Networks, Groups and Communities
This page links to other websites to help you network in Brisbane, find a group that may be of interest or discover a community to join.
We are always pleased to publish the details of other expatriate/newcomer groups to help newcomers network as quickly as possible – so please send any suggestions or links to us brisbane@newcomersnetwork.com
Remember, our role is to Welcome you to Queensland and connect you with existing resources (because we are a NETWORK), so if you know some useful information, share it with us and we can let more people know how to find new friends and networks in Queensland.
Newcomer Networks in Queensland
Newcomers Network (us!)
https://newcomersnetwork.com
Newcomers Network Brisbane Facebook Group (us on Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13458541619
Welcome Waggon Newcomers Club Brisbane
http://www.wwnewcomersbrisbane.asn.au
Brisbane British Club (BBC)
http://brit.meetup.com/246/
Southern Africans in Brisbane
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10588830289
Meetup (search with ‘expat’ and ‘language’ in Queensland)
http://www.meetup.com
Groups and Networks for business or personal interest in Queensland
There are various websites that link to other groups – so search for ‘Brisbane’ or ‘Queensland’ on the following Australian and international websites.
Local Government Association of Queensland (this lists all of the councils in Queensland and they link to local networks, groups and communities – visit the website for the council area where you live and where you work and get connected close to home! Each council has an Economic Development Unit which also helps you start a business or get connected to other local business or networks)
http://www.lgaq.asn.au
Department of Community Services – Community Support Information
http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/
Government Business Information Service (GOBiS) – connects business with government services and programs
http://www.business.qld.gov.au/gobis
Linked In (a worldwide phenomenon – if you are in business, you should be listed here – see if you can find a group related to your interests and join it)
http://www.linkedin.com
Networking World – links to a lot of other networks, also has tips and advice
http://www.networkingworld.net.au
Networking to Win – links to various networks, publications
http://www.networkingtowin.com.au
Our Community – a resource for community groups
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au
Also consider doing an internet search for any area of interest that you have and add the words ‘Brisbane’ and ‘Association’ and see what you find. This includes sport, hobbies and interests.
Ethnic Communities in Queensland
Multicultural Affairs Queensland
http://www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
http://www.eccq.com.au
Radio 4EB FM (ethnic broadcaster)
http://www.4eb.org.au/links
Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network
http://www.brisbanelivingheritage.org
Queensland Museum Cultures and Histories
http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/organisation/cultureshistories.asp
Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Australia
http://protocol.dfat.gov.au
National Library of Australia Multicultural Documentary Heritage Projecthttp://www.nla.gov.au/multicultural/links.html
Australian Culture and Recreation Portal
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au
Links on this Networks, Groups and Communities in Brisbane and Queensland page
Australian Culture and Recreation Portal
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au
Brisbane British Club
http://brit.meetup.com/246/
Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network
http://www.brisbanelivingheritage.org
Department of Community Services – Community Support Information
http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/
Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Australia
http://protocol.dfat.gov.au
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
http://www.eccq.com.au
Linked In
http://www.linkedin.com
Local Government Association of Queensland
http://www.lgaq.asn.au
Meetup
http://www.meetup.com
Multicultural Affairs Queensland
http://www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
National Library of Australia Multicultural Documentary Heritage Project
http://www.nla.gov.au/multicultural/links.html
Networking to Win
http://www.networkingtowin.com.au
Networking World
http://www.networkingworld.net.au
Newcomers Network
https://newcomersnetwork.com
Newcomers Network Brisbane Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13458541619
Our Community – a resource for community groups
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au
Queensland Government Business Information Service
http://www.business.qld.gov.au/gobis
Queensland Museum Cultures and Histories
http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/organisation/cultureshistories.asp
Radio 4EB FM
http://www.4eb.org.au/links
Southern Africans in Brisbane
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10588830289
Welcome Waggon Newcomers Club Brisbane:
http://www.wwnewcomersbrisbane.asn.au