Civic Groups Sydney

National Ride to Work Day - ride to morning tea at Parliament House

**Wednesday 14th of October is National Ride to Work Day.** Meet at the fountain in Lackey St., Summer Hill at 7.50 am for a 7.55 am start. We'll take the Greenway to Lilyfield Rd, then through Rozelle Parklands to meet the Balmain folks at 8.20am at the Victoria Road underpass near the ANZAC bridge. The route for Ride to Work Day is; *(8:00am - Balmain people are starting at Loyalty Square, Balmain)* *(8.15am - White Bay Power Station gate (Robert St, Rozelle)* **8.20am - Rozelle Parklands at the Victoria Road underpass** **8.40am - Union Square, Pyrmont** **9.00am - Hyde Park (College St & Oxford St)** **9.10am - Parliament House & photo opp. (Hospital Road side)** **9.30am - Morning tea in Parliament House** [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57237134](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57237134) If you prefer, meet at any of the stops in the list above or make your own way to the Domain behind parliament house. This is a chance to get the attention of NSW parliamentarians in the run up to the state election in March 2027. At the Hospital Rd (Domain) side of Parliament House, after a photo session, we will welcomed inside to speak with the Parliamentary Friends of Active Transport and the member for Balmain Kobi Shetty. Morning tea is included! It's an excellent opportunity to communicate directly to decision makers and help convince them of the need for more funding and favourable outcomes for travelling by bike. The Balmain Bike Bus, organised by the Sustainable Transport Group of Climate Change Balmain Rozelle, invite us to join them for this special ride. We will also be joined at Macquarie St by Bicycle NSW. This is a great way to get our voices heard to champion cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable transport. Learn more about National Ride to Work Day here: [https://bicyclensw.org.au/get-set-to-celebrate-ride-to-work-day-2026/](https://bicyclensw.org.au/get-set-to-celebrate-ride-to-work-day-2026/ "https://bicyclensw.org.au/get-set-to-celebrate-ride-to-work-day-2026/") Bring a good bike lock, and all the usuals (helmet, tools, sunblock, water, spares). If you wear cleats, suggest you bring a change of shoes for use in Parliament House. Afterwards, if you can, join us at a nearby cafe for a post event cuppa and discussion, otherwise make your own way home. Bike Leichhardt ride leader TIM call 0408 691 541

Building AI Agents That Remember, Reason, and Act

Hello Amazonians, For our next AWS Sydney Meetup, **MongoDB** and **PolarSeven** are bringing together two practical talks exploring what it takes to build AI agents for real-world environments! **🎤 Hear from:** **Mark Sailba, Senior Solutions Architect @ MongoDB** *Building AI Agents That Remember, Reason, and Act* **Florian Huebscher, Cloud Support Engineer @ PolarSeven** *Where should your knowledge live? Control, access, effort: pick two* After the talks, stick around for networking, pizzas, and drinks with the local AWS Sydney User Group community! 🍻🍕🤤 **Agenda:** 17:30 - Arrive & drinks 18:00 - Introductions **18:05 - Talk 1: *Building AI Agents That Remember, Reason, and Act*** Mark Sailba, Senior Solutions Architect @ MongoDB **18:35 - Talk 2: Where should your knowledge live?** Control, access, effort: pick two Florian Huebscher, Cloud Support Engineer @ PolarSeven 19:05 - Networking, food, and drinks! 🍻🍕 **Event details:** 🗓️ Date: Wed, 7 October 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Level 8/2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 *(Please enter via Kent St to access the building).* RSVP now to save your spot. We look forward to seeing you there! Cheers, **The PolarSeven Team** *Would you like to present? Complete [this form](https://forms.gle/GAqrJggTjme6Uzsu6) and we'll be in touch soon.*

Spring Cycle - Bicycle NSW

**Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle - Sunday October 11, 2026** Come along in Bike Leichhardt jerseys (or not) to ride 50 klms over the Harbour bridge along a dedicated route to Sydney Olympic Park. There is also a 10 klm route too. For full details - go to their website to find out more and register for the ride. Do it soon to get the early bird discount. https://www.springcycle.com.au/home Note there is a cost payable to Spring Cycle to attend. Its a great opportunity to enjoy a route open only once per year and to show the public as well as local, state and federal govts that cycling is a mass participation activity (and thus deserving a better share of roads and transport funding). Those who want to can meet at the start at St Leonards Park to ride as a group. Easiest way to get there is get the Metro to Victoria Cross and exit the station at the northern end then walk up the hill to St Leonards park near North Sydney Oval. We can enjoy coffee and lunch after the ride at Sydney Olympic Park. Its a great way to promote our club and to encourage more of the public to enjoy cycling. Bring family and friends too. Go to the website now, https://www.springcycle.com.au/home to register and pay for your participation.

