come and go anytime. ​ **📍 WHERE** Activity Room 3 (Peter Cross Room), Ashfield Civic Centre / Town Hall, 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. ​ **♿ ACCESS** Council lists ramp and wheelchair access, an accessible toilet, and accessible parking at the shopping centre. The closest train station is Ashfield. Please contact the organisers beforehand about specific access needs. ​ **CASUAL, WITH A LITTLE STRUCTURE** We'll have four loosely organised zones to give you a few ways to connect: ​ * **🧱 Build Zone:** build, tinker or make something while hanging out. * **🎲 Games Zone:** card games and board games. Join a game or watch for a while. * **💬 Chat & Special Interest Zone:** have a casual chat or share something you're passionate about. Listening is welcome too! * **😌 Quiet Zone:** a calmer corner to take a breather or enjoy quiet company, with fidgets if available. You're welcome to bring your own. This is a shared room, so we can't promise complete silence. ​ These are options, not a schedule. There's no pressure to perform, introduce yourself to everyone or join any particular activity. ​ Feel free to move between zones throughout the afternoon, meet different people and try different things. Staying with one activity or simply hanging out is completely fine too. ​ **👋 COMING ALONE?** That's absolutely fine! Many people come on their own, so you'll be in good company. Our organisers are welcoming and happy to help you find an activity or join a conversation. You don't need to know anyone beforehand or have a clever opening line ready. ​ **🍎 GAMES, FOOD & DRINKS** Feel free to bring board games or card games, as well as your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Please clean up after yourself so we can continue using the venue. ​ **🌿 NEED A BREAK?** You can step away whenever you need to. The activity rooms are separated by partitions and nearby activities may be audible. A separate quiet room is not provided. ​ **⚠️ CONCERNS** If another attendee's behaviour makes you uncomfortable, or you notice a hazard, incident or injury, please tell an organiser promptly so we can respond. ​ **📸 PHOTOS & VIDEO** We may occasionally take photos or short videos to share NeuroSparks activities with our community and supporters. You're welcome to opt out: tell an organiser and we won't intentionally photograph or film you. ​ **📋 RSVPS** This event is free and for adults aged 18+. No formal diagnosis is required. RSVPs are capped at 30, with space reserved within the room's total capacity for organisers and helpers. If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please cancel so someone else can take your place. Please include any accompanying support person in your booking count. If Meetup prompts you to pay when joining the waitlist, ignore it. This event is free. ​ If you previously responded to the Sydney expression of interest, please check the confirmed date and venue and update your RSVP if you cannot attend. ​ **🛡️ SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY** This is an adult community meetup, not a clinical or crisis service. Organisers don't provide individual supervision, personal care or medical support. Please arrange your own support person if needed and contact us beforehand about access. ​ Respect consent, privacy and personal boundaries. Follow venue rules and safety directions, use materials safely and look after your belongings. Harassment or unsafe behaviour may result in being asked to leave. ​ Report injuries, hazards or concerns promptly. In an emergency, call 000 and alert an organiser or venue staff. These expectations do not exclude rights or responsibilities under Australian law. ​ Questions or access needs? neurosparkscomm@gmail.com

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

In an unhurried conversation, there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. Unhurried isn't always slow. It offers a pace where people find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking. We use a simple meeting format to make this happen. [https://www.unhurried.org/](https://www.unhurried.org/) We meet in and around Table 05 of the Art Gallery Cafe, one level down from ground level, within the old South Building of the NSW Art Gallery.

