Job Seekers Groups Melbourne

Network Walk 2.0 Melbourne #3

After a break, We are back! Excited to meet new faces and kick-start more conversations. The objective of this event is to get comfortable with the idea of talking to strangers. You are free to talk, or just observe. Networking is critical for success here in Australia, and if not now - when? There is no agenda to this and anyone is welcome. Just come along and join a random bunch of strangers for a walk in the city. As this is a test run, we'll go by the flow after meeting at 300 Flinders St. Please arrive on time at the location as we may move from the start. As it's a short event, latecomers are not entertained. I will update the live location in the comments at 12.20 pm We may move/walk 10 mins after the beginning of the event. Follow us with the live location that I share in the comments Note : Please update your RSVP if you are unable to make it. We are all taking time of our busy schedule to make this happen.

2026 S2 Melbourne Freshers Welcome Event（Mandarin speaking)

The 2026 S2 Melbourne Freshman Welcome Event will be held on August 8 at Drill Hall, bringing together over 1,500 students for activities 🎉 **2026 S2 Melbourne Freshman Welcome Event** 🎉 **Background:** After the great success of S1, the **Melbourne Freshman Welcome Event** returns on **August 8, 2026**, at **Drill Hall, Multicultural Hub, 26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC**. This is Melbourne’s largest semester-start event for international students, expected to bring together **over 1,500 students** from **UniMelb, Monash, and RMIT**. Organized by **JR Academy (匠人学院)** and supported by the **Consulate-General of China in Melbourne**, the event provides a trusted and vibrant platform for students to connect, explore, and integrate into university life. 🌏🎓 **Event Info:** 📅 Date: August 8, 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 17:00 📍 Location: Drill Hall, Multicultural Hub, 26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 🎟 Free registration required due to limited capacity Join us for an **afternoon full of fun, giveaways, and networking**, and kick off your semester with the ultimate student experience in Melbourne! 🌟  **Event Highlights:** * **Interactive Booths & Games:** Engage with local businesses, student organizations, and brand partners through hands-on activities and fun challenges. 🎮🏢 * **Networking Opportunities:** Meet peers from different universities and build lasting connections. 🤝 * **No-Barrier Giveaways:** Over **5,000 free gifts** available — grab yours just by attending! 🛍️ * **High-Frequency Lucky Draws:** Every attendee can participate in exciting draws with chances to win **PS5, Dyson, and other premium prizes**. 🏆 * **Student Ambassadors:** Special appearances by **ICE U one-day “big sister” Panadol** and **one-day “big brother” Nurofen**, mingling with students and taking photos. 📸 **Why Attend:** * Quickly integrate into campus life and discover student resources. * Experience Melbourne’s largest and most exciting freshman gathering. * Participate in interactive games and unlock exclusive perks. * Enjoy giveaways and a high chance of winning exciting prizes. *(P.S. Seniors and alumni are welcome too! It’s not just for newbies!)*  **🎫Ticket Earning Rules:** • Individual check-in: 1 ticket • Group of 3 checking in together: 2 tickets each • Group of 5 checking in together: 3 tickets each • Invite a friend to register and check in: +1 ticket per friend (maximum 10 tickets) • Event volunteers: +2 bonus tickets • Post on Instagram / Xiaohongshu with #澳洲匠人学院: +1 ticket per post (maximum 3) • Take a photo at the event and tag official account: +1 ticket • Livestream or short video sharing event experience: +2 tickets • Take a photo with a student from a different university and post on Xiaohongshu: +1 ticket • Participate in interactive games / booth activities / stamp challenge tasks to earn additional tickets 🎯 Maximum 10 tickets per person. The more tickets you have, the higher your chance of winning. ### 🎁 Lucky Draw Rules 1️⃣ Lucky draws will be conducted at scheduled times throughout the event. 2️⃣ Each round of the draw will randomly select winners through the system. 3️⃣ The winning results will be announced through the website and notified via mobile notifications. 4️⃣ Winners must go to the prize collection counter within the designated time to verify their information and collect their prizes. ### ⚠️ Important Notes * Each participant has a maximum limit on the number of electronic raffle tickets they can earn. The final limit is subject to on-site rules. * Electronic raffle tickets are for personal use only and cannot be transferred. * If a winner fails to collect the prize within the specified time, the prize will be considered forfeited and a new winner may be selected. ### 🎟 Check Your Raffle Tickets You can view your tickets under: **[Lucky Draw] → [Social Tasks] → [My Raffle Tickets]** You will see: * **Earned Referral Tickets:** X tickets * **Pending Tickets:** X tickets ### How It Works: 👉 When a friend completes registration, the ticket will appear as **“Pending”**. 👉 Once your friend attends the event and completes check-in, the system will automatically issue the raffle ticket. ### 🎉 Referral Reward Rules: Invite friends to register and attend the event to earn extra raffle tickets: ✅ Successfully invite 1 friend who registers and checks in → **+1 raffle ticket** The maximum number of referral rewards is subject to the system rules.  ### 👥 Team Check-in Rules ✅ Individual check-in: **1 raffle ticket** ✅ 3-person team check-in: **2 raffle tickets per person** ✅ 5-person team check-in: **3 raffle tickets per person** 📌 **Important Notes:** * All participants must complete registration through the official website in advance. * All team members must attend the event and complete on-site check-in. * Raffle tickets will be automatically issued by the system after the **last member of the team completes check-in**. * No raffle tickets will be issued for members who do not attend or complete check-in.  ### 🎁 Lucky Draw Prize List (Partial, Updating) 🎮 **Nintendo Switch 2 Console** 📷 **DJI Osmo Pocket 3** 👕 **ICE U - Panadol Limited Edition Merchandise Hoodie ×5** 📍 **Apple AirTag ×2** 🖥️ **ASUS Monitor (23.8 inch)** 🍜 **Dawei Mala Hotpot $68 AUD Free Meal Voucher ×5** 🥤 **Stanley Tumbler ×1** 🖨️ **Canon PIXMA Printer ×6** 🎓 **University of Melbourne Official Hoodie ×2** 🧸 **IKASA Giant Teddy Bear (120cm)** ⭐ **Star People Classic Series Blind Box (Full Box)** 🐰 **Jellycat Classic Bunny ×3** 🥤 **Stanley Tumbler ×2** 🛒 **International Student Shopping Trolley ×3** 🖨️ **HP Smartphone & Tablet Printer** 🧸 **University of Melbourne Official Graduation Bear** 🎾 **Wilson Mini Tennis Tote Bag ×5** 🎾 **Tennis Keychain ×3** 🕯️ **Amo Lumie Original Australian Handmade Scented Candle ×6** 🐰 **Jellycat Classic Bunny ×3** **Lucky Draw Prizes (Partial List – More Prizes Coming Soon!)**  以下是英文翻译版（适合放活动官网/合作手册/招商页面）： Organizer: JR Academy (匠人学院) 🌟 **JR Academy — The First Choice for Chinese AI Learners Worldwide** JR Academy is an AI-focused internet education technology company specializing in IT education and career development. We are dedicated to helping Chinese communities in Australia achieve breakthroughs in IT studies and career opportunities through technology-driven education and professional support. With **600+ expert instructors** and **700+ enterprise partners**, JR Academy covers multiple IT fields and provides practical training, industry experience, and career guidance. Through our strong community platform, we have hosted **200+ events**, helping students pursue their IT career goals. To date, JR Academy has supported students in achieving **6,000+ job offers** and entering **500+ global IT companies**. Whether through our Chinese or English programs, we remain committed to supporting students’ learning journeys and career development. 🌟 Special Support & Partners 🌟 #### 💎 Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne The Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne represents the Chinese government in its consular district in Australia. It is responsible for providing consular services, protecting the rights and interests of Chinese citizens, and promoting communication and cooperation. Gold Partners #### Bupa Bupa is a health and care company committed to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives while creating a better world. Bupa provides a wide range of services, including health insurance, aged care and retirement, dental, optical, and community wellbeing initiatives, supporting the health and wellbeing of Australians. #### Fantuan Delivery Fantuan Delivery is one of Australia and North America’s leading Chinese local lifestyle service platforms. The platform provides convenient delivery services for international students and Chinese communities, covering food delivery, bubble tea, supermarkets, fresh groceries, and various daily consumption scenarios. By focusing on young users’ needs, Fantuan continues to create better lifestyle experiences through campus activities, exclusive offers, and online/offline engagement. #### PromosPhone PromosPhone is a global gift card exchange and application platform that only accepts legitimate and compliant gift cards. With **7 years of stable operation**, the company has expanded its business across Asia and Africa, with teams and operations in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, and Nigeria. PromosPhone provides safe, reliable, and efficient services for users worldwide through its global operational network. #### Australian Chinese Taoist Association The Australian Chinese Taoist Association is dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese Taoist culture and values, including self-improvement, balance, and harmony. The association provides a cultural exchange platform for overseas Chinese communities and international students. Through traditional culture seminars, mindfulness experiences, cultural activities, and festival events, the association aims to support students in managing stress, reducing anxiety, and approaching study and life with a positive mindset. #### Zircle Zircle is a Melbourne-based all-in-one membership platform built around the concept of **“Connected from A to Z.”