ARE THE LOC MEMBERS WAITING TO MEET YOU? Are you living an outwardly conventional life but not quite fitting in? Harbouring some 'hippie' or left wing tendencies but not an all-out socialist, anarchist or rainbow person? Long for conversation with more intellect, passion, depth, heart and soul. Love lifelong learning? Respect diverse cultures and religions and feel the need to immerse yourself in them with your travels both physical and virtual? Interested in psychology, personal growth, social …

All Welcome who want to see a world for everyone, not just a few. We discuss projects to help further information and understanding of a Resourced Based Economy. We recommend all members watch this movie free online to understand what the movement is about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9WVZddH9w&feature=feedwll and this movie is also HIGHLY recommended: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7065205277695921912# You can learn more about the movement here: http://zeitgeistmelbourne.com http …

"Complex social problems today outstrip the capacity of any single organization or individual to solve them. We don't need to grow non-profits. We need to grow networks for social change." Alison Fine, co-author of The Networked Nonprofit The Collaboratory Melbourne is a growing community of smart, passionate people with diverse backgrounds, skills and interests who believe that together, we can build better futures for all. We meet monthly at Hub Melbourne with special guests from the not-for-p …

The purpose of this Group is to be a vehicle and focal point for Baysiders to identify how they can reduce their impact on the planet and to find ways to be of service to the local community. The "Good Life".... as in Aristotle. If you want to meet like minded locals to help you realise your meaning and purpose in life...  by being of service to others in the local community. The "Good Life"... as in Sustainability. We want to reduce our impact on the planet by sharing and creating a community …

Our group was established for those concerned about the state of our environment (both local & global), where it's heading and what can be done to halt the environmental degradation caused by Global Warming & Climate Change. A great way for 'like minded' people to network over drinks & meals with those of similar green & sustainable interests and concerns. A way to make new friends with similar interests & concerns... we may even be able to make a difference!

WELCOME Welcome to The Melbourne Local & International Volunteers Meetup Group. This group is for people who are interested in volunteering overseas. Or, within Australia. For a list of AusAID accredited NGOs, and other organisations, please click on Pages above. Kind regards. Greg. Organiser. For more information please click on PAGES above. *********************************************************** BEFORE GOING ANYWHERE OVERSEAS CHECK WITH THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S TRAVEL ADVISORY …

Hi there! This is a little corner of the world for women who are passionate about living a more healthy, sustainable, and earth-friendly lifestyle. If you're curious about sustainability, practical green living, spirituality, meditation, yoga, nutrition, and environmental issues, and like fun, relaxing activities like coffee, lunches, dinners, drinks, picnics and movies, then welcome!

Craft Like Crazy is a craft school that gets together regularly to get their craft on, chat, giggle, teach, learn, share and get inspired. Dozens of forms of crafts are taught, explored, and shared! Membership is completely free, and, as a member, you'll always know about brand new workshops, craft friendship group catch-ups, and market meanders. Classes running in 2013 include: - Candle Making - Soap making - Jam Making (Canning & Preserving) - Paper Making - DIY Natural Hair Care & Facial …

THE RAW FRUIT LOVERS MEETUP GROUP WHERE EVERYTHING IS FREE RAW FRUIT HEALTHY FAST FOOD Hi, I'm Greg. Organiser from January 9th 2013. Raw fruit has been the basis of my diet for 40 years. Because I enjoy eating raw fruit and raw nuts. I also fast every month because fasting cleans the toxins, that are the causes of most diseases, such as heart and artery diseases, out of your body. And, I have been a veganic gardener for more than 40 years. With edible gardens and edible weed gardens as we …

Are you confused about what is a good nutritional diet? Can't make heads or tails of it all amongst all the fads, myths, marketing ploys and scams? I am and that is why I am starting this group. I have tried different fad diets and commercial diets with varying results some very good. But I am not so sure any of these are advocates for a good sustainable and nutritious diet. My intention for this group is to provide a platform for nutrition buffs and nuff nuffs a like to come together and share …

hello and 'welcome' ; This group is for people who are interested in ways of reducing their impact on the environment, as a lifestyle choice, whilst also having fun and meeting others.  You don't have to work or study in the sector, just be keen, passionate, or interested. This group might be for you if you are: Interested in growing veggies, sustainable transport options, energy efficiency, maybe fix/ride a bike, or learning to build a raised garden bed. Or something related? Want to meet peop …

This group is an inclusive, volunteer-driven, non-profit, vendor-neutral, unbiased and sales-pitch free community of those interesting in the IBM Information Server toolset.  We sustain the group through community interest and participation. If you profile, map, extract, transform, load, slice, secure or archive data with IBM's Information Server tools (or run a team who does), this is your best meetup group in Melbourne. As a pair of information management mavens, we've founded this group becau …

The Venus Project is a powerful and innovative look out our civilizations when we have a collective goal of creating prosperity and harmony on the Earth. A social re-design...a world beyond Politics and Money. This group is here to create awareness, discussion and implementation of The Venus Project concepts and in Melbourne. "The Venus Project offers a comprehensive plan for social reclamation in which human beings, technology and nature will be able to coexist in a long term, sustainable sta …

