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Guest Speaking Presentations Sue Ellson| Date | Organisation | Location | Topic | Details |
| 12/01/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 24/12/2011 | ABC 612 Radio | Brisbane | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Interviewed by Pat Hession on local radio about the very first Christmas Day Picnic Lunch being held in Brisbane |
| 20/12/2011 | ABC 774 Radio | Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Interviewed by Matt Parkinson on local radio about the upcoming Christmas Day Picnic Lunch on 25/12/11 |
| 08/12/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/11/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 27/10/2011 | Camberwell Professionals Association | Bendigo Bank Foyer, 4 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124 | Essential components for your business online | Master of ceremonies and and presenter at this launch of the Camberwell Professionals Association discussing where professionals need to be represented online |
| 20/10/2011 | Global Mobility Network | Open Universities, Level 10, 473 Bourke Street Melbourne | Global Mobility Managers' Forum | Interactive facilitated discussion covering immigration, relocation, global mobility, multicultural workplaces, cultural diversity with global mobility managers, international human resources professionals, service providers, new migrants and other interested professionals |
| 13/10/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 20/09/2011 | O'Donoghues First National Real Estate | Camberwell RSL, 403 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria 3124 | Retiring in Boroondara | Facilitated and interactive round table discussion on important issues related to retiring in the City of Boroondara with guest speakers Simon O'Donoghue, Principal Director, O'Donoghues First National Real Estate, Peter Inge, Joint Managing Director, Zig Inge Group and former President of the National Retirement Villages Association of Australia and Vicky Bayly, Social Support Officer, City of Boroondara |
| 08/09/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 05/09/2011 | Business Boroondara Network | Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn 3122 | Your Brand Online | Interactive presentation covering essential components to building an online brand on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn with general networking and marketing advice for business owners in the City of Boroondara using O'Donoghues First National Real Estate as a case study |
| 28/08/2011 | Newcomers Network for Down Under Expo | Crown Conference Centre, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne 3006 | Getting ahead in Melbourne | Formal presentation to guests attending the expo about how to enjoy life in Melbourne, network and find work - two sessions at 10:45am and 4:15pm |
| 22/08/2011 | Camberwell Business Club | Bistro Deco, 211 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3122 | Networking online with LinkedIn | Interactive facilitated discussion covering a description of LinkedIn, how to use it for professional purposes and suggested action steps |
| 11/08/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 14/07/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 29/06/11 | Global Mobility Network | Commonwealth Bank, Level 19 Darling Park 201 Sussex Street Sydney New South Wales |
Sydney Launch of Global Mobility Network | Launch of the information, links and resources international portal for people in the Global Mobility Industry. Formal launch event with guest speakers in an interactive panel interview with networking time before, during and after the main discussion. Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Global Mobility Network (Melbourne). Mark Wright, Partner Global Employer Services at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Sydney), Brennan Bastyovanszky, People Risk Executive, International SOS (Sydney), Sabiha Vorajee, Compensation and Benefits Manager at Lend Lease (Sydney) Master of Ceremonies, Laurencia Walker, Business Development Manager, International Customer Services, Commonwealth Bank (Sydney) |
| 25/05/2011 | Global Mobility Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Launch of Global Mobility Network | Launch of the information, links and resources international portal for people in the Global Mobility Industry. Formal launch event with guest speakers in an interactive panel interview with networking time before, during and after the main discussion. Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Global Mobility Network (Melbourne) Rhonda Singer, Consultant at Chemistry of Culture and Chair of Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) National Steering Committee for Immigration Initiatives (Canada) Sharyn Gowans, Senior Manager Recruitment, RMIT University Richard Sharp, Business Development Director, International SOS Master of Ceremonies Sue Latina-Cohen, National Corporate Account Manager, Toll Transitions |