** It integrates dining, business, workspace, accommodation, and lifestyle services to provide members with convenient and premium experiences. The platform brings together quality brands including Zhu Guang Yu Hotpot, SOAZ 22 Café, HubM shared offices, and Hyatt House South Melbourne. Members can enjoy exclusive discounts, membership benefits, reward points, online booking, and curated events. #### Dawei Mala Hotpot Dawei Mala Hotpot is one of Australia’s popular Sichuan-style mala hotpot brands, offering a customizable and flavorful dining experience. #### Australia Pacific Property Investment Group Australia Pacific Property Investment Group was established in 2008 and specializes in Australian property investment and asset management. Headquartered on Collins Street in Melbourne, the group also operates offices and representatives in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Melbourne. With extensive experience across Asian markets, the company provides professional services covering property investment, asset management, and personalized real estate solutions. #### Global Ballooning Australia Global Ballooning Australia offers unforgettable hot air balloon experiences across Melbourne and Victoria. Melbourne is one of the few cities in the world where passengers can experience hot air balloon flights over the city skyline. Founded in 1992, Global Ballooning Australia is the only four-generation aviation family business in Australia, with over 33 years of commercial flight safety experience and more than 130,000 passengers flown. #### DSoul Dance Studio Founded in 2008, DSoul Dance Studio is one of Melbourne’s earliest professional dance studios. The studio provides a wide range of dance programs including Street Jazz, Hip Hop, K-Pop, House, and Popping, catering to beginners through advanced dancers. With professional instructors and a passion for dance culture, DSoul helps students discover confidence and their own style. #### DealMoon Australia Founded in 2009, DealMoon started as “North America Savings Express” and has grown into one of the most influential overseas Chinese lifestyle platforms. DealMoon provides deals, shopping information, lifestyle content, and consumer recommendations across categories including electronics, beauty, fashion, home, travel, finance, and dining. The platform works with more than **3,000 brands and businesses worldwide** and has built a strong marketing ecosystem with over **15 million social media followers**. #### ICE U Founded in 2024, ICE U is a young and innovative Melbourne brand. As Melbourne’s first creative Sichuan-style sesame sauce BBQ concept, ICE U combines traditional Sichuan flavors with modern dining experiences. The brand focuses on fresh ingredients, interactive dining, and creating a unique food experience in Melbourne. #### Jobpin AI Jobpin AI is an AI-powered career development platform dedicated to transforming the job search experience. Through advanced AI algorithms and data-driven solutions, Jobpin AI provides personalized job matching, resume optimization, cover letter generation, and referral services to help job seekers achieve more efficient and effective career development. #### Haidilao Hotpot Located on Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Haidilao Hotpot Emporium brings a vibrant hot pot experience to the heart of Melbourne. Originating from Sichuan, China, Haidilao combines traditional hot pot culture with innovative service, premium ingredients, and an engaging dining atmosphere. #### Amo Lumie Amo Lumie creates emotional value through fragrance, connecting people with spaces and memories. Inspired by the meaning of “love” and “light,” each candle represents warmth, comfort, and a sense of ritual in everyday life. #### Yiyi Network (亿忆网) Founded in 2006, Yiyi has become one of Australia’s largest Chinese-language platforms. It provides comprehensive services and information for Chinese communities in Australia, including news, jobs, rentals, cars, second-hand markets, pets, and lifestyle services. Yiyi aims to help overseas Chinese better understand Australia and improve their quality of life. Community Partners #### Melbourne Venture Club Melbourne Venture Club aims to connect students with the world of entrepreneurship and investment. As a non-profit student organization, it helps aspiring entrepreneurs and students develop investment knowledge, gain industry insights, and connect with professionals. #### University of Melbourne Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA) Founded in 2003, the University of Melbourne Chinese Students & Scholars Association is one of the largest and most influential Chinese student organizations at the University of Melbourne. CSSA is committed to supporting Chinese students and scholars through orientation programs, cultural activities, career development events, and community connections. #### Monash Chinese Student Association (MCSA) Established in 2000, MCSA is an officially recognized Chinese student organization at Monash University. With over **15,000 registered members**, MCSA provides student support, campus resources, cultural activities, and communication channels between students and external organizations. #### RMIT Chinese Students & Scholars Association (RMIT CSSA) Established in 1980, RMIT CSSA is a non-profit student organization dedicated to supporting Chinese students and scholars at RMIT. The organization promotes cultural exchange, provides student support services, and organizes activities to enrich students’ university experience. Enterprise Participation #### 2026 S2 Melbourne Freshman Welcome Event 🚨 Partnership opportunities are closing soon! Limited spots remaining! If you would like to increase your brand exposure and connect with Melbourne’s international student community: 📧 Email: business@jiangren.com.au 📲 Contact us for partnership opportunities Reserve your spot early and secure your participation!

