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🍹What About a Picnic!?🍹Language Exchange Event in Fitzroy Gardens (EN & JP)
Sun, Oct 18, 3:00 AMRSVP first, and more people will join later! **Seeing others sign up gives everyone the confidence to come. 😊** If your plans change and you think you won't be able to make it, feel free to cancel your RSVP anytime. **言語交流会で取り残されたと感じたことはありませんか?問題ありません!** **Have you felt left out in a language exchange event? Don't worry, we've got your back!** 私たちのイベントでは**しっかりと英語と日本語の時間が区切られている**ので自身の言語のレベルによらず練習できます!**広大な公園で優雅な景色を味わいながら、ジュース片手に言語学習を楽しみましょう!** **With clearly scheduled language sessions,** you can practice the language you are learning regardless of your level! What are you waiting for? **Let's enjoy chatting in English and Japanese while taking in the strikingly beautiful nature, with a cup of juice at hand!** You don't need to bring anything except your passion for learning. Participation fees, too. **Make sure to RSVP, as the seats are limited!** **LOCATION / TIME** **Location**: Fitzroy Gardens 〒Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B048'46.2%22S+144%C2%B058'42.1%22E/@-37.8129125,144.978055,19.26z/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d-37.8128333!4d144.9783611?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D *There are a couple of **parking lots** nearby.* **Time**: 14:00 - 16:00 **場所/時間** **場所**:Fitzroy Gardens 〒Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B048'46.2%22S+144%C2%B058'42.1%22E/@-37.8129125,144.978055,19.26z/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d-37.8128333!4d144.9783611?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D **時間**:14:00 - 16:00 **Participation fees** **$5 (Card or Cash)** (The participation fees will be collected when you arrive at the event.) *You will get a cup of 🍹**juice** 🍹to get started at the event!* 😋 *The types of juice served can vary from week to week!* **参加費用** **$5 (カードと現金両方可)** (イベント開始時に参加費として$5徴収させていただきます。) **イベント開始時に🍹ジュース🍹をお配りします!!** ジュースの種類は週によって変動することがございます。 **Schedule(当日の流れ)** The organizer will collect a $5 participation fee at the beginning. 13:55 - 14:00 pm The organizer will guide participants to a seat and give them a brief overview of the event. *Don't worry! We don't forget your juice!!* (主催者が参加者をそれぞれのお席へと案内し、簡単なイベント説明を行う) 20 MIN ENGLISH TIME(英語オンリーの時間) 20 MIN JAPANESE TIME(日本語オンリーの時間) 20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME (英語と日本語ミックスの時間) 15:00pm -SEAT CHANGE (席替え) & STRETCHING TIME 20 MIN ENGLISH TIME(英語オンリーの時間) 20 MIN JAPANESE TIME(日本語オンリーの時間) 20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME (英語と日本語ミックスの時間) 15:55 - 16:00 Wrap-up (締めの言葉) A WORD FROM THE ORGANIZER -Bring an umbrella ☂️ -Bring a coat to keep yourself warm in case it gets windy ꩜𖦹 -In the event of rain, we will move with those who wish to continue the language exchange to the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre. Please note that you will need to purchase a drink to use the indoor seating. Thank you for your understanding. 詳しくは**インスタグラム**をご参照ください! Check our Instagram for more info: [https://www.instagram.com/melborn_mates/](https://www.instagram.com/melborn_mates/) **🎃ハロウィンパーティーのチケット販売中です🎃** Halloween party tickets are now on sale! [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-halloween-party-2026-tickets-1994779454045?aff=MELBORN](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-halloween-party-2026-tickets-1994779454045?aff=MELBORN) **NOTES** * To ensure that everyone gets a chance to practice, **please follow the schedule.** We really appreciate your cooperation. * **RSVP is required to attend the event, as we have limited seats.** * Provided that there are **fewer than 6 participants**, including the event host, on the event day, **we may cancel the event.** In such a case, participants will be informed through DMs. * As seating for the event is limited, RSVPs may be adjusted to maintain a balanced group (e.g., nationality, gender) and ensure a smooth international exchange. We appreciate your understanding. * In the event of a potential natural disaster, we will notify **you by 22:00 p.m** the day before the event regarding whether it will proceed as scheduled. * Please make sure to **check your RSVP status** **after 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event**, just in case. * **Children under 16** must be accompanied by a guardian. * Participation for the purpose of sales, pick-up activities, religious solicitation, or MLM (network marketing) is strictly prohibited. * We aim to provide a comfortable environment for everyone. Any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable is not tolerated, and participants may be asked to leave and may be restricted from attending future events. * Please avoid RSVP’ing to another event that takes place at the same time as ours. * Please note that we may take photos during the event to show what it’s like. If you’re not comfortable being in photos, just let us know in advance—we’ll be happy to accommodate. * To the extent permitted by law, the organizer is not responsible for issues arising from participation in the event, including food-related illness, allergic reactions, personal disputes, or other incidents beyond the organizer's reasonable control. **注意事項** * 参加者全員が練習できるようにするため、区切られた時間に従ってお話していただくことご協力お願いします。 * **人数制限**を設けていますので、**参加登録が必須**となります。 * イベント当日に**参加者が6名未満の場合**、イベントを**中止する**場合があります。その際は、ダイレクトメッセージにてご連絡いたします。 * 座席数に限りがあるため、円滑な国際交流を行う目的で、国籍や性別などのバランスを考慮し、参加状況を調整させていただく場合があります。あらかじめご了承ください。 * 自然災害の恐れがある場合、イベントが予定通り開催されるかどうかにつきましては、前日の**22:00まで**にご連絡いたします。 * **念のため、イベント当日の10:00 a.m.以降に、ご自身で参加ステータスの確認をお願いいたします。** **16歳未満のお子様**は保護者の同伴が必要です。 * 営業・ナンパ行為、宗教勧誘、MLM(ネットワークビジネス)などを目的とした参加は固くお断りします。 * 参加者の皆さんが安心して楽しめる環境を大切にしています。他の参加者が不快に感じる行為が見られた場合、途中退場や今後の参加をお断りすることがあります。 * 当イベントと同じ時間帯に開催される他のイベントへの同時参加登録はご遠慮ください。 * SNSでイベントの様子を紹介するため、当日写真を撮影する場合があります。写真に写ることに抵抗がある方は、事前にお知らせください。配慮いたします。 * 法令で認められる範囲において、イベントへの参加に伴って生じた問題について、主催者は責任を負いません。これには、食中毒、アレルギー反応、参加者間のトラブル、その他主催者の合理的な管理が及ばない事象が含まれます。

