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How facing your fears can change your life | Andrew Gason
April 26, 2021
Monday @5.30pm
A sense of place is not static. It changes and evolves. It creates connectedness and belonging, and an understanding of place is fundamental to the concept of livability.
Andrew Gason was the hardest criminal around yet integrating back into society was his hardest journey of all.
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Pretty Hurts: It’s time to decolonise beauty | Sasha Kutabah Sarago
May 13, 2021
Thursday @6.00pm
Join Sasha Sarago for an evening of cheese, wine and conversation as we explore the concept of beauty through the eyes of a First Nations woman.
Hosted by Fenella Kernebone (TEDxSydney).
Blend your own Applewood Gin
May 17, 2021
Monday @5.30pm
Founded in 2015, Applewood is the number one Gin distillery in the Adelaide Hills, specialising in authentic Australian spirits derived from our sunburnt country.
Australia is a land of uniquely isolated evolution, home to some of the oldest soils known to man, and the longest surviving human culture.
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Animals & People Thriving Together
May 20, 2021
Thursday @6.00pm
Join us on Endangered Species Day for a conversation with John Albrecht (Leonard Joel Auctions & IFAW Board member) and Rebecca Keeble (IFAW’s Regional Director, Oceania), on building a better future for animals.
One where animals can thrive and coexist with humans.
Including: how ifaw is reducing the demand for products made from ivory and rhino horn, and how we are working to restore the Australian landscape after the devastating bushfires.
The evening will be followed by an Auction of exclusive imagery from the “Pexels for Change” exhibition, and networking drinks & nibbles.
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Future Dreaming, a conversation with Dr David E Martin
July 20, 2021
Tuesday @6.00pm
Future Dreaming is a remarkable documentary that will challenge the way you think about humanity.
In 2015, ‘The Unstoppables’ took 120 of Australia’s top entrepreneurs on a floating think tank cruising around Antarctica with the sole purpose of creating and influencing a better future.
Whilst on the expedition, film director Kaya Finlayson recorded a conversation with the renowned thinker Dr David E Martin, to explore the narratives that drive our economic, social and political thinking and unpacks the assumptions that underlie those conditions.
Join us on Tuesday, July 20 at Olderfleet for a viewing of the documentary, hosted by co-founder of ‘The Unstoppables’ Geoff Gourley. Geoff is a leading Global Social Innovator, Entrepreneur, Impact Investor, NED and former Board member of the UN in Australia.
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Six steps to a moonshot mindset
September 23, 2021
Thursday @5.00pm
This online event is free for all Work Club members. Use the code: FLORENCEGUILDXSU at the checkout.
From the impossible to the possible, ‘moonshot thinking’ has inspired innovation throughout history. To continue to create, we first need to imagine. Sometimes we even have to start over. Most organisations operate with a solid Unique Selling Proposition.
The brave organisations, the ones impacting lives on a global scale, Moonshot. So, set your mind to an impossible idea and use technology to bring it into reality. You need courage and persistence. You need to think big. Moonshot thinking is choosing to be bothered about how you can make it real. So think differently. Change things. Be the change. Be audacious. Find the way. Be unstoppable. Have impact.
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Month of Mindfulness
October 6, 2021
Wednesday @12.00pm
Work Club are thrilled to partner with Sydasana to activate our Month of Mindfulness during October. So join us every Wednesday at midday for a ‘half-hour of mindfulness power’, hosted by our wellness partner, Sydasana.
Our Month of Mindfulness is a great way to learn some new techniques and tools to adopt in helping to optimise our mental health and general wellbeing.
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Pinot & Picasso
October 21, 2021
Thursday @5.00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of painting & conversation with other members (BYO wine recommended!) Whether you are a talented impressionist or just a beginner this experience is for everyone.
By the end of the night, even the ‘i’m not that creative’ types will have created their very own Picasso! Places are limited & must be booked before 4th October
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Box Grove Vineyard Wine Tasting
February 24, 2022
Thursday @5.00pm
Join us for an intimate evening with the team behind Box Grove Vineyard, an independent boutique wine partner of Work Club. Enjoy a guided tasting of a range of sparkling wines, flavoursome whites and soft-finishing reds, all complemented by a paired charcuterie board.
Spaces are limited.
To the Metaverse and Beyond
March 3, 2022
Thursday @5.00pm
The Metaverse is suddenly everywhere! From debates in Fortnite and Discord, to articles on the pages of the New York Times and marketing rhetoric from Mark Zuckerberg. It surprises many people to know that the Metaverse has actually been around since the 1990s.
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Florence Guild & TEDx Melbourne: Democracy Event
March 23, 2022
Wednesday @5.00pm
Recently we’ve seen democracy take some wild and extraordinary turns.
