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Date Added	Date Due	Category	Title	Details
17/7/09	26/7/09	Event	2009 Herald Sun Career Expo Melbourne 24-26/7/09	Find out more information and download your free ticket (save $12) here
16/7/09	16/7/09	Website Update	Things to see and do in Melbourne and Victoria and section on Questions	Just republished this 'old favourite' page Things to see and do in Melbourne and Victoria and have started up the 'Questions' section of the website too after finding this previously answered question on How do I get over losing my grandfather?
15/7/09	15/7/09	Website Update	Newcomers Kit, Savvy Settlement Kit and Jobs and Careers Kit now online	We have now converted these downloadable ebooks into HTML so that they are online and more easily accessible. Newcomers Kit is here, Savvy Settlement Kit here and Jobs and Careers Kit here. Thanks to Kelly Magowan for her tweet on our Jobs and Careers Kit.
14/7/09	14/7/09	Website Update	Networks, Groups and Communities in Melbourne and Victoria	Have just added this page to the website - Networks, Groups and Communities in Melbourne and Victoria
14/7/09	14/7/09	Website Update	Past events for International Students	Have posted the details of the events we have hosted in the past - Harmony Day Welcome to Melbourne for International Academics, Educators and Students on 21/3/05, Victorian International Students Summit on 17/8/06 and Victorian International Students Summit Follow Up Event on 20/9/06.
13/7/09	12/7/09	Event	Walk for Harmony	Photos that we took at the Victorian Walk for Harmony held in Melbourne on Sunday 12/7/09
13/7/09	13/7/09	Website Update	Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne	Have just added the notes from the events on 9/7/09 and 26/3/09 to the Newcomers Network website. Includes a range of links, information and advice, particularly in relation to finding work and networks in Melbourne.
13/7/09	31/7/09	Government Submission Request	Inquiry into the Migration Amendment	THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009 I write to invite you or your organisation to make a submission to a Parliamentary inquiry. On 25 June 2009 the Senate referred the Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009 for inquiry and report by 7 August 2009. The amendments in this Bill seek to implement the Government's New Directions in Detention policy. The policy's stated aim is to increase clarity, fairness and consistency in the way the Minister and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship respond to unlawful non-citizens. In particular, the bill purports to articulate and strengthen some immigration detention principles, clarify and expand community access provisions, expand some detention powers and amend the Minister’s non-compellable residence determination power. The committee has invited written submissions to its inquiry by 31 July 2009, and would be grateful for a contribution from you or your organisation. The committee is interested in hearing a wide range of views from interested parties. I would be grateful if you could also forward information about this inquiry to any individuals, groups or organisations who may wish to make a submission. The Bill, Explanatory Memorandum and Second Reading Speech are on the committee's website at http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_legal. Hard copies are also available from the secretariat. The committee encourages the lodgement of submissions in electronic form, but stresses that all submissions must include the author's full name, phone number and postal address on a separate covering letter. All communications with the committee and its secretariat are protected by parliamentary privilege and it is expected that submissions will be published unless clearly marked as confidential. Submissions must not be disclosed without the prior approval of the committee. If you require further information, please contact the secretariat on (02) 6277 3560. Yours sincerely Peter Hallahan Committee Secretary
13/7/09	31/7/09	Government Submission Request	Inquiry into the Australian Citizenship Amendment	THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS Inquiry into the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Test Review and Other Measures) Bill 2009 I write to invite you or your organisation to make a submission to a Parliamentary inquiry. On 25 June 2009 the Senate referred the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Test Review and Other Measures) Bill 2009 for inquiry and report by 7 September 2009. The bill seeks to amend the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to implement the recommendations of the Australian Citizenship Test Review Committee agreed to by government and to strengthen the eligibility requirements for citizenship by conferral for applicants under 18. In particular, the bill would provide: that certain applicants may be eligible for citizenship without sitting the citizenship test if, at the time of application, they have a physical or mental incapacity that is as a result of suffering torture or trauma outside Australia; that the citizenship test must be successfully completed within a period specified by the Minister in a written determination; and that to be eligible for citizenship by conferral, applicants who are under 18 years of age must be permanent residents at both the time of application and the time of decision. The committee has invited written submissions to its inquiry by 31 July 2009, and would be grateful for a contribution from you or your organisation. The committee is interested in hearing a wide range of views from interested parties. I would be grateful if you could also forward information about this inquiry to any individuals, groups or organisations who may wish to make a submission. The Bill, Explanatory Memorandum and Second Reading Speech are on the committee's website at http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_legal. Hard copies are also available from the secretariat. The committee encourages the lodgement of submissions in electronic form, but stresses that all submissions must include the author's full name, phone number and postal address on a separate covering letter. All communications with the committee and its secretariat are protected by parliamentary privilege and it is expected that submissions will be published unless clearly marked as confidential. Submissions must not be disclosed without the prior approval of the committee. If you require further information, please contact the secretariat on (02) 6277 3560. Yours sincerely Peter Hallahan Committee Secretary
11/7/09	12/7/09	Events	Walk for Harmony	Sue Ellson will be participating in the walk - anyone who wants to join the Newcomers Network group can meet at the corner of Rathdowne Street and Victoria Parade Melbourne at 12:45pm Sunday 12 July 2009. More details below. Will be there rain, hail or shine - and enjoying the concert afterwards. Sue Ellson 0402 243 271
10/7/09	13/8/09	Events	Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne	Our Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne event last night was a great success. Download the notes from the Living, Working and Network in Melbourne on 9/7/09 here. Next event on 13 August 2009.