Trivia

Community of Practice 🗣️ - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Join our monthly Community of Practice (COP) where we discuss the ideas of Human Heartedness: a secular approach to life that promotes empathy and social connection based on cultivating our human social potential. Each meeting we discuss these concepts and how they can help us in practical ways to live better, happier, and more fulfilling lives. The meeting is followed by an optional lunch together nearby. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find your local community! ⏰ **When:** Sunday October 11th at 11:00am 📍 **Where:** Darling Square Library, Level 1 - Ideas Space 2 (see directions) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 🧑‍🦱 **Who should come:** anyone looking to meet new people and build connections with like-minded Sydneysiders. We’re queer-friendly and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds :) **About Human Heartedness:** The modern world’s focus on competition and materialism makes it easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. The collapse of traditional sources of meaning like religion and local community intensify this so that we’re often left with a lack of meaning and purpose. We can try to fill the void with money and success—or to numb it with drugs and technology— but nothing seems to work. Human heartedness reminds us that the path to living well doesn’t come from money and power, but from building on the best in our own human hearts. Our human social potential. It points to a better way: to build in-person communities that build on our innate social potential and inherent value as humans. By building good relationships and social connections, we can live a more fruitful and fulfilling life (and help others to do the same). We can move from struggling alone to flourishing together. Following the human hearted way offers a secular, inclusive, forward looking solution to the meaning crisis of our times. [Learn more about Human Heartedness and our other events here!](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) **About the Community of Practice (COP):** Our human hearted community of practice (COP) offers a friendly welcoming environment in which we support and encourage each other to live more human hearted lives. Our goal is to build a community that supports us all to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We welcome you to join us in exploring together how to live better lives. *Human Hearted Sydney is sponsored by Humanists Australia which kindly funds our activities and keeps events like this free. Consider donating to Humanists Australia to show your support for community-building in Sydney and beyond. All our events are governed by [Humanist Australia's Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/ha-conduct-pdf).*

Drag Trivia

Strut in, sass up, and get ready to slay. Drag Trivia is taking over the Tavern. Gather your crew, beat that mug, and prepare for a night where charisma meets cunning in a fabulous battle of brains. Hosted in the heart of our bustling Fortress Tavern, this isn’t your average trivia night. Expect a chaotic blend of pop culture, gaming, queer icons, fantasy, film, and fierce curveballs, served with high heels and higher stakes. 🎁 Epic Prizes 🍹 Themed & Fabulous Cocktails 👾 Gaming Lore & Curveball Rounds 💃🏼 Immersive Vibes. Medieval Energy Whether you’re here for the glory or just for the vibes, Fortress Trivia Night is your new Monday night quest. Entry is free, but tables fill fast, so rally your crew and [book your spot](https://events.humanitix.com/drag-trivia-free-fortresssydney-y2q2qap6). *Registered attendance on Meetup **doesn't** guarantee you a ticket.* 🤳Hosted by the fabulous [Trinket Estrange](https://www.instagram.com/trinketestrange/)

Meet New People🧡 Make Friends💚 Language Exchange💛 @World Square Bar (LG)

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🙅‍♀️**) The venue is on Basement Level 1, down the stairs next to the entrance↘️ 会場は入り口横階段下、地下1階です↘️ 





This event is for anyone who wants to make new friends in Sydney and meet people from all over the world✨
Your nationality doesn’t matter!
Everyone is welcome if you’d like to make new friends☺️ シドニーで新しい友達を作りたい人、いろんな国の人と交流したい人の為のイベントです✨

💡Entry fee $4 – Follow these Instagram accounts and click “Attending” on Meetup ・@community_sydney_japanese ・@australiastudy.japan ・@ezytaxsolutionsjapan $5 – Follow those Instagram accounts, but not marked as “Attending” $6 – Not following & not marked as “Attending” 👉 Following our Instagram supports both communities☺️



