Game Night
Game Night at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Take a break from assignments, deadlines, and study stress, and join us for a chill Game Night at The Lounge!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 01 June 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Whether you’re into classic board games, strategy games, or something more immersive, we’ve got you covered — from Monopoly and card games to escape room kits and more. Come with friends or join a table on the night for some easy fun, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs.
It’s the perfect excuse to switch off, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed evening away from your studies.
✨ Expect a fun, relaxed, and social night of games and good vibes, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — come play!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Nerf Battle Royale
Nerf Gun Battle Royale at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Grab your Nerf blaster, scout for foam bullets, build your fort, and battle it out to be the last team standing.
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 04 June 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us for an adrenaline-pumping evening as you compete with friends and foes in epic Nerf battles. Bring your own Nerf blaster or use one of ours - the choice is yours! Build your fort, protect your flag, and take down the enemy in a series of exciting challenges designed to test your skills and teamwork.
✨ Expect a fun, energetic, and action-packed night, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and prepare for battle!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Movie Night
Movie Night: Free Pick Edition – A Free International Student Event 🎬🍿
You choose, we watch!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 08 June 2026| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us for a laid-back Movie Night: Free Pick Edition where you decide what’s on the screen. Got a movie you’ve been wanting to watch but don’t want to watch alone? Send us a DM or suggest it on the night, and we’ll pick a crowd favourite to enjoy together.
From comfort movies and comedies to hidden gems and throwbacks — anything goes! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cozy night with friends and good vibes.
✨ Expect a fun, relaxed evening of movies, connection, and chill vibes, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your suggestions and let’s find the perfect movie together!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.
Clay Sculpting
Clay Sculpting at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing at Clay Sculpting!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 28th May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us for a fun, hands-on evening using air-dry clay to create your own amazing 3D sculptures — whether it’s something practical, abstract, cute, or completely wild, the choice is yours.
This is your chance to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making something with your own hands. No experience needed — just come ready to play, create, and have fun!
👐 All materials provided
🎨 No artistic skills needed — just imagination!
✨ Take your sculpture home once it’s dry
Expect a fun, hands-on, and slightly messy night of creativity, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — come unleash your inner artist!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Cultural Trivia
Cultural Trivia Night – A Free International Student Event 🌏🧠
Think you know your world cultures? Put your knowledge to the test at Cultural Trivia Night at The Lounge!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 25th May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
From food, flags, and traditions to history, language, and fun cultural facts — this trivia night is all about celebrating the diversity of our community while having a blast. Form a team with your friends or join one on the night and compete for some awesome prizes! 🎉
Expect plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.
✨ Expect a fun, energetic, and competitive night celebrating cultures from around the world — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
🏆 Prizes up for grabs!
This is a free international student event — bring your smartest friends and see who takes the crown!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Smart Cooking: Smart Shopping Bus Tour
Smart Cooking: Smart Shopping Bus Tour – A Free International Student Event 🚌
Join us for the final event in our Smart Cooking series — but this time, we’re taking the learning on the road!
📅 Date & Time: Saturday 23rd May 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Arrive 12:50pm for 1pm sharp departure)
📍 Meeting Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Hop on board for our Smart Shopping Bus Tour, where we’ll show you the best local spots to keep your fridge full and your wallet happy. Discover affordable grocery stores, specialty markets, and hidden gems around Geelong that can help you shop smarter and stretch your budget further.
Whether you’re new to Geelong or just want to learn where the best deals are, this is a practical and fun way to build your confidence in navigating local food shopping.
🛒 Learn where to shop for fresh, affordable food
💰 Pick up smart budgeting and shopping tips
🌏 Discover local favourites and hidden gems
✨ Expect a fun, practical, and helpful afternoon exploring Geelong’s best food spots.
🚌 This is a registration-only event due to limited bus capacity — secure your spot early!