10/7/09	12/7/09	Events	Walk for Harmony	Multicultural Arts Victoria, Multicultural Arts Victoria on Facebook or Walk for Harmony Walk for Harmony from the Carlton Gardens straight to Visible Session #2 for a free musical celebration of diversity! Start the walk at 1pm and arrive at Fed Square just in time to join us at 3pm @ Arts Centre Black Box for Visible Session #2, to mix it up with Fresh Hip Hop, RnB and soulful vibes with upcoming MC’s, Vocalists, and Beatmakers as they mash it up with the veteran MC Elf Tranzporter and his multi-talented LO2’s Fleet featuring DJ TakaCo, Bboy Lamaroc, Vida-Sunshyne, TWOON. Keepin’ the dance floor vibes alive, DJ Kuya and Nomadic Funk will lend their skills to this afternoon of jammin’, freestylin’ and fresh sounds.
10/7/09	12/7/09	Events	Reinvent Your Career Expo	Download this Free Reinvent Your Career VIP Pass (removed, event finished) and print your name and Newcomers Network on the back and you can attend for free. Expo on at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 11 and 12 July 2009
9/7/09	8/8/09	Events	Business and Conversation English	Protalk To register and for more details Email: ssingline@gmail.com Ph: 0401449781 You are invited to participate in a series of complimentary sessions of Business English and Understanding the culture of workplace Australia. Who am I? My name is Sally Singline and I run a business that offers language and cultural coaching to overseas professionals using English as a second language. As an aside from my business (PROTALK) and in an effort to support and mentor newcomers to Australia, twice a year, I offer a series of complimentary sessions. What’s on offer? • Understanding the Australian workplace culture including its structure and how it differs from other countries; the importance of forming relationships with the boss and other employees and how to achieve this; the Australian communication style and sure-fire ways to check your personal style with those around you. • How to communicate with Aussies-the art of ‘small talk’ A very necessary skill for both the workplace and social setting. These sessions are designed to show you how to engage in the kind of casual conversation ('small talk') that Australians engage in constantly. 'Aussie humour' and idiomatic language will also be discussed. • Business English conversation classes designed to give practice in appropriate language within the business context. Useful vocabulary for meetings and presentations including expressing ideas and opinions, interrupting appropriately and dealing with conflict. • Business English language classes including how to write error free business emails and dealing with Grammar trouble spots. The sessions are casual, enjoyable and a means of fast tracking communication effectiveness. Participants are able to attend a maximum of two free sessions. Who may attend? Past and present clients. Any overseas professional who has recently obtained a job here or is in the process of trying to secure a position. When? Tuesday 14th July: afternoon Understanding the Australian workplace culture Wednesday 15th July: afternoon Business English conversation class Thursday 16th July: afternoon Business English language class Saturday 18th July: morning Understanding the Australian workplace culture Tuesday 21st July: afternoon Business English conversation class Saturday 1st August: morning How to communicate with your fellow Aussies-the art of ‘small talk’ Tuesday 4th August: afternoon How to communicate with Aussies-the art of ‘small talk’ Thursday 6th August: afternoon Business English language classes Saturday 8th August: morning Business English conversation classes Where? South Melbourne (on two tram lines) Please feel free to pass on this invitation to anyone you think would benefit from these sessions and would like to attend. As we Aussies say, the more the merrier! Kind regards, Sally Singline
8/7/09	12/8/09	Newsletter	Melbourne Event Reminder Newsletter	Our 8/7/09 Melbourne Event Reminder Email Newsletter was sent out today Subscribe to this monthly email newsletter by sending an email to melbourne@newcomersnetwork.com

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