 💡エントリーフィー
下記3つのインスタアカウントをフォロー&ミートアップアプリからの参加申請で、わずか4ドルで参加できます！
・@community_sydney_japanese
・@australiastudy.japan ・@ezytaxsolutionsjapan
上記3つのインスタをフォローしているが、参加申請をしていない場合、もしくはキャンセル待ちリストに名前がある場合は5ドルです。
インスタをフォローしておらず、参加申請もしていない、もしくはキャンセル待ちリストに名前がある場合は 6ドルです。
👉インスタをフォローして早目に参加申請をして頂いた方がお得です☺️
※インスタはその場でフォローして頂いても割引適応されます！
입장료
인스타 계정 팔로우 후 참석을 눌러주셨을 경우 : 4$
인스타는 팔로우 중이지만 참석 명단에 이름이 없을 경우 : 5$
인스타 계정 팔로우 중도, 참석 명단에 이름도 없을 경우 : 6$ 报名费 关注这两个Instagram账号并点击“参加”即可加入我们，只需4澳元！ ・@community_sydney_japanese ・@australiastudy.japan ・@ezytaxsolutionsjapan 关注这两个账号但不在报名名单上，需支付5澳元。不关注这两个账号且不在报名名单上，需支付6澳元。也就是说，关注我们的Instagram对我们双方都有好处☺️ Tarifa de entrada $4 – Sigue ambas cuentas de Instagram y marca “Attending” en Meetup ・@community_sydney_japanese ・@australiastudy.japan ・@ezytaxsolutionsjapan $5 – Sigues ambas cuentas de Instagram, pero no estás marcado como “Attending” $6 – No sigues las cuentas y no estás marcado como “Attending” 



⚠️ Note ⚠️
No soliciting
No pick up artist
⚠️ 注意 ⚠️
ナンパ禁止
セールス、勧誘禁止
⚠️ 주의 ⚠️
헌팅 금지
세일즈, 권유 금지 ⚠️ 注意⚠️ 禁止拉客 禁止搭讪 ⚠️ Nota ⚠️ No se permite la venta ni la promoción de servicios. No se permiten pick up artists.

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
타인에게 불편함을 주는 행위가 발견될 경우, 사전 경고 없이 즉시 퇴장 처리됩니다. 如果您被发现令他人感到不适，我们将无预警地禁止您进入。 Si se determina que estás haciendo sentir incómodas a otras personas, serás expulsado sin previo aviso.

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。
도착하시면 바로 음료를 주문해 주시기 바랍니다. 외부 음식과 음료는 반입이 금지되어 있습니다. 양해해 주셔서 감사합니다. 请在抵达后立即点饮料。禁止外带食物和饮料。感谢您的理解。 Por favor, pide algo para beber inmediatamente al llegar. No se permite traer comida ni bebidas del exterior. Gracias por tu comprensión.

I’ll take some pictures and may post it on SNS.
If you don’t hope it, please hide then🙈
写真を撮ってSNSにあげる可能性があるので、写りたくない方は隠れて下さい🙈
사진을 찍어 SNS에 올릴 수도 있습니다. 원하지 않으시면 살짝 피해 주세요 🙈 我会拍一些照片，可能会发布到社交媒体上。如果您不希望被看到，请躲藏🙈







**For participants aged 33 and over** We kindly ask participants aged 33 and over to contribute an additional $2 as a small donation. One of the main purposes of CSJ events is to support people on working holiday visas and student visas, many of whom are in their 20s to early 30s. This contribution helps us keep our events affordable and accessible for them. We truly appreciate your understanding and support of our community 🙏

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#Meet New People #Social Gathering #Friendship #Sydney Nightlife #International Friends #Language Exchange # Cultural Exchange # Socializing # Fun Times #New In Sydney #Explore Sydney #Make Friends #Positive Energy #Meet People #Sydney Events #Good Times #Let’s Get Social #Explore New Culture #Global Community #Sydney Life #Meetup Sydney #welcome #world #friends #language #Sydney

