Freelancer Groups Sydney

LAUNCH PARTY: Creative Meetup

​Ready to find your people? Want to learn what it’s like quitting your 9-5 to go full-time on YouTube? Or what it’s like creating a Netflix documentary for Manchester City FC? # ​We're launching our new community! RSVP HERE: https://luma.com/5zhckvjk ​This is more than networking. ​We're gathering photographers and filmmakers from all over the industry who are passionate about what they do, love to learn and know they can't do the journey alone. ​***This is where you can find your people and unlock your future.*** # ​Member Spotlights ​Interviews with [Tammie Joske](https://www.youtube.com/@tammiejoske/?utm_source=luma) & [Tommy Taylor](https://www.instagram.com/tommytaylorvideo/?utm_source=luma). ​Tammie is a photographer & YouTuber who spent +6 years working for Canva before quitting her role there to go full-time with YouTube. ​Tommy spent years creating content for Manchester City FC and helped produce their Netflix documentary, 'Together: Treble Winners'. ​***At our Launch Party you'll get to hear candid conversations about both their journeys and the challenges they've faced along the way.*** # ​Tickets ​Entry fee is $50 at the door or ***free for Zink members.*** ​[Sign up to Zink for free](https://www.zinklink.app/?utm_source=luma) and show us your membership at the door. # RSVP HERE: https://luma.com/5zhckvjk

Lunch and Co-Working

Sydney: Tech writing in 2005, then 2026, and beyond

Technical writing has changed a lot in the last couple of years. New tools, shifting job titles, restructured teams, and a whole lot of opinions about AI. So what does it actually look like to be a tech writer in 2026? This is the second in a series of relaxed evening meetups where we dig into that question. We've got speakers from inside and outside the tech writing world sharing short talks, followed by open conversation. **For this session**, we're starting with a look way back, as far as 2005. How was it working as a technical writer in 2005, compared to 2026! **Talk: Tech Writing like it is 2005** Remember when technical writers lived in perpetual fear of the blue screen of death erasing three days of work? When “version control” meant emailing Word documents with increasingly creative filenames like “UserGuide_FINAL_v2_REALLY_FINAL_ updated.doc”? This talk takes us back to 2005, when technical writing was equal parts craft and survival skills. This nostalgic journey will cover: * Misplaced tags and reformatting nightmares * The delicate dance of managing conditional text that would mysteriously disappear during PDF generation * The herculean efforts required to generate help files that displayed correctly across the browser landscape * Backup strategies that bordered on paranoia, including the daily ritual of copying work files to storage devices * The logistics of managing review comments scribbled in margins and on sticky notes * A true appreciation of how far we have come as technical communication specialists Seasoned writers will rediscover appreciation for today’s collaborative tools, while newer professionals will gain perspective on the ingenuity and resilience that built the foundation of modern documentation practices. **About Swapnil Ogale** Over the last 20 years, Swapnil has consulted at, and worked with multiple organisations, setting up documentation teams, processes, workflows and toolchains. He initiated the Write the Docs community in Australia and organises meetup events across Australia, and has chaired the annual conference since 2016.

Reconnecting - Plantforward Delights

Offline Night & Letter Writing | with Lucky Last Creative

Imagine opening a letter from yourself five years from now. ​That’s where this **Offline Night** begins. ​Join us for a **special evening** with Nicky from *Lucky Last Creative*, built around letters, reflection, and the chance to leave with a personalised poem written just for you. ​The first part of the evening is for yourself. Write a letter to your future self, your younger self, or simply put into words something you have been thinking for a while. ​Follow the prompts, write your own letter, bring a book, a journal, or simply enjoy slowing down for a while. ​Throughout the evening, Nicky will also be there with her typewriter, creating personalised poems on the spot for those who feel drawn to one. ​Then, the room gets louder. ​After an hour of writing and reflecting, you may find yourself unusually ready for your best conversations and to meet other people. Grab something to drink, join a game, drift into a new conversation or do all three! Please RSVP on https://luma.com/a0qr2mm2 to complete your registration