Smart Cooking: Bliss Balls & Mug Cakes
Smart Cooking: Bliss Balls & Mug Cakes – A Free International Student Event
Join us for another hands-on Smart Cooking workshop, this time focused on quick, easy, and delicious sweet treats!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 21st May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
In this session, we’ll be making bliss balls and mug cakes — perfect for when you want something homemade, budget-friendly, and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Learn simple recipes you can recreate anytime for snacks, dessert, or a little study-time treat ☕✨
No cooking skills needed — we’ll guide you step-by-step
Learn easy recipes with simple ingredients
Make and enjoy your creations on the night
✨ Expect a fun, hands-on evening of cooking, connecting, and eating, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event. Registration is required to take part in the workshop.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Family Feud
Family Feud at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Get ready to face off with your crew in the ultimate Family Feud showdown at The Lounge!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 18th May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
It’s time for some good old-fashioned fun as teams battle it out to guess the most popular answers and climb the leaderboard. Expect plenty of laughs, unexpected answers, and lots of friendly competition as you put your teamwork and quick thinking to the test.
Bring your friends, form a team, and see if you’ve got what it takes to top the scoreboard and claim the title of Family Feud champions! 🏆
✨ Expect a fun, energetic, and laughter-filled night, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — don’t miss out on the excitement!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Smart Cooking: Indonesian Gado Gado
Smart Cooking: Indonesian Gado Gado – A Free International Student Event
Join us for another hands-on Smart Cooking workshop as we explore the fresh and flavour-packed world of Indonesian cuisine!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 14th May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
In this session, you’ll learn how to make Gado Gado, a classic Indonesian salad featuring a mix of vegetables, protein, and a rich, delicious peanut sauce. Guided step-by-step, you’ll build your own bowl while learning how to create a healthy, balanced, and budget-friendly meal.
👩🍳 No cooking skills needed — we’ll guide you every step of the way
🥗 Learn practical recipes you can easily recreate at home
🍽️ Make and enjoy your own dinner
✨ Expect a fun, hands-on evening of cooking, connecting, and eating, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Tie-Dye Workshop
Tie-Dye Workshop at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Ready to rock some seriously rad tie-dye gear made by you!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 11th May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Unleash your creativity at our Tie-Dye Workshop and create something you can actually wear! Get hands-on with vibrant colours, experiment with patterns, and design your very own custom tie-dye shirt to take home as a keepsake.
No experience needed — we’ll guide you through the process, and all equipment is provided. Just come ready to get a little messy and have a lot of fun!
✨ Expect a fun, creative, and hands-on evening, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and leave with your own colourful creation!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Study Social
Study Social – A Free International Student Event 📚
Need a little motivation to hit the books?
📅 Date: Thursday, 07th May 2026
🕔 Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us at The Lounge for Study Social—a night where studying meets community. Bring your assignments, readings, or exam prep and settle in for a productive (but fun!) evening with fellow students.
Whether you're cramming for exams or just need a change of scenery to focus, this event is perfect for you. Connect with fellow students, share study tips, and motivate each other to succeed. Let's make studying a little less boring and a lot more social. See you there!
✨ Enjoy free snacks, hot drinks, and a supportive study space where you can focus, share tips, or just have company while you work. We’ll also have short study breaks with games and chats to keep the energy up!
Study smarter, not lonelier—come get things done together.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Come and Try: Boxing
Come & Try: Boxing – A Free International Student Event 🥊
Back by popular demand… Boxing is back! Join us for another high-energy Come & Try Boxing session with the amazing Coach Steve.
📅 Date & Time: Monday 04 May 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Boxing session starts at 6pm)
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Whether you’re stepping into the ring for the first time or coming back for round two, this beginner-friendly session will have you learning the basics, building confidence, and having a great time. Expect a mix of technique, movement, and fun drills in a supportive and welcoming environment.
💪 No experience needed
🥊 All equipment provided
🔥 Just bring your energy!
The session will be led by Steve Moxon, a 2x World Champion kickboxer and the Head Coach of Geelong Boxing Club. With over 20 years of experience in the ring and a passion for making boxing fun and accessible for all, Steve brings the perfect energy to help newcomers feel confident and inspired no matter their experience or fitness level.
Geelong Boxing Club is a socially prescribed boxing gym based in North Geelong. Known for their warm, inclusive, community-first culture and their commitment to using boxing to build confidence, connection, and wellbeing across all ages and abilities.
