Newcomers Network Presentations
Ms Sue Ellson BBus AIMM MAHRI CDAA (Assoc) ASA MPC has been involved in the following guest speaking presentations related to newcomers, expatriates, repatriates, migrants, settlement, networking, setting up in business, international human resources, global mobility etc – including conferences, expos, forums, discussions, radio interviews, lectures, presentations, training, facilitation. launches, workshops etc. in Melbourne, country Victoria, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, Australia and Dublin, Ireland and London, United Kingdom.
More information about Sue’s other presentations is available on the Publications page and Sue Ellson’s personal website Presentations page.
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Presentations with an asterix * were provided free of charge.
| Date | Organisation | Location | Topic | Details |
| 25/12/2016 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 11th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 06/12/2016 | Swinburne University | Hawthorn Campus, AGSE 207 Lecture Theatre, 2nd Floor, Australian Graduate School of Management building – corner of John and Wakefield Streets, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Professional Job Search Strategies * | Interactive live presentation for international students seeking professional careers 2:40pm – 3:20pm PowerPoint Slides, Audio and Photos |
| 09/11/2016 | AMES Working the Australian Way Workshop | NAB Auditorium, 800 Bourke Street, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3008 | LinkedIn and Networking * | 11:45am – 12:30pm 45 minute interactive live presentation |
| 08/11/2016 | NetExpat | International Teleconference | LinkedIn for NetExpat Job Search Consultants in the United Kingdom | One hour interactive screen share webinar that was recorded Teleconference for NetExpat Job Search Champions 11pm Local Time |
| 18/10/2016 | University of South Australia | HH5-08, Sir Hans Heysen Building, Level 5, Room 08, City West Campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia | Nifty Networking Through LinkedIn | Part of Careers of the Future in October Careers Week 3:30pm – 5:00pm Audio, Video, Slides and Photos |
| 20/09/2016 | NetExpat | Asia Pacific Teleconference | LinkedIn for NetExpat Consultants across Asia Pacific | One hour interactive screen share webinar for NetExpat Job Search Champions 7pm Singapore Time |
| 28/08/2016 | SpotJobs Career Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Melbourne Victoria Australia 3006 | 11:30am Main Stage – Top 20 LinkedIn Profile Edits * 1pm Main Stage – Top 20 Freelancer / Contractor Tips * 3pm Main Stage – Top 20 LinkedIn Profile Edits * |
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| 27/08/2016 | SpotJobs Career Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Melbourne Victoria Australia 3006 | 12pm Seminar Room 2 – Top 20 Career Attraction Tips * 1pm Main Stage – Top 20 LinkedIn Profile Edits * |
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| 26/06/2016 | Reinvent Your Career Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3006 | Top 20 Ways to Achieve Your Purpose with LinkedIn * | Live Seminar to Expo Guests 11:00am – 11:25am |
| 21/06/2016 | Swinburne University | Hawthorn Campus, EN102, Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Creative Job Search Strategies * | Interactive live presentation for international students seeking professional careers 10:00am – 11:00am |
| 26/05/2016 | Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) | The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000 | Digital Disruption is out, Digital Era is in! * | 2016 Annual National Conference It takes more than a LinkedIn Profile to attract the right career or business in 2016 – for yourself and for your clients. Join this practical session to understand the key concepts of LinkedIn, websites, search engine optimization, brand development and network management and walk away knowing what you need to do next. This session is suitable for all types of career development practitioners – either in private practice, schools, universities etc as Sue Ellson will share the latest tips that are relevant for all sectors. 2:15pm – 3:10pm |
| 05/05/2016 | City of Whittlesea | City of Whittlesea Council Chambers, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3752 | City of Whittlesea Welcome Expo Womenjika – Top 10 Tips for Finding Work * | Interactive live presentation open to stallholders and guests |
| 06/04/2016 | Swinburne University | International Student Life Team Student Lounge – Level 1, The George Swinburne Building (GS), Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3122 | Industry connections – professional speed networking event for international students * | Two hour informative networking event where groups of students rotated around various industry experts |
| 25/12/2015 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 10th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 11/11/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/11/2015 | Australian Long-term Unemployment Conference | Pullman on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne | Massaging the Message Online: how to share the good news via LinkedIn and Social Media * |
