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📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May
 
Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.
 
Program highlights:
11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents)

1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa)

2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief)

3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill)

6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam)
 
🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome
 
👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

Making your way to Riverside Live at PHIVE? It’s a short 2 minute walk from the Parramatta Train Station and 200 metres from the new light rail station.

Look for the bright red roof of PHIVE, then head inside and downstairs to Riverside Live at PHIVE’s dynamic new theatre. And, they’ve set up a bar serving drinks, snacks and sweets to complete your theatre experience. It’s the perfect, easy-to-get-to stage for unforgettable performances.

Discover more shows @riversideparra

Check out the “Riverside Live at PHIVE” link in our bio to plan your next visit 👈

How do you come to terms with family history - and the truths we inherit?
 
Join acclaimed artist and writer Omar Musa for a thoughtful conversation about Fierceland, his award‑winning new novel exploring memory, identity and belonging across generations.
 
Omar will be joined by writer and poet Sara M. Saleh for an engaging discussion about storytelling, family and place.
 
📅 Saturday 23 May 2026
🕜 1.30pm - 2.30pm
📍 Parramatta Town Hall
🎟 $10 | Bookings essential

Visit the link in our bio to book now 👈

How do you come to terms with family history - and the truths we inherit?⁣
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Join acclaimed artist and writer Omar Musa (omarbinmusa) for a thoughtful conversation about Fierceland, his award‑winning new novel exploring memory, identity and belonging across generations.⁣
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Omar will be joined by writer and poet Sara M. Saleh for an engaging discussion about storytelling, family and place.⁣
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📅 Saturday 23 May 2026⁣
🕜 1.30pm - 2.30pm⁣
📍 Parramatta Town Hall⁣
🎟 $10 | Bookings essential⁣
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Visit the link in our bio to book now 👈

A story of power, resilience and re‑imagining myth.⁣
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Join poet, playwright and visual artist Nikita Gill (@nikita_gill) as she discusses Hekate: The Witch, her vivid new work that re‑centres women from mythology through poetry, history and imagination.⁣
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In conversation with Kate Fagan, Nikita will explore the legend behind Hekate and the creative process of retelling ancient stories for today.⁣
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📅 Saturday 23 May 2026⁣
🕞 3.30pm - 4.30pm⁣
📍 Parramatta Town Hall⁣
🎟 $10 | Bookings essential⁣
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Visit the link in our bio to book now 👈

📚 Storytime with Victor and Sandra Steffensen⁣
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Join creative duo Victor (@victor_steffensen) and Sandra Steffensen for an engaging storytelling session that invites children to learn about animals, nature and First Nations culture through shared stories and imagination.⁣
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Creators of Animals on Country, The Trees and Looking After Country with Fire, Victor and Sandra bring stories to life in a welcoming, interactive experience for young listeners and their families.⁣
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🗓 Saturday 23 May⁣
🕚 11am - 11.45am⁣
📍 City of Parramatta Library, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣
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Recommended for ages 4+⁣
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Bookings required, so don't miss out and visit the link in our bio to secure your spot 👈

Last Saturday we welcomed our first little movers to tumble, explore and build confidence through play - and there’s still time to join in this term!⁣
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From babies finding their balance to preschoolers growing independence, PHIVE's Kinder Gym program supports children aged 6 months to 5 years to move, learn and connect in a safe, welcoming environment, with parents and carers right by their side.⁣
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Missed the first session? Spaces are still available across our Saturday classes for Term 2. Come along, join the fun and be part of the journey.⁣
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📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣
🗓 Saturdays until 27 June 2026⁣
👉 Visit the link in our bio to book now

Last Saturday we welcomed our first little movers to tumble, explore and build confidence through play - and there’s still time to join in this term!⁣
⁣
From babies finding their balance to preschoolers growing independence, PHIVE's Kinder Gym program supports children aged 6 months to 5 years to move, learn and connect in a safe, welcoming environment, with parents and carers right by their side.⁣
⁣
Missed the first session? Spaces are still available across our Saturday classes for Term 2. Come along, join the fun and be part of the journey.⁣
⁣
📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣
🗓 Saturdays until 27 June 2026⁣
👉 Visit the link in our bio to book now