Where do you thrive? Your product fit across startup, scale-up & corporate

**Where Do You Thrive?** *Finding your product fit across startup, scale-up and corporate* Managing a product at a 10-person startup looks markedly different to managing one at a scale up or established corporate. While the title is identical, the day-to-day job requirements, the influence, the pace, and the path forward have key differences. So how do you know where you thrive most? Join Product Women Melbourne for a panel conversation with product leaders who've built careers across startups, scale-ups and corporates. We'll explore: · What actually changes about the role at each stage — and what stays the same · The trade-offs nobody tells you about (autonomy vs. resources, speed vs. structure, ambiguity vs. process) · How to know if you're in the right environment for where you are in your career · What it's really like to move between stages — and what surprised our panellists most **Panellists:** [Anna Kelk,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kelk-743587a7/) Chief Product Officer, Splose [Kelly Nguyen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynnguyen/), Senior Product Manager APAC, Heidi [Teresa Huang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresajhuang/), Head of Product Bupa Whether you're considering your next career move, curious about a different kind of company, or just want to know if the grass really is greener in a different setting, this session is for you. Expect honest conversation and insights and time to connect with the Product Women Melbourne community afterwards. **Venue**: Preacta, 260 Collins Street, Melbourne (Melbourne CBD) **Date:** 06 August 2026 **Time:** 5:30-7:30pm Kindly sponsored by Preacta: Talent Acquisition Solutions and Recruitment