Conference presentation discussing various strategies and tactics for sharing the good news about someone’s history online Massaging the Message Online Slides, Audio Recording and Photo |
| 18/10/2015 | Reinvent Your Career Expo – Sydney | Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park, Sydney | How To Attract The Right Job (LinkedIn) * | Impromptu discussion on How To Attract The Right Job How To Attract The Right Job Audio Recording |
| 17/10/2015 | Reinvent Your Career Expo – Sydney | Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park, Sydney | Qualify Your Past to Build Your Future (LinkedIn) * | Interactive PowerPoint Seminar discussing how to showcase your past qualifications for your future options Qualify Your Past To Build Your Future Slides, Audio, Video and Photos |
| 15/10/2015 | Newcomers Network | Radisson Blu Hotel, O’Connell Street, Sydney | Living, Working and Networking in Sydney * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 14/10/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/09/2015 | Australian Institute of Professional Education AIPE | Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Federation Square, Melbourne | LinkedIn for Students | Part of the Melbourne Campus Express Orientation Day for External Distance Education Online Students |
| 23/09/2015 | University of South Australia | University of South Australia, Adelaide | LinkedIn for Students and Graduates * | Interactive Workshops and Presentations via Matt Purdy in UniSA Career Shop over entire day Introduction to LinkedIn Slides and Audio LinkedIn Masterclass Slides and Audio |
| 16/09/2015 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Online Webinar | LinkedIn Deconstructed for AHRI Student Members * | Online Webinar for one hour and 15 minutes highlighting specific tips for student members of AHRI and a live edit of a LinkedIn profile. Access the slides, audio and feedback here. |
| 14/09/2015 | Newcomers Network | Church Street, Canterbury | Maximise LinkedIn for Your Purpose | Two hour interactive professional workshop limited to five participants involving SEO, Google Search, LinkedIn Profile Updating and achieving your purpose. 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| 09/09/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 07/09/2015 | NetExpat | AsiaPacific Online Teleconference | Social Media for Success | Interactive presentation covering LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for NetExpat Consultants across Asia Pacific |
| 03/09/2015 | Newcomers Network | Church Street, Canterbury | LinkedIn for You and Your Business Workshop | Two hour interactive professional workshop limited to five participants involving SEO, Google Search, LinkedIn Profile Updating and achieving your purpose. 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| 02/09/2015 | Newcomers Network | Church Street, Canterbury | LinkedIn for You and Your Business Workshop | Two hour interactive professional workshop limited to five participants involving SEO, Google Search, LinkedIn Profile Updating and achieving your purpose. 12:30 – 2:30pm |
| 26/08/2015 | Small Business Festival | Michael’s Camera, Video, Digital Store, 269 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | LinkedIn for You and Your Business part of the Victorian Small Business Festival * | Interactive two hour workshop designed for small business owners and practitioners as part of the Victorian Government’s Small Business Festival |
| 12/08/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/08/2015 | Small Business Festival | Festival Hub, Federation Square, Melbourne | LinkedIn for You and Your Business part of the Victorian Small Business Festival * | Interactive two hour workshop designed for small business owners and practitioners as part of the Victorian Government’s Small Business Festival |
| 08/07/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/06/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 03/06/2015 | Newcomers Network | Google+ Hangout Live and Online | LinkedIn Questions Webinar * | As a follow up to my presentation at the Melbourne Reinvent Your Career Expo, this public Google Hangout answered your questions about LinkedIn! 00:58:40 |
| 03/06/2015 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Online Webinar | LinkedIn for AHRI Student Members * | Online Webinar for one hour highlighting specific tips for student members of AHRI |
| 30/05/2015 | Reinvent Your Career Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Melbourne Victoria Australia 3006 | LinkedIn Hacks for Expert Career Seekers * | Short Presentation on LinkedIn Techniques particularly suitable for people in the mid-path of their career at 1:30pm on Saturday 30 May 2015 – link includes slides, video, audio and photos! |
| 13/05/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/05/2015 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Level 13, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne | LinkedIn for AHRI Leaders * | Interactive presentation covering LinkedIn for senior HR leaders and AHRI councillors |
| 23/04/2015 | Newcomers Network | MCA Migration, Level 3, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne | LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop | Two hour interactive workshop with five participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 15/04/2015 | Newcomers Network | Google+ Hangout Live and Online | LinkedIn Questions Webinar * | As a follow up to my visit to Perth where I ran a LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop on 8/4/15 and spoke at the Career Development Association of Australia Conference on 9/4/15, this public Google Hangout will be used to answer your questions about LinkedIn! 00:44:00 |