Sydney Singles Relational Lab — Facilitated Connection Experience

**Tired of dating apps and conversations that go nowhere?** **What if meeting new people could actually feel good again?** When we started Conscious Connections, I interviewed hundreds of people about dating and connection. And I kept hearing the same things: *"I'm tired of swiping and having the same conversations over and over."* *"I just want to meet someone I can have a real connection with."* *"Dating feels so superficial these days."* *"I'm exhausted by dating apps. I want to meet people in real life."* Underneath all those frustrations was the same longing: to meet people we can be ourselves with. To laugh, feel at ease, have meaningful conversations, and discover where a genuine connection might lead. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. Two hours that give you energy instead of taking it. Playful, warm, alive. People often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, honest and real again. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣. 👉 $59 to book your place, and hear from people who've been: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Each booking is a place in our monthly Relational Lab. Your session date, time and Zoom link arrive by email within 24 hours. Booking close to a session? Go for it. We'll do our best to place you in it, or you'll join the following one. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗕? A guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction. Less performance. Less pressure. Far less small talk. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂. It's a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness and real-world human connection, made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦 \- Two hours of live\, guided connection games from your own couch \- Cameras on\, everyone present: you laugh\, play\, move and engage \- Facilitated in real time by Eloah\, with 15 years of experience\, and shaped around whoever is there \- An optional in\-person gathering afterward for those who join the session\, where applicable \- A WhatsApp thread to stay connected\, where applicable 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨 \- The felt experience of being fully yourself with people you just met \- Relational tools you carry into dates\, friendships\, family and every room you walk into \- For some\, new friends\, a whole new circle\, even a partner\. We've seen all of it grow from here\. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗙 \- You value growth\, and you want it to feel good\, fun and playful \- You'd rather experience something than just consume more content \- You're craving social spaces with more depth \- You want deeper connection without forced intimacy \- You're open to meeting people in a more intentional way 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? For 2 hours, you step into a parallel world where strangers stop feeling like strangers. We play connection games designed to drop the small talk, meet our common humanity, and exhale into the ease of being yourself with others. For some, it's the first time they've ever felt this. You're in control at all times, choosing your edges: playful and light, or bold and deep. Often, the lighter we play, the deeper it gets. We've seen people make lifelong friends, meet partners, even heal their relationship with a parent. It isn't therapy. It's what becomes possible when a space is held this well. 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? Neither would we, if the only calls we'd been on were meetings that drag on or webinars where someone talks at you. This is the opposite. Everyone's camera is on, everyone's playing, and you feel connected within minutes. Facilitated with mastery, online is as powerful as being in the room. We know, because we've run both for years. You come exactly as you are, from your own couch, with no outfit, no commute and no awkward entrance. Most people leave lighter than they arrived. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻? After the online session, you're invited to an optional gathering in person, where applicable. It's your chance to practice what you've learned out in the world, without the small talk. Eloah chooses the place and time with care, based on who was present, the weather, what's happening in the city that day, and sometimes what the group discovered about each other's passions and hobbies. 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? The tools are yours for life. You'll notice them on your next date, in your next hard conversation, at your next dinner with friends. People come back months later and tell us how differently they now walk into a room. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀? Dating apps are a tool. Connection games are a tool, too. What matters is how they're designed, how we use them, and the intention we bring. Here, you're among people who chose to show up with curiosity and a genuine desire to connect. Instead of trying to impress someone through a profile or a string of messages, you experience one another in real time. You discover how people listen, laugh, express themselves, navigate vulnerability and respond to others. And you get to notice how you feel in their presence. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? It's slow dating, and the long game is the shortcut. Instead of pairing you up, rotating you and praying for chemistry, most games are played with everyone together, so you meet each other as humans first. Many people leave with new friends, some with a whole new circle, and if more develops over time, it grows from a solid foundation. On a first date, people show their best face. Here, you see the full face, and your chances of falling for a real, imperfect human are much higher. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? This is a connection-to-self-first space. Many people who ask this have had experiences where things got sexual or romantic too fast, and it felt forced. Sexual energy is one of the most powerful energies there is, and it deserves respect. Here, you connect to all of yourself first, and then to others as whole people. You learn relational frameworks you can play as gently or as boldly as you choose. Some people arrive mending a broken heart, unsure they even want to date again. Others arrive ready for something wild and alive. Nothing is pushed on you, and you move at your own pace. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? People who want more depth in how they meet others. Some are new to the city and rebuilding their circle. Some are coming out of a long relationship and wondering where to start. Many have full, busy lives and still want more. Plenty are introverts who would never walk into a bar mixer. What they share: curiosity, an open heart and readiness to meet their equals. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Sessions are open to every adult age, so who's there changes from month to month. What people share is readiness for real connection, and that tends to matter far more than a birth year. Many say their most surprising connection was with someone they'd never have swiped on, or who would never have swiped on them. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲? Groups are kept small by design, so you're never just watching a screen full of talking heads. Connection deepens when there's room for every voice. This is also where you meet your city's introverts: you thought you knew everyone, and they've been hiding. If you happen to be the only one on the day, it becomes a private 1:1 session with Eloah, normally $319, at no extra cost to you. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 $𝟱𝟵? You're investing in an experience most people never have, held by a facilitator with 15 years of experience. One game, one moment, can change the trajectory of your life. We keep it as affordable as possible so this glimpse of what's possible can reach everyone. We tend to overestimate the cost of doing something, and underestimate the cost of not doing it. Each session takes its own shape with whoever is present. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁. Free to RSVP. 👉 $59 to book your place: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)

141) Lets Try Ninja Warrior! [Roadtrip~]

