V Stars are part of a community taking positive actions to ‘be the change’ we would like to see in the world. This Meetup connects like-minded people to share ideas to help us live in harmony: I. Through PLANT NUTRITION for the BODY & MIND II. Through SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT III. Through the CARING for ANIMALS IV. Through building better COMMUNITIES V. By having FUN with it all! So what do we do? By visiting a local meetup, you meet like minded folks; discuss living a healthy lifestyles and …

This group is for anyone who is interested in spiritual growth / self development in general and also for those specifically interested in the life changing Ringing Cedars Series and Anastasia's life lessons. Even if you have not read the series please come along to learn what they are about. The series encourages living a more spiritual existence that is closer to nature. It inspires people to live a healthier vegetarian/vegan life and live on their own Space of Love which is their own hectare …

Did you ever think it ironic going on bushwalks to enjoy nature and fresh air and yet often we go by car! Since Sydney is the only city in Australia (and the world?) which has rail access to several national parks this group has been set up exclusively for such walks. It also means we get to chat on the train. Of course you may live near one of these walks and not near public transport in which case it would be understandable to drive and meet the rest of us for the actual walk. As well as our o …

FairShare International (FSI) is about actively working towards a world in which everyone on the planet can benefit from the good things in life. This is a chance for you to be part of the change you want to see in the world! FSI provides a formula for ethical living to create a sustainable world with strong communities where financial wealth is more equitably shared. The FairShare community uses the formula 5.10.5.10 to plan action and evaluate personal progress. Here's how it works: 5.   Lesse …

Sydney L.O.V.E. Activation Centre is a free Energy Healing training community group provides its members with the following resources: Free study material for learning energy work, energy healing and self-development based on the popular modality – LOVE Innerversity Meeting location and gathering opportunities for training partners Assist members to find training partners Updates and reviews about the LOVE Innerversity Sydney LOVE Activation Centre is based in Sydney, Australia. Anyone is welc …

Sydney Wiki is launching in 2012 to give Sydney a community-owned, living information repository on the the people, places, and events that shape our communities. It uses a revolutionary new wiki code that is super easy to use and specifically developed to create a localwiki.

“What's mine is yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption” is one of the most ground-breaking business book of the recent times. Similarly Rachel Botsman's speech The Case for Collaborative Consumption on TED.com had excellent reception. Collaborative Consumption is defined by Wikipedia as an economic model based on sharing, swapping, bartering, trading or renting access to products as opposed to ownership. This group is around the concept of Collaborative Consumption. In our meetings, we’ll …

Transition Sydney is a group of Sydney people whose concern about the impact that climate change, fossil fuel depletion, and collapsing global trade and financial systems will have on our way of life calls us to do something practical about it. Action is needed at the local level to help communities transition to the new realities these forces will bring and to build their own local resilience. This action starts with a few people getting together and deciding to do something in their local area …

. I sleep peacefully each night in air-conditioned comfort, sealed in steel and safe as houses, or come to think of it safer than houses. Getting people together who believe in Green living and experimenting with converting shipping containers into living units and designing ideas.

Everybody loves to get a massage!!! Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many cultures – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and is packed with nerve endings. Massage works by soothing soft tissue and encouraging relaxation. Massage is especially effective in treating ‘vicious cycle’ complaints. For ins …

This Group has been established to promote the continued use of George Street Redfern as a precinct for everyone. The Group has been established in response to the Easter Monday notification by the City of Sydney Council that it proposes to create along the eastern side of George Street Redfern a separated cycleway with the removal of at least 12 parking spaces and some existing trees. The proposal will severely affect the existing amenity of this well loved residential area and will endanger pe …

Dynamic group of people who wish to work out together to lose weight. The main reason for this group is to develop and sustain balance in our lives through fitness and health. I have been involved in many meetups and found that by working together as a group provided me with energy and commitment that I wouldn't get exercising in a gym. If you love working with a Dynamic team to gain results then you know the real meaning of teamwork. The purpose of the group is to motivate each other to lose we …

**NOTE: The Digital Storytellers.us group is on hold until 2013 -- we're currently figuring out our strategy for next year. So please hang tight and we'll be in touch when we get things up and running again. Are you a digital storyteller in Sydney or a social venture that needs a film made on a shoestring? Then we want to hear from you. This group is meant to do two things: Bring aspiring changemaker filmmakers together to collaborate and create inspiring films on a monthly basis To provide a …

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, archive, or govern data with IBM's Information Server tools (or run a team who does), this is the official meetup group in Sydney. We're enthusiasts for Information Server, the people who use it, …

In a city where most of us don't have much of a backyard, hydroponics is the answer to growing your own nutritious food. If you want to learn how to grow your own nutritious food with zero food miles, super efficient water use, no pesticides, and no surface fertiliser run off - this is the meetup for you! All about: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, systems, techniques, seeds, technologies.