The Recruiter's Eye View

Sometimes it can seem impossible to get your foot in the door after applying for a role. In this session, two experienced recruitment consultants will show us how to charm the algorithm and the human behind it **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:35pm Q&A * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speakers** **Kyla Boyd** Kyla is one of the founding members of Iterate with more than 15 years of recruitment experience, she specialises in connecting exceptional technology professionals with organisations undergoing complex transformation. Throughout her career, Kyla has partnered with some of Australia's most recognised organisations, recruiting across Project Services, Engineering, and senior technology leadership. She is passionate about building long-term relationships, understanding what drives both candidates and hiring leaders, and creating teams that have a lasting impact. As a working mum, Kyla understands the realities of balancing a career with family life and is passionate about supporting others to build careers that are both successful and sustainable. Kyla brings the recruiter's perspective on the evolving technology market—sharing insights into what employers are really looking for, how leaders can stand out, and what it takes to build a meaningful and successful career in tech. She is a strong advocate for helping women back themselves, embrace leadership opportunities, and navigate their careers with confidence and authenticity. **Tatiana Kimball** I unleash people in businesses to sync in harmony, overcome challenges and achieve the highest of heights. I identify, create and implement processes that are efficient and engaging, running projects methodically and resourcefully, treating my peers as friends/partners in crime rather than colleagues. I believe in employees rather than staff. I am passionate about team work, when all members input their best skills and support and compensate each other. This has proven to be the best strategy for any business to reach its goals and it is where I thrive. I challenge others to stretch and set ambitious goals to embrace their potential.

AI Coding Workshop（Melbourne）

# From Idea to Demo: AI Coding Hands-on Workshop **Build websites, landing pages and MVP demos with Cursor and Claude Code.** **Language: English** All instruction, live demonstrations and Q&A will be conducted in English. Have an idea but no technical team to build it? 🤔 Many founders, business owners and operators face the same challenge: they know what they want to create, but building the first website, landing page, customer form, internal tool or MVP demo takes too long to get started. This hands-on workshop will show you how AI coding tools such as Cursor and Claude Code can help turn an idea into a working website demo faster. You will see how an idea can be broken down into pages, features, content and user flows—and how AI can help generate, refine and debug the code. Whether you work in education, real estate, migration, accounting, consulting, e-commerce, community building, professional services or an early-stage startup, the core workflow is the same. This is not a passive AI trend talk. It is a practical workshop for people who want to understand how AI coding can be applied to real business ideas. ## 👨‍💻 Instructor **Lance Song** Machine Learning Engineer at WiseTech Global ## 🙋 Who Should Attend? * Startup founders with an idea but no full technical team * Small business owners who need a website, landing page, customer form or internal tool * Operators, marketers and sales professionals who want to prototype faster * Product managers and designers who want to turn concepts into demos * Professionals working in education, migration, real estate, accounting, consulting, e-commerce and local services * Developers who want to improve their AI coding workflow * Anyone exploring how AI can help them build or outsource more effectively ## 💻 What You Will Learn * How to turn a business or product idea into a clear website structure * How to break requirements into pages, features, content and user flows * How to use AI tools to generate landing pages, forms and frontend components * How to communicate requirements clearly to AI or a development team * How to debug, refine and iterate AI-generated code * How to decide what you can build yourself and what should be outsourced * How AI coding workflows can reduce the time and cost of early-stage prototyping ## 💡 Live Case Study The instructor will turn a business idea into a working landing page and simple interactive frontend. You will see the complete process: **Idea → Requirements → Page Structure → AI-Generated Code → Debugging → Working Demo** The same workflow can be adapted to different industries, business ideas and product concepts. ## ⏰ Agenda **6:00 PM–6:20 PM** — Check-in and networking **6:20 PM–6:30 PM** — Opening and venue introduction **6:30 PM–7:00 PM** — Introduction to the AI coding workflow **7:00 PM–8:10 PM** — Hands-on website build **8:10 PM–8:25 PM** — Demo, Q&A and next steps **8:25 PM–8:30 PM** — Closing **8:30 PM onwards** — Networking ## 🤖 Event Highlights * Practical, hands-on workshop * Live coding demonstration * Real business use cases * Beginner-friendly * Conducted entirely in English * Bring your own laptop * Light refreshments and drinks provided * Limited seats available ## Hosts and Partners **Host:** JR Academy **Venue:** ANNG Gallery **Venue support:** CloudTech Group ## Attendee Data and Communication By registering for this event, you agree that your registration information may be used by JR Academy and venue partners for event communication, follow-up and relevant future event updates. You may opt out at any time.

