Special Events in October

Posted on Oct 3, 2025

What’s On Your Mind?

Building Community, One Conversation at a Time. An opportunity to participate in a facilitated conversation about how you would like the world to be better. Hosted by The BrisWest Centre. Free event.

Saturday 4th October, from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

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  • Contact Trish Ferrier via email

Excess Baggage Secondhand Market

Come along and snag a bargain. Or, book a table ($25 – $55 depending on size of table/location) to recycle your much loved goods. FAQs for stallholders is here.
With market tables both indoors and outside on the street, BrisWest Centre’s bi-annual Excess Baggage Market is always a wonderful day for both sellers and buyers. We have live music, a cafe, sausage sizzle and an amazing raffle, and of course, great bargains to find, including clothing, jewellery, shoes, DVDs, books and homewares. This event is hosted by BrisWest Centre. Free entry.

Saturday 11 October 2025, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ BrisWest Centre, 132 Latrobe Terrace Paddington

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Australia Becoming….Conversations with Mary Graham

Mary Graham and Leanne Levinge take us through the elements of the Aboriginal Worldview – a complex form of society, fully engaged with the Land and all the beings that live on it. They offer us a reassuring message as we search for new, more nourishing ways of working together.

Sunday 19 October, 2025, 2pm – 5pm, includes a break for afternoon tea.

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Brisbane Biodanza – Chaos and Transformation

An opportunity to embrace chaos, ignite your creative potential, transform what is present and create your own magic through Biodanza – a fusion of movement, music and interaction in a group setting.

Sunday 26 October, 9:30am – 12:15pm

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“Shake it” in the Shadows! By Expressive Freedom

Do you need to release some tension? A fun and expressive Dance Therapy experience. Join Tania as she guides you to explore the light and shadow aspects of yourself with a free flow dance in the dark, followed by a reflective art process in a safe and supportive space.

Sunday 26 October 2025, 4:45pm – 7pm

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What’s On Your Mind?

Building Community, One Conversation at a Time. An opportunity to participate in a facilitated conversation about how you would like the world to be better. Guest speaker: Bob Speirs on the topic: Worrying for the World. Hosted by The BrisWest Centre. Free event.

Saturday 1st November, from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

Find out more:

  • Contact Trish Ferrier via email