| 09/04/2015 | Career Development Association of Australia | Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth Western Australia 6004 | Digital Identity in the Digital Economy Preparing the Practitioner and Client Value Proposition * |
55 minute interactive presentation on Digital Identity in the Digital Economy Preparing the Practitioner and Client Value Proposition as part of the Career Development Association of Australia Annual Conference |
| 08/04/2015 | Newcomers Network | Mantra on Murray, 305 Murray Street, Perth, Western Australia | Living, Working and Networking in Perth * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 08/04/2015 | Newcomers Network | State Library of Western Australia Goldfields Room 25 Francis Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 |
LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop for your career or business * | Two hour interactive workshop with 12 participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 31/03/2015 | AMES Skilled Professional Migrants Program – Mentor Briefing | AMES, 255 William Street, Melbourne | LinkedIn for Migrant Mentors | Interactive discussion and workshop for Mentors of the Skilled Professional Migrants Program discussing how to use LinkedIn if you are a Migrant |
| 26/03/2015 | Newcomers Network | MCA Migration, Level 3, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne | LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop | Two hour interactive workshop with five participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 21/03/2015 and 22/03/2015 | Reinvent Your Career Expo | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, Queensland | LinkedIn Hacks for Expert Career Seekers Workshop 1 Recordings Workshop 2 Recordings * | Short Presentation on LinkedIn Techniques particularly suitable for people in the mid-path of their career at 11:00am on Saturday 21 March and 1:30pm on Sunday 22 March |
| 20/03/2015 | Newcomers Network | Brisbane Square City Library Meeting Room 1.3 (Level One) 266 George Street Brisbane, Queensland 4000 |
LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop for your career or business * | Two hour interactive workshop with eight participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 11/03/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 05/03/2015 | Newcomers Network | MCA Migration, Level 3, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne | LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop | Two hour interactive workshop with five participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 19/02/2015 | Newcomers Network | MCA Migration, Level 3, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne | LinkedIn Maximiser Workshop | Two hour interactive workshop with five participants on LinkedIn for both career and business purposes |
| 11/02/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 29/01/2015 and 30/01/2015 | Newcomers Network | DHC Migration, Level 10, 185 Victoria Square, Adelaide | LinkedIn Power Profile Workshop * | Two hour interactive and hands on workshop on how to complete your LinkedIn profile for your purpose tailored for people who are new to Adelaide |
| 14/01/2015 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/12/2014 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 9th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 10/12/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/11/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 03/11/2014 | Linked In Australia | Suite 19a, 16 National Circuit Barton, Canberra, ACT, Australia | LinkedIn Workshop for CDAA Members * | Sue Ellson presented a ‘LinkedIn Workshop” for members of the Career Development Association of Australia ACT Division in Canberra. |
| 23/10/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | International Webinar | LinkedIn for Junior HR Professionals * | One hour informative, interactive and practical webinar with content tailored for the Junior HR Professional including how to: complete your profile so that you can be headhunted for your next role; showcase your studies – subjects, projects and extra-curricular activities; prepare for the future stages of your career; find suitable mentors; build your profile online; build your network; establish meaningful relationships in your industry and profession. This session is designed for: HR Professionals in an organisation in the early stages of their career, Individuals wanting to improve their LinkedIn profile for either their career or next job opportunity and Recruitment and career development experts who need to review LinkedIn profiles in their job function. LinkedIn for Young HR Professionals |
| 08/10/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 02/10/2014 | Linked In Australia | International Webinar | LinkedIn Questions for Career Development Practitioners and CDAA Members * | Sue Ellson presented a ‘LinkedIn Masterclass for you and your career-seeking clients’ for the Career Development Association of Australia Victorian Division in Melbourne on 16 September 2014.You can download the slides and view photos and feedback online at This free webinar will address any particular questions from the workshop. It is limited to 25 participants. |