✨ Expect a fun, energetic, and empowering night — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and give boxing a go!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Smart Cooking: Italian Pizza
Smart Cooking: Make Your Own Pizza – A Free International Student Event 🍕
Get ready for a hands-on pizza night where you’ll make your very own pizza from scratch — starting with the dough all the way to your favourite toppings!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 30th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Roll it, shape it, top it your way, and create your perfect pizza alongside friends in a fun and relaxed cooking session. Whether you’re a classic margherita fan or love to experiment… we’ve got you covered.
🍍 Yes — for all the pineapple pizza lovers, we’ve got diced pineapple ready for you (no judgement here 😌)
👩🍳 No cooking skills needed — we’ll guide you step-by-step
🍽️ Make, customise, and enjoy your own creation
✨ Expect a fun, hands-on night — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Chill Out Night
Chill Out Night at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event
Need a break from the chaos of uni and life? Chill Out Night is your space to slow down, relax, and just be.
📅 Date & Time: Monday 27th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Bring along your favourite book, board game, or video game console, or simply come as you are. Whether you’re getting into some crafts, having easy chats with friends, or quietly unwinding in your own corner — this night is all about low-pressure, good vibes.
No schedule, no expectations — just a cozy space to recharge and connect at your own pace.
✨ Expect a chill, relaxed evening to unwind, connect, and reset, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your comfort activity and settle in.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Smart Cooking: Italian Strozzapreti & Ravioli
Smart Cooking: Italian Strozzapreti & Ravioli – A Free International Student Event 🍝
Join us for another hands-on Smart Cooking workshop, where we’re diving into the world of fresh Italian pasta!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 23rd April | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
In this session, you’ll learn how to make strozzapreti and ravioli from scratch, guided step-by-step in a fun and supportive environment. Instead of cooking on the spot, you’ll be preparing your pasta ready to take home and cook, so you can enjoy your handmade creations later 🍽️
No cooking experience needed — we’ll guide you every step of the way
Learn practical, budget-friendly cooking skills you can use again
✨ Expect a fun, hands-on evening of cooking, learning, and connecting — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
UNO Competition
UNO Competition – A Free International Student Event 🔥
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate UNO champion? Step up and put your skills to the test in our high-energy UNO competition!
📅 Date & Time: Monday 20th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
We’ll kick things off with 4 tables playing simultaneously, where winners from each table will advance to the final showdown to battle it out for the top spot 🏆 Expect intense moments, wild reverses, and plenty of friendly competition.
✨ Expect a fun, competitive, and slightly chaotic night — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and see who comes out on top!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Nepali New Year Celebration
Nepali New Year Celebration at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event 🇳🇵
Celebrate the Nepali New Year with us at The Lounge in collaboration with Nepali Pathashala! ✨
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 16th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Experience a vibrant evening filled with cultural performances, including special children’s performances that bring the community together in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're here to enjoy the show, connect with others, or simply soak in the culture, this is a night all about community, celebration, and connection.
🤝 Part of our HDR & Family Hub series — perfect for students, families, and little ones to enjoy together
🍽️ Dinner note: Ticket holders and early arrivals will get priority access to dinner
✨ Expect a fun, vibrant, and family-friendly night of performances, culture, and connection — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and family along!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Songkran
Songkran – A Free International Student Event 💦🌺
📅 Date & Time: Monday 13th April 2026| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Get ready to welcome the Thai & Lao New Year in the most fun way possible! We’re teaming up with the Lao-Thai Community Group to bring you a vibrant Songkran celebration right here at The Lounge. 🇹🇭🇱🇦
Learn about the meaning behind this iconic festival, jump into fun cultural games, and then… get ready for a friendly water balloon battle
(Yes — you will get wet, and yes — it’s going to be worth it.)
