Mini Maker Faire in Melbourne, Australia, on January 14

While the GeekDad team hides away in bunkers and basements planning their grand appearance at this year’s Maker Faire, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean (also known as “the future” due to timezone differences) a small group of intrepid Aussie makers and tinkerers are bringing the movement to the antipodes. Australia’s very first […]

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While the GeekDad team hides away in bunkers and basements planning their grand appearance at this year's Maker Faire, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean (also known as "the future" due to timezone differences) a small group of intrepid Aussie makers and tinkerers are bringing the movement to the antipodes.

Australia's very first Maker Faireis being held at Swinburne University in Melbourne on January 14. Tickets are available online.

As with all Mini Maker Faires, this day-long event will stay true to the traditions and culture of Make:

(Maker Faire Melbourne will be) celebrating do-it-yourself creativity and tinkering, but will be smaller in scale and – although predominantly showcasing the wonders of the local Melbourne Maker community – will include exhibitors from around Australia and beyond.

Of course, I'll be there with my GeekDad t-shirt on, looking after my Lego Poetry table. So, feel free to pop by and say hello. But, there are going to be a great bunch of Australian Makers there. Check them out as they are featured on the Melbourne Maker Faire blog.