Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne

Next Event Wednesday 17th March 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
. 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


Photos - 26/3/09, 9/7/09, 13/8/09, 10/9/09

This event was first hosted by Newcomers Network on Thursday 26 March 2009 at 1st Contact Australasia and the second on Thursday 9 July 2009 at the Rendezvous Hotel. The third event was at Mag Nation on Thursday 13 August 2009 , the fourth at Mag Nation on Thursday 10 September 2009 the fifth at Mag Nation on Wednesday 11th November 2009 and the sixth on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at the Rendezvous Hotel. (Click on these links to see the notes and photos from the events).

They were very well received so Newcomers Network plans to host these events every so often - just check this page for the most current date.

2. Host

Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Newcomers Network
Mobile/Cell Phone 0402 243 271

3. Venue

Mezzannine Level at rear past the bar
Adelphi Hotel
187 Flinders Lane
Melbourne Victoria Australia 3000
http://www.adelphi.com.au
18:00 - 19:30 (6:00pm - 7:30pm)

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 Swanston 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 Friday night.

6. Refreshments

Water will be available. 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 Friday of every month, the Christmas Day Picnic Lunch on 25 December 2009 and the Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates on 29 December 2010.

12. How to tell us you are coming

Email Newcomers Network:
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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 Friday 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: 9th March 2010

First published: 9th June 2009
Author: Sue Ellson
Page views: 3277

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