Membership
Come and meet us
Jeeran is a friendly community of families, run by volunteers. If you speak Arabic, love our food and enjoy family gatherings, talk to us and come along to an event to see if we’re a good fit.
Say hello
Message us on WhatsApp or email and tell us a little about your family.
Come to an event
Join us at a meetup or a family event, meet the families and enjoy the food.
Stay in touch
If it feels right, join our WhatsApp community and hear about every event first.
Membership is free. Events are ticketed at cost to cover venues and food.
Member benefits
Our WhatsApp community
The heart of Jeeran. Every event, update and offer is shared here first.
Community Purchases Initiative
Families buy together for better prices. Our first bulk order, in June 2023, was extra virgin olive oil in 20-litre tins.
United Fuel
A fuel discount for member families. Details are shared with members.
Partner discounts
We are building a list of local businesses that offer discounts to member families. More to come.
Questions
Questions, answered
What is Jeeran Social Club?
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit club for Syrian and Arabic-speaking families in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, incorporated in Victoria in August 2022. “Jeeran” means “neighbours” in Arabic.
Who is Jeeran for?
Families who speak Arabic and enjoy our food, traditions and family gatherings. Our events are mostly in Arabic. If that sounds like you, come and meet us.
How do I join?
Talk to us on WhatsApp or by email, or come along to one of our events. Meet the families, enjoy the food and see if Jeeran feels like home. Membership is free.
How will I hear about events?
Every event is announced first in our WhatsApp community. Upcoming events also appear under Coming up on this website, and most are booked through TryBooking.
Where do events happen?
Mostly in Doncaster, Doncaster East and Box Hill, with some events elsewhere in Melbourne. The venue is listed with each event and on its booking page.
Does it cost anything?
Membership is free. Events are ticketed at cost to cover the venue and food, and children under five are usually free.
Are there events for women?
Yes. Women-only evenings with music and home-made food run through the year, and in Ramadan we hold Taraweeh prayers for women.
Can my organisation work with the club?
Yes. We welcome partners and sponsors for events, and businesses offering discounts to member families. Email the committee to start the conversation.