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React Meetup - Kogan HQ - October 2026!
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 AM⚛️ **We’re back! React Meetup is returning to Kogan.com HQ.** Join us for an evening of React talks, learning and connecting with Melbourne’s developer community. 📍 Kogan.com HQ, South Melbourne 📅 Wednesday, 21 October 🕕 From 6:00pm 🎤 **Got something to share? We’re also looking for speakers!** If you’ve been working on something interesting, learnt something worth sharing, or have a React topic you’d love to talk about, [sign up ](https://forms.gle/2hboWSZ1bcE1ChpD6)to give a talk. 🎟️ **Register to attend or put your hand up to speak via the Meetup page.** More details coming soon. 🚀

North Melbourne Toastmasters Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 AMDevelop your public speaking skills in a safe, fun, learning environment. North Melbourne Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities - Gain confidence, courage and poise - Overcome nerves - Express yourself in any situation - Deliver engaging presentations - Communicate what you really mean - Enhance your professional and personal development - Learn managerial and leadership skills Join us at North Melbourne Toastmasters for this Toastmasters meeting. This is the perfect place to develop your public speaking skills in a safe, fun, learning environment. Come along for free as our guest to experience a North Melbourne Toastmasters Club meeting. North Melbourne Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays- 7:30pm-9:30pm. Come as a guest and get a feel of Toastmasters and our amazing club!

Melb Exhibition Centre - Studley Park Boathouse (30km loop)
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00 AM**Ride**: A Sunday afternoon social ride to Studley Park Boathouse on the Yarra River in Kew for afternoon tea at the kiosk. We will be back in town by around four pm. More info on this 1863 boathouse [here](https://www.ausvenueco.com.au/melbourne/venue/studley-park-boathouse/#:~:text=Back%20in%201863%20the%20Burn,public%20boathouse%20on%20the%20Yarra.): **Forecast**: 21°C. Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2026-10-11 **Bike**: Any mechanically sound bicycle. Please pump your tyres to firm pressures beforehand as soft tyres could make it a struggle. **Speed**: 22 kmh max on the flat **Distance**: \~30 km **Route**: We **start at Melbourne Exhibition Centre** (aka Jeff's Shed) and ride via Docklands on Capital City Trail. Some of this route is on easy gravel walking paths. There will be one or two short hills so make sure all your gears are in working order. We'll wait at the top for anyone walking up the one or two harder ones but it is otherwise an easy ride. Our return path to town is via Main Yarra Trail to **finish at Federation Square** but you can head off home whenever you like, of course. **Bring**: * Appropriate clothing, water, spare tube, tools, your phone with my number in your contacts. * Emergency Contact Details \* (See below) **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 Texting or calling on the day is preferred as I may miss Meetup messages or comments while cycling. \***Photo**: Studley Park Boathouse - May 2021 EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please have these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down, preferably, and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending. Just in case :) "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"

Improve Public Speaking: Footscray Yarraville Toastmasters Club
Wed, Oct 14, 7:45 AM**Empowering through Education** Looking to become a more confident speaker, think on your feet, or simply meet a welcoming group of people? 🎤 CONTEST NIGHT IS HERE! 🏆 Get ready for one of the most exciting nights on the Footscray Yarraville Toastmasters calendar! Join us for our International Speech & Table Contests, where our members will take to the stage to make us laugh, think on their feet and put their communication skills to the test. To register as a guest, sign up at: headsup.rsvp/e/a00QzSm6tsk6ytYnzVblpJ
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