BNI Active Networkers

Name: BNI Active Networkers
Address: 29 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3067, AU
Telephone: +611300896753

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BNI chapter in Abbotsford. We meet Tuesdays 7 to 8:30am at Au79 Cafe. Visitors welcome.

10/11/2026

Next week at BNI Active Networkers, John Herniman from Herniman Group is our feature speaker.

His presentation covers what commercial architects do and how they help clients reach their goals. John loves working with property owners who want to know what they can do with their property and how much they can get out of it. He makes sure they understand each option and its consequences, so they have a game plan.

📅 Tuesday 17 November, 7 to 8:30am
📍 Au79 Cafe, 29 Nicholson St, Abbotsford

Want to come along as a guest and hear John’s talk? Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

Herniman Group: https://herniman.com.au

09/11/2026

This Tuesday, Anna Power from Studio Ester is presenting to our chapter.

Anna’s 10 minute talk is on Sustainability through Passive Environmental Design. With more than 30 years in residential design, she’ll walk us through the principles Studio Ester uses on every project: start with the client’s brief, then work with the site and the climate to get the design right.

It’s what sets Studio Ester apart, and it leads to homes that suit the people who live in them and the environment they sit in.

Want to come along as a guest and hear Anna’s talk? Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

Learn more about Studio Ester: https://www.studioester.com.au/

20/10/2026

Meet Kelly Royle from Kelly Royle Landscape Architecture, the landscape services member in our chapter.

Kelly designs landscapes across residential and commercial spaces, and has been with Active Networkers for about ten years. After an introduction to the group, it was clear networking could work, because there were people in the room ready to work together straight away. And they did.

For Kelly, the value goes beyond referrals. The members are astute business people, and Kelly has picked up a lot of knowledge from them about running a business.

Kelly’s advice for new members: standing up each week to talk about your business is a great way to understand it, and to learn how to market and grow it.

Socials produced by Phoenix Marketing

Want to come along as a guest? Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

13/10/2026

Meet Rishi Bhatia from KRIA Mortgage Managers, the residential mortgage broker in our chapter.

Rishi has been part of BNI for three and a half years. He treats the chapter like a board of advisers: a room of small business owners dealing with the same challenges, some who’ve been there before and some going through it right now.

Referrals work both ways for him. “I can trust them with my customers. They can trust me with their customers.” That trust means he receives a lot of referrals too.

When he first came along, the group was warm and welcoming, and the support after he applied was fantastic. In his words, it’s helped him accelerate his business growth.

Want to come along as a guest? Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

Socials produced by Phoenix Marketing

06/10/2026

Meet Damian Di Fabio from Everline, the residential builder in our chapter.

When Damian first visited BNI Active Networkers, he found a friendly group where everyone works together and passes referrals around. The bigger win for him has been learning how other people run their businesses, then using that to improve his own.

His take on referrals stuck with us: "A lot of people do want to refer, but they just don't know who to refer to." Being in the room each week fixes that. People know who he is and what he does.

If you're starting out, he says give it a go. It's a great way to springboard your business.

Want to come along as a guest? Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

Socials produced by Phoenix Marketing

31/07/2026

🏆 A morning worth celebrating!

The 2026 BNI Melbourne Central Awards Breakfast was held on Friday 24 July at ZINC, Federation Square, and BNI Active Networkers had plenty to be proud of.

Our chapter took home the award for Highest First Year Retention. That's recognition of something we care deeply about: building a chapter where new members feel welcomed, supported and genuinely invested in from day one. Retention isn't a number, it's a reflection of culture.

Congratulations to our chapter award winners:

Anthony Sinclair, Givers Gain Award. Anthony embodies what BNI is all about: showing up for others first and giving without keeping score.

Rishi Bhatia, Highest Performer Award. Consistency, contribution and results, week in and week out.

A special mention to Anthony Sinclair, who also finished in the TOP 3 for Highest Number of New Members Sponsored and joined the Million Dollar Givers Club. An outstanding effort and a great example of what's possible when you commit to growing the room.

To every member of Active Networkers, these awards belong to the whole chapter. Thank you for the referrals, the 1-2-1s, the visitors you invite and the way you back each other's businesses.

Here's to the year ahead. 👏

Want to see what a high-performing chapter looks like? Join us as a guest at our weekly networking breakfast. Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-active-networkers-weekly-networking-breakfast-tickets-432296288837

13/04/2026

What if you had 20+ business owners actively sending clients your way, every single week?

That's exactly how BNI works. is hosting a Visitors Day, and this one's special. Our guest, , National Director of BNI Australia , will be joining us.

Come along, meet the group, and see how our members grow their businesses through trusted referrals and real relationships.

📅 Tuesday 21 April
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 AU79, 27/29 Nicholson St, Abbotsford

Limited spots. Register now.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-visitors-day-grow-your-business-through-our-network-21-april-tickets-1987259009192

17/03/2026

Great presentation from Ricky Costanzo at That’s Plumbing this Tuesday 👏
Super insightful session covering everything from general plumbing, hot water and gas plumbing, to blockages, CCTV inspections, drainage, maintenance, installations and upgrades.

If you need a reliable plumber who does it all, plus 7-day emergency service, definitely check them out.

📞 0431 038 662
🌐 https://www.thatsplumbing.com.au
📸 https://www.instagram.com/thatsplumbing/

12/03/2026

Congratulations team! for fantastic February results!

Anna Power from for most Thank You For Closed Business! Renee McAllister from .au for most one to ones, Saulo Canny Bilbao from for most referrals and Sean Davies from most visitors!

Thank you John Herniman from .group for your alway insightful and engaging presentation!

always great having you join our meeting!

11/02/2026

Next up, our Feature Presenter at BNI Active Networkers is Mario Butera from Woodards Thornbury. With decades of experience in residential real estate and deep local knowledge of the Thornbury area, Mario has built a reputation for consistency, energy and results. His straightforward approach and lo...

Address

29 Nicholson Street
Melbourne, VIC
3067

Opening Hours

7am - 8:30am

Telephone

+611300896753

Website

http://bnimc.com.au/vic---melbourne-central-bni-active-networkers/en-AU/index, https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-activ

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