| 12/05/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 28/04/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Interactive workshop for newcomers to Melbourne focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 14/04/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 21/03/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Harmony Day Speed Networking for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates | Facilitated a speed networking event for Australians who have returned from overseas and other people living in Australia who would like to network |
| 16/03/2011 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | DIAC Site Visit and information session | Facilitated interactive discussion with Sean Stewart, Union Outreach Officer, Global (Skilled & Family) Program and Ann Nield, Acting Business Services Manager, Victorian State Office from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
| 10/03/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 23/02/2011 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Grand Chancellor Hotel, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | Visa and Employment Update | Facilitated panel interview with Sean Stewart, Union Outreach Officer, Global (Skilled & Family) Program, Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Martin Alden, Senior Associate, Middletons and Chris Spentzaris, Committee Member, AHRI Victoria IHRM Specialist Area Network discussing the current updates in relation to visa and employment law for international human resources professionals |
| 10/02/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/01/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 29/12/2010 | RRR Summer Wax Program 102.7FM | RRR Radio Studio, 221 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia | Settling, living, working and networking in Melbourne | Interviewed by Glenn Morrow on moving to Melbourne |
| 24/12/2010 | ABC National Radio | Telephone Interview | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Interviewed by Fiona Wyllie |
| 24/12/2010 | ABC 774AM Local Radio | Telephone Interview | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch Discussion | Interviewed by Matt Parkinson |
| 02/12/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Workshop for two people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 01/12/2010 | Newcomers Network | Commonwealth Bank Theatrette, Bourke Street, Melbourne | Money Management 101 | Facilitated panel interview with Laurencia Walker, Business Development Manager, International Customer Services, Commonwealth Bank, David Moloney, Financial Adviser, AssetPlan and Mark Attard, Managing Director, Financepath |
| 25/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 19/11/2010 | Relationships Australia Victoria, Australian Sports Commission, Australian Football League, Melbourne Heart and African Resource Centre | AFL House, 140 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Melbourne | Game On - Promoting Cultural Diversity in Sport Forum | Facilitated professional half day forum on the issues of multiculturalism, sport and community building and how encouraging people from multicultural backgrounds into sport will help people create new networks, better relationships and successful settlement in Australia |
| 18/11/2010 | Newcomers Network and Entre Nous | Private Residence, Franklin Street, Melbourne | Meet Your Match Business and Personal Networking in Melbourne | Facilitated panel interview with Peter Tunjic, Principal, Thought Post, Marcia Griffin, Chair of The Executive Connection and Rosalind Baker, Principal, Entre Nous |
| 11/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Intercontinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide | Global Mobility Network Meeting | Provided facilitation services for initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network in Adelaide |
| 11/11/2010 | Newcomers Network and Skills Recognition Unit of South Australian Government | Skills Recognition Office, 55 Currie Street, Adelaide | Skilled Migrants Forum | Facilitated a discussion between key stakeholders related to skilled migrants in South Australia including recruitment professionals and business advisors |
| 04/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Workshop for one person focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 28/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 27/10/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Rialto Theatrette, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne |
The New Normal | Facilitated panel interview with
George Elsey, General Manager Human Resources, Sensis, Jayanta Jayaratna, Past President and Currently Council Member, Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka
and Karl Burns, Partner, Crossroads Human Resources discussing the current policies, benefits and remuneration issues facing international human resources professionals |
| 21/10/2010 | Newcomers Network, City of Melbourne, Australian Federation of International Students, Salvation Army, Diversity and Social Cohesion Program of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship | CQ Citiclub, Queen Street, Melbourne | Farewell Party for International Students | Master of ceremonies and guest speaker at a special ceremony for departing international students with guest speakers including Cr Jennifer Kanis from the City of Melbourne, Australian Cricketer, Melanie Jones, Young Victorian of the Year, Wesa Chau and Song Writer and Performer, Sebastian Immaraj |
