Here are Melbourne-focused UGC/creator platforms, groups and event hubs that regularly run in-person creator community events (meetups, workshops, conferences, networking). For each I’ve noted what they do and where to check for upcoming IRL events.

• Meetup groups (Melbourne Content Creators Network, Social Rising, Melbourne Influencer & Creator Network) — regular local meetups, catch‑ups and networking for creators across Instagram/TikTok/YouTube. Great for informal collabs and weekly/monthly meetups. (meetup.com)

• Eventbrite (local workshops & ticketed creator classes) — many Melbourne creator workshops, masterclasses and paid events are listed here (camera/YouTube/vlogging/social strategy). Eventbrite is also integrated with TikTok for promoting in-person events. (eventbrite.com.au)

• TikTok (platform-driven programs & regional creator events) — TikTok runs global/regional creator initiatives (e.g., Community Fest, creator showcases) and supports local activations; local creator/brand events in Australia are announced via TikTok channels and partner events. (newsroom.tiktok.com)

• YouTube / creator workshops & festivals (VidCon, YouTube masterclasses) — YouTube-supported workshops, VidCon/Australia events and local “creator sessions” or partner-run masterclasses happen in Melbourne and nearby cities. Look for YouTube Australia or partner-run in‑person sessions. (changerstudios.com)

• Twitch Melbourne community meetups — Twitch has an active Melbourne meetup community (regular in‑person socials, PAX/AUS meetups and creator gatherings). (meetups.twitch.tv)

• The Social Summit / creator conferences in Melbourne — conferences and industry events that bring creators, brands and platform reps together for panels, workshops and networking. (Useful for creator/brand partnerships and upskilling.) (thesocialsummit.au)

• Melbourne Social Co — runs in‑person Content Creator Academy classes and studio sessions in the CBD (structured courses + weekly in‑person meetups). Good for hands‑on training and cohort community. (melbournesocialco.com.au)

• Immerse Australia (Melbourne chapter) — for XR/AR/VR creators and immersive‑tech makers — regular in‑person demos, talks, coworking and hack nights in Melbourne. (immerseaustralia.org)

• Industry/marketing bodies (AiMCO, influencer industry breakfasts, brand events) — trade councils and influencer-marketing groups host invite or public in‑person breakfasts, panels and networking events featuring creators and brand teams. (bandt.com.au)

Quick practical ways to find upcoming in‑person creator events in Melbourne

• Search Meetup and join creator groups (most frequent grassroots IRL meetups). (meetup.com)
• Scan Eventbrite with keywords “content creator / vlogging / influencer / social media” + location “Melbourne”. Eventbrite listings often show workshops you can attend. (eventbrite.com.au)
• Follow platform newsroom/creator channels (TikTok Newsroom, YouTube Australia) or local platform partner pages for official creator programs and festival announcements. (newsroom.tiktok.com)
• Keep an eye on Twitch Meetups and conference programs (VidCon, The Social Summit, Freeplay etc.) for larger community festivals and industry meetups. (meetups.twitch.tv)

If you’d like, I can:

• Pull upcoming Melbourne creator events for the next 30/60 days and list dates/links; or
• Find meetups specific to a platform (e.g., TikTok-only, YouTube-only, Twitch-only) or a niche (beauty, travel vlogging, XR).