Communities in Brisbane

Brisbane Road Runners Club

A running club organizing various races and championships in Brisbane, including 5K, 10K, 20K, and 25K events.

Brisbane Social Run Club

A social running club that meets regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for 5km runs around various locations in 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

A respected Brisbane dance studio offering classes in hip-hop, contemporary, and other styles for dancers and novices alike.

Premier Dance Academy

Premier Dance Academy is Brisbane's premier dance school offering classes for children aged 3 and up in Milton and Clayfield, featuring styles like ballet, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

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.

Yoga In Daily Life Brisbane

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

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

A thriving community of women in Brisbane that meets monthly on weekends to walk at South Bank and Kangaroo Point Cliffs while discussing books and making new friends.

King St Book Club

The King St Book Club is a literary community that combines engaging book discussions with culinary adventures, offering members food and wine at various King Street venues while exploring contemporary fiction from Australia and around the world. Open to avid readers and newcomers alike, it is curated by Jennifer Stephens of Avid Reader, fostering warm and inclusive conversations.

Tough Guy Book Club

An international book club with 17 Queensland chapters, encouraging men to read and discuss books in pub settings, meeting monthly on the first Wednesday of each month.

Brisbane Chess Club

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

Brisbane Chess Meetup

A casual chess meetup organized by Matt, meeting multiple times a week at various cafes and public spaces in Brisbane for serious or fun games with or without clocks.

Brisbane Social Chess

Brisbane Social Chess organizes regular chess meetups (six per week), hosts fun tournaments, holds annual general meetings, and welcomes donations. It is a community-driven chess club open to players of all levels in Brisbane.

Queensland Youth Orchestras

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

Brisbane Martial Arts Academy

The Brisbane Martial Arts Academy offers regular martial arts classes for adults over 16 and children from age 5, focusing on physical and mental development. Founded in 1992 by Shihan Doug Tritton and Sensei Michelle Tritton, it promotes a humble yet confident attitude to help members succeed on and off the mats.

Taijutsu Brisbane

Taijutsu Brisbane is a martial arts studio offering integrated training in kickboxing (Muay Thai), Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) to students of all levels. The group emphasizes a supportive community environment where members train together as a family, focusing on developing well-rounded martial artists through a modern mixed martial arts curriculum.

SportUP

Brisbane's largest social sports club offering friendly team sports competitions for all ages.

International and local friends Culture and Languages Exchange

The group organizes language exchange meetups for locals and internationals in Brisbane's Southbank area, offering special drink discounts at Pig N Whistle, with events held twice a month on Thursdays. It welcomes anyone looking to practice languages and make new friends.

Heart Insight Group

The Heart Insight Group offers weekly in-person meditation sessions on Thursday evenings at Mindful Psychology in Woollongabba and online sessions on Sunday evenings, with a monthly silent retreat on the first Saturday of each month. Open to all, the group explores Buddhist teachings, guided and silent meditation, and Pali Canon discussions, operating on a donation basis. It provides a supportive community for developing a meditation practice.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane

A meditation centre dedicated to teaching Buddhist meditation and modern Buddhism to people in Brisbane and Queensland, offering classes, workshops, and retreats in a peaceful environment.

Pathway Zen - Brisbane CBD lunch time practice group

A weekly Zen meditation group meeting at the Brisbane City Council Library, suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, offering drop-in practice with chairs or cushions provided.

Pathway Zen - Introductory Zen Course

An ongoing course offering in-person or online introduction to Zen, designed for newcomers to the practice, held concurrently with regular practice groups or online.

Pathway Zen - Moonlight Zazen

A daily silent meditation practice group held via Zoom, open to all who wish to participate in a quiet, non-verbal meditation session in the evening.

Pathway Zen - Nerang Practice Group - Gold Coast

A weekly evening Zazen practice group in Nerang, Gold Coast, located in the Nerang Senior Citizens Club building, with introductory lectures for newcomers.

Pathway Zen - Spring Hill Practice Group

A weekly evening Zazen practice group in Spring Hill, Brisbane, welcoming newcomers with an introductory session and offering regular dharma talks.

Pathway Zen - Sunrise Zazen

A daily silent meditation practice group held via Zoom, open to all who wish to participate in a quiet, non-verbal meditation session.

