Craft Workshops Sydney

HANDMADE SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

Crafty Creations Group

**Your monthly dose of creativity & community.** Welcome to the Beverly Hills Craft-ernoon! Got a knitting project you can’t seem to finish? Eager to meet other creative people in your corner of Sydney? Or just looking for a welcoming space to relax and make something with your hands? Our community Craft-ernoon is for you. Think of it as a creative hub for everyone—from kids discovering the joy of glitter glue to seniors sharing a lifetime of skills. It’s a relaxed, unstructured afternoon to connect with neighbours of all ages. **What to bring:** * **Your current project:** Whether it’s crochet, sketching, or scrapbooking, bring it along! * **Just yourself!** If you don’t have a project, don't worry. We’d love your help knitting or sewing a "Trauma Teddy" to comfort someone in need. All materials are provided. * **The kids!** We’ll have a station with simpler crafts ready for little hands. **All the nitty-gritty:** * **When:** 2pm on the first Saturday of every month * **Where:** Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 9 Warrawee Place, Beverly Hills (sadly, the one near Hurstville, not LA!). We're in the main hall at the back of the building. * **Cost:** Free! Seriously. We’re happy to provide the space and materials. * **Parking:** Warrawee Place can be tight, so try Tooronga Terrace or Ponyara Road for more spots. **A note from our hosts** Beverly Hills Baptist Church is delighted to host this community gathering. Our goal is simple: to provide a warm, welcoming space for people to connect and create. There are no strings attached, no religious program—just good company and craft. Everyone is welcome, exactly as you are. **Questions or ideas? Get in touch!** Alison: 0414 810 137 \| [alisonleader@gmail.com](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=mailto%3Aalisonleader%40gmail.com) [bhb.org.au](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbhb.org.au%2F)

Financial Management & Accounting in Healthcare: 1 Day Course, Sydney

**Summary** Master revenue, costing, budgeting and KPIs to improve financial performance in your healthcare business in a focused 1 Day course. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **About This Course** * **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, beverages included **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** *** **Course Overview** This 1 Day workshop gives you **practical, beginner-to-intermediate financial and accounting skills specifically tailored to healthcare businesses.** You learn how finances flow inside hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and healthcare service providers, covering **revenue cycles, cost structures, budgeting, financial statements, KPIs, and basic decision-making models.** The content focuses on **real healthcare scenarios**, including payer reimbursements, insurance-driven revenue, service-line profitability, cost management, and financial planning for sustainable healthcare operations. **Learning Objectives** By the end of the training, **you will be able to:** 1. Understand healthcare-specific financial flows and structures. 2. Interpret financial statements with basic confidence. 3. Analyze costs and manage departmental spending effectively. 4. Build simple budgets and financial plans. 5. Understand RCM workflows and identify improvement areas. 6. Use KPIs and metrics to assess financial performance. 7. Support better decision-making with financial insights. *** **Target Audience** * Hospital & clinic managers * Healthcare administrators & supervisors * Billing, RCM & finance teams * Quality and operations managers * Healthcare entrepreneurs * Anyone responsible for financial decisions in healthcare *** **Why Choose This Course?** This workshop combines **financial fundamentals** with **healthcare-specific operational realities**, giving you actionable skills—not theory. The trainer brings industry experience in **healthcare finance, budgeting, RCM, and strategic planning**, ensuring you learn tools you can immediately apply within hospitals, clinics, or healthcare business operations. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Want to train your entire team in healthcare financial management?** We offer customized in-house programs tailored to your departments—finance, operations, RCM, or administration. The training can be aligned with your real budgets, service lines, and financial challenges, helping your team strengthen financial accuracy, performance, and decision-making. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Modules** **Module 1: Healthcare Finance Foundations & Revenue Streams** * Understanding major revenue sources in healthcare * Cash flow cycles for hospitals & clinics * Differences between payer types & reimbursement models * Icebreaker Activity *** **Module 2: Cost Structure & Expense Management in Healthcare** * Fixed vs variable costs across departments * Cost drivers: staffing, supplies, consumables, equipment * Managing operational and overhead expenses * Activity *** **Module 3: Financial Statements for Healthcare Managers** * Income statement, balance sheet & cash flow basics * Reading financial performance in healthcare * Identifying red flags & improvement opportunities * Role Play *** **Module 4: Budgeting & Forecasting for Healthcare Units** * Building annual and departmental budgets * Volume-based and service-line forecasting * Simple models for planning growth and expenses * Case Study *** **Module 5: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Essentials** * Patient registration → billing → collections process * Denial prevention, coding accuracy & documentation flow * Improving charge capture and payment turnaround * Simulation *** **Module 6: KPIs, Ratios & Performance Metrics for Healthcare** * Monitoring key financial indicators (AR days, collection rate) * Operational KPIs: utilization, productivity, cost per visit * Benchmarking performance across service lines * Group Brainstorm Activity *** **Module 7: Financial Decision-Making for Healthcare Leaders** * Basic financial evaluation for new services or investments * Break-even thinking & cost-benefit considerations * Prioritizing financial sustainability and value * Action Plan Review **FAQs** 1. **Do I need accounting experience?** No, this course is beginner-friendly. 2. **Is the content healthcare-specific?** Yes, every module is based on healthcare examples. 3. **Will I learn financial statements?** Yes, at a simple and practical level. 4. **Does it include budgeting?** Yes, budgeting and forecasting are covered. 5. **Is revenue cycle management included?** Yes, it’s a major part of the training. 6. **Do I need to know math?** Only basic calculations nothing advanced. 7. **Is this useful for non-finance staff?** Yes, perfect for managers without finance backgrounds. 8. **Will I learn KPIs and ratios?** Yes, the course covers key healthcare metrics. 9. **Do I get a certificate?** Yes, a completion certificate is provided. 10. **Is the course practical?** Yes, everything is designed for real-world use. 11. **Is lunch included?** Yes, lunch and refreshments are provided. 12. **What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

