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The NDIS event of the year is back. With the NDIS Review released, 2024 will be a year of very significant change. With a focus on the big picture, our program will capture the key developments to provide you with take away ideas, insights and strategies. Across two days of big-picture thinking, we'll begin to reimagine the NDIS and seek answers to the question everyone is asking - 'What's next?' - for our jobs, our organisations and most importantly, people with disability. https://upnext.com.au/event/dsc-annual-ndis-conference-2024/ https://bit.ly/3OZUw7N Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out the our tinyurls: https://tinyurl.com/upnextsydney https://tinyurl.com/upnextperth https://tinyurl.com/upnextmelbourne https://tinyurl.com/upnextbrisbane https://tinyurl.com/upnextadelaide https://tinyurl.com/upnextcanberra https://tinyurl.com/...

What makes stories work effectively? Why do some stories move you while others fail? Story and narrative structure is much more important in the overall success of a work than many writers realise. This four-week course will teach you many of the narrative structures and story patterns that lie beneath the surface of successful stories. Participants will learn by applying the many narrative structures studied to their own writing and stories. Both macro-structures (those which drive an entire story) and micro-structures (paragraph structure, page textures, etc.) will be analysed and used by the participating writers in creative exercises. Other structures explored include three-part film structure; the plot snake; the components of linear narrative; episodic structure; and how the character journey and the relationship journey create the form of a story. The last hour of each session will involve participants reading out and analysing sections of their own developing stories and novel ...

In this online feedback course, author Ryan O'Neill will provide feedback on your short fiction in an online classroom environment, enabling you to hone your skills over three months. You'll also give and receive peer feedback, and be able to consider the tutor's feedback across all submissions. The tutor's feedback will vary depending on each short story but may focus on structure, characterisation, language, plot and other helpful tips for fine tuning. Ryan O'Neill is the author of The Weight of a Human Heart and Their Brilliant Careers. Born in Glasgow, he lived in Africa, Europe and Asia before settling in Newcastle, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. His fiction has appeared in The Best Australian Stories , The Sleepers Almanac , Meanjin , New Australian Stories , Wet Ink , Etchings and Westerly . His work has won the Hal Porter and Roland Robinson awards and been shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Steele Rudd Award and the Age Short-Stor...

Explore the quiet transformation that has been taking place in the lives of North Korean women - some of whom have emerged from their State-assigned role as 'revolutionary mother' into the foreground as breadwinners and entrepreneurs - at this exhibition of photographic works by Sydney-based writer and photographer Lesley Parker at UTS Business School this March. North Korea is a patriarchal socialist state where, from childhood, girls are taught that men are their superiors and that the duty of women is to obey. But women's lives started to change drastically in the mid-1990s, when natural disasters and the demise of supporter, the Soviet Union, compounded structural problems in the command economy, resulting in mass starvation. No longer able to rely on the State for an income or food, women became entrepreneurs to help their families survive, resulting in profound economic and social changes over subsequent years. Sydney-based writer and photographer Lesley Parker travel...

Do you have a draft manuscript of adult fiction or memoir? Are you looking for feedback and tips to improve your work? In this online course, author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will provide feedback on your manuscript (up to 7200 words) plus a synopsis in an online classroom environment, enabling you to hone your skills over three months. You'll also give and receive peer feedback, and be able to consider the tutor's feedback on your fellow writers' submissions. Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the bestselling author of Dark Mode , an internationally published psychological thriller. Her earlier books include How to Be Australian , a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge , collected fiction and essays, which was a finalist in the 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award. Her writing appears in the Sydney Morning Herald, Overland, Griffith Review, Sydney Review of Books, Australian Book Review, Kill Your Darlings and more. Ashley co-hosts James and Ashley Stay at Home, a podcast about writing,...

