 Free Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates in Sydney on Wednesday 29 December 2010 6pm - 8pm
1. Details
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 four previous 'Welcome Home' parties for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates in Melbourne on 30/12/09, 26/12/08, 27/12/07, and 28/12/06 in conjunction with Ian Wood from the Melbourne based social club 'Fun, Food and Friendship' and one in Sydney on 30/12/09.
 
Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates 26/12/08
Ian Wood and Sue Ellson 26/12/08
This year, it will be hosted again in Melbourne and for the second time, in Sydney!
It will be in a similar format to the regular Newcomers Network regular Welcome to Sydney events.
All of our events are open to everyone - singles, couples and families. If you have the time available, you can attend 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 Sydney to attend. If you don't have somewhere to go on Wednesday 29 December 2010, 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.
2.
Hosts
Karine Pham
Mobile/Cell Phone 0450 637 414
Email sydney@newcomersnetwork.com
and
Alvina Doremus
Mobile/Cell Phone
0404 762 608
3. Venue and time
6:00pm to 8:00pm (join us for any part of this time).
Piano Bar
The Menzies Hotel
Level 1
14 Carrington Street
Sydney NSW 2000
The Menzies Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Sydney CBD, overlooking Wynyard Park.
You can arrive anytime after 6pm and ask for 'Newcomers Network' or 'Rebecca Wells' and she 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 conversation about something other than the weather and sport! 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 a local, have moved to Sydney recently or moved here some time ago).
4.
Transport
For more information on parking and transport, visit City of Sydney Parking and Transport
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 Sydney or have returned (repatriates) in the last twelve months.
However, our events are open to everyone.
This includes people who have moved to Sydney, from the country, interstate or overseas. It also includes expatriates, migrants, international students, people on work assignment etc.
People visiting Sydney. 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 80 and 120 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 events as frequently or as infrequently as you like.
9. On arrival
You can introduce yourself to Rebecca and she will introduce you to others. Rebecca will also give you a sticky label name tag.
10. Other events and information
At Newcomers Network Events and also at Newcomers Network Event Listings in Sydney
You may like to join the Newcomers Network Sydney Social Group if you would like to be in regular contact with other newcomers
You may like to connect virtually with people via the Newcomers Network Sydney Australia Facebook Group
11. How to tell us you are coming
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email directly to sydney@newcomersnetwork.com.
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 for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates in Sydney 2009 page
Links on this Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates in Sydney 2010 page
City of Sydney Parking and Transport
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/ParkingAndTransport/Default.asp
Event Listings in Sydney
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/sydney/event_listings.php
Menzies Hotel Sydney City
http://www.sydneymenzieshotel.com.au
Newcomers Network Events
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events/
Newcomers Network Sydney Australia Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=8756174149
Last update: 9th December 2010
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