What Clients Actually Break On WordPress Sites

Most WordPress sites do not fall apart because of one dramatic failure. They slowly drift out of shape through normal use, ordinary edits, unclear permissions, and well-meaning changes made by people trying to get their work done. That is the awkward reality of building websites for real organisations. The launch version may be clean, tested, and carefully structured, but six months later the site has met editors, managers, contractors, plugin updates, urgent content changes, and someone who “just needed to quickly fix the homepage”. This session looks at the common places WordPress sites get damaged after handover, including content editing, user permissions, plugin decisions, SEO changes, forms, layout control, and content governance. The bigger question is not how to stop clients touching their own websites. It is about building WordPress systems with enough guardrails so that normal human behaviour does not quietly turn into technical debt, broken layouts, lost leads, or avoidable support problems. Note: this is a rescheduled event. **You'll walk away with:** ✅ A clearer way to spot the predictable break points in client-managed WordPress sites ✅ A practical mental model for deciding where clients need freedom, and where they need guardrails ✅ Better judgement around permissions, editing access, plugin decisions, and post-handover risk ✅ A simple way to think about WordPress sites as ongoing systems, not finished launch artefacts **🎯 Who's It For?** **In-person event** WordPress enthusiasts, freelancers, digital managers, and site owners who already work with WordPress and want to move beyond surface-level tutorials. This session assumes basic WordPress familiarity. It’s not designed for complete beginners. **Format** * In-person Event * Arrive 6:30 for pre-networking * Talk starts at 6:45. 👉 **Host:** Wil Brown, [Zero Point Development](https://zeropointdevelopment.com/) Thank you to [Stone Digital](https://stonedigital.com.au/) for sponsoring the venue.

Make new friends | Fast Friends (21-40/Happy Hour)

Making new friends in Sydney doesn't have to be awkward. Whether you're new to the city or simply looking to expand your social circle, Fast Friends makes meeting people easy, relaxed and genuinely enjoyable. Meet 15–25 like-minded people through fun, guided conversations—then stay afterwards for drinks with the people you connected with most. 🎟 Tickets Book online and save: [https://syd29thaug.eventbrite.co.uk](https://syd29thaug.eventbrite.co.uk) 🎫 Early Bird – A$5 🎫 Regular – A$10 🎫 On the Door – A$15 (cash, payable to your host, Shelly) Booking in advance helps us reserve the right amount of space and create the best possible experience for everyone. We've reserved a quieter space at Shark Hotel exclusively for our group, making it easier to enjoy meaningful conversations away from the busy bar. Most guests come on their own, so you'll feel welcome from the moment you arrive. 🕖 Evening Flow 7:00 PM – Welcome & Drinks Meet your host, Shelly, grab a drink and settle in. If you're attending alone, don't worry—most people do! We'll make introductions and help everyone feel comfortable. 7:30 PM – Fast Friends Meet a variety of new people through a series of short, guided conversations designed to help you go beyond small talk and make genuine connections. From 8:30 PM – Drinks & Mingling The guided conversations finish, but the evening doesn't. Stay afterwards to continue chatting with your favourite new connections. ❤️ Why You'll Love It ✔ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening. ✔ Friendly hosts who make introductions and ensure everyone feels welcome. ✔ Most guests attend solo. ✔ Reserved quieter space that's perfect for conversation. ✔ Relaxed pub atmosphere with great food and drinks. ✔ Friendship-focused—not a dating event. 👋 Who Is This For? ✅ Ladies & Gents aged 21–40 ✅ New to Sydney or long-time locals. ✅ Solo attendees are especially welcome. ✅ Anyone looking to build genuine friendships and expand their social circle. Members from our other Sydney Meetup groups also join our events, so attendance is often higher than the RSVP count shown on this page. 🌟 Why We Use Tickets Your ticket helps us reserve dedicated space, support our local hosts, and create a welcoming, well-organised event where everyone has the opportunity to connect. 🌍 About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped people build meaningful friendships through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide. Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️

COVE DELI MANLY

Meet Top International Artists+ Collectors/Investors @ our Most Expensive Meetup

SEE WHAT **REAL SUCCESS** LOOKS LIKE GET YOUR BARGAIN TICKETS QUICK TO THIS WORLD FAMOUS HUGE 5 DAY ART EVENT where you can meet millionaire artists from all over the world, their billionaire fans and many thousands of other artists and art lovers.... Lots to see and lots to learn here, The organizers are https://sydneycontemporary.com.au There are cheaper ticket options, RING US 0419500023 for more info ASAP

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.

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

VC Networking: Pitch Day - Amsterdam

**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/ajmkgxjc)** With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*