We are excited to be launching the new format of our 'Fittest in the City' series in Sydney, Australia in April 2024. Fittest in the City, or FITC, is our fast paced, waterfall style format where teams compete in back to back workouts across a condensed competition window vying for the title of 'Fittest in the City'. You've been training at your gym - now it is time to add in tactics and teamwork and get on the TURF. Athletes will compete in teams of (2 males and 2 females) across 4 workouts testing various aspects of their fitness in a fun, competition style format. Each team will be on the TURF for 95 minutes (plus warm up time) to complete their workouts and have their scores on our LIVE! leaderboard. https://upnext.com.au/event/turf-games-fittest-in-the-city-2024/ https://bit.ly/49LRVGq Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out t...

Join Bryan Washington and host Benjamin Law in an enriching discussion about Washington's latest novel, Family Meal . Washington, known for his rich stories and characters, sheds light on the intersection of queerness, family dynamics, and vulnerability as the lives of young men collide. From Osaka to Houston, Family Meal is a story about the sustenance of friendship, and the taste of loss. Washington's writing, beyond his novels, strikes nerves everywhere - either supported by Beyonce fans or criticised by the conservative right. In an evening of tasteful conversation, explore the power of words and storytelling, all with a pinch of salt. This event is presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and supported by Adelaide Writers' Week . https://upnext.com.au/event/bryan-washington-family-meal-2024/ https://bit.ly/4bVEyVU Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney You...

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The ultimate way to sign off an absolutely epic weekend! What's thick, wet and super-juicy? The Kiki Gay Pool Party of course. This is one event you don't want to miss! Our extra-thirsty iconic pool party is back for another session of shimming, shaking and sexy sun-baking at one of Sydney's most indulgent venues - the glamorous Ivy Pool. Part of the Mardi Gras+ Program https://upnext.com.au/event/kiki-ivy-pool-party-2024/ https://bit.ly/4bR0QIx Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out the our tinyurls: https://tinyurl.com/upnextsydney https://tinyurl.com/upnextperth https://tinyurl.com/upnextmelbourne https://tinyurl.com/upnextbrisbane https://tinyurl.com/upnextadelaide https://tinyurl.com/upnextcanberra https://tinyurl.com/upnextnewyork

How do we move the needle on mental health outcomes? Join Alastair Campbell and leading experts to explore what can be done to influence the appropriate responses at social and political level. Known for his role as communications director for former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell has emerged as a prominent advocate for mental health action around the world. Alastair will open with brief reflections, and then joined on stage by youth mental health leaders Tanya Dearle and Zsofi de Haan , The Hon. Minister Rose Jackson MLC (NSW Minister for Mental Health, and Youth), business leader Sam Mostyn AO (Chair of Beyond Blue). Our esteemed panel will explore ways of moving forward and creating action to enhance mental health services and outcomes for all. Professor Ian Hickie AO, Co-director of Health and Policy at Brain and Mind Centre, hosts this event. After official proceedings, we invite you to continue the conversation over light refreshments. Thi...

Get ready to be swept away by the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells of Malaysia as the Malaysia Festival 2024 takes over Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, on Saturday, March 2nd! Mark your calendars for a day of unforgettable experiences that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Tantalize your taste buds with a gastronomic journey through the best of Malaysian cuisine. Think sizzling satay, aromatic rendang stews, and fragrant nasi lemak rice bowls - hawker stall heaven right here in Sydney! But the feast is just the beginning! Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of cultural delights. Explore interactive booths showcasing traditional crafts, learn a few basic Malay phrases, and discover the beauty of batik textiles.And no celebration is complete without a dazzling show! Get ready to be mesmerized by a lineup of exceptional performers showcasing the dazzling energy of Malaysian culture. From electrifying lion dances to awe-inspiring silat martial arts demonstrations, this i...

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Ruin and The Murder Rule (a New York Times Thriller of the Year). What Happened to Nina? propulsively captures the day-to-day, minute-to-minute psychological and emotional impact of perhaps the most painful scenario imaginable: the unexplained disappearance of a child. And - in mirror image - the fear and horror of having a child accused of a terrible crime. On Monday 4 March at State Library NSW Auditorium, join Dervla McTiernan in conversation with Michaela Kalowski. Copies of ' What Happened to Nina? ' will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Dervla signing copies after the discussion. https://upnext.com.au/event/dervla-mctiernan-in-conversation-with-michaela-kalowski-2024/ https://bit.ly/3uQAbLi Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out the our tinyurls: https:...

