Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne
Next Events - Fourth Thursday of the month
Thursday 24 June 2010 (Rendezvous Hotel)
Thursday 22 July 2010
Thursday 26 August 2010
Thursday 23 September 2010
Thursday 28 October 2010
Thursday 25 November 2010
6:00pm - 7:30pm
FREE EVENT - Reserve your space now!
1. Event details
You may have been living in Melbourne 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
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Australian culture - understanding the basics
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Job hunting - ways to find the work you want (despite your international background)
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Information sources - the most reliable options
. Finding the networks you need

Photos - 26/3/09, 9/7/09, 13/8/09, 10/9/09
These events have been hosted by Newcomers Network on
Thursday 26 March 2009 at 1st Contact Australasia
Thursday 9 July 2009 at the Rendezvous Hotel
Thursday 13 August 2009 at Mag Nation
Thursday 10 September 2009 at Mag Nation
Wednesday 11 November 2009 at Mag Nation
Wednesday 9 December 2009 at the Rendezvous Hotel
Wednesday 17 March 2010 at the Adelphi Hotel
Wednesday 22 April 2010 at the Adelphi Hotel
Thursday 27 May 2010 at the Adelphi Hotel
(Click on these links to see the notes and photos from the events).
They were very well received so Newcomers Network now hosts these events on the fourth Thursday of every month (except December).
We also host free Welcome to Melbourne events on the second Thursday of every month, the Christmas Day Picnic Lunch on 25 December 2010 and the Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates on 29 December 2010.
AS A FOLLOW UP TO THIS EVENT, if you are looking for work in Melbourne, we encourage you to join our 'Job Search Group' on the first Thursday of the month.
2. Host

Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Newcomers Network
Mobile/Cell Phone 0402 243 271
3. Venue
The Bar
Level 1
Rendezvous Hotel
328 Flinders Street
Melbourne Victoria Australia 3000
18:00 - 19:30 (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
**Special thanks to the Rendezvous Hotel for hosting us free of charge**
4. Transport
See the Metlink Melbourne website for public transport details. The venue is closest to Flinders Street Railway Station. The nearest trams travel along Flinders or Elizabeth Street.
5. Cost
There is no cost to attend this event - and you may also like to register for the Welcome to Melbourne event on the second Thursday of every month.
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 Melbourne, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment etc.
People looking for work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 30 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.
10. Other events and information
At Newcomers Network Events and also at Newcomers Network Event Listings in Melbourne
You may like to connect virtually with people via the Newcomers Network Melbourne Australia Facebook Group
We also host free Welcome to Melbourne events on the Second Thursday of every month, the Christmas Day Picnic Lunch on 25 December 2010 and the Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates on 29 December 2010.
12. How to tell us you are coming
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email directly to melbourne@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 Melbourne.
You are more than welcome to share this information with other people you know.
REMEMBER: You can also attend the Welcome to Melbourne events on the Second Thursday of the month.
Links on this Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Page
Event Listings in Melbourne
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/melbourne/event_listings.php
Metlink Melbourne
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Newcomers Network Events
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events/
Newcomers Network Melbourne Australia Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=10162036646
Last update: 5th June 2010
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