Welcome to Sydney

Welcome to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

1. Second Friday Series

On the Second Friday of every month (check this page for dates), you or anyone you know can join us at our Welcome to Sydney event from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Menzies Hotel 11 July 2008
Menzies Hotel 8 August 2008
Menzies Hotel 12 September 2008
Menzies Hotel 10 October 2008
Menzies Hotel 14 November 2008
Menzies Hotel 12 December 2008

2. Regular Host

Dina Zavrski-Makaric
Sydney Representative of Newcomers Network
and Global Leadership and Intercultural Coach, Challenging Directions
Mobile/Cell Phone 0421 333 914
Email [sydney @ newcomersnetwork.com]

3. Venue

Piano Bar
The Menzies Hotel
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 'Dina Zavrski-Makaric' 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

People who have moved to Sydney, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, 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. Some people come on a regular basis and others only come once.

These people have moved to Sydney from countries all over the world, and have spoken many different languages and had many different faiths. Some are Australians who have returned to Australia after time overseas and others have lived in Australia a long time but still felt the need to connect with other newcomers (and share their wisdom and advice).

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

8. Event Description

This informal social event has been designed to help you meet other people who have moved to Sydney.

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 each month. 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 Welcome to Sydney events as frequently or as infrequently as you like.

These events are also held in other locations and have been held in Sydney every month since 13 March 2005.

9. On arrival

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

10. Assistance received from

These events are sometimes hosted by other representatives of Newcomers Network - please visit this page of the website for the latest information.

You can contact Dina Zavrski-Makaric Ellson directly via [sydney @ newcomersnetwork.com] or telephone 0421 333 914

11. 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

12. How to tell us you are coming

Please send an email to

[sydney @ newcomersnetwork.com]

with your name and contact number by the Thursday before the event on the Friday.

If you are bringing a friend or a family member, please provide their details too. When you register, you will be added to the monthly Sydney Event Reminder Email Mailing List and you can unsubscribe at any time.

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

We look forward to meeting you!

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

Links on this Welcome to Sydney Page

Challenging Directions
http://www.challengingdirections.com

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

Newcomers Network Sydney Social Group
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/nnssg/

Author: Sue Ellson

Last updated: 24th July 2008
First published: 6th July 2008
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