| 27/09/2014 | Italian Information Day | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Free Information Day for Italians in Melbourne * | Annual Information Day Celebration with representatives from various groups sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. More details to come. |
| 23/09/2014 | University of Adelaide | Adelaide, South Australia | LinkedIn for Academics | Academic Forum – Putting Career Readiness to Work |
| 16/09/2014 | Career Development Association of Australia – Victorian Branch | VECCI, 486 Albert Street, Melbourne | LinkedIn Masterclass for you and your career seeking clients | Event specifically for Career Development Practitioners who work with clients and help them udpate their LinkedIn profiles. Interactive workshop (and enhancement from material covered at CDAA Conference in Adelaide in May 2014) covering How to optimise your profile in search engines; How to tweak all of your content and increase your profile views; How to tailor your language for conversions; How to spend 15 minutes per week and maintain and develop your online profile; and How to assess your own and other people’s profiles. Upon completion, participants are welcome to request a private consultation with Sue or develop their own Mastermind Groups. |
| 10/09/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 28/08/2014 | Career Development Association of Australia – Victorian Branch | VECCI, 486 Albert Street, Melbourne | Introduction to LinkedIn for you and your career-seeking clients | Event specifically for Career Development Practitioners who work with clients and help them udpate their LinkedIn profiles. Interactive workshop (and enhancement from material covered at CDAA Conference in Adelaide in May 2014) covering How to overcome any obstacles to completing your profile; How to complete your profile for your purpose; The importance of keywords; The value of statistics, backups and maintenance; and Specific tips and tricks to help you master the platform. The workshop was designed for people who are new to LinkedIn; a tentative LinkedIn user; are not sure you are making the best use of LinkedIn for yourself or your clients; and/or are looking for ways to improve your LinkedIn profile or those of your clients. Career Development Association of Australia – Introduction to LinkedIn for you and your career-seeking clients Slides, Audio and Feedback online here |
| 21/08/2014 | Monash Abroad – Program of Monash University | Lecture Theatre H13, Menzies Building 11, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne | LinkedIn – Back from Abroad | Interactive Presentation and Discussion for students who have recently returned from a Studying Abroad experience through Monash University. Covered the topics of Successful Settlement, Repatriation, LinkedIn Profile Maintenance, LinkedIn Profile Completion, Updating, Optimising, the Hidden Job Market, Job Search Resources, LinkedIn Profile Reviews, Questions and AnswersMonash University – LinkedIn Back from Abroad Slides, Audio and Feedback online here |
| 20/08/2014 | Australian Institute of Management – Small Business Festival 2014 | Australian Institute of Management Level 20, 380 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Victoria Australia | Hyperlocal business marketing for SME’s – everyone says go global, but perhaps your business needs to go hyperlocal * | Standing out amongst the competition either online or in print advertising can be difficult. However, an integrated hyperlocal marketing plan can make you the go-to business or consultant in your area and save you time, money and stress. Find out how to be a hyperlocal business to attract your ideal client from a geographic target. Learn what individual activities you can select from that match your personal style, time and budget limitations. Teach yourself how to design an integrated marketing plan whether you are in your own business or working for someone else. Learning objectives: . identify the hyperlocal marketing opportunities in your area . analyse the hyperlocal techniques and determine which ones are best for your ideal client. design an integrated marketing plan that includes your hyperlocal options (and may require you to stop some existing activities). |
| 19/08/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Shed 11, 61 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, Melbourne | Annual Australian Human Resources Institute Leader’s Dinner in Association with the AHRI National Convention 2014 * | Presented with an Australian Human Resources Institute Medal for Services to the Human Resources Profession. After being caught by complete surprise, went on to mention how important it is that Australia shares its knowledge with the world, that we align with other HR associations around the world, how Australia is competing in the global market for talent and how amazing our international workers are – which is why I joined AHRI in the first place, to advocate for newcomers |