Missy Higgins is unveiling 'an anniversary tour with a difference' to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White . The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally in a special two act show. The first set each evening will include some brand-new songs, plus a few fan favourites from early in her career, all played in stripped back, acoustic mode. After an intermission Missy will then return with her full band to perform The Sound Of White in its entirety plus some of her other hits. The Sound Of White is one of the biggest and most influential albums in Australian music history. The intensely introspective collection of yearning songs yielded bona fide classics like 'Scar', 'Ten Days' and 'The Special Two'. It has sold a million copies and received 6 ARIA Awards. Over the last 20 years The Sound Of White has also inspired dozens of young Australian women - including major artists like Amy Shark, Gretta Ray, G...

Unleash your musical talent with our engaging 8-week Adult Group Guitar 101 course. Designed for complete beginners, this course is your gateway to mastering the guitar. Whether you've never held a guitar or have tried learning on your own, this course is tailored for you. Course features: Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced, professional guitar tutors in a supportive and fun setting Small Class Size: Maximum of 6 students per class for personalized attention Focus Areas: Basic guitar playing techniques Building a repertoire of enjoyable songs Understanding guitar chords & tablature Strumming patterns and rhythmic techniques Fundamentals of notes and music theory Benefits: A perfect stress-reliever through music Connect with like-minded guitar enthusiasts Step-by-step guidance to avoid common learning pitfalls Course Inclusions: Guitars available for use during lessons All necessary learning materials provided Option to bring your own guitar Enrollment: Open now! Visit o...

Perfect for the entire family. Join Ariel and friends for an adventure 'Under the Sea' as Disney's animated classic The Little Mermaid projects onto the big screen at The Concourse Concert Hall while the music is performed live by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. Showcasing the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken and featuring the beloved characters Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula on the big screen, the uplifting soundtrack is brought to life by the WSO in a magical performance. Enjoy all the beloved songs from the iconic film including Under the Sea , Part of Your World and Kiss the Girl as you re-live this classic tale of Ariel and her magical world under the sea. This event is part of Chatswood Culture Bites , Willoughby City Council's innovative program of music, theatre, comedy and more in Chatswood CBD. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ©All rights reserved. Don't miss the Willoughby Symphony Subscription concert prices a...

Exploring how artists respond to the past to inform the future. A Willoughby City Council group exhibition exploring how artists respond to the past to inform the future. We know the future poses many challenges, but what can we take from the past into the future? Similarly, what should we leave behind to better inform future decision making? Reality collapse, global tensions, climate change, increased loneliness, social unrest and events that will necessitate migration are but a few current and impending affairs that make our sense of the future seem uncertain. HOME GROWN; A Critical Past seeks to synthesise what matters to Willoughby City's artists and the role it plays in giving voice to community concerns, with a special perspective of looking at the past to find solutions for the future. Image: Kathie Najar, A Whisper of Hope , 2024, watercolour and pencil on paper Thursday, 28 March 2024 | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM Fri...

Make new friends and dance the night away with our all abilities under 18s disco (12-18 years). Get ready for a night of music, dance, and fun dress-up as Discobility returns to Chatswood in GLOW theme! With Evergreen Music performing and specially curated playlists, the night is going to be one to remember. Price includes pizza, face painting, silent disco, confectionary stand, refreshments and free giveaways. This disco is open to all abilities and is supported by Carer Gateway, Willoughby Youth Action Group and Willoughby City Council volunteers. Young people needing 1:1 support or a direct supervisor will require a carer to assist on the night. Carers do not require a ticket unless they would like a meal. Willoughby City Council may photograph and film the event and its participants. Participant acknowledges that the event may be reproduced for use on Council's website, publications, public displays and in promotional video footage. Please let us know if you do not give consen...

