Newcomers Network Newsletter Melbourne Vol 17, Ed 12 2019

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Volume 17 Edition 12, 10 December 2019

Hello

Season’s Greetings to everyone and Happy New Year for 2020!

Thank you to everyone who has been associated with Newcomers Network this year – we started in 1999 so we have been going strong for over 20 years now!

EXTRA SPECIAL NEWS
In 2004, Newcomers Network surveyed 541 people worldwide and produced a Newcomers Kit. We plan to run the same survey again (with five additional questions) very soon to compare the results 15 years later – so please watch out for your request to participate or forward to a newcomer! Sue Ellson will be presenting the findings at the 2020 Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand on 13 March 2020.

Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne – Second Wednesday Monthly Wednesday 10 December 2019 12:00pm – 1:30pm $0 to attend, pay for your own refreshments
Information session hosted by me, Sue Ellson at the Lanai Bar, Level 1, 113 Queen Street, Melbourne (corner of Little Collins Street) – go up the stairs and we are usually in the area to the left or right at the back (look for the Newcomers Network banner, ask at the bar or call the mobile +61 402 243 271 if you can’t find the group). You will meet new people and learn a lot about living, working and networking in Melbourne (and a bit about LinkedIn too). Reserve your place at https://livingworkingandnetworkinginmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au – you may also like to stay a bit longer and enjoy some lunch with the other guests! **Please note this is now a midday event – not in the evening, but still on the Second Wednesday of every month**

14th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch Wednesday 25 December 2019 12:00pm -3:00pm $0 to attend, bring your own refreshments
At Queen Victoria Gardens on St Kilda Road, Melbourne opposite the National Gallery of Victoria. Bring your own (BYO) lunch and drinks to eat and share and meet other new people on Christmas Day. Everyone is welcome – all ages, faiths, religions, backgrounds, newcomers, locals. If you don’t have somewhere to go on Christmas Day – join us at our 14th Melbourne picnic that we are hosting with the Melbourne Social Group – you’re invited! Watch the fun video and register at https://christmasdaybyopicniclunchmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au. Public transport is free on Christmas Day.

Upcoming Festivals and Events
25/12/2019 14th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne
Other workshops and events hosted by Sue Ellson
Christmas in the city
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Christmas/Pages/default.aspx
Christmas Light Displays and Carols in Melbourne
http://www.christmaslightsearch.com.au/Melbourne
New Year’s Eve in Melbourne
https://nye.melbourne.vic.gov.au
More events in Melbourne
https://www.weekendnotes.com/melbourne/december

Recent Publications
The problem with saying ‘just get a job.’
250 Answers on Quora.com
Sue Ellson listed as a Top 10 LinkedIn Expert in the Asia Pacific

You are welcome to share this newsletter with other people who have moved to Melbourne and invite them to subscribe if it would be helpful.

Enjoy your week and cheers for now,

Sue Ellson
Founder and Director
Newcomers Network
Information, Events, Advocacy
https://newcomersnetwork.com