| 14/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Leicester Square, London | Expatriate Business Networking and Welcome to London Launch Events |
Provided facilitation services for initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network international launch in London, England, United Kingdom and then Welcome to London event for people who have moved to London |
| 07/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Cafe en Seine, Dublin, Ireland | Expatriate Business Networking and Welcome to Dublin Launch Events |
Provided facilitation services for Initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network international launch in Dublin, Ireland and then Welcome to Dublin event for people who have moved to Dublin |
| 28/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | La Camera, Southbank, Melbourne | Global Mobility Business Networking | Provided facilitation services for breakfast meeting group for global mobility and business professionals seeking direct networking opportunity |
| 28/09/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Pricewaterhouse Coopers | Talent Mobility 2020 | Provided Master of Ceremonies services for professional members forum featuring Jane Towers and Catherine Cain, both Senior Managers at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 23/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 02/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Small Group Workshop for five people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 26/08/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 05/08/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Small Group Workshop for three people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 29/07/2010 | Newcomers Network and Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Rialto Towers Theatrette, Collins Street, Melbourne | Expatriate Tax Seminar | Provided Master of Ceremony services for Geoff Taylor, from Majenda Online talking about Expatriate Tax |
| 22/07/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 06/07/2010 | Newcomers Network and ABRISA The Brazilian Association for Social Development and Integration in Australia | Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall | Launch of Vivendo na Australia - Living in Australia Guide | Provided short presentation on recommendations to government at the launch of this publication that I mostly wrote and edited along with Angelo Klin New Australian Citizen, Bronwyn Hinz Writer, policy consultant, researcher and tutor at the University of Melbourne, Alba Chliakhtine President of ABRISA Bill Horman AM APM Master of Ceremonies |
| 01/07/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Small Group Workshop for one person focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 24/06/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 27/05/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 26/05/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | PKF Offices, William Street, Melbourne | International Best Practice | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at the offices of PKF |
| 06/05/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Small Group Workshop for three people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 22/04/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/03/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Job Search Group | Small Group Workshop for four people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 17/03/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/12/2009 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/11/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | International Tax | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic along with Kumar Krishnasamy from PKF, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 11/11/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips | |
| 07/10/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | International Tax | Supervised professional development function featuring Blair Lindsay, Workplace Relations Manager - Robert Bosch Australia, Kumar Krishnsamy, Principal - PKF Tax Consultants, Grant Williams, Finance Executive, Commercial Finance & Compliance - Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Pty Ltd |
| 15/09/2009 | Newcomers Network and Toll Transitions | Toll Transitions Offices, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Newcomers Network Ten Years Celebration (includes photos, guest list and audio of guest speaker presentations) | Provided summary of history of Newcomers Network and future directions along with Sally White - Author, Mark Wright - Managing Partner and Director of Greenberg Australia, Caroline Pampling - Regional Outreach Officer for the Victorian office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
| 10/09/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne (includes details, notes and photo) | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/08/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne (includes details, notes and photos) | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/07/2009 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne (includes details, notes and photos) |
Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 01/07/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Immigration and Employment Law Forum | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 22/06/2009 | Civil Society | Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Bell Street, Preston, Victoria | Natural Neighbourhoods, Real Communities, Conference, Newcomers and Transitory Communities | Provided interactive workshop on aspects of transitory communities run in conjunction with Naomi White and Peter White |
| 06/05/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Immigration and Employment Law Update Event | Provided introduction and networking assistance at this panel discussion facilitated by Brian Gilligan, Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Rob Jackson, Principal, Macpherson and Kelley Lawyers interviewing Stuart Kollmorgen, Partner, Deacons, Rajan Arulanantham, Manager, Temporary Business Entry Section, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Victoria, Chris Spentzaris, Solicitor and Practice Manager, Fragomen – Melbourne and Wendy Moore, Reward Manager Australia and New Zealand, Cadbury Pty Ltd hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 26/03/2009 | Newcomers Network and 1st Contact Australasia | Collins Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | A seminar delivered to newcomers to Melbourne providing them with a variety of information, advice and links to existing resources, co-hosted with Tanya Corkill |
| 25/03/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Retrenchments, Redundancies and Terminations Discussion Forum |
Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 17/02/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Retrenchments, Redundancies and Terminations | Facilitated a panel discussion with David Wood, Senior Consultant, Silverman Dakin interviewing Andrea Martins, Director and Co-founder, Expatwomen.com; Belinda Wright Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Judi Anderson, Director, Judi Anderson and Associates; Vincent Tackoen, Global Mobility Manager, SKM Consulting; hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 29/11/2008 | Inzalo Ladies Network | The Old Cheese Factory, Berwick | Celebrating our Journeys | Inaugural event - a ladies lunch for South African women living in Melbourne, provided interactive presentation on moving and celebrating journeys |
| 19/11/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Relocation Risks Discussion Forum | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 07/11/2008 | Sabona Business Network | The Carousel, Albert Park Lake | Finding Profitable Networks in Melbourne | Provided useful presentation at a breakfast meeting for South Africans running businesses in Melbourne |
| 01/11/2008 | Templestowe Uniting Church | The Living Room Cafe, Templestowe | Food for thought | Facilitated discussion on food - how we prepare and share it and how we all have our own style of cultural hospitality |
| 15/10/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Relocation Risks | Facilitated a question and answer seminar with Jennifer Miller, Global Mobility Services Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sharyn Gowans, Manager Talent Acquisition & Relocation, General Motors Holden (GMH) and Jon Faulkner, Senior Policy Adviser, Department of Premier and Cabinetand hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 08/10/2008 | Swinburne University of Technology | Swinburne University of Technology, Burwood Road, Hawthorn | Settling in Australia | Information session for Post Graduate students about settling in Australia and establishing new networks and friends |
| 13/08/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Visa Update Discussion Forum | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 31/07/2008 | Hales Institute | Hales Institute, Swanston Street, Melbourne | Welcome to Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on living in Melbourne for three groups of classes at Hales Institute that teaches international students how to speak English (beginner to intermediate level students) |
| 18/07/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Visa Update - How to get the staff you need into Australia as quickly as possible | Facilitated an interview with Rajan Arulanantham, Manager - Temporary Business Entry Section, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Victoria, Ulrike Krenz-Fisher, Manager – Corporate People Service & Projects, GHD, Lily Ong Business Lawyer & Migration Consultant, Rob Jackson, Accredited Workplace Relations Specialist and Registered Migration Agent, Registered Trade Marks Attorney, Kliger Partners Lawyers with questions provided by Chris Spentzaris, Barrister and Solicitor, Practice Manager, Fragomen Global and hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 28/05/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Collins Street, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence Discussion Forum | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 07/05/2008 | SBS World View Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence Radio Interview | Produced this program by organising all background research, briefing participants and journalist - panel included Jane Hayman, cross cultural training consultant at the International Consultants Centre (ICC), Dr Yuka Fujimoto, Researcher and Author on Diversity Management, Deakin University, Michael Cains, National HR Manager for Juniper Networks and interviewed by Caroline Davey. Can cultural intelligence give a company an edge? What's the advantage of having a high CQ? Why should managers in Australia care? |