[Cost: $30 /2 hrs] [\~ Priority To NEW Members] Upgrade... From Flip Out to.... Ninja Warrior! Let's Jump Around, for some Exercise & Act like Kids again?!? So, PLEASE don't eat heavy b4 going! 🤮 \~\~[WAITING LIST\~ Incase of Noshows, i Will txt Waiting Members to come, Feel free to join the List! 🤞] It should be Good Exercise & some fun Xtreme Sports for the day\~ I Hope this sounds like a Place you've been wanting to go? do Again, or Try? Hope to see you! Thx! 🤞 & Some Dinner, Chats & Drinks afterwards, as always ❣ \*\*\* Usual Info \*\*\* 🖖 The plan is to Eat, Drink & Socialize! This Event can be just to Break the Ice, for Newer Members & hopefully meet some rad, local West Side ppl, who would like to meet another/New circle of Friends 👍 So Come with an "Open" mind, & hopefully... you'll meet your next clan or BFF 🤘 Cheers! \- Dez

WSTI Festi 2026: AI for Not-for-Profits & Community

WSTI Festi 2026: AI for Not-for-Profits & Community Curious about using AI agents to augment and automate everyday work, but not sure what that would actually look like in your organisation, or whether your team could do it? This night is for you. A well-established local not-for-profit brings a genuine everyday challenge, the kind almost every not-for-profit will recognise. Over a few short sessions before the night, WSTI has coached their team to set up an agentic AI system and build their own AI solution. On stage, they'll show you how they did it: the questions they asked, the decisions they made and the challenges they faced. Then they'll showcase the initial results live, using sample data only, so no real client or volunteer information is shared. We don't build it for you. We build it with you. That's how WSTI works with organisations every week, because the skills should stay with your team long after we leave. And we believe the team should always be in the driver's seat. After all, responsible AI starts with your organisation, the people you serve and the problem worth solving, not with the technology. You'll leave knowing how to take that first step in your own organisation. How the night runs • Doors open from 5:30 PM, with light refreshments • Welcome from WSTI and Cr Hayley French, City of Parramatta • Meet the case study: what the organisation does and where the pressure points are • The journey: what the AI transformation sessions looked like, from the first discovery questions to choosing one safe, contained use case • The live showcase: the not-for-profit team shows what they built and the initial results, on stage • The honest reflection: in their own words, what works, what the challenges are, and what they decided must stay human • Your turn: in teams, run the discovery questions on your own organisation and pick your first use case. Then discuss how your team's roles could change when AI agents work alongside people. • Q&A and networking until 8:00 PM What you get • A real look at how a not-for-profit team, not just a tech expert, moves from a problem to a working AI tool; the experience speaks for itself. • Hands-on time with the discovery questions on your own organisation, with resources to help • Your own first use case, chosen and written down before you leave • A plain-English view of the risks: privacy, accuracy and human oversight • A take-home starter kit with the questions, a simple safety checklist and ready-to-use templates for everyday admin • Connections with other local not-for-profits facing the same challenges and opportunities, and with WSTI's mentors and members, Parramatta and Western Sydney's largest grassroots AI community Who should come You do not need any tech background. That's the point. • Directors and managers at charities and not-for-profits curious about boosting organisation capacity with AI that goes beyond ChatGPT • Volunteer coordinators, program leads and social workers • Board and committee members • Community, faith and cultural organisations • Social enterprises and community service providers Coming with a colleague? Even better. You can work through your own organisation together in the hands-on part. Free to attend: register your interest first Places are limited, and we want them to go to the people who will get the most from the night. So there are two simple steps: 1\. Register your interest by Wednesiday 11 November\, with a few quick questions about you and your organisation 2\. We'll confirm your free ticket on a rolling basis\, and no later than Wednesday 11 November\. We aim to welcome people from as many local organisations as possible If your plans change after you're confirmed, please let us know so someone else can take your place. Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wsti-festi-2026-ai-for-not-for-profits-community-tickets-2003273717616 Getting there Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, near the Ngara light rail stop. We're in the Event Space. With WSTI · City of Parramatta · Western Sydney Startup Hub Part of WSTI Festi 2026, Western Sydney's first grassroots AI festival, 5 to 21 November in Parramatta. See more: https://wsti.org.au/wsti-festi Notice of Photography and Filming By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Everyone is welcome, from in and around Parramatta and beyond. When you RSVP, we ask for the postcode where you live, work or study, only for our statistics. If you have one in the City of Parramatta, please use it.

