Inclusion Networking Melbourne

THE WOMAN BETWEEN WORLDS

**Where the woman you were meets the woman you’re becoming** A monthly gathering for women in the threshold years of change and identity. Come to move, drum, hum, breathe, listen, share and reconnect with the intelligence of your body. Each gathering explores a different archetype + offering a doorway into the parts of ourselves that are emerging, shifting or ready to be released. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about **listening, feeling, remembering and becoming** — alongside other women who are navigating their own threshold. **Come as you are.** **Leave a little more connected to yourself.** 📅 **Sunday 4 October 2026** ⏰ **6:30–7:45 PM** 📍 **HUMM Space, 144 St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182** 🌅 **Limited to 11 women** 🎟️ **$69 per woman \| Book via the link** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-woman-between-worlds-tickets-1998661816295?aff=oddtdtcreator **Step through the doorway.**

MELBOURNE ❤️🌿 Awesome Business Networking @ Pullman East Melbourne

**🔥L​assie & Edward Zia's Business Community is hosting a Business Networking Event @ Pullman East Melbourne🔥** **[Book into our coming events + support our work here!](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)** Join like-minded people in Business for a fun and relaxing Networking Lunch and afternoon of Networking that you shall love. Our Business Community includes a diverse range of friendly and supportive Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, CEOs, Managing Directors, Boss Ladies, Thought Leaders and Influencers, open and ready to meet like-minded individuals, to connect and grow their Networks! (Not suitable for Students) ​​Our events are all about fostering and empowering meaningful connections, getting everyone out of their homes and offices to build a stronger Network within our Communities. **​T​he Event:** ​Our gatherings are free to you and pretty casual, with minimum structure to allow natural flow of conversations. Come along, grab lunch, ​introduce yourselves, make new friends, and connect with each other on your phones via Linkedin. Our leaders will give a brief introduction after lunch, feel free to move around and speak to everyone before and after, and enjoy a coffee and or beverages of your choice throughout​ the event too. **Before the event** ​Make sure that you have registered for this event, updated your professional profile and install the Linkedin app on your phone, our preferred social media platform for high quality professionals and Business Partners. **After the event​:** ​Touch base with those you have met and connect with any you may have missed on the day. Schedule a coffee meet and come along to our next event to meet and re-connect with others. **​P​arking:** Pullman East Melbourne is a 10 minute walk East from Parliament Train Station. It's close to the MCG, and is also a popular venue for many concerts and sporting events. Wellington Parade also has many trams, with a tram spot just outside the Hotel. Parking includes a mixture of street parking and paid carparks including: \- Underneath the Pullman on the Park \- The Epworth Freemasons Carpark - Secure Parking, 12 - 20 Flinders Lane This part of town tends to be either empty or completely packed, based on what events are happening at the MCG and more (always great to leave earlier and allow more time when things are busy). **First time with Us?** You're in good hands! We've been running​ networking events in ​since 2015 and beyond **About Us** Our Meetup Business Community has over 16k members and has become one of Australia's largest Business Networking Meetup groups. We host regular Networking events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and zooms throughout the year, supporting a network of ever-growing businesses. With over 16,000 members in our Business Community, you have the best chance of meeting like-minded people to grow and scale your Network faster. **View all upcoming ​events [here](https://linktr.ee/LassieZia)** ### Frequently Asked Question​s **What is the dress code?** Smart Business casual and ​be photo ready. **Do many people attend by themselves?** Many of ​our attendees come by themselves​ and friends, colleagues and first timers are always welcomed. **How can I make contact with any questions?** ​Simply direct message [Edward Zia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardzia/) with any further questions. We aim to create High Value and the best Business Networking Events available out there! **Meet - Like - Know - Trust** **Your Network is your Networth!** 🌏🌏🌏💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥 If you love our High Quality Business Networking Events, please Sign up to become a Member of the **[Awesome Influencer Vault](https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault)** and help us keep them Running! We really appreciate your ongoing support!