With left and right politics looking more similar than different, it has allowed extreme politics and the vocal minority to hold the interest of the community. Whether we like it or not, it has forced us to think about democracy and wonder if it works in most countries.
Has traditional democracy become complacent? Are the needs of the people now too complex for democracy to truly understand the community’s needs and respond quickly?
We will ask the question – What IS democracy today and does it actually meet our needs?
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Unity in the Age of Discord
April 12, 2022
Tuesday @5.30pm
In this TEDxCanberra Conversation, we will explore the theme: Unity in the age of discord. All through January and February, protesting groups descended on Canberra with views that couldn’t contrast more with those held by most who live in this city. The episode highlighted the dramatic gulf that exists today between different parts of Australia around key issues concerning our future.
As we approach the 2022 Federal Election, we invite you to explore with us in this latest edition of TEDxCanberra Conversations: how could we use the upcoming election to learn to agree and disagree constructively with each other again?
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Supreme Court: Cocktail Re-MIX Class
May 18, 2022
Wednesday @5.00pm
Join your in-house Alchemist Lachie for an evening of mixing, shaking, and of course tasting, as part of this month’s Cocktail Re-MIX class.
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Bubbles & Babble
June 2, 2022
Thursday @5.00pm
Now that we can enjoy more freedoms post-pandemic, we are thrilled to invite you to join the Work Club Canberra team for some after-work drinks and chat, or as we call it, Bubbles & Babble! It’s a great opportunity to meet other members and unwind, so just bring yourself, we have the rest covered. We look forward to raising a glass with you!
Please RSVP if you are attending for catering and beverage purposes
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In Conversation with Jamila Rizvi
July 21, 2022
Thursday @6.00pm
Celebrate the opening of our newest club 200 George.
Join us for an exclusive Florence Guild event, hosted by Work Club Founder, Soren Trampedach “In conversation” with best-selling author, commentator and presenter, Jamila Rizvi.
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Brains & Bots – the next step in communication?
July 27, 2022
Wednesday @6.00pm
Can tech allow a more inclusive community?
We are on the cusp of enabling things we thought were science fiction just ten years ago. The way we enable the disabled, the way we interact with computers, space travel for non astronauts and the immersion of AI into everyday industries.
Could we interact with the internet instantly and with our mind?
Connecting our brains to a hard drive could lead to some incredible possibilities.
On the medical front, we can bypass parts of our body which aren’t functioning properly and enable new mobility, giving almost equal access to common day things like phones, computers or even driving cars?
Imagine being able to access the internet by just thinking. An instant portal of knowledge and our own history. A memory that will never fade no matter how old we are.
Join us for this interactive salon where we will unpack the opportunities and accessibility that digital devices could provide for us in the future.
Remember to watch the TED Salon video located on the ticketing page before the online event.
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August 23, 2022
Tuesday @5.30pm
Join Valhalla Bar Manager Megan for an evening of mixing, shaking, and of course tasting, as part of this month’s Cocktail Re-MIX class.
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Bubbles & Babble Barangaroo
September 1, 2022
Thursday @5.30pm
We’re thrilled to invite you to join the Work Club team for some after-work drinks and chat, or as we call it, Bubbles & Babble! It’s a great opportunity to meet other members and unwind, so just bring yourself, we have the rest covered. We look forward to raising a glass with you!
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September 1, 2022
Thursday @5.30pm
We’re thrilled to invite you to join the Work Club team for some after-work drinks and chat, or as we call it, Bubbles & Babble! It’s a great opportunity to meet other members and unwind, so just bring yourself, we have the rest covered. We look forward to raising a glass with you!
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Science v Spirituality. Intersection or divide?
September 14, 2022
Wednesday @5.30pm
Will quantum science and the laws of energy prove that we are all simply vibrating atoms? If we are all vibrating energy, will it be proven that we all come from one source? Will the laws of physics and science prove that we are spiritually all interconnected? And if that is the case, what else might we be on the cusp of proving?
What is the link between energy, spirit and science? Expect more questions than answers. Join the philosophical debate. Let’s create the hypothesis. Together. In true Florence Guild style.
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Afternoon Delight – Freyja Edition
September 20, 2022
Tuesday @5.30pm
To celebrate the launch of the Freyja Spring Menu we’re hosting an exclusive tasting experience for Work Club Members and the wider Olderfleet community.
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Indigenous Chocolate Tasting Experience
October 12, 2022
Wednesday @5.30pm
Join Fiona, a proud Wiradyuri Woman of the Bila Bula (Belubula River) and owner of Chocolate On Purpose™ for a unique tasting experience.
