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WELCOME TO ILLUMEIt’s not a lecture.
It’s not group therapy.
It's a community built on better conversations.
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What to expect
Illume sits somewhere between a discussion space and a relaxed social gath.
A room full of people who are curious, open, and up for something a little more real. Conversations are gently facilitated, with a psychological lens that helps things go beyond the usual surface-level chat.
All round, depth by design.
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Theme for discussion
~ The Ick, the Ideal & the Real
Imagine this.
Third date. Great banter, delish food. Then they drop you home… and send you a PayID request.
Or you're five years in, and suddenly the way they chew is straight-up obnoxious.
Or your best mate joins a run club, and now every catch-up is about their 5K PB. Dare I say, ick?
We all have ideals. The ideal partner. The ideal friend. The ideal us.
But what's real?
Are our standards keeping us safe, or keeping us alone?
Is the ick about them… or about us?
Single, coupled up, or just here for the friendship chat, pull up a chair.
Bring your icks. Let's talk about it.
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Why people come
Because it’s rare to find a room like this.
Good energy. Thoughtful, genuine people. Conversations that feel honest, not performative.
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What’s on offer
• Casual networking
• Psychologist-led intro
• Facilitated roundtable discussion
• 'Tea on tap' - warm cuppa selection
• Light refreshments
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The history
Illume has been running for several years now, with 40+ sessions and 800+ people through the space.
One thing we hear often:
“Didn’t expect to open up like that with strangers… but it just felt easy.”
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Tickets
$25 per person
Limited spots available
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DQKFW
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If you’ve been craving community + better conversations lately, this might be your kind of room.
Join us :)
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Event venue
Chippendale, Sydney, 51-63 O'Connor St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia, Redfern
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