Dress code: Your brightest floral shirt
Bring: A towel and a change of clothes if you need
✨ Expect a fun, chaotic, and joy-filled night celebrating culture, community, and fresh starts — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and get ready to celebrate!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Hana Matsuri Flower Festival
Hana Matsuri: Flower Festival – A Free International Student Event 🌸
Step into the beauty of Japanese spring as we celebrate Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) at The Lounge! ✨
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 9th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Spend the evening getting creative as you fold delicate origami flowers and craft your own flower baskets — perfect to take home or gift to a friend. Along the way, test your knowledge with some fun trivia and enjoy light-hearted games inspired by Japanese culture.
✨ Expect a fun, creative, and wholesome night celebrating culture, connection, and the joy of spring — plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event, bring your friends and come celebrate with us!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt at The Lounge – A Free International Student Event 🐣
📅 Date & Time: Monday 06th April 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Get ready for a fun-filled Easter celebration at The Lounge! Bring your friends and family along for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt, where we’ll be hiding chocolate eggs all around the space. Race to collect as many as you can — keep what you find, and the top collector wins a special bonus prize! 🏆
The fun doesn’t stop there! Get creative with Easter egg painting and cookie decorating, making this a perfect mix of friendly competition and relaxing, hands-on activities for all ages.
✨ Expect a fun, family-friendly evening full of games, creativity, and sweet treats, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — a great way to celebrate Easter with your community!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Charades
Charades Night – A Free International Student Event 🎭
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and wild guessing at Charades Night at The Lounge!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 2nd April | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
From acting out movies and songs to random everyday scenarios, this is your chance to get creative, dramatic, and maybe a little chaotic 😆
Form a team with friends or join one on the night as you battle it out to guess the most phrases before time runs out. No acting skills needed — the worse the acting, the funnier it gets!
✨ Expect a fun, high-energy night full of laughs, teamwork, and friendly competition, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your friends and get ready to act it out!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.
Cultural Pattern Art
Cultural Pattern Art – A Free International Student Event 🎨
Celebrate creativity and cultural diversity at Cultural Pattern Art!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 26th March | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Draw inspiration from the unique patterns, shapes, and colors from your own culture, and turn them into your very own masterpiece. Whether you’re exploring traditional motifs or experimenting with modern twists, this is a fun, hands-on way to connect with your heritage and express yourself artistically.
✨ Enjoy a relaxing and creative evening of art, self-expression, and cultural exploration, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your imagination and get ready to create something beautiful!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night: General Knowledge – A Free International Student Event 🧠
Think you know a little bit about everything?
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 19 March 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night at The Lounge! From pop culture and geography to history, music, and random fun facts, this is your chance to show off what you know and learn something new along the way.
Form a team with your friends or join one on the night as we battle it out across multiple rounds of fun and fast-paced trivia. Expect plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even a few surprise questions that will keep everyone on their toes!
✨ Enjoy a fun, energetic night of brain-teasing questions, teamwork, and great vibes, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student event — bring your smartest friends and see who takes the trivia crown! 🏆
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.
Ramadan Iftar Party
Ramadan Iftar Party – A Free International Student Event
Join us for an evening of shared food, conversation, and community as we come together to break the fast.
📅 Date: Monday, 16th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
✨ Free event | Halal food provided | Vegetarian options available | 👨👩👧👦 Families and children welcome
The program will include a communal Iftar dinner, a welcoming space for families and children, and an optional Imam-led prayer for those who wish to participate.
This event is designed to be inclusive, respectful, and family-friendly, offering an opportunity for international students and their loved ones to connect, learn, and celebrate together in a supportive environment.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Mend & Make: Beginner Hand Sewing Workshop
Mend & Make: Beginner Hand Sewing Workshop – A Free International Student Event
Got a shirt with a tear, pants with a hole, or a button that’s gone missing? Instead of throwing it away, learn how to fix it yourself!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 12th March 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us at The Lounge for a beginner-friendly hand sewing workshop where you’ll learn simple skills that can save your favourite clothes.
In this relaxed, hands-on session, we’ll teach you the basics of sewing, from threading a needle to mastering essential stitches like the running stitch, back stitch and slip stitch. You’ll also learn how to sew on a button, fix small tears, repair split seams, and try visible mending by adding creative patches to your clothes.
