Events hosted by Newcomers Network
Newcomers Network has hosted a huge variety of events over the years!
Our current regular event in Melbourne is ‘Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne‘ which is held on the Second Wednesday of the month at the Lanai Bar in Queen Street from 12pm – 1:30pm.
You can register to attend here (it is currently being run online via Zoom).
This event is also featured on
- City of Melbourne What’s On Calendar
- Newcomers Network Melbourne Meetup Group
- Newcomers Network Melbourne Facebook Group
- WeekendNotes
- Melbourne for Less
- Only Melbourne
Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne
On 25 December 2020, we will be hosting the 15th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne – register here to attend.
Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne
You may have been living in Melbourne for a week, a month, a year or even a decade.
But have you made the most of your new life in your new location?
Have you found new friends? Have you got the job you want or the job for now? Do you know what networks you can join? How do you find great places to go to and fabulous people to come with you?
Join us at this event where you will learn:
- Seven Best Settlement Strategies – that you can apply with your personal style
- Culture Shock – what is it and how to recognise the symptoms
- Australian culture – understanding the basics
- Job hunting – ways to find the work you want (despite your international background)
- Information sources – the most reliable options
- Finding the networks you need
Suitable for
- expatriates and repatriates (people returning to Australia)
- international migrants and domestic relocatees
- locals who would like to meet people from intrastate, interstate and overseas
- people from any background, culture, faith, gender etc
Venue Details
The Lanai Bar is on Level 1 at 113 Queen Street (near corner of Little Collins Street, West side). Go up the steps through the sliding doors and up to the first level). Look for the group with the Newcomers Network sign or ask at the bar to be led to the group.
Special thanks to the Lanai Bar for hosting us free of charge – please like them on Facebook!
Format for the event
12:00pm – Arrival and purchase your own refreshment (non-alcoholic available), name tags provided by host (first name only)
12:15pm – Introductions and discussion as above (one person talking at a time)
1:15pm – Networking and mixing with others
1:30pm – Official wrap up but you are welcome to stay
More Information
Email melbourne [at] newcomersnetwork.com or phone Sue Ellson +61 402 243 271
People register for this event via Eventbrite, Newcomers Network Melbourne Facebook Group and Newcomers Network Melbourne Meetup Group
How to say ‘thank you’
If you find the event helpful, please say ‘thank you’ afterwards by posting an informative Review on Google, Facebook, Meetup or Yelp and tell other people who are new to Melbourne to join us on the Second Wednesday of any month in the future.
Newcomers Network has hosted over 200 events in Melbourne since 2001 (see below).
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne, helping you meet new people and letting you know how to live, work and network in one of the world’s most liveable cities!
Past events hosted by Newcomers Network
| 09/08/2017 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 25/12/2016 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 25/12/2015 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 11/11/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 14/10/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 09/09/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 12/08/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 08/07/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 10/06/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 13/05/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 08/04/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Lee Newcombe | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 11/03/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 11/02/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 14/01/2015 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 25/12/2014 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 10/12/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 12/11/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 08/10/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 10/09/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 13/08/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 09/07/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 11/06/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 14/05/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Tania Cheney | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 09/04/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 12/03/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 12/02/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 08/01/2014 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 25/12/2013 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 11/12/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 13/11/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 09/10/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 11/09/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 14/08/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 10/07/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 12/06/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Metropolitan Hotel |
| 08/05/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 10/04/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 13/03/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 13/02/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 09/01/2013 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Lanai Bar |
| 25/12/2012 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 12/12/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Wendy Jenkins, Relocation Manager from Moving2Plan providing a list of her top moving tips |