| 13/08/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | International Webinar | LinkedIn for Senior HR Professionals * | One hour webinar with content tailored for the Senior HR Professional including: Personal branding for your HR career, Personal branding for the HR profession, Recruitment and retention of quality staff, Aligning LinkedIn with the company social media policy, Strategies for maintaining company assets within the company, Practical suggestions and guidelines, Questions and Answers.Program details included:Join us at this informative, interactive and practical webinar where you will learn how to: . complete your profile to maximise your search results . showcase your skills, achievements, knowledge and networks without appearing old fashioned . maintain your perceived value in the current HR market . decide what to share and what not to share online . keep your network alive and have multiple career options available . continue to build network relationships . create a profile that will enable you to be head hunted for your next role This session is designed for: . HR professionals in an organisation in the mid to later stages of their career . HR consultants working on a contract, freelance or part time basis . individuals wanting to improve their LinkedIn profile for either their career or next consulting opportunity . recruitment professionals who need to review LinkedIn profiles as part of the job selection process . career development professionals who advise their clients on how to maximise LinkedIn LinkedIn for Senior HR Professionals Slides, Audio and Feedback online here |
| 13/08/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 07/08/2014 | NetExpat | European Telephone Conference with PowerPoint Slides | Working with Australians | Interactive presentation for NetExpat Consultants from the European Region sharing tips and suggestions on how to assist Australians working as expatriates overseas discussing aspects of Australian Culture, Work Ethic, Cultural Norms, Stereotypes etc. All of the consultants on the call had not had any prior experience working with Australians. |
| 01/08/2014 | Collins Club | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, Melbourne | Power Branding Tips for your LinkedIn Profile * | With over six million Australian members and 300 million members worldwide, LinkedIn is now recognised as the international network for professionals. Google a name and usually the first search result is a LinkedIn profile page. Completed profiles receive seven times more views. However, converting views to business opportunities or a new role is both a science and an art. Learn practical power branding tips for your profile and ask questions during this informative presentation. |
| 26/07/2014 | Inzalo – South African Women’s Group | South Eastern Christian Centre, 2 Gleneagles Drive, Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, Victoria | Moving Stories * | Interactive discussion on the challenges of moving with a particular focus on successful settlement strategies, understanding the Australian culture, finding suitable career roles in Australia for women with a South African background who are either in careers or their own business. |
| 24/07/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Premier Function Centre, 29 Grey Street, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn for Today’s Professional * | This AHRI Gippsland Network forum will dissect LinkedIn and what you need to know to make the best use of this online tool both personally and professionally. Guest speakers included Rick Palaia, a LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter, Damian Harrison, qualified in Human Resources and Advertising and Catherine Gould, the Sales Manager of Staffing for Victoria and Tasmania (all from LinkedIn’s Southbank Melbourne Office) and Sue Ellson, an Independent LinkedIn Specialist. Sue’s presentation was so well received that she was invited to the offices of LinkedIn to provide advice on how to complete a LinkedIn profile! |
| 23/07/2014 | NetExpat | Asia Pacific Telephone Conference with PowerPoint Slides | Working with Australians * | Interactive presentation for NetExpat Consultants from the Asia Pacific Region sharing tips and suggestions on how to assist Australians working as expatriates overseas discussing aspects of Australian Culture, Work Ethic, Cultural Norms, Stereotypes etc |
| 17/07/2014 | Linked In Australia | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others |
| 09/07/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 22/06/2014 | Reinvent Your Career Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | LinkedIn Zing – how to attract jobs from the hidden job market * | Did you know that up to 90% of jobs are never advertised? Did you also know that around 50% of people on LinkedIn earn over $100,000 per year and are likely to be decision makers? How can you update your profile to attract jobs from the hidden job market?Sue Ellson, an Independent LinkedIn Expert will share how to make decisions on: . who to connect to . what is your purpose and what to publish . when to update your profile . where you will promote your LinkedIn URL . how much information to share She will show you by practical example how to make the above decisions, how to update your profile and answer any questions you may have |
| 19/06/2014 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others |
