Melbourne International Social Group
Melbourne is home to thousands of Expatriates from all over the world
and many Repatriates - Australians who have lived abroad.
As we have such a huge diversity of people with International
experiences in Melbourne, the Melbourne International Social Group (MISG)
was formed in September 2003 by Adrienne Farrelly, an Australian
Repatriate from Shanghai.
The MISG meets on the second and fourth Thursday evening of the month
between 6:00 and 10:00pm at the Duxton Hotel, Level 1, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne. This group is
specifically for expatriates, migrants and repatriates to socialise, share stories
and make new friendships. To join the reminder mailing list, please email manager at shanghaiprops dot com
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On the Second Sunday of the month, Newcomers Network hosts the Welcome to Melbourne - Second Sunday Series - a social afternoon get together for anyone who has moved to Melbourne from the country, interstate or overseas (and anyone they would like to bring with them) from 2pm. If you would like to know more, please visit our our Events Page at http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/events/index.php for details.
On 10 December 2004, Newcomers Network created the International Australians Yahoo Group. On this group, we have posted a variety of articles and emails that have been published about the topic of being an Australian Expatriate or Repatriate. You are welcome to consider joining and reading these articles at http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/internationalaustralians/ - membership is free. You are also welcome to post your comments about articles. To prevent spam, this group is open to members only, email addresses can be hidden and all comments will be moderated.
You may like to read the Newcomers Network Newcomers Kit http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/i/nk/index.php or the 'Pre Departure Employment Jobs Kit' - see http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/jobs/pdjka.php (both are free downloads) or subscribe to the Newcomers Network free monthly e-newsletter (see below).
There are a variety of Repatriation articles listed below and also a great one on making friends listed as 'making new friends and relationships.' Welcome back to Australia!
> other repatriation related pages on the Newcomers Network website include:
> forum:
You are most welcome to join the International Australians Yahoo Group to find articles, information and discussion about Australian Expatriates and Repatriates (it is free to join) http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/internationalaustralians/
> articles:
Repatriation Reunion - ways to manage the transition on your arrival, April 2005
written by our Founder, Sue Ellson
Repatriation - techniques to overcome the challenges of returning to Australia, July 2004
written by our Founder, Sue Ellson
Repatriation - returning to Australia to live, December 2003
written by our Founder, Sue Ellson
The repatriation experience and employment, November 2003
written by Graham Nicholls, Consulant, EPR International
'Homecoming' published in HR Monthly, August 2001
written by our Founder, Sue Ellson
> external articles:
'Ease the return home' an article written by Allan Hoffman
mentioned in our September 2003 enewsletter
Homecoming after deployment - returning from active military service
published by the Department of Defence, November 2001
> previous poll:
Click the past polls link on the right hand side of our Home Page
Questions include:
August 2004: Why did you return to a previous location?
December 2003: When I returned to Australia to live, I would have liked:
April 2003: Is it harder to leave your home country (expat) or return to your home country (repat)?
> reports:
Australian Expatriates - Australian Government Senate Enquiry February 2004
Australia's Diaspora - Professor Graeme Hugo November 2003
> stories:
Ilka's story - returning to Australia from Egypt and Jordan, October 2004
Rosemary Beavis - Moving - a poem
Saskia's story of returning to Melbourne for a visit
Jon's story of returning to Australia from South Africa
> questions:
If you have any repatriation related questions, we would encourage you to contact us.
> other networking related pages on the Newcomers Network website include:
> always relevant and regularly updated:
best tips
events
expat groups
what's on
> most recent first:
making new friends and relationships
thomas power's top ten tips for networking
virtual volunteering
how to make an excellent first impression
melbourne international social group - for expats and repats
developing a new social life in melbourne
keeping in touch - finding work
virtual assistance in the real world
your new image - asset or liability
networking for women
adapting to life in Melbourne
networking groups
one cup of coffee syndrome
singles - how to create a social life in Melbourne
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