Networks, Groups and Communities in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

This page links to other websites to help you network in Brisbane, find a group that may be of interest or discover a community to join.

We are always pleased to publish the details of other expatriate/newcomer groups to help newcomers network as quickly as possible - so please send any suggestions or links to us brisbane@newcomersnetwork.com

Remember, our role is to Welcome you to Queensland and connect you with existing resources (because we are a NETWORK), so if you know some useful information, share it with us and we can let more people know how to find new friends and networks in Queensland.

Newcomer Networks in Queensland

Newcomers Network (us!)
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com

Newcomers Network Brisbane Facebook Group (us on Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13458541619

Welcome Waggon Newcomers Club Brisbane
http://www.wwnewcomersbrisbane.asn.au

Brisbane British Club (BBC)
http://brit.meetup.com/246/

Southern Africans in Brisbane
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10588830289

Meetup (search with 'expat' and 'language' in Queensland)
http://www.meetup.com

Groups and Networks for business or personal interest in Queensland

There are various websites that link to other groups - so search for 'Brisbane' or 'Queensland' on the following Australian and international websites.

Local Government Association of Queensland (this lists all of the councils in Queensland and they link to local networks, groups and communities - visit the website for the council area where you live and where you work and get connected close to home! Each council has an Economic Development Unit which also helps you start a business or get connected to other local business or networks)
http://www.lgaq.asn.au

Department of Community Services - Community Support Information
http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/

Government Business Information Service (GOBiS) - connects business with government services and programs
http://www.business.qld.gov.au/gobis

Linked In (a worldwide phenomenon - if you are in business, you should be listed here - see if you can find a group related to your interests and join it)
http://www.linkedin.com

Networking World - links to a lot of other networks, also has tips and advice
http://www.networkingworld.net.au

Networking to Win - links to various networks, publications
http://www.networkingtowin.com.au

Our Community - a resource for community groups
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au

Also consider doing an internet search for any area of interest that you have and add the words 'Brisbane' and 'Association' and see what you find. This includes sport, hobbies and interests.

Ethnic Communities in Queensland

These can be found through the following websites.

Multicultural Affairs Queensland
http://www.multicultural.qld.gov.au

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
http://www.eccq.com.au

Radio 4EB FM (ethnic broadcaster)
http://www.4eb.org.au/links

Brisbane's Living Heritage Network
http://www.brisbanelivingheritage.org

Queensland Museum Cultures and Histories
http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/organisation/cultureshistories.asp

Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Australia
http://protocol.dfat.gov.au

National Library of Australia Multicultural Documentary Heritage Project http://www.nla.gov.au/multicultural/links.html

Australian Culture and Recreation Portal
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au

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