Free Welcome Home Party in Melbourne for Australians Returning home 26 December 2008 6pm - 8pm

1. Details

**The first 50 people who register to attend and arrive on the night will also receive a free drink thanks to our sponsor Toll Transitions**

In Australia, during December and January, a lot of Australians return home to visit their family and friends.

Other Australians may have returned to Australia to live during the year and they haven't quite got all of their new friendship networks established (especially if they have been away for more than five years and they do not share much in common with their 'old' friends).

Newcomers Network has hosted two previous 'Welcome Home' parties on 27/12/07 and 28/12/06 in conjunction with Ian Wood from the Melbourne based social club 'Fun, Food and Friendship.'

Once again, we would like everyone to join us - after the Boxing Day cricket test match at the MCG, from 6pm - 8pm at the Rendezvous Hotel - the venue for the Newcomers Network regular Welcome to Melbourne events held on the Second Friday of every month.

The previous day, Christmas Day, you could also join us at our Christmas Day Picnic Lunch from 12pm - 3pm.

All of our events are open to everyone - singles, couples and families. If you have the time available, you can attend for part or all of the event.

You can come on your own, with a partner, a friend, your family, children, your neighbour, everyone is welcome.

You do not need to be an Australian returning to Melbourne to attend. If you don't have somewhere to go on Boxing Day, you can come and join us!!

Alternatively, if you are not going to be in Australia on this date, why not use this opportunity to find an Australian living close to where you are via our Australian Expatriates page or the Australian Expatriates Facebook Group.

This event is proudly sponsored by

Toll Transitions - Your Complete Relocation Partner

Their financial support is enabling us to spend more time sharing this information with as many Australian expatriates and repatriates as possible.

2. Host

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

3. Venue and time

6:00pm to 8:00pm (join us for any part of this time).

The Bar
Level 1
The Rendezvous Hotel
328 Flinders Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Melways map 1A ref G11

It is between Elizabeth and Queen Streets on the opposite side of the road to Flinders Street Railway Station.

There are pictures of the venue and further details online at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne City

To find The Bar where we will be meeting, come into the foyer (up a few stairs from the street) and then look for the stairs on the front wall (timber panelling on the sides) and go up to the first floor. The Bar overlooks Flinders Street and has leadlight windows. You can arrive anytime after 6pm and ask for 'Newcomers Network' or 'Sue Ellson' and I will give you a sticky label name tag and then you can start socialising. You can order and pay for your own drinks from the bar.

Come and join us for a very casual 'Welcome Home' party. All ages and backgrounds welcome.

Please bring sufficient cash to pay for your own drinks and food (you don't need to buy a round of drinks for other guests). You may choose to purchase food items from the bar menu or invite other guests to join you at an alternative venue for dinner later in the evening. You do not need to order an alcoholic beverage.

Some guests remain until very late - you can stay as long as you like. If you would like a name tag, please arrive before 8:00pm.

It is an entirely self selected group - everyone who attends is looking to meet new people (whether you are just visiting, a local, have moved to Melbourne recently, or have moved here some time ago).

4. Transport

See the Metlink Melbourne website for public transport details. The venue is closest to Flinders Street Railway Station. Several trams run along Flinders Street.

Car parking in the city can be expensive, although several car parks offer a special rate after 6pm - usually around $12 for the evening. On street car parking can sometimes be found but cannot be relied upon - and of course, please do not drink and drive.

Some city car parks may be closed because it is a public holiday so I encourage you to use public transport if you can.

5. Cost

There is no cost to attend this event

6. Refreshments

To be purchased by you on the night. You may like to bring some smaller notes and coins so that you can easily pay for your own refreshments.

7. This event is designed for

Australians who have lived overseas and are either visiting Melbourne or have returned (repatriates) in the last twelve months.

However, our events are open to everyone.

This includes people who have moved to Melbourne, from the country, interstate or overseas. It also includes expatriates, migrants, international students, people on work assignment etc.

People visiting Melbourne. You can come on your own or with other people. You can be any age, children can come with you. You can stay for five minutes or five hours! Most guests usually arrive by 7pm.

In the past, this event has attracted both men and women, some single, some in relationships, some who have come on their own, some who have come with other people.

These people have moved to Melbourne from countries all over the world, and have spoken many different languages and had many different faiths.

Whatever your story, you will be welcome at our events.

Welcome home!

8. Event Description

This informal social event has been designed to help you meet other people who have returned to Melbourne or who are currently living here.

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 usually attract between 50 and 100 people at these events. We encourage everyone to move around during the evening so it is easy to meet other people. Everyone is most welcome and you can continue to attend other Newcomers Network and Fun, Food and Friendship events as frequently or as infrequently as you like.

9. On arrival

You can introduce yourself to Sue and she will introduce you to others. Sue will also give you a sticky label name tag.

10. Other events and information

At Newcomers Network Events (including the Christmas Day Picnic on Thursday 25 December 2008 and the regular Welcome to Melbourne 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 or the Newcomers Network Australian Expatriates Facebook Group

11. How to tell us you are coming

Email Newcomers Network:
Your First Name:
Your Last Name:
Mobile Cell Phone:
Countries you have lived in:
Your Email:
Subject:
Message: . details of any extra guests . ask a question	I would like to join the Newcomers Network monthly email newsletter mailing list I would like to join the Newcomers Network Melbourne Event Reminder mailing list I would like a copy of this message sent to my email address

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email directly to [melbourne @ newcomersnetwork.com] with 'Welcome Home Party Melbourne 2008' in the subject line.

We look forward to meeting you! Several people attend on their own - so don't be shy - you can talk to anyone wearing a name tag or ask your host to introduce you to people.

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

If you forget to tell us you are coming, just turn up!

Advertisers on this Welcome Home Party Melbourne 2008 page

Toll Transitions - Your Complete Relocation Partner

Links on this Welcome Home Party Melbourne 2008 page

Australian Expatriates Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56018431832

Boxing Day cricket test match at the MCG
http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=MCG

Christmas Day Picnic Lunch
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/melbourne/christmas_day_lunch_2008.php

Event Listings in Melbourne
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/melbourne/event_listings.php

Fun, Food and Friendship
http://www.funff.com.au

Metlink Melbourne
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Newcomers Network Australian Expatriates Information
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/newcomer_networks/australia_expatriates.php

Newcomers Network Events
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events/

Newcomers Network Melbourne Australia Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=10162036646

Newcomers Network Welcome to Melbourne Events
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/melbourne/welcome_to_melbourne.php

Last update: 16th December 2008