Last Saturday we welcomed our first little movers to tumble, explore and build confidence through play - and there’s still time to join in this term!⁣
⁣
From babies finding their balance to preschoolers growing independence, PHIVE's Kinder Gym program supports children aged 6 months to 5 years to move, learn and connect in a safe, welcoming environment, with parents and carers right by their side.⁣
⁣
Missed the first session? Spaces are still available across our Saturday classes for Term 2. Come along, join the fun and be part of the journey.⁣
⁣
📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣
🗓 Saturdays until 27 June 2026⁣
👉 Visit the link in our bio to book now

Last Saturday we welcomed our first little movers to tumble, explore and build confidence through play - and there’s still time to join in this term!⁣
⁣
From babies finding their balance to preschoolers growing independence, PHIVE's Kinder Gym program supports children aged 6 months to 5 years to move, learn and connect in a safe, welcoming environment, with parents and carers right by their side.⁣
⁣
Missed the first session? Spaces are still available across our Saturday classes for Term 2. Come along, join the fun and be part of the journey.⁣
⁣
📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣
🗓 Saturdays until 27 June 2026⁣
👉 Visit the link in our bio to book now

📣 Starting tomorrow morning!

Ready to tumble, play and grow? PHIVE’s new Kinder Gym program kicks off tomorrow and there’s still time to join in. Designed for little movers aged 6 months to 5 years, these fun, supportive classes help children build confidence, coordination and skills, with parents and carers right by their side.

📅 Saturdays from 9 May - 27 June
📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

Only a few spots are left!
👉 Don’t miss out! Visit the link in our bio to enrol now

Come play board games with me at Tabletop Social! Every Thursday night at @phive.ps from 5pm - 9pm. It’s free and everyone is welcome, although if you’re under 14 you’ll need to come with a parent or guardian.

Hit the link in my bio for more info!

#boardgames #tabletopgame #gaming #parramatta

🥋 Kick‑start confidence with Taekwondo!

Our Taekwondo program for children aged 7-12 helps young people build strength, focus and confidence in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Across fun, 45‑minute classes, children will learn fundamental techniques, self‑defence skills and respectful teamwork, guided by encouraging instructors (@topmartialartsacademy) who support every child to progress at their own pace. Beginners and experienced students are welcome.

📅 Tuesdays | 5 May - 23 June 2026
🕓 4pm - 4.45pm
📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square (Dharug Country)
💲 $15 per session or $80 for the term

Bring a water bottle and comfortable activewear (uniform optional).

👉 Places are limited! Visit the link in our bio to book now.

City of Parramatta's Riverside Live at PHIVE has been nominated under the Arts & Culture category in the National Awards for Local Government 2026.⁣
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Delivered in under six months by Riverside staff, our welcoming new theatre is strengthening community connection, celebrating diverse voices, and keeping the arts accessible for Western Sydney.⁣
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Help us champion arts, community, and accessibility in Western Sydney by voting for us with a simple registration.⁣
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Submit your vote now for Riverside Live at PHIVE now at the link in our bio 👈⁣
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Voting closes Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

City of Parramatta's Riverside Live at PHIVE has been nominated under the Arts & Culture category in the National Awards for Local Government 2026.⁣
⁣
Delivered in under six months by Riverside staff, our welcoming new theatre is strengthening community connection, celebrating diverse voices, and keeping the arts accessible for Western Sydney.⁣
⁣
Help us champion arts, community, and accessibility in Western Sydney by voting for us with a simple registration.⁣
⁣
Submit your vote now for Riverside Live at PHIVE now at the link in our bio 👈⁣
⁣
Voting closes Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.
 
Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us.

Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)