An exhibition of human and lichen site responsive installations by Marta Ferracin . Convergences combines art, science, and technology to observe how humans and 'other-than-humans' form, cohabit, and respond within symbiotic relationships with their surroundings and primordial environments. The art space becomes a platform for dialogue about sharing with other species, including lichens. These conversations remind us to look beyond the dominant lens of the Anthropocene. Shifting the unseen world into the macroscopic view and exploring the invisible, the exhibition highlights self-organised biological structures found in lichens and humans. At the same time, it demonstrates the importance of the air's components and quality, on which the delicate equilibrium of lichens, human life and the planet rely. Exhibition will be closed for Easter long weekend (29 March - 1 April 2024) Image: Marta Ferracin, Seen and Unseen (detail), 2024, electron microscopy image captured at Sy...

Live at Lunch - Heroic Women Jane Rutter - Flutes Tamara-Anna Cislowska - Piano Tarita Botsman - Bandoneon A stellar trio of Australian women celebrate female triumphs through the lens of musical heroines. From Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade to Roxie Hart in Kander and Ebbs' Chicago , Bizet's Carmen and many others. Drawn from composers Hildegarde Von Bingen, Puccini, Ravel, Lili Boulanger, Puccini, Kats-Chernin, Chaminade and Smetana. Buy a subscription package and save! Wednesday, 03 April 2024 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM The Concourse Concert Hall, The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067, View Map https://upnext.com.au/event/live-at-lunch-heroic-women-2024/ https://bit.ly/42Ud9zV Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check ...

The 'All Fresh' group exhibition, organised by Live in Art Sydney, is a celebration of the exceptional talent of Chinese artists residing in Australia. With a focus on showcasing their art on a common platform, the exhibition aims to spark the artistic passion and creativity of the participating artists, fostering a connection through the universal language of art. Each of the artists in 'All Fresh' is from China and has lived or settled in Australia for an extended period of time, bringing with them a unique blend of traditional Chinese art and Western contemporary influences to their works. Their creations reflect a combination of personal artistic concepts and cultural perspectives, providing a captivating and thought-provoking experience for the audience. The exhibition aims to break down cultural and national barriers, sharing the unique perspectives and individual artistic languages of the participating artists. Since it first came in 2017, with a larger scale, hi...

North Shore Theatre Company presents... Four years after a tragic banana related accident, super spy Curt Mega struggles to return to his former glory, masking his grief and guilt with charisma and booze. When the American Secret Service (A.S.S.) uncovers a plot to rebuild the Nazi empire, Curt is thrust into the field to save the world once again. Equipped with a licence to kill and the voice of an angel, Agent Mega must team up with a double-crossing Russian femme fatale, infiltrate opulent casinos, and outsmart an outrageous horde of villains from black market arms dealer to the Deadliest Man Alive. With shadowy Cold War politics and advanced technologies quickly changing the world of espionage, it's time for Mega to face the music and ask himself: does a future even exist for a suave gentleman spy anymore? Book by Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter & Brian Rosenthal. Music and lyrics by Clark Baxtresser and Pierce Siebers. Contains themes of facism, genocide, antisemitism, and ho...

The National Basketball League (NBL), together with TEG Live, is delighted to announce that six-time NBA champion, Scottie Pippen will return to Australia for an epic speaking tour along with his championship winning Chicago Bulls teammates, Luc Longley and Horace Grant.The 'NO BULL' tour, presented by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will begin on Friday 23 February in Tasmania, before heading to Melbourne and Sydney.The trio, which played with Chicago in the 90s and won three championships, will reunite Down Under and pull the curtain back on some of the most amazing stories and memories with the world beating Bulls - arguably one of the greatest teams ever assembled on a basketball court.Hosted by actor and entertainer, Shane Jacobson, the 'NO BULL' tour will present Aussie basketball fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to get unprecedented access to what it was like playing with Michael Jordan, being coached by mastermind Phil Jackson, the adversity faced during the...