| 11/06/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 05/06/2014 | Newcomers Network | International Webinar | LinkedIn Questions and Answers * | As a follow up to the Career Development Association of Australia Conference, conducted a question and answer live webinar |
| 22/05/2014 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others |
| 16/05/2014 | Newcomers Network | DHC Migration, Level 10, 185 Victoria Square, Adelaide Australia | LinkedIn Training Workshop | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop for two hours with a maximum of 15 participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others |
| 14/05/2014 and 15/05/2014 | Career Development Association of Australia | Hilton Hotel, Adelaide, South Australia | LinkedIn for Career Development Practitioners * | Master Class on Using Technology in a Career Development Practice and Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development Practitioners |
| 13/05/2014 | Newcomers Network | DHC Migration, Level 10, 185 Victoria Square, Adelaide Australia | LinkedIn Training Workshop | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop for two hours with a maximum of 15 participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others |
| 13/05/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Intercontinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide | Living, Working and Networking in Adelaide * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/04/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Gordon Institute of TAFE Gordon Gallery, Fenwick Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn for HR Professionals * | This Geelong Network forum will dissect LinkedIn and what you need to know to make the best use of this online tool both personally and professionally. |
| 09/04/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 02/04/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute | Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn for HR Professionals * | Australian Human Resources Institute, HR in Focus Conference LinkedIn has over five million Australian members and HR professionals need to know how to make the best use of this online tool for various aspects of HR including:
This interactive presentation will provide practical suggestions and guidelines for immediate application for you personally and professionally. |
| 01/04/2014 | Australian Human Resources Institute Victoria International Human Resources Management Network | RMIT University, Building 16, Level 7: Green Brain, 342-344 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | The Gold Collar Skill Shortage * | Sue Ellson was the Master of Ceremonies and Facilitator for this event. In the global war for talent, how does Australia attract the Gold Collar Worker? What key talent management strategies are used to secure personnel who can operate at the top in business or their profession? How can these star performers be retained in Australia? Guest speakers will provide their thoughts and then you can share your ideas with the other attendees. Recent research findings will also be revealed. Professor Pauline Stanton, Head of the School of Management, RMIT University. She is a passionate academic and widely published researcher who has carried out successful research and training consultancies in a range of industries including, healthcare, Defence, local government, the arts and manufacturing. She also has extensive experience in Asia, in particular China, Vietnam and Mongolia. Professor Alan R Nankervis, Professor of Human Resource Management, School of Management, Curtin Business School, Curtin University. Professor Alan Nankervis has worked at three universities in Australia, and the UK, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, together with consultancies in Indonesia, China and Thailand. He is the Chair of AHRI’s National Program Accreditation Committee. |
| 12/03/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 06/02/2014 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 29/01/2014 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 21/01/2014 | Newcomers Network | Fullarton, Adelaide, South Australia | LinkedIn for Newcomers and Career Professionals * | LinkedIn workshop for newcomers and career professionals working with newcomers discussing profile updates, regular maintenance, how to measure return on investment, how to write a profile according to current needs, what to include or leave out and techniques for search and promotion. |
| 18/01/2014 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 08/01/2014 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/12/2013 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 8th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 25/12/2013 | 6PR Radio 882AM | Perth, Western Australia | Christmas Day Picnic Lunches * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by Rod Tiley on the Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia |
| 25/12/2013 | 4BC Radio 1116AM | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Christmas Day Picnic Lunches * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by Kim Mothershaw on the Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia |
| 25/12/2013 | SBS Radio 2 Italian Program | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Christmas Day Picnic Lunches * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by Enza Capobianco on the Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia |
| 24/12/2013 | 2SER Radio 107.3FM | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Christmas Day Picnic Lunches * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by Tiger Webb on the Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia |
| 24/12/2013 | ABC 774AM Radio | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Christmas Day Picnic Lunches * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by George McEncroe on the Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia |
| 14/12/2013 | St Paul’s Anglican Church | Corner of Margaret and Church Streets, Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Women Walking with Women – Christmas Stories over High Tea * | Facilitator for a small group of women who gathered to share stories about Christmas from their past including stories from regional Australia and overseas over a shared High Tea of Christmas fare. |
| 11/12/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/11/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 23/10/2013 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 09/10/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 19/09/2013 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 11/09/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 22/08/2013 | Newcomers Network | Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 | Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others. |
| 14/08/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/07/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 26/06/2013 | Newcomers Network | Blog Talk Radio (based in USA) | Living, Working and Networking in Australia * | Sue Ellson hosted her very first online radio show on Blog Talk Radio. You can listen to it online here. |
| 12/06/2013 | Newcomers Network | The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 15/05/2013 | Australian Human Resources Institute International HR Network | TP3, Level 4, 470 Collins Street, Melbourne | Immigration update – How are Australian businesses responding? * | Sue Ellson facilitated a discussion on this topic with Michael Patron, Head of Reward, Coles, Ulrike Fisher, Senior Manager – Global Mobility, CSL Limted, Heather Williams, Senior Manager, International Mobility, ANZ and Chris Spentzaris, Partner, Fragomen Global LLP |
| 08/05/2013 | Newcomers Network | Lanai Bar, Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/04/2013 | Newcomers Network | Lanai Bar, Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/04/2013 | CWA Camberwell | Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street Camberwell |
How to set up a new network and get results * | Sue Ellson was invited by Viviane Chemali, a board member of the newly created Country Women’s Association Camberwell Branch to share her story and tips on establishing a new network. Download a 22.6MB .m4a 48:55 minute voice recording here or a one page handout here. |
| 15/03/2013 | Wise Ways Radio Program | Southern FM Radio 88.3FM | Newcomers to Australia * | Sue Ellson was interviewed by Jacquie Wise on her Wise Ways Radio Program on the topic of newcomers. Click this link to see a summary and download the 23 minute sound files. You can download an 11MB MP3 sound file here or a 12MB MP4 sound file here or listen on YouTube here |
| 13/03/2013 | Newcomers Network | Lanai Bar, Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/02/2013 | Newcomers Network | Lanai Bar, Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/01/2013 | Newcomers Network | Lanai Bar, Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/12/2012 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 7th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 04/10/2012 | Swinburne University | Hawthorn Campus, Hawthorn | Community Links for Graduating Students * | Discussion with selected international students completing their studies and about to commence working life in Australia requested by Benita Ho, Coordinator, Government Scholarships, International Student Life |
| 12/09/2012 | Newcomers Network | Sebel Hotel, corner of Collins and Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips with Luke Primon from Primon Legal |
| 08/08/2012 | Newcomers Network | Sebel Hotel, corner of Collins and Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips with special guest Janet Spencer from Buyer Solutions |
| 25/07/2012 | Australian Human Resources Institute International HR Network | Grant Thornton, Level 2, 215 Spring Street (corner Lonsdale Street) Melbourne Victoria 3000 | Immigration and Employment Law Update * | Guest speaker event with Vince Murano, Outreach Officer, Department of Immigration and CitizenshipChris Barton, Partner at Fragomen http://au.linkedin.com/pub/chris-barton/43/5a7/528Elizabeth Lucas, Partner at Grant Thornton http://au.linkedin.com/pub/elizabeth-lucas/48/98/372 Fiona Webb, Practice Leader at Fragomen http://au.linkedin.com/pub/fiona-webb/1/194/329 |
| 11/07/2012 | Newcomers Network | Sebel Hotel, corner of Collins and Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips and with special guest Tania Cheney from AM Executive Group with her top 10 tips for resumes |