| 30/04/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence – Do you have it – and more importantly, what about your staff? | Facilitated and interview with Virginia Matthews, Manager - Diversity and Culture – Institutional Division, ANZ Bank, Jane Hayman, cross cultural training consultant at the International Consultants Centre (ICC), Dr.Yuka Fujimoto, Researcher and Author on Diversity Management, Deakin University hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 22/02/2008 | SBS World View Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Australian Citizenship - how is it affecting immigrant and refugee women | Produced this program by organising all background research, briefing participants and journalist - panel included Melba Marginson (Founder & Executive Officer of the Victorian Immigrant & Refugee Women's Coalition), Zehra Yalcin (External Liaison officer of the Kurdish Women's League) and Theresa Sengaaga Ssali (Senior Social Worker & Team Leader with the African Holistic Settlement Service) - interview conducted by Caroline Davey |
| 22/02/2008 | ABC Radio 612 Brisbane | Brisbane, Queensland | Making newcomers feel welcome in Brisbane | Approached by Scott Spark, producer of Madonna King's morning program to talk about the issues of newcomers arriving in Brisbane and how they can settle in and how local people can ease their transition |
| 25/12/2007 | ABC Radio (broadcast nationally) | Brisbane, Queensland | Christmas Day can be lonely for newcomers | Approached by Scott Spark and invited to talk about the Christmas Day picnic being hosted in Melbourne and interviewed by David Illise |
| 20/11/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | We're a weird mob! Coming to Australia - Helping inpats to adjust and perform | Facilitated an interview with Kumar Krishnasamy, Taxation Consulting, PKF, Toni Mellington, Consulting Partner and Health Psychologist, DC Workplace Consulting, Larry Fisher, General Manager, Human Resources, Orica Mining Services hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 29/10/2007 | SBS Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Parent Rescue | SBS TV in cooperation with SBS Independent recently produced a documentary series titled 'Parent Rescue'. These programs were aiming to reach the young parents facing variety of problems in upbringing their children. A range of families from different ethnic backgrounds were drawing our attention, in an entertaining rather humorous way, to various everyday parenting and family issues in contemporary Australian society. Was interviewed about some of the emerging migrant issues and the struggle they go through in responding to parenting and working obligations. Interviewed by Gordana Gamboz |
| 15/08/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Million Dollar Expatriate Mistakes | Prepared questions and format for Lex Brown to interview Dr Nina Cole (from Canada) and Dr Marilyn Fenwick (Australia) |
| 06/06/2007 | RMIT University | Lower Templestowe, Victoria | Australian Citizenship | Aidan Fawkes, a student at RMIT requested a personal interview on the topic of Australian Citizenship, the upcoming changes and the English Language Test |
| 11/05/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | A One Way Ticket? | Facilitated an interview with Chris Brown, Senior Consultant, Organisational Effectiveness, ANZ Bank, Derek Steptoe, Vice President, Group Remuneration, BHP Billiton hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 05/05/2007 | Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria | Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo, Victoria | Newcomers Network and Bendigo Newcomers - Online strategies for refugees and migrants in regional Victoria | Invited to lead a workshop as part of the ECCV 2007 Conference ‘Regional Settlement for Migrants and Refugees’ in conjunction with Bendigo Newcomers (whom Newcomers Network had mentored) |
| 09/02/2007 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), Networking and Mentoring | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking and mentoring in Melbourne for the course members |
| 29/08/2006 | Eastern Football Club Ladies of the East | Wantirna South, Victoria | Networking Night - Welcoming newcomers to your football family | Invited to provide a presentation to women in voluntary and paid roles in football clubs in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. |
| 24/07/2006 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), Networking and Mentoring | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking and mentoring in Melbourne for the course members |
| 20/07/2006 | Caulfield Grammar School | Caulfield Grammar School, Wheelers Hill, Victoria | Year 11 Students - Finding your first career role | Invited to provide a guest lecture on finding your first career role to Year 11 students (some from overseas) |