Product Camp 2026

Join us on Saturday, August 8th for a day of product goodness. And madness. With learning new things and meeting new friends. Kick off / Keynote @ 9:00 am Doors 8:30 am What is Product Camp? * It’s a day long community driven event consisting of participant led talks which are voted on by you (aka an ‘unconference’). * Brings together people who are involved in making products - product managers, product owners, product marketers, designers, researchers, UXers, BAs, engineers and more. * Organised by volunteers, Product Camp is a free event for attendees and is only possible with the support of sponsors! **Keep updated by joining the ProdAnon Slack**: (there's a camp channel) [https://bit.ly/pcmelb26](https://bit.ly/pcmelb26) **Want to give a talk or lead a discussion?** Get your ideas in early so we can promote you on the website & socials! More info here: [https://bit.ly/pcamptalks2026](https://bit.ly/pcamptalks2026) We’ll be kicking off at 9am sharp for a full day of activities, learning, food and fun - including a keynote). Plus an after party once we wrap up around 4:30pm. See the [Camp ](https://productcampmelbourne.com)website for pix from previous years & additional info. Is your company interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Jen, Steve or any of the Product Camp volunteers. Join these amazing organisations: **Thank you to our host - Seek!** [SEEK ](https://www.seek.com.au/Product-Manager-jobs)has been helping Australians live more fulfilling and productive working lives for 28 years. SEEK is a diverse group of companies, comprised of a strong portfolio of online employment, educational, commercial and volunteer businesses. As a market leader in online employment marketplaces that span ten countries across Asia Pacific and Latin America, SEEK makes a positive contribution to people’s lives on a global scale. **Thank you Amplitude!** [Amplitude](https://amplitude.com/?utm_source=3rd-party-event&utm_medium=measurecamp&utm_campaign=2026-08-08-apac-tradeshow-productcamp-melbourne) is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,900 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, SafetyCulture, and Zip—build better products and digital experiences. With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform, teams can analyse, test, and optimise user experiences faster than ever. Ranked #1 across multiple categories in G2’s Winter 2026 Report, Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product, data, and marketing teams. **Thank you Everest!** [Everest Engineering](https://www.everest.engineering/) helps clients step into the future by designing, building and scaling smarter digital products, delivered by trusted experts in product, design, engineering and AI. Smarter products, powered by AI. Built with people you can trust. **Thank you Mixpanel!** [Mixpanel ](https://mixpanel.com/)is the decision analytics platform built for fast-moving teams. By combining intuitive self-serve reporting, enterprise-ready scale, and seamless integrations with your data stack, Mixpanel helps product, marketing, and growth teams align faster, uncover what matters, and take confident action. **Thank you Fabric!** [Fabric Group](https://www.fabricgroup.com.au) and Cursor have partnered to help organisations accelerate the future of software engineering. Combining Cursor’s industry-leading AI-powered development platform with Fabric’s deep engineering expertise and enterprise consulting capabilities, the partnership empowers teams to build, deliver and innovate faster. Together, we’re enabling organisations to embrace AI-native engineering, unlock greater productivity and solve complex business challenges with confidence. **Thank you Easygo!** [Easygo ](https://easygo.io/)is the force behind brands with global reach, through products and platforms people actually choose to experience. We do what’s exciting, not expected. That means big ideas, tight execution, and teams that are trusted to ship, learn, and ship again. **Thank you Octopus Deploy!** [Octopus ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/octopus-deploy/posts/?feedView=all)makes it easy to deliver software to Kubernetes, multi-cloud, on-prem infrastructure, and anywhere else. Automate the release, deployment, and operations of your software with a tool that can handle CD at scale in ways no other tool can. **Thank you Figma!** [Figma ](https://www.figma.com/)is a cloud-based digital design and collaboration platform primarily used to design, prototype, and test websites and mobile apps. It allows designers, product managers, and developers to work together in real-time within the same file, acting as an all-in-one planning and visual sketchbook tool. **Thank you Notion!** [Notion ](https://www.notion.com/en-gb/product/notion-for-product-development)is where teams and AI agents collaborate to get work done. Your knowledge, projects, and AI tools live in one place, so AI has the context to summarize, draft, and take action. Automate busywork, reduce tool sprawl, and keep work moving with enterprise grade security and controls. **Thank you Middleton Executive!** [Middleton Executive ](https://www.middletonexec.com.au/)partners with technology leaders to build the teams and leadership capability required for growth. Combining AI-enabled hiring practices with experienced talent leadership, we help organisations improve hiring quality, strengthen decision-making and create the conditions for sustained business performance. **Thank you The Outlook!** **Thank you Preacta!** [Preacta ](https://www.preacta.com)is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high performing technology, digital, product and executive leadership teams. We provide permanent recruitment, contract recruitment, executive search, talent intelligence and embedded talent solutions, combining deep market expertise with data driven insights to help clients make better hiring decisions. Our focus is on building long term partnerships, delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences, and helping businesses attract the talent they need to grow. **Thank you Product Academy!** [Product Academy](https://www.productacademy.io) helps PMs become AI Product Builders in the AI Era! We teach real-world work, builder blueprints and insider interview strategies. If you know someone trying to get ahead in the AI PM era, send them our way — we’ve helped thousands, and it’s all taught by a hiring manager (Dave Wang) so he knows exactly what’s needed to succeed. **Thank you Leading the Product!** [Leading the Product (LTP)](https://www.leadingtheproduct.com/conference/) is an Australian product community and events platform that helps product professionals learn, connect and improve how they lead, build and deliver products. At its core, LTP supports the community through leading the conversation, leading the craft and leading the connections.

