Blood Drives Sydney

Thursday Trivia

Hello, We have our first trivia night on Thursday 20th August at the Chatswood RSL Club. The night kicks off at 7.30pm, but best to arrive around 7.15pm to get yourself signed in, buy some dinner and meet the group. I'm looking forward to meeting Luckie, Yi, Donn and Zilla. The space is small and I'll be there to greet you. This trivia night is on a weekly basis being 20, 27 August and 3,10, 17 September. After these 5 weeks we'll reassess and see you would like to continue or not. I look forward to meeting you on the 20th. kind regards, Norma

Southern highlands free drive! Text luke if u want a free car ride 0418499490

Southern highlands free drive. Text luke to rsvp & if u want a free car ride 0418499490. Car pick up point is right near central railway station ie [Sydney Central YHA](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.881454%2C%20151.20546) 11 Rawson Place · Sydney Our first stop from sydney is in very pretty and Historic Berrima to look around, toilet break, or experience a free visit to an historic colonial house ! Open sat and sun 11am to 3pm Here is the link for u to look [https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/harpers-mansion/](https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/harpers-mansion/) 9 Wilkinson Street, Berrima, New South Wales 2577 , Berrima Publican James Harper was having a good year in 1834. The only son of convicts William Harper and Margaret Morgan, he built the [Surveyor General Inn](https://thefoldsouthernhighlands.com.au/listing/surveyor-general-inn-berrima.html) in the centre of Berrima and became licensee in 1835. Meanwhile, he and his wife Mary built [Harper’s Mansion](https://thefoldsouthernhighlands.com.au/listing/k:harpers-mansion-berrima), a beautifully proportioned Georgian townhouse, on the hill overlooking the village. Today, the Surveyor General is Australia’s oldest continually licensed inn and the National Trust runs Harper’s Mansion with its two acres of gardens and significant maze THEN we travel to the beautiful Mittagong Club for lunch (inexpensive and very comfortable). you dont have to order any food...you can just bring your own food, if you like, and snack on the way...your choice. Here are more places of interest that might interest you on this trip or in the future..plz let Luke know and we will make it happen! [https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/trip-ideas/heritage-trail](https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/trip-ideas/heritage-trail/)

"Wolli-Creek-Beverly-Hills" via-Cooks-River-Earlwood-Bexley-Kingsgrove! 14km!

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! **The Walk Story:** "Wolli-Creek-Beverly-Hills" via-Cooks-River-Earlwood-Bexley-Kingsgrove! 14km! **Brand New Walk Sections:** New Tracks - Pathways - 14km Walk. Come live it up, yes! guys and girls, let's try! Variety is the spice of life. Hey guess what? Your body need an energy boost, just love this walk! **Meeting Time:** 10am. **Meeting Point:** Wolli Creek Station, go to top of stairs. Cafe opposite! We head to Mackey Park, **Warren Park**, then **Steel Park**, bathrooms, water fountain, rehydrate. Let's follow path to Beaman Park and Lang Road Bridge. We hug the Cooks River past **Ewen Park** until **Leslie Muir Reserve** then short break at Canterbury Woolworths! Creek Crossing to **Heynes Reserve**, Pat O'Conner Reserve and Hughes Park. Kingsgrove Walkway next until Beverly Hills Park. **Distance:** 14km **Type of Walk:** Paths, trails, tracks, walkways next to parks, rivers, creeks, gardens. **Difficulty:** Mostly Easy/Moderate (due of distance) **Walking Pace:** Easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50 per hour. **What to Bring:** Comfortable outfit, boots/runners, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash on arrival or **PAY ID** 0435801602 George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 questions. combined with our other meetup groups!

Monopoly

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

Bring yourself, we will go over how Unhurried Conversations works.