The Cross Art Projects presents midling 2 (Larrakia: Together) , a selection of new and remade works by Gary Lee. Drawing on the artist's personal archive of historic family photographs and artworks (photo-based and illustration), the exhibition brings together key strands of a practice which redefines notions of cultural identity, masculinity and beauty from a Larrakia perspective. A second iteration of the exhibition midling , shown at Coconut Studios as part of the 2023 Darwin Festival, midling 2 offers a broader selection from Lee's recent foray into hand-coloured photo-based prints and a new presentation of photo-portraits including one-off works and others drawing on series Nice Coloured Boys (1994-ongoing), Skin (2002/03), Darwin Lads (2006) and Day Visitor (2010). midling 2 is Lee's fifteenth solo exhibition in as many years, and his first solo exhibition in Sydney. The exhibition is a stage for the Sydney launch of Heat: Gary Lee, selected texts, art & an...

SYO's Digital Programs are open to all. Explore the inner workings of 400 years of Orchestral Music with some of Sydney's most experienced music educators with weekly programs delivered live, online, and accessible from anywhere in the world. No need to audition. No need to be an SYO Member. This course is suited to all high school music students aged 12-19 (Years 7-12) , who would like to learn more about: Musical notation Chords and harmony History of orchestral music Score reading and analysis Melodic and rhythmic dictation Sight-singing https://upnext.com.au/event/online-orchestral-musicianship-essentials-course-with-syo-2024/ https://bit.ly/3UOiOW7 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out the our tinyurls: https://tinyurl.com/upnextsydney https://tinyurl.com/upnextperth https://tinyurl.com/upnextmelbourne https://tinyurl.com/upnextbrisbane ht...

Exhibition by Australian Artist Ilana M Kresner who who drawn on the imagined mentorship of her late cousin, the pioneering New York abstract artist Lee Krasner, to guide her through her chrysalis to emergence as an artist. https://upnext.com.au/event/art-exhibition-letters-to-lee-krasner-2024/ https://bit.ly/3UOiO8z Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney/ Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube Check out the our tinyurls: https://tinyurl.com/upnextsydney https://tinyurl.com/upnextperth https://tinyurl.com/upnextmelbourne https://tinyurl.com/upnextbrisbane https://tinyurl.com/upnextadelaide https://tinyurl.com/upnextcanberra https://tinyurl.com/upnextnewyork

Ready to turn those Friday night feels into something a little more caliente? Come on down to Darling Harbour for Latin Nights By The Bay, where the rhythms are hot, and the sunsets are hotter. As the sun goes down on Friday nights, Cockle Bay will become the ultimate destination for Sydney's Latin Dance lovers to unite and dance the night away. Free for everyone to join, no matter what skill level, get moving to the spicy sounds of Latin beats spinning from our resident DJ, and learn the moves to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton dance styles. Whether it be catching up with friends, or the perfect opportunity to show off your dance moves and impress a new salsa soulmate, Latin Nights provides all the ingredients for a great night out. PROGRAM 1 Mar - Salsa Island 8 Mar - Latino Fiesta 15 Mar - Tropical Bachata 22 Mar - Salsa Island 29 Mar - Latino Fiesta 5 Apr - Tropical Bachata Don't let your night finish there! Wander on down to Cockle Bay Wharf , fo...

Sydney dancers, it's time to step up! Beat Breakdown is the newest 1v1 dance battle, bringing different styles to the Darling Harbour dance floor each month. Whether you're a master at breaking, popping, locking or waacking - this is your chance to share your style, win epic prizes and wow the crowd. Beat Breakdown is an open battle, with 16 spots* available. Signing up for the battle is free, and it's also free to watch. Bring your talent and your crew, it's all on us! Each month, a different dance style will be showcased and we're kicking things off in March with Breaking - the dynamic, acrobatic street-born dance style, from the street culture of hip-hop. The best two dancers will progress to a final and are invited to a quarterly 'All Star Battle' in July. Special guests include local judges Bgirl TNT, Taz and Tango, Mistery as MC and on the decks DJ Hideboo, in collaboration with local legends, Dancekool - the pioneering street dance studio. PRIZES Th...