Guru Hopping: Why The Next Teacher Will Not Enlighten You

You move from guru to guru, and each move feels like progress. Each new Guru arrives with a fresh promise that this time something will finally open up. And for a few months it does. Then the old restlessness returns wearing a different robe. This cycle continues, and you move from one guru to another, looking for the right one who will enlighten you. What if this hopping itself is a trap? **What You'll Discover:** In this talk you'll discover why guru hopping happens, how it can hide the deeper search for completion, and what it means to stay with the truth that no teacher can give you. **Schedule** * Talk by Rajiv followed by open Q&A * Guided Meditation * Spiritual networking. Make friends with others on the spiritual path **About Rajiv** Rajiv dedicated years of his life seeking enlightenment. His pursuit for truth, reality, emptiness and self-discovery took him through the profound depths of mysticism. He meditated 14 hours a day, stayed with monks, lived in the Himalayan caves, learned from wise sages and researched every major spiritual system, including Zen, Non-Duality, Yoga, Buddhism etc. Then one momentous morning in 2005, he experienced his first shift into higher states of consciousness, an inner spiritual awakening. This was followed by days of infinite ecstasy and bliss. Finally, the years of seeking culminated and he realised his own true nature. He now shares his deep insights to help seekers progress on the path of awakening & meditation. His approach is secular, based on personal experience. You can read about his spiritual journey here — [https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/](https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/) **Venue** Kathleen Syme Library 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC We will be in Multipurpose Room 2. We may take some photos to capture the moment. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organiser know at any time. This event is free and open to all adult seekers (18+). For inquiries please email Manpreet — [[[mysteriousmk@yahoo.com](mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com)]([mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com](http://mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com](http://mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com/))