🌲Bundanoon Day Out @ Morton NP - Fairy Bower Falls & lookouts 🌿🐦‍⬛🧘🧘‍♀️

🚗 Let’s explore Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands and Morton National Park. 🏞️ ⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! 🏨 You may stay at a hotel, motel, holiday park, Airbnb, camping, glamping or any accommodation you fancy for the weekend to explore Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Robertson etc. 🏡 ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 5 September 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Rd, BUNDANOON NSW 2578 ℹ Refer website for exact location & info: https://santifm.org/santi/ 🥾 DISTANCE: Easy short walk at the monastery. 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🧘‍♀️ Let’s enjoy the serenity at this peaceful monastery. You do not need to be Buddhist to visit the monastery. 🧘 You may participate in the meditation and/or discussion with the monks. ☕️ There is a daily lunch time service that takes place at 10:45am which anyone can participate in. 🥪 Please BYO packed lunch and any food, snacks or cash donation if you wish. ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions: https://santiforestmonastery.org/faq/ 🚗 After spending time at the monastery, we will continue our exciting adventure at: 🥾 Fairy Bower Falls Walk & Lookouts - 6km return loop. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: 📍GPS coordinates: -34.67955, 150.30309 🚗 About 15 minutes drive from Santi Monastery. Refer photo maps no. 3 for driving directions. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, steep stairs, creek crossings, rock scramblings and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🚗 We may visit another lookouts nearby once we finish this exhilarating walk. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ❎ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt are not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. Also any food donations for the monastery if you wish. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: 💰$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected upon arrival. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Bundanoon. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚙 Drivers - please offer a lift from your closest train station with share costs. 🎒Passengers - please update on comments section for a carpool with share petrol. 🚗 Few of us including myself will be camping for the weekend at: 🏕️ Wingello State Forest Campground 🏕️ https://share.google/nmQ3BOkGOd1o1VQGW 🚗 ⛺️ You may like to try easy camping (next to your car). Refer separate camping event for further details. 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time! 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 🧘‍♂️ 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Unhurried Conversations at the Pub

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/ This newly created event is at a new venue, the Keg & Bew Hotel at Surry Hills. We meet on the 2nd floor around 6:15pm. Food and drinks are available, before and after, on the ground floor and roof top.

Data Centers, Technofeudalism & The Rise of the Surveillance State

**"Amazon is not a market; it's a fiefdom."** — Yanis Varoufakis **"AI is now infrastructure, just like electricity."** — Jensen Huang Massive data centers are spreading across the globe, consuming enormous amounts of energy while storing the information of billions. Who owns them?, who profits from them? and who benefits? Are they the infrastructure of progress or the foundations of a new **"Technofeudal"** order where privacy is extinct and surveillance is everywhere? **Join the discussion on our community** Discord [https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy](https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy)

Kumamoto Charity Meetup🇯🇵 Language Exchange💚 Kumamoto True or False Quiz🧡

Bring your ID or passport plz🪪
必ず IDもしくはパスポートをお持ち下さい🪪 (パスポート写真不可🙅‍♀️) 本チャリティイベントでは、収益から必要経費（AUD→JPYへの為替手数料、クイズ優勝者への景品、イベント運営費等）を差し引いた全額を、熊本への支援として寄付させて頂きます。 またCSJを応援してくださっているスポンサーのAustralia Study様、EZY TAX SOLUTIONS様より、合計$170のご寄付も頂いております。 この場を借りて、温かいご支援に心より感謝申し上げます。 At this charity event, all proceeds remaining after necessary expenses—including AUD-to-JPY exchange fees, prizes for the quiz winners, drink tickets, and other event-related costs—will be donated to support Kumamoto. We have also received generous donations totalling $170 from our sponsors, Australia Study and EZY TAX SOLUTIONS, who have continued to support CSJ. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for their warm and generous support. 18:00-19:30 Language Exchange 19:30-19:50 Kumamoto Quiz 19:50-20:00 Group Photo ⚠️ Note ⚠️
No soliciting
No pick up artist
⚠️ 注意 ⚠️
ナンパ禁止
セールス、勧誘禁止

