Communities in Brisbane

Brisbane Baha'i Community

The Brisbane Baha'i Community is a faith group located in Milton, Brisbane.

Buddhist Council of Queensland

Buddhist Council of Queensland supports temples and promotes interfaith dialogue in Brisbane.

Christ Community Church

Christ Community Church – a Christian community in Brisbane

Hindu Association of Queensland

Promotes awareness of the principles and practices of Hinduism, hosting various events and celebrations throughout the year.

Hindu Council of Australia

Represents Hindus in Australia and runs hundreds of initiatives and projects aimed at helping society in times of natural crisis and addressing civil issues.

Islamic Council of Queensland

Represents Muslim communities in Brisbane and Queensland, coordinating educational programs, charity efforts, and outreach activities.

Maccabi Sports Club

Maccabi Sports Club in Brisbane supports Jewish youth and adults through sports and social events.

Muslim Women Australia

Muslim Women Australia supports women and families in Brisbane through charity and community initiatives.

Queensland Jewish Community Services

Queensland Jewish Community Services provides support to Jewish individuals and families in Brisbane.

Salvation Army Brisbane

Salvation Army Brisbane offers essential services, food distribution, and support for people in need.

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland supports people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Brisbane.

University of Queensland Buddhist Society

University of Queensland Buddhist Society in Brisbane offers a non-sectarian Buddhist community for students and locals.

Heart Insight Group

Heart Insight Group is a meditation community in Brisbane offering weekly in-person and online sessions.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane offers Buddhist meditation classes and retreats in the CBD.

Pathway Zen - Brisbane CBD lunch time practice group

Pathway Zen offers weekly meditation groups in Brisbane CBD, Spring Hill, and Nerang.

Pathway Zen - Introductory Zen Course

Pathway Zen offers meditation and mindfulness groups in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and online.

Pathway Zen - Moonlight Zazen

Pathway Zen - Moonlight Zazen offers meditation groups in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and online.

Pathway Zen - Nerang Practice Group - Gold Coast

Pathway Zen offers meditation groups in Brisbane and the Gold Coast for all backgrounds.

Pathway Zen - Spring Hill Practice Group

Pathway Zen offers meditation and mindfulness practice groups in Brisbane, Spring Hill, and Nerang.

Pathway Zen - Sunrise Zazen

Pathway Zen offers weekly meditation and mindfulness groups in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Birds Of A Feather

An online book club for adults featuring 11 different books per year, with authors joining monthly meetups to create a writers' festival atmosphere in members' homes.

Books@Stones Book Clubs

Four book clubs hosted at Stones Corner bookstore in West End, meeting monthly or biweekly to discuss Australian fiction, crime, and non-fiction in a cozy, movie-like setting.

Brisbane Book Club

One of Brisbane's largest book clubs with over 4,000 members, hosting monthly 'Books in the Park' events across the city where members discuss books in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.

Coorparoo Book Club

A laid-back book club in Coorparoo that meets monthly at various local venues, offering a mix of contemporary and classic books with a focus on socializing and sustainability.

Hot Girl Walk Book Club

Hot Girl Walk Book Club meets monthly on weekends at South Bank and Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane.

King St Book Club

King St Book Club in Brisbane combines book discussions with food and wine at King Street venues.

Tough Guy Book Club

Tough Guy Book Club in Brisbane meets monthly at local pubs for men to discuss fiction and make friends.

AI & Society — Brisbane

AI & Society — Brisbane is a technology group focused on artificial intelligence and its impact on society.

AWS Brisbane Usergroup

AWS Brisbane Usergroup is a technology community in Brisbane focused on Amazon Web Services.

Microsoft Fabric CAT Team

Microsoft Fabric CAT Team in Brisbane, Australia for technology events.

Tech Social Brisbane

Tech Social Brisbane is a tech networking group in Brisbane focused on data, AI, and cybersecurity.

The Brisbane .NET User Group

The Brisbane .NET User Group meets in Brisbane to discuss .NET technology.

Brisbane Road Runners Club

Brisbane Road Runners Club organizes regular running races and championships across various distances in Brisbane.

Brisbane Social Run Club

Brisbane Social Run Club organizes weekly 5km social runs across Brisbane.

Heart Foundation walking group

A community walking group offering slow, medium, and fast walks for fitness, socialization, and exploring Brisbane's local areas. Suitable for beginners to seasoned runners.

Mad Dance House

Mad Dance House is a dance studio located in the Brisbane CBD.

Premier Dance Academy

Premier Dance Academy teaches dance to ages 16 months–18 years at two inner-Brisbane studios.

V-Hub Dance

V-Hub Dance is a dance studio in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, offering casual adult classes in Hip Hop, Heels, Commercial Jazz, and Lyrical styles for beginners through intermediate levels, with a focus on community connection and personal growth.

Brisbane Chess Club

A chess club in Brisbane offering weekly rated tournaments open to everyone.

Brisbane Chess Meetup

Brisbane Chess Meetup offers weekly casual chess games in local cafes across the city.

Brisbane Social Chess

Brisbane Social Chess meets weekly for fun tournaments and community gatherings in Brisbane.

Brisbane Martial Arts Academy

Brisbane Martial Arts Academy in Brisbane teaches martial arts for all ages since 1992.

Taijutsu Brisbane

Taijutsu Brisbane offers mixed martial arts classes combining kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Brisbane Film Lovers Meetup Group

Brisbane Film Lovers Meetup Group is a film club in Brisbane for cinephiles to watch and discuss movies.

Brisbane Movie Makers

Brisbane Movie Makers is an inclusive local film club in Brisbane for amateur and professional filmmakers.

Camp Hill Bowls Club

Camp Hill Bowls Club hosts weekly trivia nights in Brisbane.

Regatta Hotel Trivia

Regatta Hotel Trivia in Brisbane's Toowong offers weekly trivia nights with free entry and prizes.

First 5 Forever

First 5 Forever offers free baby and toddler activities in Brisbane.

Play Maison

Play Maison offers child-led baby and toddler classes in Brisbane's Wilston play centre.

50 Plus Centre

Free senior activities for 50+ residents of South East Queensland at Brisbane City Hall.

Carina Senior Citizens Club Inc.

Carina Senior Citizens Club Inc. offers social activities and entertainment for seniors over 50 in Brisbane.

Lyceum Club Brisbane Inc.

A women's club in Brisbane established in 1919, offering a friendly environment for professional women to share interests in art, literature, music, and more through monthly daytime activities, evening circles, and bi-monthly guest speaker forums.

Women Loving Life! Brisbane

Women Loving Life! Brisbane – women's social dance group in Brisbane offering weekly Ceroc modern jive.

Brisbane Local Peer Support Group

Peer support group in Brisbane for people with disability seeking mutual connection and empowerment.

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Yoga In Daily Life Brisbane

Yoga In Daily Life Brisbane offers yoga classes in Newstead for inner peace and wellness.

Queensland Youth Orchestras

Queensland Youth Orchestras in Brisbane nurtures young musicians through orchestral training.

SportUP

SportUP is Brisbane's largest social sports club offering over 50 friendly competitions.

International and local friends Culture and Languages Exchange

International and local friends Culture and Languages Exchange meetups in Brisbane's Southbank.

The Yoga Co-operative

The Yoga Co-operative is a heart-led fitness studio in Brisbane offering inclusive yoga and Pilates classes for all abilities.

Jogs for Dogs

Jogs for Dogs organizes weekly 40-minute forest walks for dogs in Brisbane's inner west.

Newcomers Network Brisbane Facebook Group

Connect with expats and newcomers in Brisbane through our Facebook group and local resources.