| 15/05/2006 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members. A range of settlement issues were also discussed on the day as well as how to find a mentor |
| 09/04/2006 | Templestowe Football Club | Doncaster, Victoria | Moving on - beginning again for the inaugural 'Girls Big Day Out ' Fundraiser | Invited to speak about Moving on - beginning again at the inaugural 'Girls Big Day Out ' Fundraiser for the Templestowe Football Club |
| 07/04/2006 | St Mark's Anglican Church Women Walking With Women group | Lower Templestowe, Victoria | Celebrating our journeys interactive forum | Invited to host an interactive forum for the Women Walking With Women group that meets regularly at the St Mark's Anglican Church |
| 21/03/2006 | YWCA Young Ambassadors Launch | Preston, Victoria | What is harmony? Comments as a Victorian Harmony Day Ambassador | Invited to speak in her role as a Victorian Harmony Day Ambassador at the launch of this exciting project |
| 04/03/2006 | Living in Harmony | Regional Victoria | Harmony Day in Regional Victoria | Harmony Day Audio News Release interview as a Living in Harmony Ambassador for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs for distribution to regional radio stations |
| 24/02/2006 | Expats Radio | United Kingdom | Expats in Australia | Internet Radio station invited me to talk about Expats in Australia |
| 23/02/2006 | AMES, Melbourne | William Street, Melbourne | Introductory Session for Newly Arrived Migrants 'Success in Melbourne' | Invited to provide information on the topic of 'Success in Melbourne' for people who have recently arrived in Australia |
| 13/02/2006 | Australian Association of Career Counsellors Inc | Albert Street, East Melbourne | Moving Madness | Invited to provide information on the topic of 'Moving Madness' and the issures related to newcomers receiving career counselling services as part of a Professional Development Workshop |
| 02/02/2006 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP) How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 17/10/2005 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 10/10/2005 | Committee for Melbourne, Opening Doors Program | Spring Street, Melbourne | Welcome to Melbourne for Mentees | Invited to give overseas qualified professionals some common settlement strategies for success in life and work in Melbourne |
| 07/10/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 30/09/2005 | Victorian Government Overseas Qualification Unit | Spring Street, Melbourne | Table 2 Plenary | Invited to summarise the comments collected at this forum |
| 16/09/2005 | Small Friendship Group | Private residence, Kew, Victoria | Finding my perspectives, values, leadership strengths and blessings | Invited to run a small workshop group for three people reviewing these issues in their lives |
| 31/08/2005 | National Association of Loss and Grief Victoria | Victoria University, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Unmasking Grief - Annual Grief Week Forum, Moving Madness | Abstract on 'Moving Madness' was chosen and the presentation included a detailed summary of aspects to consider when dealing with people who have moved and providing sensitive services that will meet their needs |
| 05/08/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 11/07/2005 | City of Maribyrnong | City of Maribyrnong Offices, Footscray, Victoria | Ethnic Women’s Consultation | Invited to facilitate a group of ethnic women to collect their ideas and suggestions for community development in Maribyrnong |
| 18/05/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Collingwood, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking for the course members. Students from other courses were also invited to participate |
| 11/05/2005 | Micro Biz Navigator/Innovic | Victorian Innovation Centre, Collins Street, Melbourne | Doing business from the kitchen table - part of the Australian Innovation Festival | Invited to be part of a panel and pre-prepare for this event by answering a range of questions on reasons to start a Home Based Business, skills and capital raising, developing business procedures, growing your business and establishing your credibility |
| 06/05/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking for the course members. Students from other courses were also invited to participate |
| 26/04/2005 | RMIT University, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering | RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne | Careers in the future for third year students | Invited to present information to third year engineering students on their careers in the future |
| 19/02/2005 | Cricket Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), East Melbourne | Think Tank | Invited to participate and share information on the best ways to help people from multicultural backgrounds into participation in sport in Australia |
| 03/12/2004 | Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition | Box Hill Town Hall, Box Hill, Victoria | Inaugural Multicultural Fundraising Dinner, Launch of New Website | Provided background information on the development and design of the VIRWC website (which I created) |
| 23/09/2004 | Rotary Club of Melbourne La Trobe | RACV Club, Queen Street, Melbourne | How to make newcomers feel welcome at Rotary Clubs | Invited to share the story of Newcomers Network and make recommendations as to how to make newcomers feel welcome at Rotary Clubs |