If you are found to be making others uncomfortable, you will be banned without
a warning.
他人を不快にさせる言動などが見受けられた場合には退場して頂き、私のグループのイベントには二度と参加して頂くことはできません。 Please order something to drink directly upon arrival.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
Thank you for your understanding.
到着時に飲み物を注文してください。
食べ物や飲み物の持ち込みは許可されていません。
ご理解いただきありがとうございます。

The Pulse of Leadership: A One-Day Healthcare Workshop in Sydney

**Overview** Healthcare & Clinical Leadership: Build practical skills in communication, decision-making, teamwork, patient safety, and clinical leadership. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq00jgyK46OgOcgCE2oE44) **Program Details** **Duration**: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session. **Every Confident Clinical Leader Has a Day One. This Could Be Yours.** For general enquiries or booking your slot, contact us at: [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) +61 (0) 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **Where Leadership Actually Shows Up** It's 7 a.m. on a busy ward. The handover is rushed, one nurse is already stretched thin, and a junior doctor hesitates before speaking up about a patient's changing condition. In that small pause, a decision either gets made with confidence, or it gets delayed. That pause is where leadership either shows up, or doesn't. And it's rarely about seniority. It's about whether someone has the skills to communicate clearly, make a sound decision, and hold a team together under pressure. **The Moment Leadership Actually Happens** Picture this: a newly promoted clinical coordinator walks into a multidisciplinary meeting. Instead of staying quiet, they use a structured handover, flag a risk early, and the team adjusts the care plan before it becomes a problem. That's not instinct. That's a skill, and it's exactly what this one-day workshop is built to teach. **How the Day Unfolds** * **Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Leadership** — They learn the real difference between leadership and management in a clinical setting, and the behaviors patient-care environments actually demand. * **Module 2: Communication & Team Coordination** — They practice structured handovers using SBAR, closing the communication gaps that often form between disciplines. * **Module 3: Leading Multidisciplinary Teams** — They work through a role-play with nurses, doctors, and allied health staff, learning how trust and accountability actually get built across a team. * **Module 4: Clinical Decision-Making & Governance** — A case study puts them in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks and basic governance principles under time pressure. * **Module 5: Patient Safety & Quality Improvement** — A simulation shows them exactly how leadership choices connect to patient safety outcomes, and how a reporting culture reduces errors. * **Module 6: Handling Workplace Challenges** — A group brainstorm surfaces real strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict without losing professionalism. * **Module 7: Leadership Growth & Action Planning** — By the end of the day, they aren't just reflecting on the day, they're building a concrete plan for their own leadership growth going forward. **What Changes By the End** Attendees leave able to: * Understand core principles of healthcare and clinical leadership * Improve communication and handover skills * Lead multidisciplinary teams effectively * Use structured frameworks for clinical decision-making * Apply governance and safety principles in daily work * Handle conflicts and workplace challenges professionally * Develop personal leadership behaviors and growth strategies * Strengthen teamwork and patient-centered leadership **Who Finds Themselves Here** * Junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals * Healthcare supervisors and team leads * Newly promoted clinical coordinators * Healthcare administrators and support staff * Students entering healthcare careers * Anyone transitioning into leadership roles in healthcare **Real Practice, Not Passive Listening** Every attendee works through role-play, case studies, and simulation, live, in the room. The scenario above isn't hypothetical, it reflects what clinical leaders face regularly, and what this workshop prepares them for. **Bring This to Your Organization** Picture an entire ward or department responding to pressure the same way, calm, coordinated, and clear. This workshop is available as a customized in-house session, on-site or virtual, with group pricing for healthcare organizations ready to build that capability together. 📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com) **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need prior leadership experience to attend?** No, this workshop is designed for anyone from junior clinicians to newly promoted coordinators, no formal leadership background required. **2\. Is this only for doctors and nurses?** Not at all, it's built for anyone in a healthcare setting, including allied health professionals, administrators, support staff, and students. **3\. Will I actually practice these skills\, or is this mostly lecture\-based?** You'll work through role-play, case studies, and simulation throughout the day, not passive listening. **4\. What if I struggle to speak up during handovers or team discussions?** Module 2 is built exactly for this, teaching structured communication using SBAR to close common communication gaps. **5\. Does the course cover real clinical decision\-making\, not just theory?** Yes, Module 4 uses a case study to put you in the middle of a real decision, testing safe frameworks under time pressure. **6\. How does this workshop connect leadership to patient safety specifically?** Module 5 uses a simulation to show exactly how leadership choices affect patient safety outcomes and reporting culture. **7\. What if managing team conflict or burnout is a bigger challenge for me than clinical skills?** Module 6 addresses this directly, covering strategies for managing stress, burnout, and conflict while maintaining professionalism. **8\. Is this suitable for someone newly promoted into a coordinator or team lead role?** Yes, the course is specifically designed with newly promoted clinical coordinators in mind. **9\. Can this be customized for our hospital or healthcare organization?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your organization and delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **10\. What do I actually walk away with at the end of the day?** A personal leadership growth plan, practical frameworks for communication and decision-making, and a Course Completion Certificate.