Sebel Melbourne |
| 14/11/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with John McRae, Managing Director from Revium talking about Business and Networking in Melbourne | Sebel Melbourne |
| 10/10/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Jennifer York, relocation coach from Elite Tide | Sebel Melbourne |
| 12/09/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Luke Primon, Lawyer from Primon Legal | Sebel Melbourne |
| 08/08/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Janet Spencer, Property Buyer from Buyer Solutions | Sebel Melbourne |
| 11/07/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Tania Cheney, Recruitment Consultant from AM Executive Group | Sebel Melbourne |
| 13/06/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Chris Risteski, Financial Adviser from Column Financial Solutions | Sebel Melbourne |
| 10/05/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/04/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/03/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/02/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/01/2012 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/12/2011 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 14/12/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/11/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 13/10/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/09/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 11/08/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 14/07/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 23/06/2011 | Expatriate Tax Seminar with Geoff Taylor | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/06/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne, | Sally Singline | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/05/2011 | Global Mobility Network Launch with s, | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/05/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 14/04/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/03/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/02/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 26/01/2011 | Australia Day Parade People’s through the streets of Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Streets of Melbourne |
| 13/01/2011 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 29/12/2010 | Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates | Sue Ellson and Ian Wood, Managing Director, Fun, Food and Friendship | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/12/2010 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 01/12/2010 | Money Management 101 | Sue Ellson | Commonwealth Bank, Bourke Street Melbourne |
| 25/11/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 18/11/2010 | Meet Your Match (business and personal) for single professionals over 35 | Sue Ellson with Rosalind and Tom Baker, Entre Nous, Marcia Griffin, Chair, The Executive Connection and Peter Tunjic, Principal at Thoughtpost Legal and Owner, Thoughtpost | Private Residence, CBD Melbourne |
| 28/10/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 21/10/2010 | Farewell Party for International Students | Sue Ellson | CQ Citiclub |
| 23/09/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/09/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 02/09/2010 | Job Search Group | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 29/08/2010 | Welcome to the AFL free tickets to the Melbourne vs North Melbourne Game | Sue Ellson with Nick Hatzoglou, Multicultural Project Coordinator, AFL | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| 26/08/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/08/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 05/08/2010 | Job Search Group | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 29/07/2010 | Expatriate Tax Seminar | Sue Ellson with Geoff Taylor from Majenda Online | Rialto Towers Theatrette |
| 22/07/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/07/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 06/07/2010 | Launch of Vivendo na Australia – Living in Australia Guide | Sue Ellson with Angelo Klin New Australian Citizen, Bronwyn Hinz Writer, policy consultant, researcher and tutor at the University of Melbourne, Alba Chliakhtine President of ABRISA and Bill Horman AM APM, Master of Ceremonies | Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall |
| 01/07/2010 | Job Search Group | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 24/06/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/06/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Alba Chliakhtine | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 27/05/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 13/05/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 06/05/2010 | Job Search Group | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 22/04/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 08/04/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/03/2010 | Job Search Group | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 17/03/2010 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 12/03/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/02/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 22/01/2010 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 30/12/2009 | Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates | Sue Ellson and Ian Wood, Managing Director, Fun, Food and Friendship | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/12/2009 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens |
| 11/12/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Adelphi Hotel |
| 09/12/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 13/11/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 11/11/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Mag Nation |