| 20/08/2004 | Swan Hill Multicultural Network | Swan Hill Multicultural Network offices, Swan Hill, Victoria | Strategies for successful regional settlement in the Murray Mallee Region | Invited to summarise the story of Newcomers Network, share statistics and experiences we have collected and suggest ways that the Murray Mallee Region can help newcomers settle in the area (with a particular focus on online resources) |
| 02/07/2004 | American Businesswomen's Club Breakfast | Cafe, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | The similarities and differences that Americans face when they move to Australia | Spoke about the common similarities and differences that Americans face when they move to Australia and provided some general tips on 'doing business in Melbourne' at the Red Terrace Cafe 492 St Kilda Road, Melbourne |
| 30/03/2004 | Sirva Relocation Services | Sirva Relocation Services Offices, Raglan Street, South Melbourne | Transition to life in Melbourne | Invited to provide an impromptu presentation on life in Melbourne to around 30 senior level expatriates that had moved to Melbourne within the last few months at a Sirva Relocation Services welcome function at 17 Raglan Street South Melbourne |
| 06/10/2003 | B2B Café | Victorian Innovation Centre, Collins Street, Melbourne | Foreign Experiences | Along with Tony Burchill from Austrade, Sergio Tarzia from 4LOOP, Adrienne Farrelly from Shanghai Properties, Sue Ellson discussed this issues associated with being a newcomer and the challenges that presents for innovators at the B2Bcafe, held at The Hatch Cafe Level 1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne |
| 14/08/2003 | Serbian Radio Program on SBS Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | The Story of Newcomers Network with Gordana Gamboz | Interviewed by Gordana Gamboz from SBS Radio for Serbian Radio Program aired the following week |
| 04/06/2003 | Melbourne Newcomers and Friends Association | Private residence, Kew, Victoria | The Story of Newcomers Network | Shared the story of Newcomers Network with members of the Melbourne Newcomers and Friends Association at the home of one of the members over morning tea between 10:30am and 12:00pm, Sackville Street, Kew |
| 16/05/2003 | 6th ISANA International Education Association Victorian State Conference | Deakin University, Malvern, Victoria | Institutional and community networking for international student education services | Invited to share the story of Newcomers Network with attendees representing international student education services at universities across Victoria at the 6th ISANA International Education Association Victorian State Conference at Deakin University, Toorak Campus, 336 Glenferrie Road, Malvern |
| 26/02/2003 | Fast Company’s Company of Friends | Rigby Cooke Offices, LaTrobe Street, Melbourne | The role of business networks | One of a panel of speakers - Peter Tunjic from Company of Friends, Warren Lester from B2BCafe and Horace Lim from the First Friday Group at the Fast Company's Company of Friends event held at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, Level 13, 469 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne. They discussed the various issues related to business networks in Melbourne to a keen group of interested individuals |
| 24/07/2002 | Senate Enquiry into Small Business Issues | Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne | The issues facing small business in Australia | Invited to join Barbara Gabogrecan from the Micro Business Network and present her views on the issues facing small business in Australia at the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne. |
| 17/07/2002 | Victorian Government 3rd Annual Victorian Women's Summit | Holmesglen TAFE, Moorabbin, Victoria | Breakout Workshop’s Findings | Summarised one of the breakout workshop's findings at the Victorian Government's annual event held at Holmesglen TAFE in Moorabbin, Melbourne |
| 10/07/2002 | Derek Guille's afternoon program on ABC Radio 774AM | ABC Radio Studio, Southbank, Victoria | Making friends in Melbourne | After a direct approach to the producer of Derek Guille's afternoon program on ABC Radio 774AM, Sue discussed the best ways to make new friends when you move to a new location live to air during the program featuring an interview with a representative from the new television program about a UK book club |
| 19/11/2001 | Australian Institute of Management’s International Focus Group | Australian Institute of Management Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Network local, think global | The recently renamed International Focus Group (formerly the International Business Group) of the Australian Institute of Management changed its purpose to encourage more Australian businesses to develop a global mindset. As the Promotions Executive for the group, Sue Ellson was invited to speak about networking in Melbourne along with Prue Bartels from The Image Centre who spoke about making a great first impression on everyone you meet and Gregory Clark from Businesstravelogue.com who highlighted some cultural aspects to consider when networking with people either overseas or from overseas. This event was held at AIM Management House, St Kilda |
