Networks, Groups and Communities

This page links to other websites to help you network in Sydney, 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 sydney@newcomersnetwork.com

Remember, our role is to Welcome you to New South Wales 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 New South Wales.

Newcomer Networks in New South Wales

Newcomers Network (us!)
https://newcomersnetwork.com

Newcomers Network Sydney Facebook Group (us on Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=8756174149

Expat in Sydney Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8133593015

The Sydney Expat Connection
http://www.meetup.com/sydneyexpatconnection

International New In Sydney Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/International-New-in-Sydney-Meetup-Group/

MEETinSYDNEY
http://www.meetin.org/city/MEETinSYDNEY/

Meetup (search with ‘expat’ and ‘language’ in Sydney)
http://www.meetup.com

NewComers Club Inc
http://www.sydneynewcomers.com.au

SWIC Sydney Women’s International Club Inc
http://www.swic.com.au

American Australian Association
http://www.americanaustralian.org.au

If you are aware of any other expatriate/newcomer groups that we can promote through this email newsletter, please let me know. Remember, our role is to Welcome you to New South Wales 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 New South Wales.

Groups and Networks for business or personal interest in New South Wales

There are various websites that link to other groups – so search for ‘Sydney’ or ‘New South Wales’ on the following Australian and international websites:

Department of Local Government (this lists all of the councils in New South Wales 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.dlg.nsw.gov.au

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

Sydney Networkers – free group that appears to be busy
http://sydneynetworkers.ning.com

Sydney Young Professionals – not quite as busy, but may be of interest
http://www.syp.com.au

The Women’s Investment Club – mentoring for easy investing
http://www.thewomensinvestmentclub.com.aua

Also consider doing an internet search for any area of interest that you have and add the words ‘New South Wales’ and ‘Association’ and see what you find. This includes sport, hobbies and interests.

Ethnic Communities in New South Wales

Community Relations Commission New South Wales
http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au

List of Community Organisations in New South Wales
http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/communities/NSW_Community_Organisations

Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales
http://www.eccnsw.org.au

Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Australia
http://protocol.dfat.gov.au

National Library of Australia Multicultural Documentary Heritage Project
http://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 Sydney and New South Wales page

American Australian Association
http://www.americanaustralian.org.au

Australian Culture and Recreation Portal
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au

Community Relations Commission New South Wales
http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au

Department of Local Government
http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au

Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Australia
http://protocol.dfat.gov.au

Diverse Australia Program (previously Living in Harmony)
http://www.harmony.gov.au

Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales
http://www.eccnsw.org.au

Expat in Sydney Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8133593015

International New In Sydney Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/International-New-in-Sydney-Meetup-Group/

Linked In
http://www.linkedin.com

List of Community Organisations in New South Wales
http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/communities/NSW_Community_Organisations

MEETinSYDNEY
http://www.meetin.org/city/MEETinSYDNEY/

Meetup (search with ‘expat’ and ‘language’ in Sydney)
http://www.meetup.com

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 Club Inc
http://www.sydneynewcomers.com.au

Newcomers Network
https://newcomersnetwork.com

Newcomers Network Sydney Facebook Group (us on Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=8756174149