Chocolate On Purpose™ combines premium, gourmet chocolate with Australian native botanicals to create their ‘Bush Food Chocolate’ range, and through the deliciousness of these flavours they share the traditional use of the botanicals to deepen respect for ancient Indigenous wisdom and culture.
Read more Bubbles & Babble Supreme Court
October 20, 2022
Thursday @5.30pm
We’re thrilled to invite you to join the Work Club team for some after-work drinks and chat, or as we call it, Bubbles & Babble! It’s a great opportunity to meet other members and unwind, so just bring yourself, we have the rest covered. We look forward to raising a glass with you!
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The dimensions of love
October 26, 2022
Wednesday @5.30pm
It’s all we need. It’s a crazy little thing. But, apparently, it’ll tear us apart. Love is central to the human experience, but it’s also one of the most complex emotions we can experience.
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Personal Brand Influence
October 27, 2022
Thursday @5.30pm
With Carlii Lyon
A 60 mins interactive masterclass offering participants insight into the modern art of personal branding, its powerfully practical benefits and 4 steps executives and entrepreneurs can take to become the B.O.S.S. of their personal brand. Discover what research has to say about future self-thinking, tips to shape your personal brand narrative and strategies to harness the flow of influence.
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Interactive workshop: Global Experts for a Future Makers Summit
November 11, 2022
Friday @11.00am
We live in the most extraordinary time ever in human history. These experts will challenge the way you think about everything and help you to champion and adapt to a new future.
You are invited to join us for this exclusive and unprecedented workshop on new-world, revolutionary thinking. Only 25 places are available for our Work Club Community, so register now to secure your spot!
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Hacking the Human Connection
November 17, 2022
Thursday @5.30pm
Immersive Event.
Join us for an evening with global entrepreneur, behavioural scientist and mind hacker, Patrycja Slawuta, as we talk Hacking the Human Connection.
The human brain is hardwired to be social. A sense of belonging affects not only our overall happiness but also our physical and mental health, perceived wealth and crucial decision making capabilities.
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TEDxCanberra Conversations: Fireside Chat with Andrew Pfeiffer
November 23, 2022
Wednesday @5.30pm
1 in 6 people are neurodivergent. Despite having profound strengths, neurodivergent individuals are more likely to be unemployed prompting a much needed revision of employment processes to recruit and retain neurodivergent staff.
Andrew Pfeiffer is an enthusiastic data leader and a proud advocate for neurodiversity inclusion. In 2019, an unexpected autism diagnosis transformed Andrew’s life by profoundly increasing his self-awareness of his strengths and areas of development.
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‘Create Your Dream Life’ Workshop with Kristina Karlsson
February 16, 2023
Thursday @5.30pm
Bring the intangible within reach with this value-packed workshop hosted by global entrepreneur and founder of stationery brand kikki.K and Dream Life, Kristina Karlsson.
You will walk away inspired, with more dreams on paper than you could ever imagine – and with a plan to start chasing them.
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The Art of Full-Time Living: Design a Meaningful and Connected Life – Book Launch
February 23, 2023
Thursday @5.30pm
***NOTE: This event is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist below.
Come join the celebration of meaningful work, social connections and lifelong learning with author Natalie Yan Chatonsky and Creativity and Innovation Expert, Paulina Larocca, as they dive in to Nat’s new book – The Art of Full Time Living: Design a Meaningful and Connected Life.
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‘Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time’ by Christina Gerakiteys- Book Launch
April 20, 2023
Thursday @5.30pm
Join us at Work Club Locomotive for the launch of Christine Gerakiteys’ new book ‘Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time’ where we’ll dive into the secrets of business breakthroughs, and how people hold such passion, resilience, and determination to pick themselves up after they fail.
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De Beaurepaire Wine Tasting
April 27, 2023
Thursday @5.30pm
Let Will from De Beaureparie take you on a voyage through French wine history and culture, with matching ‘Fraussie’ (French/Australian) wines from De Beaurepaire Wines, and some out-of-the-box food pairings so you can impress at your next dinner party!
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Scandi Spirit Tasting Masterclass
May 4, 2023
Thursday @4.30pm
You’re invited to join us for an unforgettable tasting masterclass that will introduce you to the unique botanicals and spirits of the north.
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NOIR: A Melbourne Design Week Workshop
May 22, 2023
Monday @6.00pm
Experience a sensory journey like no other at NOIR, a perfume design workshop. Celebrate Melbourne Design Week Event with this collaboration between Perfume Playground and Florence Guild.
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May 22, 2023
Monday @6.00pm
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Private: Breathwork with Trish Devereux
May 31, 2023
Wednesday @12.30pm
Do you ever find yourself rushing through your day without a moment to pause and catch your breath?
We are thrilled to introduce our Work Club members to a fortnightly wellness series featuring Trish Devereux, wellness expert and founder of High Health Club.