SydDT #133/Design Connection #8: EOY Design Megameetup

**[RSVPs ARE OPEN BUT NOT ON THIS PAGE. GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://go.dynamic4.com/syddt-2026-11-dc-eoy)!** For our final SydDT of 2026, we’ll be reflecting on and celebrating the year that’s been. A good chance to connect with the community and welcome plenty of new people. New friends and old. We’re doing this one as Design Connection #8… another in our design megameetup series with our friends from the CCX and EUX meetups. This continues our tradition of EOY megameetups since 2018. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design community. This will sell out fast… be quick 😃 **DESIGN CONNECTION** Design Connection #8 is another in our design megameetup series. **Design Connection** is a collective of three Sydney design meetups… [Ben Pecotich](https://linktr.ee/benpecotich) from [Sydney Design Thinking (SydDT)](http://syddt.org/), [Adam Faulkner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfaulkner) from [Enterprise UX (EUX)](https://www.meetup.com/enterprise-ux-sydney/), and [Kevin Wilkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohnwilkins) from [Creative Customer Experience (CCX)](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-creative-customer-experience-ccx/), with [Susan Wolfe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjwolfe) and [Vera Chan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/verawatychan) being the backbone of Design Connection 😃 This event is brought to you by [Wondiverse](https://wondiverse.com.au/), [Leapfrog Studio](https://www.leapfrogstudio.org/), [blueegg](https://blueegg.com.au/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

Authentic connections: where playfulness meets depth - Newtown -

Authentic Connections: Where Playfulness Meets Depth “We are hardwired for connection—it’s what gives our lives meaning and purpose.” – Brené Brown Let’s be honest: not all connections leave us feeling fulfilled. Some energise us, make us feel truly seen and alive. Others? They fall flat. This workshop is about creating the kind of connections that light you up. Join us for Authentic Connections, where we’ll explore the magic of meaningful interactions through playful and powerful activities. Whether you’re tired of small talk, craving deeper relationships, want to expand how you connect, or are just curious to try something new, this workshop is your invitation to step into a space of trust, curiosity, and connection. Why Attend? Go Beyond Small Talk: Connect authentically and deeply. Reclaim Your Energy: Leave feeling uplifted and inspired. Build Community: Be part of a like-minded, supportive group. Transform Yourself: Take home tools to enhance your relationships. What to Expect: 🤝 Genuine Connections: Feel truly seen and appreciated through activities that foster trust and openness. 🎲 Playful & Engaging Games: Laugh, share, and connect with thought-provoking exercises that bring out your best self. 🌈 A Safe, Inclusive Space: Show up exactly as you are and celebrate the uniqueness of everyone in the room. 🍓 Light Refreshments: Treat yourself to fresh fruit and chocolate as you savour the joy of connection. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 22nd November 2026 🕒 Time: 6:15 - 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Flourmill Space\| 3 Gladstone street Newtown 🎟️ Investment: $30 early bird \| $40 per person \| $50 for two Tickets available at: https://events.humanitix.com/authentic-connections-where-playfulness-meets-depth-newtown-mjerudps Your Guarantee: You have nothing to lose—except the chance to experience something extraordinary. I offer a full refund if you’re not completely satisfied. Your connection and growth are my priority. Meet Your Facilitator: Hey, I’m Maz. I came to Australia at 16 with no English and felt deeply out of place for a long time. By 18, life felt heavy enough that I didn’t want to be here anymore. After that, I learned how to numb. Games, substances, distractions. I was alive, but not really living. Something eventually shook me awake. I realised how precious life is and that I didn’t want to waste it. The path out wasn’t clean or easy, but over time I let go of the habits that were keeping me disconnected and rebuilt a real relationship with myself and with life. I studied psychology for over five years and was halfway through my Master’s, working as a provisional psychologist, when I chose to step away. I respect that world deeply. I also realised that what helped me most, and what many people need, are lived, relational spaces where honesty and presence are practised, not just talked about. These workshops are my way of creating those spaces, for people wherever they are on that spectrum. From numbness to aliveness. From disconnection to real contact. If this speaks to you, I’d be glad to hold the space with you. What Past Participants Are Saying: "Thank you so much for last night! It was one of the most deeply healing things I've ever done" " Love your events and all the creative and fun games which really made it so much easier for people to share their emotions, release their volurabilities and connect!" "Last night was so much fun .... Oh! You probably are aware of this already .. but I thought your last event was awesome from a “singles mingle” point of view… I realised that Men were being open about themselves and it was so nice to be able to go deeper than surface level … even make a connection or two" " When I came in I felt low energy and anxious was even considering leaving I am glad I did not becasue now I am feeling energised and connected" Have Questions? Check out the FAQ section for common queries, or feel free to reach out to me directly via email, phone, or social media. I’d be happy to help! 📧 Email: Masoud.katiraei1@gmail.com 📞 Phone: 0451917187 Facebook: masoud katiraei Instagram: Masoud.katiraei