Bring along an item that needs fixing like a torn shirt, pants with holes, a missing button, or even unwanted clothes you’d like to turn into patch fabric. No experience needed, we’ll guide you step-by-step!
✨ Expect a fun, practical evening of learning new skills, repairing clothes, and connecting with others.
🥘 Drinks, dinner, and dessert will be provided.
This is a free international student event — beginners welcome!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Lounge Holi
Lounge Holi – Festival of Colours
Join us at The Lounge for an unforgettable celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colours!
📅 Date & Time: Mon, 2nd March | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Come together for a vibrant evening filled with culture, connection, and colourful fun as we celebrate love, inclusivity, and community.
Wear your brightest white shirt and get ready to splash some colour! You’ll take part in playful Holi handprint activities using vibrant paints, enjoy delicious Indian sweets, and wind down with calming chai while socialising with friends old and new.
This is the perfect chance to experience Indian culture, meet new people, and share a joyful night full of laughter, colour, and good vibes.
✨ Expect a fun, colourful evening of culture, connection, and celebration, with drinks, dinner, dessert, Indian sweets, and chai provided.
🎨 Activities include:
Holi handprint colour fun
Cultural sharing and socialising
Indian sweets + chai
Plenty of photo moments!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.
Smart Cooking: Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Smart Cooking: Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Join us for the final Smart Cooking workshop and wrap up the series with a fresh, fun, and hands-on evening making Vietnamese rice paper rolls together!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 26th February | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
This program brings international students together through hands-on cooking and nutrition workshops. You’ll be guided step-by-step as you learn to make healthy, sustainable, and budget-friendly meals — and yes, you’ll be making your own dinner!
Working in small groups, you’ll learn how to roll fresh rice paper rolls, experiment with fillings, and pick up tips for making the most of leftovers at home. No cooking skills needed — we take it slow and guide you every step of the way. All ingredients and materials are provided.
Come for the cooking, stay for the connection — it’s all about sharing food, meeting new people, and enjoying a relaxed night together.
Expect a fun, hands-on evening of cooking, connecting, and eating, plus drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help us with catering.!
Puzzle Café
Puzzle Café – A Free International Student Event
Slow things down at Puzzle Café 🧩
📍 Location: The Lounge – Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St
📅 Date & Time: Monday, 9th February | 5:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy a calm, cozy evening with lofi beats, warm drinks, and a table full of puzzles. Team up with others to complete a puzzle together, or challenge yourself to see how fast you can finish one solo.
Whether you’re in the mood to chat, focus, or quietly unwind, Puzzle Café is the perfect space to relax and connect at your own pace.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Mix & Matcha
Mix & Matcha – A Free International Student Event
Slow down and unwind at Mix & Matcha Night 🍵
📍 Location: The Lounge – Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 5th February | 5:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a relaxed evening where you’ll get the chance to make your favourite matcha drinks and work together to create a delicious matcha brownie.
Whether you’re a matcha lover or just curious to try something new, this is the perfect space to chill, chat, and connect with other international students in a warm and welcoming environment.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
Aussie Night
Aussie Night - A Free International Student Event 🇦🇺
📅 When: Monday, 26th January 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Kick off the new year with our Aussie Night at The Lounge, celebrating Australian history, culture, and a dash of friendly competition!
What to expect:
Fun Australian trivia featuring slang, music, history, and iconic phrases
A quick session of classic australian games for some laughs and teamwork
Taste test iconic Aussie treats—discover Vegemite, lamingtons, and more!
Don’t miss this ripper of a night to meet new friends, experience Aussie culture, and have a blast with games and good vibes!
🌟 Let’s kick off the year in true Aussie style!
The Lounge is a drop-in centre! Registrations help with catering.
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Lounge Christmas Party
Tis the season to celebrate! Join us at the Lounge Christmas Party for an evening filled with festive cheer, holiday decorations, and fun activities for all ages.
Know Your Rights w/Migrant Workers Centre
🛠️ Did you know that most international students in Australia face workplace exploitation? Many don’t even realize it! This essential workshop will give you the tools to understand your rights, covering pay entitlements, superannuation, and how to stand up against unfair treatment.