Movers & Shakers - Monthly Social & Networking Coffee

Are you craving some conversations with other big thinkers? The Movers & Shakers monthly coffee is for the creative's who are driven, are hustlers, are actively seeking to grow and look for new opportunities and are wanting to be around other dreamers and action takers. If you're seeking out those conversations that inspire you, that leave you feeling motivated, then this event is for you. The Creative Hustle is a social events community for professional creatives in Melbourne's arts industry. STRUCTURE: 15 min - casual networking/order your coffee 40 min - round table intros and questions 30 min - guided conversations topics in small groups Finish with casual networking MINIMUM SPEND: Everyone who attends this event is required to purchase something from the cafe, minimum of 1 drink.

Neurodivergent Hobby Hangout 🎲

NeuroSparks Social Meetup

**👋 NeuroSparks Fortnightly Social Meetup** ​ Come along for a relaxed afternoon of games, conversation and hanging out with other neurodivergent adults. New faces are very welcome! ​ **📅 WHEN** ​ Saturday 10 October, 1:00 to 3:30 pm. You're welcome to arrive from 12:30 pm to settle in early. Come and go anytime. ​ **📍 WHERE** ​ Majorca Room, City Library, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. ​ **♿ ACCESS** ​ The room is accessible via the lift or stairs in the foyer. ​ **CASUAL, WITH A LITTLE STRUCTURE** ​ We'll have four loosely organised zones to give you a few ways to connect: * **🧱 Build Zone:** build, tinker or make something while hanging out. * **🎲 Games Zone:** card games and board games. Join a game or watch for a while. * **💬 Chat & Special Interest Zone:** have a casual chat or share something you're passionate about. Listening is welcome too! * **😌 Quiet Zone:** a calmer corner to take a breather or enjoy quiet company, with fidgets if available. You're welcome to bring your own. This is a shared room, so we can't promise complete silence. These are options, not a schedule. There's no pressure to perform, introduce yourself to everyone or join any particular activity. ​ Feel free to move between zones throughout the afternoon, meet different people and try different things. Staying with one activity or simply hanging out is completely fine too. ​ **👋 COMING ALONE?** ​ That's absolutely fine! Many people come on their own, so you'll be in good company. Our organisers are welcoming and happy to help you find an activity or join a conversation. You don't need to know anyone beforehand or have a clever opening line ready. ​ **🍎 GAMES, FOOD & DRINKS** ​ Feel free to bring board games or card games, as well as your own food and drinks. There's a café downstairs and plenty nearby. Please clean up after yourself so we can continue using the venue. ​ **🌿 NEED A BREAK?** ​ You can step away whenever you need to. There's also a quiet study room next door where you can take some time out. ​ **⚠️ CONCERNS** ​ If another attendee's behaviour makes you uncomfortable, or you notice a hazard, incident or injury, please tell an organiser promptly so we can respond. ​ **📸 PHOTOS & VIDEO** ​ We may occasionally take photos or short videos to share NeuroSparks activities with our community and supporters. You're welcome to opt out: tell an organiser and we won't intentionally photograph or film you. ​ **📋 RSVPS** ​ Attendance is capped at 50. If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please cancel so someone else can take your place. If Meetup prompts you to pay when joining the waitlist, ignore it. This event is free. ​ **🛡️ SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY** ​ This is an adult community meetup, not a clinical or crisis service. Organisers don't provide individual supervision, personal care or medical support. Please arrange your own support person if needed and contact us beforehand about access. ​ Respect consent, privacy and personal boundaries. Follow venue rules and safety directions, use materials safely and look after your belongings. Harassment or unsafe behaviour may result in being asked to leave. ​ Report injuries, hazards or concerns promptly. In an emergency, call 000 and alert an organiser or library staff. These expectations do not exclude rights or responsibilities under Australian law.

Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about neurodivergence leading tech

Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about my neurodivergent brain when I was leading in tech I was diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41, following severe burnout at the peak of my career in technology leadership, transformation and digital delivery. I was clearly capable of doing complex work. What I didn’t understand was why things that seemed like they should be easy could sometimes require an enormous amount of effort. In this talk, I’ll explore some of the less visible things that use our capacity at work — and how this helps us to find the right strategies to work sustainably as a neurodivergent leader. **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Meetup starts - Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:20pm Workshop * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speaker** **Ani Møller** Ani Møller is a neurodivergent leadership coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who works exclusively with neurodivergent leaders. Before becoming a coach, Ani worked in technology, transformation and digital delivery, including as an Executive Director leading large teams and multi-million-dollar programs. They were diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41 following severe burnout, and subsequently trained as an ADHD coach. Their work now brings together lived experience, coaching and decades of leadership and transformation experience to help neurodivergent leaders understand how they work and build more sustainable ways of working and leading.

Startup Networking Melbourne: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Melbourne.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-melbourne-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987629760118?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment. **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. 🤝 What to Expect * **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. * **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. * **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the Melbourne tech ecosystem

Expand Your Social Circle - walk? coffee? Bite? (North Melb)

**\-\-\- Follow Us & Get Update On Instagram \-\-\-** [www.instagram.com/kudos2friends](http://www.instagram.com/kudos2friends) We will meet at the starting point, take a short stroll through Flagstaff garden then to a North Melbourne for a sit down coffee/ bite. If you don’t feel like coffee/bite, you are welcome to just join us for a walk. Take it slow and start from there. Come join us for a chilaxing catchup! **\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-** If you are running late, please message at least 30mins in advance. We will wait up to 15mins before heading off. Once we start, we won't be able to keep track with messages. **\-\-\- RSVP/ Change of Plan \-\-\-** If you change your plan or decide not to attend. Please update your RSVP, so others can attend. **\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-** Kudos 2 Friends is a Melbourne based community created for individuals who are looking to expand their social circle and form long term friendship overtime. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, hiking, sporting, chilling, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us! **\-\-\- Heylo App \-\-\-** We use Heylo App for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please download the Heylo app from the App store and let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the Heylo Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time) **\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-** Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture. (No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings) **You might be removed from the group in the case of…** * no show * without a clear profile picture * anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly) * take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s) **\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-** Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.

Melbourne Autistic Social Meetup

Pride in Security Cyber Social

Pride in Security is proud to host a social mixer for the Cyber LBGTIA+ community and allies who will be in town for CyberCon 2026. Come help invent a new cocktail, throw shade and find your people in a positive environment. We aim to have a relaxed environment, and welcome those attending CyberCon, those in town or locals! This is a free self funded event and does not require a CyberCon ticket. Pride in Security will also be hosting events for those attending CyberCon Melbourne!

Coffee & connections - FREE! CHANGE OF DATE

Your fav event is back!! Coffee & connections at Caulfield Park, hosted by Oscar. ***\*\*\* Due to wet weather, date is now the 10th Oct, Updated 1/10*** Is it a FREE event, if you wish to contribute, please do so below. **Ticketed here:** [Coffee tickets](https://www.trybooking.com/DPPEJ) This has been by far the most popular and in demand event on our calendar. Oscar and Brynn will meet and greet you on arrival, mix and move you around, whilst also engaging and interacting. Your ticket covers admin fees, the cost of running events and hosting fees. Coffee and connections is just that, a relaxed way to connect. Bring your coffee and chat in the outdoors. No loud music, the sun is shining and great people to meet. Throughout event, the hosts will suggest for people to mix and move. It is also what you make event! **Please arrive by 11:30am.** **Meeting point:** By the pond, Balaclava Rd. Get your ticket and see you there\~ Dogs welcomed!

Gender Diverse Connections

**Tickets ($10):** [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2001713618317?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2001713618317?aff=oddtdtcreator) An mixed space for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse folk, and the people that want to connect with them. Full details & ticket via Eventbrite - link above.