The Australian Culture Behind Everyday Life

You may have lived in Australia for two years or twenty. There is always more to discover - the stories, cultural references, workplace habits, social conversations and community life that shape how Australians connect with one another.

Join experts, community members and fellow Australians for an interactive morning of stories, real-life situations, discussion and discovery. No long lectures. No test. Just useful conversations about the place we call home.

Come curious. Leave more connected.

WHAT TO EXPECT

01 | The Australia We Share

Explore First Nations perspectives, cultural identity and the stories and experiences that shape contemporary Australia through an engaging, facilitated conversation.

02 | Understanding Australian Civic Life

Discover how Australia's democratic processes work and how we can participate in civic life, with an interactive, non-partisan session by the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ).

03 | A Taste of Australia

Get hands-on with Australian native ingredients and bush foods in a guided cultural experience led by Jacob Davison. Discover, taste and explore something new together.

04 | Conversations & Connections

Share your perspectives, reflect on what you've discovered and meet people from different backgrounds through facilitated group conversations and morning tea.

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday 8 November 2026

9:30am - 12:00pm

Kenmore Library, Brisbane

Free event for SEA Effect community members. Free membership. Registration required. Morning tea is provided. 

WHO IT’S FOR

For everyone who has made Australia home.

Whether you've recently arrived in Australia, lived here for decades or grown up here, this workshop is for anyone curious to discover and experience more of the place we call home.

We welcome professionals, parents, community members and leaders, business owners, university students, young adults and people from all cultural backgrounds.

You don't need any prior knowledge, just curiosity and a willingness to join the conversation.

Please note: This workshop is not designed for younger children.

SPECIAL GUESTS & CONTRIBUTORS

Jess Pugh MP - State Member for Mount Ommaney

Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) Representative

Jacob Davison - Head of Strategy, Figjam & Co

Eric Em - Engineer, Origin | Storytelling Advocate (TBC)

Community Leader Representatives

Hosted and facilitated by Celine Dang, Founder of SEA Effect.

Join us around the table. Seats are limited. Register today.

About LIVE MORE OF AUSTRALIA Workshop Series

Live More of Australia is a six-part community workshop series by SEA Effect, created to help people discover, understand and experience more of Australian life and culture.

Through stories, cultural experiences, practical learning and shared conversations, the series explores the people, traditions, everyday practices and connections that shape the place we call home.

Each workshop offers something new to discover, experience and connect with.

More to discover. More to connect. More to feel home.

Learn more: https://www.seaeffect.com/live-more-of-australia

About SEA EFFECT

SEA Effect is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation connecting Southeast Asian Australians and the wider community through cultural exchange, collaboration and opportunities to contribute.

Learn more: www.seaeffect.com