Conservation Groups Sydney

Beyond 9–5 | Life, Business & Meaningful Connections 🌿

Life is more than just work, bills and the daily routine! Are you looking to meet new people, exchange ideas, grow personally and professionally, and explore opportunities beyond your 9–5? Join Beyond 9–5 Life & Business, a welcoming community for people who believe there is more to life than simply working and going home. ✨ What we’re about: * Meeting like-minded people and building genuine friendships * Sharing business ideas, career experiences and opportunities * Personal development and learning new perspectives * Networking in a relaxed and friendly environment * Creating a more balanced, interesting and fulfilling life Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone looking to expand your social circle, you’re welcome here! No pressure, no formal presentations — just good conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections. 🌟 Beyond work. Beyond routine. Beyond limits. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s grow together!

November Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our November **meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. Our last one for 2026. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Royal Botanic Gardens **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

Coffee at Art Gallery of NSW

**Event Summary:** We're holding our monthly social event at the NSW Art Gallery. Interested to meet new people ? Or refresh existing friendships with members of our human hearted community ? Or just curious about what it means to be [Human Hearted?](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) Or perhaps you just want a cup of coffee with new people in a relaxing atmosphere. Then come along to meet us at the NSW Art Gallery. We'll meet at the steps out front (of the original gallery) at 10:30 am. (Unless its raining in which case we'll move up a bit to get some shelter). Then we'll head down to the cafe for coffee and conversation. After that some of us will stroll the gallery. You're welcome to join us or take your own path through the gallery. **Venue:** The venue is The Art Gallery of NSW in Art gallery road, The Domain. We'll be meeting at the Naala Nura Building (the older building) with the columns and steps at the main entrance. We'll meet at the steps. **Connecting to our values:** This event is part of living out Human Hearted Sydney's values of positive social connection and building community in Sydney. So lets meet and connect with those we already know, and those we haven't met before. All are welcome to socialise, meet new people, and build friendships.

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

In an unhurried conversation, there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. Unhurried isn't always slow. It offers a pace where people find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking. We use a simple meeting format to make this happen. [https://www.unhurried.org/](https://www.unhurried.org/) We meet in and around Table 05 of the Art Gallery Cafe, one level down from ground level, within the old South Building of the NSW Art Gallery.

🌲Bundanoon Day Out @ Morton NP - Fairy Bower Falls & lookouts 🌿🐦‍⬛🧘🧘‍♀️

🚗 Let’s explore Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands and Morton National Park. 🏞️ ⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! 🏨 You may stay at a hotel, motel, holiday park, Airbnb, camping, glamping or any accommodation you fancy for the weekend to explore Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Robertson etc. 🏡 ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 28 November 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Rd, BUNDANOON NSW 2578 ℹ Refer website for exact location & info: https://santifm.org/santi/ 🥾 DISTANCE: Easy short walk at the monastery. 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🧘‍♀️ Let’s enjoy the serenity at this peaceful monastery. You do not need to be Buddhist to visit the monastery. 🧘 You may participate in the meditation and/or discussion with the monks. ☕️ There is a daily lunch time service that takes place at 10:45am which anyone can participate in. 🥪 Please BYO packed lunch and any food, snacks or cash donation if you wish. ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions: https://santiforestmonastery.org/faq/ 🚗 After spending time at the monastery, we will continue our exciting adventure at: 🥾 Fairy Bower Falls Walk & Lookouts - 6km return loop. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: 📍GPS coordinates: -34.67955, 150.30309 🚗 About 15 minutes drive from Santi Monastery. Refer photo maps no. 3 for driving directions. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, steep stairs, creek crossings, rock scramblings and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🚗 We may visit another lookouts nearby once we finish this exhilarating walk. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ Your hosts/organisers are not a professional walkers/hikers or guides. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ❎ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt are not suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes or trail runners highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. Also any food donations for the monastery if you wish. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart, Bunnings etc) just in case of wet weather. ******************************************** 💵 CONTRIBUTION/GRATUITY: 💰$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected upon arrival. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Bundanoon. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚙 Drivers - please offer a lift from your closest train station with share costs. 🎒Passengers - please update on comments section for a carpool with share petrol. 🚗 Few of us including myself will be camping for the weekend at: 🏕️ Wingello State Forest Campground 🏕️ https://share.google/nmQ3BOkGOd1o1VQGW 🚗 ⛺️ You may like to try easy camping (next to your car). Refer separate camping event for further details. 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time! 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 🧘‍♂️ 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

BizApps Connect Nov 2026 meetup

# 🚀 BizApps Connect Sydney \| November 2026 – The Future of Agentic AI **Three Microsoft speakers. Two exciting sessions. Live demos. One evening of learning and networking!** Join us on **Thursday, 12 November 2026**, as we explore how Microsoft is reshaping customer engagement and enterprise application development through AI agents, Copilot Studio and the Power Platform. 🎤 **Session 1: The Agentic Contact Center – From CCI to CCaaS** **Speakers:** **Ethra Shakarchi \| Senior Solution Engineer\, Microsoft** **Mukhwinder Nagra \| Senior Cloud Solution Architect\, Microsoft** Discover how Microsoft's Contact Center Intelligence (CCI) is bringing AI-powered capabilities to existing contact centres and how it fits alongside Dynamics 365 Contact Center. We'll explore: * Contact Center Intelligence vs Dynamics 365 Contact Center * Customer Assist and Quality Assurance Agents * Copilot Studio and Power Platform integration * Microsoft's CCaaS roadmap and the evolution towards autonomous contact centres ✨ Expect live demos and a glimpse of what's coming next! 🎤 **Session 2: Copilot Managed Runtime – Turning AI-built Apps into Enterprise-grade Solutions** **Speaker: Faraz Qureshi \| Senior Cloud Solutions Architect\, Microsoft** AI can generate applications in minutes, but what does it take to make them enterprise-ready? Explore Microsoft's emerging approach to AI-powered application development, covering identity, enterprise data, hosting, governance, monitoring and lifecycle management. We'll follow the journey: **Prompt → App → Code → Data → Runtime → Enterprise** And yes, we'll build something live! 📅 **Event Details** 📆 Thursday, 12 November 2026 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM AEDT 📍 Microsoft North Sydney, Level 27, 1 Denison St