All About Composition - 4 hr hands on PAID Workshop

4 hr $185 workshop [Book here ](https://theapertureclub.com.au/all-about-composition/) This 4 hr workshop is perfect for photographers at all levels. We look at the elements of design that represent the building blocks of any photograph. Composition uses forms, shadows, colours and lines and is key to crafting a work that can truly be called art. You will learn to compose with depth of field as well as learn the very important skill of planning and positioning background elements to set the subject. Also explore the various ways to use light in your images and the effects we can create using different shutter speeds. Most importantly you will learn in easy steps how to use composition to create stunning photographs. https://theapertureclub.com.au/all-about-composition/

Coffee & Collage

#### **Coffee & Collage is a relaxed 1.5-hour self-guided analogue collage experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity and enjoy some time away from the digital world.** **[Book your spot](https://www.theinspiredwithin.com/shop/p/coffee-collage)** Surrounded by vintage chairs, shelves of second-hand books and the warm atmosphere Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore is known for, the session is designed to get your creative flow happening, without rules. Intentionally small so you can feel comfortable coming on your own, meet new people and simply enjoy being present. Only 6 spots per session. $25 - All materials included

Design Like a Pro: A One-Day Canva Workshop in Sydney

**Overview** Master Canva to create professional, on-brand social media designs with hands-on practice in templates, branding, media, and content planning. **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 Designer 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:** **The Design Gap No One Talks About** Their feed looked fine. Not bad, just forgettable. Every post used the same template, the same stock photo style, the same font picked at random months ago. Nothing looked broken, it just never quite looked like theirs. That's the gap most people hit long before they ever open a design tool properly. Not a lack of creativity, just a lack of the right skills to translate an idea into something that actually looks professional. **The Moment Design Stops Feeling Like Guesswork** Picture this: someone opens Canva, pulls up a template, and instead of leaving it as-is, adjusts the colors to match their brand, swaps the font, repositions the text, and exports a post that finally looks intentional. That's not talent. That's a skill, and it's exactly what this one-day workshop is built to teach. **How the Day Unfolds** * **Module 1: Getting Started with Canva** — They explore Canva's interface and workspace, and start recognizing the right formats for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. * **Module 2: Essential Design Principles** — They practice layout, spacing, and alignment, and start noticing why some designs feel balanced and others feel off. * **Module 3: Templates, Branding & Customization** — Through a role-play, they learn how to select and personalize templates, layering in brand colors, fonts, and logos.\ * **Module 4: Creative Social Media Graphics** — A case study pushes them to design posts for real engagement, using effects, transparency, and story formats. * **Module 5: Using Images, Icons & Media Tools** — A simulation has them working with stock photos, icons, and overlays until the visuals feel sharp and intentional. * **Module 6: Editing, Resizing & Content Variations** — A group brainstorm surfaces quick techniques for resizing and repurposing one design across multiple platforms. * **Module 7: Exporting & Publishing Designs** — By the end of the day, they aren't just experimenting, they're exporting polished designs and building an actual content calendar. **What Changes By the End** Attendees leave able to: * Understand Canva's interface and essential tools * Use design principles for professional visuals * Customize templates for brand identity * Create platform-specific social media graphics * Work confidently with media, icons, and effects * Resize and repurpose content for different platforms * Export and publish polished, high-quality designs **Who Finds Themselves Here** * Social media beginners * Entrepreneurs and small business owners * Marketing and communication teams * Students and freelancers * Content creators and influencers * Anyone wanting to design without advanced software **Real Practice, Not Passive Listening** Every attendee works hands-on with real design projects, live, in the room. The scenario above isn't hypothetical, it reflects exactly what happens to most people who walk in without a design background and walk out designing with confidence. **Bring This to Your Organization** Picture an entire marketing team producing consistent, on-brand visuals without waiting on a designer for every post. This workshop is available as a customized in-house session, on-site or virtual, with group pricing for teams 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 any prior design experience to attend?** No, this workshop is built specifically for beginners with no design background at all. **2\. Do I need to install any software before the session?** No, Canva works directly in your browser, and the workshop will guide you through account setup if needed. **3\. Will I actually create real designs\, or is this mostly a demo?** You'll create real designs throughout the day, working hands-on with templates, branding elements, and export formats. **4\. Can I use this for my own business or brand\, not just generic templates?** Yes, Module 3 focuses specifically on customizing templates with your own brand colors, fonts, and logos. **5\. What if I need designs for multiple platforms\, not just Instagram?** Module 1 covers formats for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and Module 6 teaches you to resize one design across all of them. **6\. Does the course cover video content\, or just static images?** Yes, Module 5 covers working with videos alongside stock photos, icons, and illustrations. **7\. Will I learn how to use Canva's AI tools?** Yes, Module 6 introduces Canva's AI tools for quick adjustments and content variations. **8\. I run social media for my company\, will this help with content planning\, not just design?** Yes, Module 7 covers preparing content calendars using Canva folders, alongside exporting and publishing your designs. **9\. Can this course be customized for our marketing team specifically?** 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?** Practical skills across Canva's full toolkit, templates, branding, media, resizing, and exporting, plus a Course Completion Certificate.

