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ABOUT OUR EVENTS
At The Connect Initiative, we create experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways—gently supporting mental wellbeing, easing loneliness, and building brave, compassionate communities.
Our events are intentionally simple, grounded in care, and open to all. Whether you're seeking a peaceful pause in your week or a soul-nourishing adventure, there's a space for you here.
We offer three CONNECT experiences:
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CONNECT WEEKLY
Our weekly signature sessions
Gentle, grounding and heart-opening.
CONNECT is where it all begins. These 60-minute sessions blend mindful movement, calming breath-work, and guided connection activities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space.
You’ll find us in parks, beaches and open spaces across Victoria, supported by a dedicated host and a rotating team of skilled facilitators (yoga, Pilates, breath-work, sound bath, Qi Gong, TaiChi, meditation and more).
Each session flows through:
10–15 mins connection activity
40 mins movement and mindfulness
5 mins gentle, supported closing activity
Afterwards, you're invited to stay for a (self-funded) coffee and casual conversation—hosted by your local CONNECT Host.
All abilities welcome. Casual tickets and discounted monthly passes available.
2.
CONNECT +
Everything you love about CONNECT—with a little more time, care and nourishment.
CONNECT+ takes the practices of our weekly sessions and adds an enriching layer of connection—shared food, beautiful locations, and spacious time to connect more deeply with yourself and others.
These events range from 90 minutes to half a day, and include meaningful extras such as:
Shared lunches in nature
Morning tea with homemade treats
Sauna or spa experiences
Quiet reflection time in peaceful surroundings
These sessions offer added value—more time, more intention, more connection.
Ideal for: Anyone craving a deeper, more immersive connection experience.
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CONNECT ICONIC
Unforgettable gatherings in breathtaking locations.
ICONIC events are our most expansive offerings—bringing together everything that makes CONNECT+ so special, but held in truly remarkable places.
From coastal cliffs to lush hinterlands, botanical gardens to mountain lookouts, these events are thoughtfully designed to offer a rare kind of presence, peace, and shared joy.
Expect curated activities, a powerful sense of community, and moments of beauty you’ll carry with you long after the day ends.
Held only a few times each year.
These are the events you don’t want to miss.
Ideal for: Those ready to be inspired, uplifted and truly connected—with nature, others, and self.
Flexible Options to Suit Everyone
At The CONNECT Initiative, we believe that connection should be accessible to all. That's why we offer a flexible ticketing system that allows you to choose what aligns with you in this moment, ensuring that you can engage fully and meaningfully with the community.
At CONNECT, we embrace the power of presence. Our unified ticketing model—Pay What Aligns—invites you to contribute in a way that feels right for you. Each contribution supports our gatherings and the community we cherish.
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CONNECT weekly sessions - As a guide, a $20 contribution helps cover essential costs such as venue hire fees, facilitation, and permits. However, the amount you choose to give is entirely up to you. There are no expectations—just an open space for genuine connection.
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ICONIC Events are deeply immersive CONNECT experiences held in breathtaking, soul-stirring locations. These gatherings bring together powerful facilitation, intentional design, and the magic of place — creating memories that last and connections that deepen. ICONIC events magnify the power of our weekly CONNECT sessions, including additional experiences and extended opportunities to build connections with other attendees. Ticket price is variable.
Come as you are. You belong here.
Every ticket purchased helps us grow the movement — creating spaces where connection thrives, communities flourish, and everyone feels they belong.