| 28/10/2009 | Farewell Party for International Students | Major Brendan Nottle, Commanding Officer Melbourne Project 614, The Salvation Army, Gary Lee, International Student & Youth Project Officer, City of Melbourne, Community and Culture, Bill Horman, Chair, Victorian Community Committee for Harmony, Diverse Australia Program and Ritchie Fernandesz, Victorian Student Centre, Department of Immigration and Citizenship | Salvation Army City Temple and The Couch, International Student Centre |
| 09/10/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 15/09/2009 | Newcomers Network Ten Years Celebration | Sue Ellson, Sally White – Author, Mark Wright – Managing Partner and Director of Greenberg Australia, Caroline Pampling – Regional Outreach Officer for the Victorian office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship | Toll Transitions |
| 11/09/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Jackie Pereira | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/09/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Mag Nation |
| 14/08/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 13/08/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Mag Nation |
| 12/07/2009 | Walk for Harmony | Victorian Government | Carlton Gardens to Federation Square |
| 10/07/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/07/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/06/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Licia Munari | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/05/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 17/04/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 26/03/2009 | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Tanya Corkill | 1st Contact Australasia |
| 13/03/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 13/02/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/01/2009 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 26/12/2008 | Welcome Home Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates Melbourne 2008 | Sue Ellson and Ian Wood, Managing Director, Fun, Food and Friendship | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 25/12/2008 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch Melbourne 2008 | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 12/12/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 14/11/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 10/10/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/09/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/08/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 11/07/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 13/06/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/05/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 11/04/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 14/03/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 08/02/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 11/01/2008 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 27/12/2007 | Homecoming Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates | Sue Ellson and Ian Wood, Managing Director, Fun, Food and Friendship | Order of Melbourne |
| 25/12/2007 | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch | Sue Ellson | Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne |
| 14/12/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 09/11/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Ase Mohrenberger and Eduardo Mohrenberger | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 12/10/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 02/10/2007 | Launch of Savvy Settlement Ebook | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 14/09/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 17/08/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 28/07/2007 | Newcomers Information Session | Sue Ellson | Westin Hotel |
| 13/07/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Rendezvous Hotel |
| 15/06/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Trust |
| 11/05/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Trust |
| 20/04/2007 | Newcomers Information Session | Sue Ellson | Westin Hotel |
| 13/04/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Library, GPO |
| 09/03/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Library, GPO |
| 04/03/2007 | Newcomers Information Session | Sue Ellson | Westin Hotel |
| 09/02/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Library, GPO |
| 19/01/2007 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | The Library, GPO |
| 28/12/2006 | Homecoming Party for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates | Sue Ellson and Ian Wood, Managing Director, Fun, Food and Friendship | The Library, GPO |
| 25/12/2006 | Christmas Day Picnic | Sue Ellson with Lise Saugeres, Newcomer from France | Catani Gardens, St Kilda Beach |
| 08/12/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | EQ Cafebar |
| 10/11/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | EQ Cafebar |
| 13/10/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | EQ Cafebar |
| 20/09/2006 | Victorian International Students Summit Follow Up Event – What direction do you want to focus on in the future? How can different sectors help achieve outcomes? | Sue Ellson with Amgad Elmahdi, Activities Officer University of Melbourne Post Graduate Association | Gryphon Gallery Room, University of Melbourne |
| 08/09/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | EQ Cafebar |
| 17/08/2006 | Victorian International Students Summit – Successful student living in Victoria | Sue Ellson with Marc Barry, SDB Activities Co-ordinator/Language Educator, RMIT English Worldwide and Julian Warner, Manager of the Student Liaison Unit Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Melbourne and Amgad Elmahdi, 2006 SBS Harmony Hero, Council Member, University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association PhD Candidate CRCIF IDTC, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Claudia Doria, Author, ‘The Truth About Being An International Student’, Dr Barbara West, Co-Founder, Culture Works | Parliament House, Spring Street |
| 11/08/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | EQ Cafebar |