This group was started by eight people who are undertaking, or are graduates of the Swinburne MMSFS/MSFS/MEI programs. It is a form of follow up to the Celebration of 10 Years of Swinburne Foresight, held in 2010. The group is open to anyone interested in exploring and building something on the energy that sprung from that event. Find us on Twitter: @agseforesight

Welcome! :) we are about having serious fun, we want people from all walks of society to join this group and have fun sharing ideas, dreams, knowledge, wisdom, experience and passion that can make the difference towards a more eco>sustainable future..! We cannot eliminate trade to save the planet, humans have traded for thousands of years, what we need is an ecologically sustainable model so that we can live in harmony with our environment while trading with our fellow nations. Our aim is to pro …

This Stoos group is a community of concerned and energised people that network periodically to discuss organisational challenges, learn from each other and find better ways. It is a voluntary, open and non-commercial network, and a Melbourne subgroup of www.stoosnetwork.org. People who join are from any area, level or generation in an enterprise and: Are particularly interested in new management approaches based on Complexity Theory, Systemic Thinking, Sustainability and Cognitive Sciences. Hav …

The aim of this group is to bring like-minded people together to find creative ways to convert diesel car engines to run on FREE and renewable resources such as Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) and other Biofuels... Lets join together to move toward healthier fuel systems that are not only better for our air quality but also re-uses a waste product. This group is open to anyone who has interest in; or has/is successfully running on renewable fuels... Viva la Veggies ; -)

Let's meet a new person to plant a new tree every 10 minutes. Then join everyone to mingle over a nice drink. Even if you don't happen to meet your dream partner, you will feel good knowing you have done something for your local environment. Thank you all for great response! We've got plants ready to go and are hoping for nice weather. We meet at 9.30am in Albert Park, next to St Kilda Junction - Corner of St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. We should be finished by 12pm. How to get t …

Food is better shared - so we bring people together so they can enjoy a feast. You´ll get to meet like-minded people, learn some new recipes and enjoy delicious meals. Best of all? You´ll also be helping to reduce food waste. Australians waste almost 20% of the food they purchase every year – that’s 136 kilos of food that ends up in landfill and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Join Feast with Friends and stay up to date with upcoming events at Hub Melbourne and your local neighbourhood. …

This is a group to discuss all matters around gender. People of all worldviews are welcome, whether feminist, men's rights or queer. Rigorous debate is encouraged, but must be done respectfully :) The aim of the group is to move the discussion about gender along in order to manifest a more sustainable future for everyone.

We are a Global and Local Group exploring and promoting New Paradigms for a Peaceful and Sustainable Present and Future. Our interests range from New Paradigms in Healing, Education, Sustainability to Spirituality and Consciousness. We hold Seminars, Lectures and Events- including Global Events, Webinars and Music and Culture Festivals. We Encourage and Promote Cutting Edge Innovations and Ideas and Welcome Your Participation. We are affiliated with the following groups and organisations: Global …

Would you like to work part of a collaborative club that supports, shares, links, encourages, drives traffic and comments on your blog? Then keep reading, this club could be for you.... The Bloggers Club is designed for those that have been blogging for over 6 months and require assistance growing their blog. Designed mainly for newer bloggers but ‘expert or experienced bloggers’ that are willing to share their insights with newbie bloggers are more than welcome to join! What is the purpose of t …

A sustainable lifestyle design project that redefines lifestyle so as to profit from changes in a Climate Change world.  Experiential learning conferences will drive evidence based innovation. Want to enjoy a long life with a zero cost of living? Join and design your sustainable future. Sub groups will be formed for specific village services such as value added farm, intellectual and artistic products and telework opportunities in a global market, . . Who can profit from the new Climate Chang …

This is a group for anyone interested in inspiring deep, lasting and positive change in the human inhabitants of planet earth. VERITAS publishes thought-provoking articles on a myriad of topics which include consciousness, holistic health and healing, esoterism, alternative therapies, ancient wisdom, science and spirituality, and current political and environmental news. Deeply connected to the most influential participants in the global field of consciousness studies, VERITAS seeks to inspire p …

The Lemon Tree Project is about creating a space in every street for neighbours to congregate and share. The aim of our group is to get people together, planting trees, growing community and educating the public about the importance of growing your own and sharing the harvest.

'Eat with 8 Singles' is for single professional people 35-55 who enjoy dining out and meeting new people. Unlike other singles meetup groups where you attend events where the women outnumber the men, here we have equal numbers of men and women. Our lunches/dinners are divided into age and interest groups ( to increase the chances people will meet others with similar interests) and the $10 booking fee goes towards raising money for Sustainable Cambodia Australia http://www.sustainablecambodia.org …

The Melbourne Freedom Network is a Thrive Movement inspired group that is founded upon the principals of Objectivism. As such this group demands and fights for the individual rights of all people. Join a group that will actively stand up to corruption and resist the New World Order. If you want to resist corruption, GMO, water fluoridation, vaccination, illegal wars, threats to free speech, Agenda 21, carbon taxes, government surveillance, restriction of property rights and the police state this …

Hi there, Welcome to Collaborative Consumption Melbourne! Our mission is to build a community in Melbourne for startups, practitioners and people who want to learn more about the peer to peer economy. Starting in April, we’ll run monthly breakfast meetings with a couple of short, informal talks and time for discussions. Stay tuned for more.