July Community Newsletter: Events to keep the Winter blues away

July: Events to keep the Winter blues away.

Hello there!

I've been in a monotonous Wintery cycle of: wake up, run, eat protein, walk my dog, work, sleep as early as possible, and repeat. Over and over again. There's really nothing "externally exciting" to report on this month, but for me, I absolutely love this routine and the consistency it brings has been highly beneficial for my mental wellbeing. That for me, is exciting haha.

In the depths of Winter, what's been helpful for you?

If what you're seeking is some connection or external stimulus, know that there are lots of community events happening this month!

Check them out below and stay warm!

❤️ Asami (from cold Melbourne)

🦉What's on in July:

🏢 July 1 (Every Tuesday): Ever felt overlooked or misunderstood at work? Learn how to How to Thrive in Global Workplaces with former Fortune 500 Director Christopher Kong

💼 July 1: There's support available for Asian diaspora women navigating the Australian job market. Global Viet Women are here to help you Win Recruiters, Own Your Career!

👩‍👧 July 1 - July 12: The Wrong Gods explores the generational clash between tradition and progress in India, focusing on a mother and daughter's struggle for self-determination amidst societal change.

🪭 July 3/5/8: Experience the infectious "TEENFRESH" energy and captivating vocals of STAYC, the rising K-pop sensation poised to dominate the global stage with their upcoming 2025 "STAY TUNED" world tour 

🏳️‍🌈 July 6: Enjoy a night of music and make new friends at the Asian LGBT social night! Allies are welcome 

❤️‍🩹 July 9: Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Dìdi, a touching coming-of-age film about navigating culture, family and identity

📚 July 11: Discover how migrants have shaped Australian television and national identity at the launch of Migrants, Television and Australian Stories: A New History.

🎨 July 11: Get ready to discover unique treasures! The Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market returns July 11-13, 2025, bringing over 270 of Australia's best designers, delicious food, and live music to the Royal Exhibition Building.

Looking ahead...

🔊 August 19/21/24: Internationally acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter and performer Jay Park is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage. Tickets are already on sale on Live Nation.

🤟🏼 October 18-23: Korean superstar BIBI is bringing her 1st WORLD TOUR 'EVE' to Australia this October! Expect Romance and full glam realness.

🔎 Searching for a therapist?

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🎤 Therapist spotlight.

Get to know registered psychologist, Lily (Jijia) Zhu via our interview:

"The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on others' well-being and support their personal growth feels fulfilling and purposeful to me."

✨Thank you for reading up to this point!

We rely heavily on your generous support to provide ongoing and free mental health resources to Asian communities in Australia.

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🐌 And last but not least:

Recently in social media land,

We journeyed through Japan with Oscar in his amazing documentary, which you can now stream on your favourite podcast platform. Check out our Instagram to hear what Oscar got up to in Japan! 

If you would like to learn more about Oscar's reflections about his time in Japan, and see what wood carving looks like, check out his blog post here!