Brisbane Film Lovers Meetup Group

A club for cinephiles and film enthusiasts in Brisbane to gather, watch, discuss, and analyze films of all genres in a social and collaborative setting.

Brisbane Movie Makers

Brisbane Movie Makers (BMM) is an inclusive and friendly club of passionate, mostly amateur movie makers who meet twice monthly to network, learn, share and plan projects together. They welcome Youtubers, V-loggers, Go-Pro enthusiasts, drone fans, documentary filmmakers and storytellers, offering opportunities for collaboration, peer critique, competitions and recognition.

Camp Hill Bowls Club

A community bowls club located in Camp Hill, Brisbane, offering regular bowling activities for members.

Regatta Hotel Trivia

Weekly trivia nights held at the Regatta Hotel in Toowong, featuring free entry and walk-ins.

The Yoga Co-operative

The Yoga Co-operative is a heart‑led, inclusive yoga community offering classes for all abilities. It welcomes anyone looking for a welcoming, non‑judgmental space to practice yoga and build connection. Its distinctive feature is its co‑operative, member‑driven ethos that emphasizes accessibility and community.

Brisbane Baha'i Community

A community for those practising Baha'i faith in Brisbane, located at 26 Mayneview Street, Milton.

Buddhist Council of Queensland

A not-for-profit organisation that has events, promotes interfaith dialogue and provides support for Buddhist temples and centres in Brisbane.

Christ Community Church

A Christian community dedicated to sharing God's grace and fostering connections in the local area, holding services at Toowong Academy every Sunday.

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

Part of the global maccabi sports movement, the club offers various sports and social events for Jewish youth and adults in Brisbane, fostering community connections through shared sporting interests.

Muslim Women Australia

Works alongside many charities and service providers to distribute food and provide support to women and families.

Queensland Jewish Community Services

Focuses on support to Jewish individuals and families in need, offering financial assistance, counselling and community programs.

Salvation Army Brisbane

A well-known Christian organisation focused on providing essential services for people in need, including food distribution, homeless shelters, and fundraising.

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

Known as 'Vinnies' amongst locals, its mission is to support people experiencing poverty and homelessness through food drives, home visitation programs, and charity shops.

University of Queensland Buddhist Society

UQ BUDS is a non-sectarian Buddhist society at the University of Queensland, open to anyone interested in Buddhism, hosting events on Wednesdays and Sundays.

First 5 Forever

A community organization offering classes for babies up to one year old to nurture pre-literacy, communication, language, and social skills, with toddler programs available as well.

Play Maison

Play Maison offers child-led baby and toddler classes in Brisbane, focusing on sensory play, art, messy play, movement, and early development through Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies.

AI & Society — Brisbane

A community group dedicated to exploring AI, its societal impact, and practical applications in Brisbane.

AWS Brisbane Usergroup

A community group for AWS users in Brisbane to share knowledge and discuss cloud computing topics.

Microsoft Fabric CAT Team

A user group focused on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI for professionals in Brisbane and Queensland.

Tech Social Brisbane

Tech Social Brisbane is a weekly tech networking meetup in Brisbane focused on data science, cybersecurity, and AI, offering approachable conversations, mentorship, and a relaxed social environment for professionals and beginners.

The Brisbane .NET User Group

A community group for .NET developers in Brisbane to share experiences and discuss technology trends.

Newcomers Network Brisbane Facebook Group

A Facebook group for expatriates and newcomers in Brisbane to network and find community.

50 Plus Centre

A free membership centre for seniors and pensioners over 50 in South East Queensland offering low-cost activities, located in the basement of Brisbane City Hall.

Carina Senior Citizens Club Inc.

The Carina Senior Citizens Club Inc. is a volunteer-run not-for-profit club welcoming seniors over 50 years old. It offers a wide range of activities for physical and mental recreation, social companionship, and skill sharing, including a library and second-hand shop. Activities are held Monday to Friday from 9am to 12noon at the Carina Community Centre.

Jogs for Dogs

Jogs for Dogs organizes regular 40-minute brisk walks and jogs along forest trails in Brisbane's inner west suburbs for dog owners to exercise their dogs while providing socialization and mental stimulation.

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

A support group for women in Brisbane seeking to reduce stress, find fun, and connect with like-minded people through shared experiences and activities.

Brisbane Local Peer Support Group

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

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