Welcome to the first edition of the Linguas New to Melbourne Newsletter.
This monthly update is for people who want to get out, meet people, try new places and make Melbourne feel a little more familiar.
We will keep it simple: fun events, social ideas, things happening around the city, partner perks, and a few places worth checking out.
Here’s what is happening this month:
If you are new to the city, the best advice is still the simplest: say yes to one thing each week.
Respawn Gaming Social Club is hosting a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament this month. If you are into cards, gaming, anime, retro games or just want a different kind of social event, this is a good one to try.
Come to play, watch, meet people, or reconnect with your inner duelist.
View Respawn Gaming Social ClubLinguas is growing again, especially on Thursday nights, and we are looking for friendly people who can help welcome new attendees, guide people to the right tables, take photos, support check-in and help keep the event feeling warm and social.
This is a good fit if you enjoy meeting people, international communities, languages, events, content, or hospitality.
Email us about volunteeringWe are starting to include selected partner updates for the Linguas community. These are things that make sense for people who are new to Melbourne, travelling, studying, working holidaying or looking for more ways to explore the city.
Drifter has joined as a new Linguas partner, offering a discount for our community across their properties. This is especially useful for travellers, working holiday makers, international students and friends visiting from or to interstate.
Valid for direct bookings through Drifter from 26th of June 2026 till 27th of June 2027. Useful for Melbourne and other Drifter locations.
Visit Drifter
Hilltops is one of our new business partners, helping connect people with more ways to discover Melbourne, meet others and stay involved in the local social scene.
We will share more about this partnership soon in future newsletter editions, event features and community updates.
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If you are trying to build a social life in Melbourne, start with events that are easy to walk into. Language exchanges, gaming nights, casual meetups and small discussion events are usually better than trying to make friends from scratch at a bar.
The goal is not to meet everyone. The goal is to become a familiar face somewhere.
See upcoming Linguas events
Melbourne is much easier when you stop waiting for the perfect plan and start building small habits.
Explore things to do in Melbourne
A language exchange is still one of the easiest social events to join because there is already a reason to talk. You can practise English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese or simply meet people from different parts of Melbourne.
Come alone, bring a friend, or invite someone who has just arrived in the city.
Learn more about LinguasOur events are designed to be friendly, social and safe. Most people come to meet new people, practise languages, make friends, or enjoy a relaxed night out in Melbourne.
Treat everyone with respect. Harassment, intimidation, aggressive behaviour, or repeated unwanted attention is not welcome.
Linguas is a friend-making and language exchange community. Do not treat the event as a place to pressure people romantically.
People are free to change tables, leave a conversation, join another group, or take a break at any time.
Please respect our hosts, volunteers, venue staff, wristband/check-in system, and any venue-specific rules.
We sometimes take photos or short videos at events. If you do not want to be included, please let the host know.
Help new people feel included. A simple hello can make someone’s first night in Melbourne much easier.
Anyone who makes others feel unsafe, uncomfortable or repeatedly ignores boundaries may be asked to leave or removed from future events.
Linguas and the wider Intermingle community is built with the support of venues, schools, social groups, travel partners, community friends and people who help make Melbourne feel more connected.
This list will keep growing as we continue building partnerships across Melbourne.
If you run an event, venue, community group, student activity, food spot, travel offer, cultural night or social experience that would suit people new to Melbourne, we may be able to feature it in a future edition.
Please email us by the 24th of each month for consideration in the next month’s newsletter.
hello@intermingle.auInclude the event name, date, location, short description, image or poster, links, and any discount code if relevant.
Submit something for next monthEach month we will add more event picks, food recommendations, nightlife ideas, partner updates, volunteer opportunities, community stories and downloadable mini-guides for people new to Melbourne.
We are also planning more featured sections, including affordable food, hidden Melbourne spots, international student-friendly events, weekend ideas and community interviews.
Got an event, venue or local tip that would suit international students, travellers or young adults in Melbourne? Send it through before the 24th of the month.
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