Afternoon Networking Drinks #32

👋 UX Designers of Sydney! Welcome to our second **Saturday Afternoon** event! Since it went so well last time, i thought it would be fun to try another event on a Saturday afternoon. If anyone is left at around 7pm - we could go for dinner nearby too! **Event highlights:** ✅ **Japanese themed bar:** Come try some amazing Japanese beer and whisky! ✅ **Networking opportunities:** Expand your network of designers and make connections that last. ✅ **Relaxed, friendly vibe:** No formal talks or speeches - just great conversations in a relaxed environment. **Venue information:** * This month you will find us at an awesome Japanese sports bar in the leafy suburb of Crows Nest, right near the metro station! Check them out on socials: https://www.instagram.com/ichirosbar/ **How to find us:** Find the building entrance and head straight up to the second floor - we will have a Meetup Sign on our table! **Join our What'sApp group:**
 Since Meetup has removed the event chat feature, [please join this WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/uxad2026) for the latest event updates! Cheers, Josh (Organiser) Liam (Co-host)

Knitting and Crochet Group

Hey all, This meetup is scheduled every second Sunday from 3 - 5:30pm. The Dove and Olive serves a delicious Sunday Roast lunch with a vegan option and a full pub menu, so we'll reserve a table for 10. So come for Sunday lunch, a drink or both. Please make sure that you change your RSVP if you won't be able to make it. Please communicate with others on this forum and RSVP promptly and honestly so everyone can check whether there will be people attending each scheduled week. Bring your own yarn materials and ideas! Unfortunately we have had to introduce a voluntary $2 per meeting charge to cover the cost of maintaining Meetup as it has fees every 6 months. Thanks all, look forward to seeing you and your current project soon!

Friday Therapy: After work Beer, Burger, and a Band at Bucketty's, Brooky!

WIPA presents - Pouring Change: Women, Wine & Welcome with Amelia Birch

This month we will hear from Amelia Birch and her experience working in a male dominated field, and how our decisions may have been influenced. Amelia Birch is the Owner and Sommelier of Famelia Wine Bar & Bottle Shop on Enmore Road, Newtown - a hybrid venue dedicated exclusively to wines made by women. With more than 20 years’ experience spanning hospitality, wine, business operations, marketing, events and communications, Amelia brings an intuitive, customer-focused and deeply human approach to wine service. Her career has been shaped by a belief that wine should feel welcoming rather than intimidating, grounded in listening, connection and exploration. Early formative years at Sydney’s Glass Brasserie sparked her love of wine through daily tastings and mentorship from industry leaders, where she learned that great wine service isn’t about knowing everything... It's about curiosity and matching the right wine to the right person. Famelia was born from Amelia’s desire to create a safe, inclusive space for learning and discovery, while actively addressing the gender imbalance within the wine industry, where women make up just 16% of winemakers globally. Through curated wine flights, education-led events and a thoughtfully selected bottle shop, Amelia champions women winemakers, women-led wineries and woman+ teams who are too often overlooked. Her work sits at the intersection of advocacy and hospitality: supporting women makers, challenging industry norms, and proving that exceptional wine experiences can be both accessible and values-driven. Above all, Amelia is passionate about creating environments where people feel confident asking questions, expanding their palates, and finding joy in wine on their own terms. Please ensure your RSVP is up to date as there will be limited spaces available in this location, and no shows will be unfair on other attendees.