Hi, this group is to bring awareness to all the local environmental community groups that are happening in our areas. If you are an existing organiser, than I can add you to this group for you to add the dates and locations for your projects. The Sydney Eco Community Hub Meetup group can be another tool for you to get the word out about what is happening and how we can all help out in our local areas. This will be a great way too for us to make new friends and bring community back to our local a …

ENYA is a not for profit organisation, established in 2003, to create Australia's future enterprise leaders by providing access to funding, mentoring and education for youth entrepreneurs. We are the voice for Australia's enterprise leaders in lobbying government, and communicating with the financial sector and all private industry. ENYA, and Australia’s young entrepreneurs, provide leadership for the global economic community, and are critical for the future sustainability of the economy.

We are a network of small business owners who share common interests and wish to market their business to a wider audience. We believe there are so many women out there who have excellent products and services but they are unsure how to better promote themselves. The overall theme is  health and wellbeing, organic products, creativity (ie writing, art, music, photography), handmade products, professional and advisory services, travel and local tours, community sharing, sustainable lifestyle and …

Are you ready to move beyond the 'green-wash' and tackle what Sustainability really means for business? We offer a series of free events for next generation leaders who are visionary enough to let go of business-as-usual practices and through systemic and holistic thinking, create real transformation. Come and hear from global thought-leaders in this developing field, share ideas with likeminded people, and create a new future for Australian enterprise.

Imagine: A lively, people-scaled community co-created by its residents; A place where neighbours really are friends who care about each other and who help and support each other! A place where the most current knowledge on energy and water efficiency is incorporated in the design of the small-scale houses. A place where you have both privacy and community. A place that is affordable because of economy of scale and collaboration. A place that is near city amenities and transport. We host events …

What is the Law of One Fellowship? Understand, first and foremost, it is a family. It is an extended family of those who share a recognition of the Source of all, as Living Love. It is a worship centre that is interfaith and non-denominational. It is a gathering place for those who would learn, study, live and practice Living Love and Ageless Wisdom. The Law of One is such that everyone realises they are One. Love yourself, your Source and other equally. Who would harm their own flesh? Who would …

As the group name says, this is all about things to do in the St George and Sutherland Shire area. Originally started by Pauline as the Sutherland Shire Arts Lovers, the group now covers a lot of other interesting events in the area - arts, science, sports, sustainability, outdoors & nature, and anything else of interest we can find. There will also be regular meetups at local restaurants/cafes.

This is a group for those wanting to get fit, lose weight, tone up, increase strength, and much more. The cost is free hence performed at your own risk, so you’ll have to forgive the liability disclaimer at the below. What should I bring? All exercises are performed outdoors and on the grass/sand so be prepared to get a little dirty. Or if you’re a little bit precious bring a towel or yoga mat. A water bottle is a must. As is to slip, slap, and slop if it’s sunny. What does the boot camp entai …

This group is for business owners who have a good business but have not been able to take it to the next level. We focus on the different options available to rapidly increase business growth and/or it valuation potential. We discuss innovative ways to scale your business operations/sales, the development of strategic joint-venture or partnerships, the development of new ventures, raising equity investment and how to optimise your business for sale.

This is a group for anyone who loves exercising outdoors and is looking to challenge and improve their fitness level through group training. Workouts will consist of laps of the South Coogee Stairs (around 220 steps per lap) with bodyweight exercises between or after laps - we'll change it up regularly. We will generally finish with a 2km run to the north end of the beach. All sessions are free. It's a great workout that we've been doing for the last few months...it's tough so be prepared to swe …

Every great item of clothing has a story to tell. A jacket that’s trekked the himalayas, or a pair of shoes that have wanted to keep dancing when your feet just can’t any more. Join us for our first Sydney Swish and celebrate our love of quality clothing. Bring along an item you’d be proud to pass onto someone else, and get another one completely free in return! Bring up to 3 items of quality clothing. This includes fashion items, or adventure gear if you have any. Clothes include jackets, trous …

This is a group for those interested in sparking fruitful discussion and picking each other's brains for creative approaches to edible landscape design and gardening projects. We invite you to bring along your ideas, plans, or images, with the collaborative challenge to develop a design for a productive space which is aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. This informal gathering also presents an opportunity for broader resource-sharing and professional networking in a quaint in …

Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. We are building a more sustainable future through the power of professional design. We are starting the Sydney Chapter and we would like to hear from anyone that is interested in helping building sustainable communities and cities through design. This group is open to everybody, not only architects and design professionals. You might be a teacher, nurse, taxi driver, student, full time mother, real estate agent etc …