Dinners with a Difference - Obligation

Dinners with a Difference is a facilitated discussion over a meal that dips beneath the surface of everyday conversations.

Come solo or bring a friend that you'd like to get to know better. 

This month’s theme is OBLIGATION.

At this thought-provoking dinner, we'll go beyond traditional notions of duty and responsibility, exploring the diverse dimensions of obligations that shape our personal and professional spheres. Together, we'll delve into the ethical considerations, societal expectations, and personal values that influence our sense of obligation.

Engage in stimulating discussions on the balance between obligations and personal autonomy, examining how navigating obligations can sometimes be challenging or conflicting. Share your experiences, perspectives, and insights as we collectively explore the nuanced dynamics between obligations, relationships, and self-fulfillment.

Maybe you're part of the sandwich generation who is caring for parents and young children. Or you're the eldest child and you bare the brunt of family expectations. Often we're caught is systems with real life pressures out of our control and our obligations can wear us down, no matter the choices we make. Or maybe you experience obligation as an internal argument between what you think you "should" do and what you really want to be doing. 

Get ready to immerse yourself in conversations that could challenge your assumptions and expand your understanding. Discover the connections between obligations and well-being, personal growth, and the greater social fabric, as we contemplate the roles and impacts of obligations in our lives.

Whether you are seeking new perspectives, seeking to navigate your own sense of obligation, or simply interested in engaging discussions, this dinner promises to be an enlightening and enriching experience. Come prepared to connect with like-minded individuals and gain fresh insights into the intricate tapestry of obligations.

Your ticket includes a selection of entrees and mains, with dietary needs thoughtfully catered for. Drinks will be available for purchase on the night, ensuring a well rounded dining experience. To enrich the conversation, a prerequisite questionnaire will be emailed to attendees the week before the event. We kindly ask that you complete the short form prior to attending.

With the entire restaurant exclusively reserved for our gathering, we'll have the freedom to express ourself authentically and engage in vibrant dialogue without hesitation. 

Secure your seat at the table for this remarkable event and let the exploration of obligations guide your journey toward a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.

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Feedback from previous participants

"Everything was incredible! A truly great concept and execution of an event!"

"Gretel! You truly have a gift. The way you model courage in a really authentic way helps everyone in the room to be brave and also show up authentically. You are also really funny! I loved listening to you speak - it was entertaining and reassuring."

"A rare opportunity to connect with warmth & curiosity without risk"

"Chatting with random strangers was really fun."

"As a young Aussie guy, most of the conversations I have are surface level, sports-based, or just entirely sledging, which I love, but I don't really have the opportunity to philosophically explore topics or share meaningful (and related) anecdotes in a respectful forum where I could be challenged, encouraged and introspective, just for the sake of good conversation.
Finding good chats as an adult gets harder and harder, but this took me back to being freshly 18 and enjoying that good old Aussie tradition of a drunk 'DnM' (Deep and Meaningful). Happy to be philosophical and vulnerable - cracked open emotionally and intellectually - only now a little less drunk and much more comfortable."

"The dinner was warm, connecting, and very enjoyable. A place to share food and connect on a meaningful topic and experience a lovely diversity of knowledge and opinions."

"It’s a chance to share a meal and the kinds of conversations you’d have with close friends during uni days when we had the time on our hands that led to long, meandering, meaningful discussions. In the midst of adulting, when conversations can often either be surface-level or we just don’t have time to go much deeper, this format gave us a really well facilitated forum in which to dive-deep and build friendships and new connections in a unique way that went way beyond ‘so….what do you do for work?’ that so often characterises new interactions."