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Living, Working and Networking in Brisbane

Time:
17:30 - 19:00 (5:30pm - 7:00pm) seminar - maximum 10 guests - MUST REGISTER
19:00 - 20:30 (7:00pm - 8:00pm onwards) networking only - maximum of 50 guests - can just arrive without registering

Date:
Next event: 12 June 2013 (or see right hand side of this page)

FREE EVENT - Reserve your space now (maximum of 10 guests per seminar)!

1. Event details

You may have been living in Brisbane for a week, a month, a year or even a decade.

But have you made the most of your new life in your new location?

Have you found new friends? Have you got the job you want or the job for now? Do you know what networks you can join? How do you find great places to go to and fabulous people to come with you?

Join us at this event where you will learn:

. Six Best Settlement Strategies
. Culture Shock - what is it and how to recognise the symptoms
. Australian culture - understanding the basics
. Job hunting - ways to find the work you want (despite your international background)
. Information sources - the most reliable options
. Finding the networks you need

These types of events have been hosted by Newcomers Network in Melbourne since 26 March 2009 and started in Brisbane on 14 July 2011. The first Living, Working and Networking in Brisbane events started on 10 February 2010 and have been run on
14 July 2011, 11 August 2011, 13 October 2011, 10 November 2011, 14 December 2011, 11 January 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon), 8 March 2012 and 17 April 2012, 11 July and 8 August 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 and Jacquie Sadi-Brydon 0468 918 120) and 10 October 2012 by Neil Sneddon.

These events are now held on the second Wednesday of selected months.

2. Hosts

Neil Sneddon
Brisbane Representative of Newcomers Network
Mobile/Cell Phone 0407 961 280

Email brisbane@newcomersnetwork.com

3. Venue

Pancake Manor
18 Charlotte Street
Brisbane Queensland 4000

5:30pm - 7:30pm (although you are encouraged to stay after the event and mix with the other guests)
Please arrive promptly and ask for 'Newcomers Network' or 'Neil Sneddon' and he will give you a sticky label name tag and invite you to take a seat within a small group. You are invited to purchase a refreshment during the presentation.

4. Transport

See the TransLink Transit Authority website for public transport details.

It can be time consuming driving in the city, so we encourage you to use public transport. Car parking in the city can be expensive and if you are parking on the street, make sure you read the signs and follow the directions. More information on the Our Brisbane transport and parking website - and of course, please do not drink and drive.

5. Cost

There is no cost to attend this event but you must register to attend the first part of the evening as we are restricted to 10 guests.

6. Refreshments

Please have your own refreshments either before the event or perhaps afterwards with some of the other guests (pay for your own).

7. This event is designed for

People who have moved to Brisbane, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment etc.

People looking for work in Brisbane with international experience.

People wanting to network with international arrivals. Whatever your story, you will be welcome at our events.

8. Event Description

This informative event has been designed to help you learn more about living, working and networking in Brisbane and give you an opportunity to meet other people in the same situation.

You may like to bring your own business or personal card to share with other people you meet or a small notepad and pen if you are given information from others that you would like to keep.

We can host up to 10 guests, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

9. On arrival

You will be given a name tag and can start networking with the other guests. The presentation will start at 6:10pm so please arrive on time.

10. Other events and information

At Newcomers Network Events and also at Newcomers Network Event Listings in Brisbane

You may like to connect virtually with people via the Newcomers Network Brisbane Australia Facebook Group

12. How to tell us you are coming

Please follow this link http://livingworkingandnetworkinginbrisbane.eventbrite.com.au or complete the form below

Online Ticketing for Living, Working and Networking in Brisbane powered by Eventbrite

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email directly to brisbane@newcomersnetwork.com.

We look forward to meeting you! Several people attend on their own - so don't be shy - and you can also bring a friend who is not new to Brisbane.

13. Past event dates

Started 10 February 2010
14 July 2011 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
11 August 2011 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
13 October 2011 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
10 November 2011 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
14 December 2011 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
11 January 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280 )
8 March 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon and Jacquie Sadi-Brydon 0468 918 120)
17 April 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon and Jacquie Sadi-Brydon 0468 918 120)
11 July 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon and Jacquie Sadi-Brydon 0468 918 120)
8 August 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon and Jacquie Sadi-Brydon 0468 918 120)
10 October 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280)
12 December 2012 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280)
13 March 2013 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280)
10 April 2013 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280)
12 June 2013 (hosted by Neil Sneddon 0407 961 280)

These events are now held on the second Wednesday of selected months.

You are more than welcome to share this information with other people you know.