| 14/07/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Nick Hatzoglou, Multicultural Project Coordinator, Australian Football League (AFL) | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| 09/06/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Blue Train Café |
| 31/05/2006 | Newcomers Information Session | Sue Ellson | Westin Hotel |
| 12/05/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Money Order Office Bar |
| 09/04/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 12/03/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 12/02/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 14/01/2006 | Newcomers Information Session | Sue Ellson | Westin Hotel |
| 08/01/2006 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 11/12/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 13/11/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 12/10/2005 | Heads of Networks – Towards a Network of Networks, part of Melbourne Business Week | Sue Ellson with Peter Tunjic, Immediate Past Convenor, Company of Friends Fast Company’s Readers’ Network, Bridgette Engeler Newbury, Co-Convenor, Connect Network, and Darren Saffin, President, Melbourne Junior Chamber of Commerce | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 09/10/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 11/09/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 14/08/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 10/07/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 12/06/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Jude Bodiam, Managing Director, Soft Landings | Federation Square |
| 08/05/2005 | Worldwide Wonder Women – part of the Australian Innovation Festival | Sue Ellson with Jo-An Partridge, Public Relations Chair of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW), (Presentation read out by Samar Mougharbel, Committee Member of the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition), Associate Professor Zeinab Khalil, Supervisor of Clinical Research Projects at the National Ageing Research Institute and Shelia Allen, Director/Principal Consultant of Noted Careers | Queen Victoria Women’s Centre |
| 10/04/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 21/03/2005 | Harmony Day, Welcome to Melbourne Ceremony for academics, educators and students | Sue Ellson with Hon Peter McGauran MP, Australian Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Murray Thompson MLA, Opposition Spokesperson on Multicultural and Aboriginal Affairs and Councillor Catherine Ng, Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee, City of Melbourne and Melba Marginson, Commissioner with the Victorian Multicultural Commission | Melbourne University |
| 21/03/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne for International Academics, Educators and Students with s, University of Melbourne | Sue Ellson | University of Melbourne |
| 13/03/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 13/02/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 16/01/2005 | Welcome to Melbourne | Sue Ellson | Federation Square |
| 17/11/2004 | Newcomers Forum – Event 3 – Celebration of Achievements | Sue Ellson with Jacquie Wise of Wise Ways, Professor Peter Doherty, Nobel Laureate, Con Pagonis, Director, Translating and Interpreting Service of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Yasser Soliman, Member, Council for Multicultural Australia, Melba Marginson, Chair of the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 13/10/2004 | Liveable but lonely – towards a network of networks | Sue Ellson with Peter Tunjic, Convenor, Company of Friends Fast Company’s Readers’ Network and various network leaders and audience members (run as a discussion group) | Green Cat Café |
| 16/09/2004 | Onshore Jobs Program | Sue Ellson | Migrant Information Centre Eastern Melbourne |
| 08/09/2004 | Newcomers Forum – Event 2 – Survey Results and Newcomers Kit Launch | Sue Ellson with Jaquie Wise of Wise Ways, The Honourable Kaye Darveniza MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Multicultural Affairs, Mr Ben Foskett, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Victoria, Dr Anne-Wil Harzing, Associate Professor in International Management at the University of Melbourne, Mr Phong Nguyen, Chairperson of the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and Mr Jim Landau, TEC (The Executive Connection) Chairman | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 01/08/2004 | AFL – please tell – informative session on the rules of AFL | Sue Ellson with Jeff Gieschen, Umpires Manager, Australian Football League (AFL) and Tony Clemenger | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| 14/07/2004 | Newcomers Forum – Event 1 – Survey Launch | Sue Ellson with Jacquie Wise of Wise Ways, Councillor Irene Goonan, Chair Marketing and Business Development Committee of the City of Melbourne, Faye Spiteri, Senior Consultant with Cultural Perspectives, Angela Ryan, Original Committee Member of the Southern Cross Group and David Teller, Deputy Director of the Committee for Melbourne | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 09/06/2004 | Good times and great company – relationships | Sue Ellson with Yvonne Allen, Managing Director, Yvonne Allen and Associates and Unoduo | De Biers Lounge Bar |
| 12/05/2004 | Book Launch – How to run a business from your kitchen table, part of the Australian Innovation Festival | Sue Ellson with Barbara Gabogrecan, Author | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 14/04/2004 | Tour of Melbourne’s Golden Mile | Sue Ellson with Justin Francis, Project Manager, Melbourne’s Golden Mile Heritage Trail | Melbourne City |
| 10/03/2004 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Understanding Australia | Sue Ellson with Sally White, Author | Parliament House |
| 11/02/2004 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Manage your own career | Sue Ellson with Warren Frehse, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 14/01/2004 | Intelligent Relationships and Newcomers Referral Session | Sue Ellson with Denis Flores, Chair of the College of Organisational Psychologists within the The Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Jamal Chemaissem, Psychologist and Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) | De Bono Institute |
