We meet, gather and work on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Read our acknowledgement
BetterActs

Gatherings

Come as you are.

Every gathering tells you the energy level, group size, language support and accessibility before you decide. Dates are announced in each group and here once confirmed.

Formats we run

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Hot Pot Stickers

Food and tea · small group

A shared table and simple prompts to meet people over hot pot. Trialled as an activity inside partner events.

Food and teaSmall groupIn person
Photo: Your Queer Neighbours Festival, 2026
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Make and share circle

Creative · quiet

Hands-on making with low social pressure. Bring nothing, leave with something and a new name you know.

CreativeQuietIn person
Photo: Zine workshop, Our Point 3
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Creators' table

For creators · peer learning

Organisers swap what works: chat rules, first events, grant tips, keeping people coming back.

For creatorsIn personOnline
Photo: Our Point 3
Feifei Liao and artists in conversation on stageFormat

Story night

Storytelling · talk

Short personal stories about choices, migration and identity, in the spirit of the Beyond Identity podcast.

StorytellingIn person
Photo: Expressing Identity panel, State Library Victoria
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Coffee or tea walk

Outdoor · pairs

A small walk-and-talk. The easiest way to meet one person from your group.

Small groupOutdoorIn person
Photo: Our Point 3
Format

Online welcome

Online · regional friendly

A 45-minute online introduction to the ecosystem for people outside Melbourne or regional Victoria.

OnlineRegional VIC

From our founders' community work

Where this way of gathering comes from

Festivals, exhibitions and workshops led or joined by our co-founders through Our Point 3, Feifei Curiosity and partners. These are not BetterActs events; BetterActs' own gatherings launch in 2026.

A hand holding a hot pot connection ticket in the city

Your Queer Neighbours Festival: Hot Pot

16 Jul 2026The Couch, Melbourne CBD

Our Point 3's free festival for LGBTQIA+ international students, with a Hot Pot Connection Ticket and community dinner. BetterActs was listed as a supporter.

Photo: Our Point 3
Festival-goers smiling with programs in hand

314 Multicultural Community Festival

12 Sep 2026Fitzroy North

Hosted by Euphoria Foundation. Feifei Liao was MC.

Photo: Euphoria Foundation
Collage artwork from the Falling in Shepparton exhibition

Beyond Identity®: Falling in Shepparton

20 Apr to 18 May 2024Shepparton and Nathalia

Seven artist-led community workshops and an exhibition in regional Victoria.

Photo: Feifei Curiosity
Young people at a creative workshop in Casey

Beyond Identity®: Youth Voices, 16 Days of Activism

2023 to 2024City of Casey

Young people exploring respect through creative arts, with City of Casey and Respect Victoria.

Photo: Feifei Curiosity
Performers on stage at the Beyond Identity night

Beyond I.D.entity_ exhibition

2023Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub

International students explored identity through chocolate painting, music, theatre and film.

Photo: Feifei Curiosity
A crowded room of people making Christmas collages

Christmas collage gathering

5 Dec 2024Melbourne

A hands-on creative evening with a full room.

Photo: Feifei Curiosity

Before you come

Access

Venue access, quiet space and nearest public transport are listed on each event. Ask us about anything else.

Language

Many gatherings run in English with Mandarin or other languages spoken. We will tell you which.

Bring a friend

You are always welcome to bring someone. It makes the first time easier.

Photos

We only take photos with consent and always have a no-photo option.