The Complete Event Planner's Guide: A 1 Day Session in Sydney

## Details **Overview** "Good events look effortless. That's the fundamentals at work, and you can learn them in a day." **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **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** **Plan Your Next Event With a System, Not Guesswork** **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Where Events Actually Fall Apart** Not in the invitation. Not in the décor. Usually right where budgets, venues, and vendors all need to line up at once and there's no clear system to manage it. That breakdown isn't bad luck it's a gap in process that most first-time (and even experienced) planners haven't closed yet. This workshop closes that gap. Nine modules, each built around a real planning challenge, each giving you a practical way to handle it. **Snapshot of the Day** 9 modules. 1 day. A complete planning process from first concept to post-event review covering budgeting, venues, vendors, timelines, promotion, and on-site execution along the way. Nothing skipped, nothing filler just a working framework you can use for your very next event. **Nine Common Breakdowns, Nine Practical Fixes** • **You're not fully clear on what the event needs to achieve** — Module 1 covers event objectives, event types, and the planner's core responsibilities. • **Your event idea doesn't quite match your audience or purpose** — Module 2 focuses on concept development and aligning your ideas with clear goals. • **Costs creep up faster than expected** — Module 3 covers building a realistic budget and tracking expenses to avoid overspending. • **Venue and logistics choices feel like guesswork** — Module 4 addresses venue selection, layout, flow, and accessibility. • **Vendors are unpredictable or hard to manage** — Module 5 covers vendor communication, contracts, timelines, and shifting expectations. • **Tasks and deadlines get missed along the way** — Module 6 focuses on building a detailed event timeline and assigning responsibilities. • **The event doesn't reach the people it's meant for** — Module 7 covers promotional planning, digital channels, and core messaging. • **On-site, things start slipping out of control** — Module 8 addresses managing check-ins, setup, flow, and handling issues live. **• You're not sure if the event actually worked** — Module 9 covers gathering feedback and evaluating results for next time. **Every Stage Feeds the Next** A rushed concept leads to a mismatched budget. A last-minute venue choice creates logistics problems down the line. Handle these as separate, disconnected tasks, and you're just firefighting one issue at a time. This workshop links every stage together, so by the end of the day, you're not left with scattered tips you have one connected process. **How Each Module Works** Every module follows the same hands-on approach, using real examples and practical tools: **1\. Spot the challenge** — What typically goes wrong at this stage, and why **2\. Learn the structure** — A clear, repeatable way to manage it **3\. Put it into practice** — Through activities, case studies, and role-play **4\. Leave with something usable** — A tool you can apply to your very next event **What You'll Be Able to Do Differently** **By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:** • Understand the complete process of planning and executing events successfully • Build budgets, timelines, and event structures with confidence • Coordinate venues, vendors, and logistics effectively • Apply stronger organisational and communication skills to event management • Manage on-site execution and evaluate outcomes once the event wraps up **Who This Is Built For** • Aspiring event planners looking for structured guidance • Freelancers managing events on their own • Corporate staff involved in planning or coordinating events **Format** Practical, hands-on learning — activities, case studies, and role-play built around real planning scenarios. You'll work through the actual challenges, not just hear about them. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Planning as a Team? Bring Everyone In** If your team faces these challenges together, this workshop is available as a customized in-house session, shaped around your organisation, your event types, and your specific pain points. Delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need prior experience in event planning to attend?** No, the course is built for beginners as well as those looking to sharpen existing skills. **2\. Is this only relevant for corporate events?** Not at all the frameworks apply equally to freelancers and personal or social events. **3\. Will I actually learn to build a working budget\, not just theory?** Yes, Module 3 walks you through creating a realistic budget and tracking real costs with practical tools. **4\. What if vendors keep changing their commitments at the last minute?** Module 5 is built exactly for this covering contracts, timelines, and managing shifting expectations. **5\. Does the course work for both small and large events?** Yes, the frameworks apply across event sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger corporate functions. **6\. What if something goes wrong on the actual day of the event?** Module 8 focuses specifically on managing live issues and keeping execution smooth under pressure. **7\. Is marketing really part of an event planner's job?** Yes, Module 7 covers the essentials of promoting an event effectively, even with basic digital tools. **8\. How do I know if my event was actually a success?** Module 9 covers collecting feedback and evaluating outcomes so future events keep improving. **9\. Can this be customized for our organisation's specific events?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your industry, event types, and team size, delivered on-site or virtually. **10\. What do I actually walk away with at the end of the day?** A working framework covering every stage of event planning from concept to post-event review plus a Course Completion Certificate. **11\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event. ***

September Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **September meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Coal loader cafe **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.