| 09/12/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Pamm’s Discount Guide to Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Pamm Durkin, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 09/12/2003 | International Women’s Forum – Event 3 | Sue Ellson with Marion Lau, Chairperson, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and Christine Sather, Director, Melbourne Marketing Group and Laila Ahmed Community Development Officer, City of Warrnambool and Poh Len Pek Business Development Manager, CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition and Sally White Author, Understanding Australia: a guide for international students and Judi Anderson, Senior Account Director, Waite Career Centre | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 18/11/2003 | International Women’s Forum – Event 2 | Sue Ellson with Dur-e Dara, Proprietor, EQ Cafebar and Maria Jockel Partner, Gadens Lawyers and Connie Ridley Ambassador, Opportunity International and Toni Marshall Regional Removals Manager, Toll Transitions and Margaretha Korn Coordinator Settlement Planning and Information Unit, Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs and Judi Anderson, Senior Account Director, Waite Career Centre | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 11/11/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of The Foodies Guide to Melbourne | Sue Ellson with Allan Campion, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 29/10/2003 | International Women’s Forum – Event 1 | Sue Ellson with Cr Catherine Ng, Chair of the Planning, Development and Services Committee for the City of Melbourne and Susan Mackie, Chief Executive Officer, De Bono Institute and Katherine McPherson Architect, Developing Property Solutions and Mary McGowan Manager Children’s Cancer Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital and Judi Anderson, Senior Account Director, Waite Career Centre | Melbourne Town Hall |
| 14/10/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – The Good Guides on the topic of how to choose a university or school | Sue Ellson with Joanna Lewis, Marketing Professional, The Good Guides | De Bono Institute |
| 09/09/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of numerous books on property, shares, investment etc | Sue Ellson with Nick Renton, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 12/08/2003 | Gourmet Wine and Cheese Night | Sue Ellson with Glenn Gordon, Corporate Services Manager, The Wine Society and Lynne Cochrane, Founder, Meet the Maker Gourmet Products | The Wine Society |
| 12/08/2003 | Newcomers Referral Session | Sue Ellson | The Wine Society |
| 08/07/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of 2020 Vision: How Global Business Leaders see Australia’s future | Sue Ellson with Graham White, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 10/06/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of City Guide for Dubai and the Oman and United Arab Emirates | Sue Ellson with Lou Callan, travel writer for Lonely Planet | De Bono Institute |
| 10/06/2003 | Newcomers Information Session, Inaugural event for newcomers and industry professionals | Sue Ellson | De Bono Institute |
| 13/05/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Tapping into the hidden job market | Sue Ellson with Pauline Charleston, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 08/04/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of The Women’s Guide to Buying Property | Sue Ellson with Susan Jackson, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 11/03/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Co-Author of The First XI: Winning Organisations in Australia | Sue Ellson with Dr Delyth Samuel, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 04/03/2003 | Marvellous Morsels of Manningham – showcasing local businesses, co-production with local council for Women’s Health Week | Sue Ellson and various local business owners | Manningham City Council, Doncaster |
| 11/02/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of The Giving Spirit 20 Australian Women Redefining Success and Inspiring the Giving Spirit in Others | Sue Ellson with Sheryn Cooper-Smith, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 14/01/2003 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Ghost writer Jesse Martin’s Lionheart and Professor Arthur Veno’s The Brotherhoods | Sue Ellson with Ed Gannon, Ghost Writer | De Bono Institute |
| 10/12/2002 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of How to start a business on your kitchen table | Sue Ellson with Barbara Gabogrecan, Author | De Bono Institute |
| 12/11/2002 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Career Change for Teachers: Stories and Strategies | Sue Ellson with Wendy Taylor, Author | Dymocks Book Store |
| 08/10/2002 | Meet the Author Networking Lunch – Author of Inspiring Adventures Overseas, Special Interest Travel | Sue Ellson with Kate Armstrong, Author | Dymocks Book Store |
| 07/08/2001 | Making it Back in Melbourne and enjoying it from an arts and cultural perspective | Sue Ellson with Michael Veitch, well known writer, actor, comedian, and radio personality and Professor Michael Clyne AM from the University of Melbourne, Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics and Sue Nattrass FAIM, Executive Director of Millmaine Entertainment and Artistic Director for the 1998 and 1999 Melbourne International Festival of the Arts and Mei Ling Ooi, a successful model and businesswoman previously from Malaysia | Victorian Arts Centre |
| 22/05/2001 | Launch of Newcomers Network, Making it in Melbourne from a sports and business perspective | Sue Ellson with Jo Pearson, former television news reader and Managing Director of Media Strategies and Karen Halfpenny, General Manager of Human Resources from Telstra Corporation and Kevin Sheedy AM, Australian Football League Premiership Coach of Essendon Football Club and Dean Rioli, player for Essendon Football Club | Victorian Arts Centre |