From Search to AI: Building Smarter Applications with Elastic & GenAI

AI applications are only as good as the data behind them. Join us for an evening exploring how modern teams are using search, retrieval, and GenAI to build intelligent experiences powered by real-world data. ​ Whether you’re experimenting with LLMs, building RAG pipelines, or looking beyond AI demos into production systems, this meetup brings together developers and builders working at the intersection of search and AI. ​ Connect with the local community, hear practical stories from the field, and explore how Elastic helps bridge the gap between raw data and intelligent applications. ​ **What You’ll Explore: ​** * The Search Layer Behind Modern AI: See why search has become a key building block for AI applications and how retrieval, relevance, and indexing shape better user experiences. * ​RAG, Vector Search & LLM Workflows: Learn how teams are connecting language models with enterprise and application data using modern retrieval techniques. ​ * Building AI Systems That Scale: Go beyond prototypes and explore practical approaches for creating systems that are reliable, observable, and ready for production environments. ​ * Turning Data Into Intelligent Experiences: Understand how structured and unstructured data can work together to create smarter products, workflows, and applications. ​ **Location:** ​The Wharf Hotel Melbourne - Portside Room. 18/38 Siddeley St, Docklands ​ **Agenda:** ​ \- 16:00 Arrivals & Networking Drinks \- 16:30 Welcome Comments \- Chris Frost \- 16:45 Speaker 1: New features you can access \- Chris Frost\, Solution Architect \- 17:00 Speaker 2: Why your AI is lying to you and how you can fix it \- Mike Calizo\, Customer Architect \- 17\.15 Speaker 3: Customer Use Case presented by Insignia and Elastic \- 17:30 Networking Drinks \- 18:00 Farewell Comments **Who Should Attend:** ​ This meetup is designed for a wide range of participants: ​ * Developers and engineers exploring GenAI or search ​ * Builders working with LLMs, RAG, or vector databases ​ * Anyone curious about how AI works with real-world data * ​Elastic users looking to deepen their understanding ​ * Professionals interested in scalable AI system design ​ No matter your experience level — if you’re interested in the intersection of AI and data, you’ll feel right at home. ​​ **Interested in giving a talk?** Have you ever considered presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome lightning talks of 5-10 minutes, 45-minute deep dives, and everything in between. If you're interested, please submit via our [CFP](https://sessionize.com/elastic-meetups) or email us at kartikay@elastic.co

Meet New Friends | Fast Friends Melbourne (25-45)

Find Your Personality Match - Make Friends (Age group: 35-55)

🌟 **A new one-on-one, personality-based connection experience** Many of you have been asking about structured events and if I’d ever bring them back. Well… here it is - a new version, more intentional, and built around something I care about : **matching people based on personality.** Over the years, I’ve seen how hard it can be to find people you truly click with as adults. Small talk goes nowhere, and most events don’t give you the space for real conversation. 💫 **What to Expect** This is not speed dating, and it’s not a big mixer. It’s a curated, one-on-one connection experience where you’ll meet a few people who’ve been matched to you based on personality and vibe. Expect: * A cosy, comfortable venue * A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly standing around * A series of guided one-on-one conversations * A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself * This is not dating focused event, there will be a seperate one for dating Each conversation is designed to feel natural — because the match is based on compatibility Get your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1994286901808?aff=oddtdtcreator 🧭 **Before the Event** Once you get your Eventbrite ticket, you’ll receive a **short personality test (If you have already taken the test at a previous event you don't need to do it again)**. It takes only a few minutes but helps us understand your communication style, energy, and compatibility factors. This is how we curate meaningful one-on-one pairings for the event. 🌿 **Come Join Us** If you’re tired of small talk and ready to meet people who truly fit your personality, this is for you. A warm, intentional space created for deeper conversations and genuine chemistry - whether it becomes friendship, something romantic, or just a surprisingly great chat. RSVP now — spots are kept limited to ensure quality one-on-one time.

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

🎉 Now every Wednesday! Make new international friends in Melbourne. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 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 Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 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 Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Diesel Bar & Eatery (Upstairs) 202 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 ⏰ Start Time — Melbourne Local Time 6:00 pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in Melbourne. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. 🚶 Getting There Enter via Little Lonsdale Street only. There is no entry from inside Melbourne Central. Rosie and 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. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: 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, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EgS1bseR5Lq4eykvjMsEIS) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia [🎥 Watch Event Video:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) [👉 GET VIP ACCESS:](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 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! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

BeSocial. Coffee and New Friends!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming “Coffee & New Friends” meetup, the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy a great cup of coffee, go for a walk and connect with new people in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, have meaningful conversations, or simply get out of the house, this is a space where everyone is welcome. Come as you are, grab a drink, come for a walk and leave with new connections. To help you get the most out of the event, we ask that you download our app before you arrive (or upon arrival). The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials. If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.