Tuesday Badminton - 5 Courts, 2 Hours

SydDT #131: Lead Change That Matters with Ben Pecotich

Join us for the launch of my Ben Pecotich's new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum! Your ticket includes all the usual SydDT goodness… plus a set of limited-edition Lead Change That Matters cards that we’ll use on the night to catalyse conversation and help you choose your own journey. You’ll also get a special launch discount on Ben's new book. 300+ people shared their experiences, goals, frustrations, and hopes through the research behind the book – including so many of you from the SydDT community. Lead Change That Matters is a call to action. It says the work matters, the people involved matter, and what we choose to do next matters. This session is for you if you’re: * Leading change you’re accountable for but can’t really control * Navigating complexity with increasing ambiguity and uncertainty * Caring for everyone’s wellbeing but dodging your own burnout * Firefighting the tactical when you want to lead the strategic change that matters At the heart of the book is a tension that ran through the research. Leaders are expected to juggle more as the work becomes faster, more complex, and more scrutinised… but the conditions around them haven’t kept pace with what’s being demanded. We want people to collaborate, adapt, take the initiative, and deliver meaningful results. What are we doing to make that possible? The premise is that leading change well is about designing the conditions for people to do meaningful work together – bringing purpose and performance together to build momentum and deliver results that matter. We’ll explore these themes together… with a focus on how we design the conditions for momentum, so we can lead change that matters. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKER** **[Ben Pecotich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpecotich/)** **Design & Innovation Director/Founder, [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com). Author of Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum** Ben's a designer, adviser, and founder of Dynamic4. He works alongside leaders and their teams on their most complex challenges across strategy, design, and tech. For 30+ years, Ben's led, designed, and delivered strategic change in financial services in Australia, NZ, Asia, the UK, and Europe – and co-founded 20+ startups and social enterprises across health and fitness, fintech, events, and community building. He founded Dynamic4 in 2001. Ben takes a human-centred design and living systems approach to helping clients design, build, and launch ideas that customers and teams love, make money, and do great things for people and our planet while increasing wellbeing. Everything he does is about accelerating the transition to more regenerative ways of living and doing business, creating the conditions for people and communities to be happier and live on a healthier planet. Ben's the author of Solve Problems That Matter and his new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum is launching now. He's also the co-founder of Sydney Design Thinking. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.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.

Tuesday Social NBC Granville

This is group for all players with a view to play to improve their badminton skills.🏸🏸 Every Tuesday Time: 8pm-11pm Number of Courts: 6 courts Number of players: 40 Regular: 20 Non regular : 22 Quality Shuttles included Please made your payment to PayID 0416 379 688 Reference your name and the receipt to 0416 379 688 to confirm your spot. No cash... Location: NBC Granville Address: 62 Ferndell Street south Granville , NSW 2142 Important to know Disclaimer: The members and guests are fully responsible for their injuries by RSVPing to this event. You can get personal injury insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association. I will share more information later. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards, Kim and Coach Thiet.

City Arvo Ride

Distance: Approx. 40–45km ​Grade: Medium (Night riding / Urban navigation / Steady pace) ​Comms: All updates will be posted here on MeetUp in the Comments section. Please update your RSVP early if your plans change so someone else can grab your spot. ​Ready to welcome the warmer weather with a classic urban loop? This ride is all about shaking off the last of the winter blues and soaking in the absolute best views Sydney has to offer as the day fades into dusk and night. ​We’ll depart Tempe right as the late afternoon light softens, snaking our way through Mascot, Alexandria, and Erskineville to hit the Wilson St Cycleway. From there, we roll into Pyrmont to catch the golden hour and hug the sparkling harbor front, pulling into Darling Square for a quick pit stop. ​The real magic happens on the second half of the loop. We’ll glide past Circular Quay to watch the city lights flicker to life over the water, head down the Pitt St Cycleway, and navigate south through Central, Redfern, and Waterloo. We’ll link up with the Bourke St Cycleway, heading straight toward a well-earned, delicious Malaysian dinner - we'll make the final call on the day whether we pull into Mascot or Rosebery. After dinner, it's just a final short spin back to the Holbeach Ave carpark. ​Sunday is deliberately chosen because the city traffic is much quieter, making for a smooth, pleasant cruise. ​Crucial Details & House Rules ​Lights: Serious, high-quality front and rear night lights are mandatory. No faint commuter flashers, please - you need to see the road and be seen by traffic. ​Confidence & Vision: This is a night ride with urban navigation. Good eyesight, night-riding confidence, and a sharp eye for city traffic are required. ​The Vibe: Spring evenings can still carry a crisp breeze, so dress in layers. We're here for good riding, stunning views, and great food - leave the complaints at home and bring your best riding energy! ​Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: [https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar](https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar)

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN - 36k

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am