Capertee Campground/ Navigation with maps / Car Camp Wknd

Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium

**Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 15KM Medium** This excellent bush walk has the following stages: 1\. Forestville to Manly Dam: 8km\. Toilets\, and lunch stop\. 2\. Many Dam to Manly Ferry Wharf: 8km\. What more could you possibly want from a day out!!! **Distance:** 16KM **Type of Walk:** Great bush walking in the first half, including little known trails leading onto the back of Manly Dam. Parks, well-formed paths for the rest of the day. **Difficulty:** Medium. **Walking Pace:** Steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour. **Meeting Place + Transport:** We meet at **Chatswood Train/Bus Interchange** to catch the **160X Service Bus**, departing **Bus Stand A at 10:02AM**, through to Forestville. Ferry back to Circular Quay or northern beaches bus services from Manly. **What to bring:** Walking shoes/boots; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; snacks; lunch, light rain jacket; sunscreen, cap/hat. **NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO BRING FOOD!** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383 **Questions?** Leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

N for Nasi Goreng

🌸NEW POWERHOUSE🌸PARRAMATTA🌸RIVER WALK🌸MEADOWBANK🌸

MEETING: Central Station Platform 6, taking the Express Country train to Parramatta Depart 10:09am Arrive Parramatta 10:34 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10am at Central Or 10:35 at Parramatta Station, just past the turnstyles 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: How exciting! After a $915 million spend, the New Powerhouse Museum opens in 2 weeks. We walk from Parramatta Station to the Powerhouse for a leisurely visit. We then venture on to Parramatta Park Rose Garden, where the roses will be in full bloom, for an early lunch. We then walk the Riverside walk to Meadowbank (approx 9kms) for the ferry back to the city. 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: The Rose Garden, Parramatta Park Always best to BYO 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣4️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Fabulous for the senses…..and easy 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: the entire way 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Express train to Parramatta Ferry to CQ, or train from MEADOWBANK 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

Heal Your Life with Pranic Healing

Stay healthy, be happy and find peace using the science and art of Pranic Healing. Join us for a transformative session designed to introduce you to the powerful science of Pranic Healing, an internationally practiced, no-touch energy healing. In this interactive experience, you'll learn the basics of energy healing and how prana (life force) affects your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The session includes a one-on-one Pranic Healing with aura scanning before and after the session, allowing you to see and feel the changes in your energy field firsthand. Whether you're new to energy healing or seeking deeper clarity and vitality, this session offers a practical and inspiring way to begin your journey toward inner balance and self-healing. Agenda: 💫10:30-12:00 Individual Aura Scanning and Pranic Healing Session 💫12-12:30 am: Talk on Pranic Healing & Meditation on Twin Hearts 💫12:30-1:00 Meditation & Closing Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026 Time: 10:30am-1pm Venue: Pranic Healing NSW, 86A Pacific Highway, Roseville, NSW 2069 Free Admission, RSVP at 0415777820 Limited seats available. Please confirm your attendance. [https://pranaworld.au/](https://pranaworld.au/)

🏖️ Patonga to Ettalong via Pearl Beach & Umina Beach with epic views 🌼🐿️🐚

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 14 November 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Woy Woy station, Bus Stand E. 🚌 9.50am - we will catch Bus 54 to Patonga Beach, arriving at 10.20am in front of The Boathouse Hotel Patonga. 🚶‍♂️10.30am - after quick briefing and photo session, we will start our exciting adventure to Ettalong Beach with epic views at the lookouts and wild flowers along the trails in Brisbane Water National Park. ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 13.5km - Patonga Beach to Ettalong Beach via Pearl Beach and Umina Beach. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, steep stair climbs at the start of the walk at Patonga Beach walking track, walking on beautiful sandy beaches, creek crossings and a bit of rocks scrambling. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🏃‍♂️ Few get-out or exit points along the way that you may leave at anytime. 🚌 Plenty of busses leaves frequently from Umina Beach (Bus 50 & 55) and Ettalong Beach (Bus 70, 57, 55, 53 & 64) for 20 minutes ride back to Woy Woy station. 🍔 Few shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs at Woy Woy station if you fancy a drinks or a bite to eat before leaving home. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ Your hosts/organisers are not a professional walkers or guides. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ If you’re not keeping up the pace with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ NO pets including companion or service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt is not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes or trainers highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit ie. BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 🏊‍♀️ Cozzies and towel if you wish to swim at Umina Beach or Ettalong Beach. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure. Good vibes only! ℹ️ This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skills & Gear.Bushwalk Skills 101: https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $10 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Patonga. ✅ Please get this done asap upon arrival at Woy Woy station & TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! 🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚗 Commuter carpark at Woy Woy station near the entry/exit or side streets. ⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time, and arrive promptly. 🏃‍♂️We DO NOT wait for late comers. It’s RUDE and disrespectful for turning up late! ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. ❗️If you do not agree with any of the above non negotiable Terms, please DO NOT join this event! 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before the meeting time. 🏖️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)