Kiama Illawarra Coast Day Trip

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVhEOGKs4vnBQhcsOIvKcd) * **Drive Time**: 1 h 45 min (100 km south via Princes Hwy) * **Route**: Sydney → Princes Hwy → Kiama → Blowhole → Coastal Walk → Gerringong → Return * **Highlights**: * **Kiama Blowhole**: Natural rock formation where waves shoot water 20+ meters into the air. * **Kiama Coastal Walk**: Scenic clifftop trail with ocean views, rock pools, and hidden coves. * Gerringong: Quaint seaside town with historic cottages, cafes, and beaches. **Book Carpool or Driver** [https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney](https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney) * **Carpool** You will be assigned a vehicle. Check your confirmation email for your driver’s details. Let your driver scan your QR code to access your carpool service. Please stay with your driver throughout the trip. * **Driver** Check your confirmation email to assign the passengers. Scan passengers’ QR codes to provide carpool service. You will then get paid in accordance with the [Payout Policy](https://extremelyshy.ca/pages/pricing) **What’s included** * Gas, Vehicle use, Driver effort. Split bill if any other expense is exist. **Meeting and Pickup** * Meeting Time: 8:00 AM * Meeting Point: Starbucks Capitol Square, g01, 730-742 George St, Haymarket * End Time: 7:00 PM * End Point: This activity ends back at the meeting point. **Refund Policy** * Refund Policy: Not refundable except if the event is canceled, rescheduled. Contact us by the end of the day. **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

🌈 🍂 Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Grotto, Waterfalls & Lookouts 🌲🐦‍⬛🍂

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 22 August 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.40am - late start! 🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Blackheath station - Station Street entry/exit. 🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps! ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 10.5km return. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, steep stair climbs, creek crossings, rocks scrambling and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts. ❗️NOTE:- this walk is not for whingers, those with fear of heights or hardcore fast walkers! ✅ This walk is more suitable for nature lovers, birdwatchers and keen photographers. ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️Upon arrival at Blackheath station, we will proceed on local roads to Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway enjoying the bushland and the wonderful views across the valley and rock formations. 🥪 We will have byo lunch break at Colliers Lookout overlooking the valley. 🚶‍♂️After lunch, we will continue our exciting exploration to few amazing lookouts and waterfalls with lots of photo stops and selfies. 🚶🏼‍♀️We’will then continue our adventure to Centennial Grove Grotto and Walls Ledge Track with great views and wildlife. 🚶‍♂️After enjoying time in the nature, we will head back to Blackheath station. 🍂 Optional - you may check out beautiful garden near the station and tree lined Autumn leaves. 🍂 🥧 There’s few shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants in the town centre if you like a bite to eat or a drinks before heading home 🍹 ******************************************** ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse background. This is not a datng event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt are not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 💵 GRATUITY: $5 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your name) & Blackheath. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Easy! ******************************************** 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚗 Car park on Station Street or side streets. 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait! ******************************************** ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. So relax! 😉 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion. ❗️Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers or text messages after meeting time! 🍂 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)