| 15/10/2001 | Maroondah Tourism Advisory Board | Maroondah City Council Offices, Ringwood, Victoria | Tapping into the visiting friends and relatives market | Invited to make a presentation to the Maroondah Tourism Advisory Board at Maroondah City Council Offices, Ringwood to discuss ways that local tourism operators could capture newcomers to the municipality. Whilst this region does not attract a large number of new interstate or international arrivals, it does attract a lot of first home buyers who still need to feel part of a new community having moved from their previous location |
| 04/10/2001 | Micro Business Network Conference | Boroondara Council Offices, Camberwell, Victoria | Time management - a strategic approach | Invited to make a five minute presentation on a solution to a common issue faced by micro businesses at the 'Just another day at the office' Micro Business Network conference at the City of Boroondara Council Offices, Camberwell. She chose to discuss time management and four useful strategies she has employed - relaxing, listening, learning and evaluating. A light hearted and friendly presentation to approximately 90 business owners |
| 21/08/2001 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Novotel Hotel, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Novotel Hotel, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| 09/08/2001 | Australian Institute of Management, International Business Group | Australian Institute of Management Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Repatriation - often more difficult | Along with Trevor Phillis, Manager of International Assignment Services at BHP Billiton, Sue briefly discussed the issues that she had covered in an article she wrote for the Australian Human Resource Institute's HR Monthly magazine on repatriation at Australian Institute of Management House, St Kilda |
| 03/04/2001 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu Offices, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Office in Melbourne |
| 27/03/2001 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu Offices, George Street, Sydney | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Office in Sydney, New South Wales |
| 20/02/2001 | Peter Clarke's evening program on ABC Radio 774AM | ABC Radio Studio, Southbank, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings | After a direct approach to the producer of Peter Clarke's evening program on ABC Radio 774AM, Sue recommended both Nicci Baker from Making the Most of Moving and Brian Crawford from Toll Transitions to join her on the statewide radio program for a discussion on the issues of settling in to a new location. After a brief summary of Sue's research findings, callers were invited to ring in and discuss their personal relocation experiences over a 50 minute program that commenced just before 8-00pm. A revealing and insightful program stimulated many phone calls from interested listeners |
| 30/11/2000 | The Relocation Network | Finishing Touches Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings - arriving at Christmas time | The Relocation Network's new website at www.relocationdirectory. com.au was launched at this friendly networking event on a warm summery evening at the Finishing Touch Offices, St Kilda. Sue was invited on the night to speak to the guests about the importance of understanding the needs of both the industry and the individuals who utilise the various relocation services listed on the website. She highlighted how important it was for the service providers to understand what it is like from the client's perspective when many international arrivals will be experiencing their first warm Christmas and will be without their usual rituals |
| 19/10/2000 | City of Boroondara Community Connections Group | Bowen Street Family Centre, Camberwell, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings and the value of community resources | At the Bowen Street Family Centre, Camberwell, the Community Connections program funded by the City Of Boroondara produced a fantastic 'Newcomers Handbook' for people moving into the municipality (most of the 96 people Sue surveyed moved into this council area). Sue spoke about the benefits of this type of product, for newcomers, service providers and the council based on her research findings |
| 05/09/2000 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu Offices, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu offices in Melbourne |
| 01/09/2000 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu Offices, George Street, Sydney | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu offices in Sydney, New South Wales |
| 17/03/2000 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Medina Grand Offices, Queen Street, Melbourne | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Medina Grand, Melbourne |
| 14/03/2000 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu Offices, George Street, Sydney | Think on your feet Presentation Skills | Co-facilitated this course with David Hey-Cunningham for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu at the Deloitte, Touche, Tohmatsu offices in Sydney, New South Wales |
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