| 13/06/2012 | Newcomers Network | Sebel Hotel, corner of Collins and Queen Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 31/05/2012 | Rotary Club of North Balwyn | Kew Golf Club, 120 Belford Road Kew East | Networking * | Interactive presentation with slides and question and answers for weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of North BalwynRotary Club of North Balwyn Networking Presentation 985 KB |
| 30/05/2012 | Australian Human Resources Institute International HR Network | Parsons Brinckerhoff Level 15, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank | Upcoming changes for the Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) * | With Elizabeth Lucas, Associate Director at Grant Thornton and Fiona Webb, Practice Leader at Fragomen |
| 10/05/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/04/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 08/03/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/02/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/01/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 12/01/2012 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/12/2011 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 5th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 24/12/2011 | ABC 612 Radio | Brisbane | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | Interviewed by Pat Hession on local radio about the very first Christmas Day Picnic Lunch being held in Brisbane |
| 20/12/2011 | ABC 774 Radio | Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | Interviewed by Matt Parkinson on local radio about the upcoming Christmas Day Picnic Lunch on 25/12/11 |
| 08/12/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 10/11/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 20/10/2011 | Global Mobility Network | Open Universities, Level 10, 473 Bourke Street Melbourne | Global Mobility Managers’ Forum * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering immigration, relocation, global mobility, multicultural workplaces, cultural diversity with global mobility managers, international human resources professionals, service providers, new migrants and other interested professionals |
| 13/10/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 08/09/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 28/08/2011 | Newcomers Network for Down Under Expo | Crown Conference Centre, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne 3006 | Getting ahead in Melbourne * | Formal presentation to guests attending the expo about how to enjoy life in Melbourne, network and find work – two sessions at 10:45am and 4:15pm |
| 11/08/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 14/07/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 29/06/2011 | Global Mobility Network | Commonwealth Bank, Level 19 Darling Park 201 Sussex Street Sydney New South Wales |
Sydney Launch of Global Mobility Network * | Launch of the information, links and resources international portal for people in the Global Mobility Industry. Formal launch event with guest speakers in an interactive panel interview with networking time before, during and after the main discussion. Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Global Mobility Network (Melbourne). Mark Wright, Partner Global Employer Services at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Sydney), Brennan Bastyovanszky, People Risk Executive, International SOS (Sydney), Sabiha Vorajee, Compensation and Benefits Manager at Lend Lease (Sydney) Master of Ceremonies, Laurencia Walker, Business Development Manager, International Customer Services, Commonwealth Bank (Sydney) |
| 25/05/2011 | Global Mobility Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Launch of Global Mobility Network * | Launch of the information, links and resources international portal for people in the Global Mobility Industry. Formal launch event with guest speakers in an interactive panel interview with networking time before, during and after the main discussion. Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Global Mobility Network (Melbourne) Rhonda Singer, Consultant at Chemistry of Culture and Chair of Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) National Steering Committee for Immigration Initiatives (Canada) Sharyn Gowans, Senior Manager Recruitment, RMIT University Richard Sharp, Business Development Director, International SOS Master of Ceremonies Sue Latina-Cohen, National Corporate Account Manager, Toll Transitions |
| 12/05/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 28/04/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Interactive workshop for newcomers to Melbourne focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 14/04/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 21/03/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Harmony Day Speed Networking for Australian Expatriates and Repatriates * | Facilitated a speed networking event for Australians who have returned from overseas and other people living in Australia who would like to network |
| 16/03/2011 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | DIAC Site Visit and information session * | Facilitated interactive discussion with Sean Stewart, Union Outreach Officer, Global (Skilled & Family) Program and Ann Nield, Acting Business Services Manager, Victorian State Office from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
| 10/03/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 23/02/2011 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Grand Chancellor Hotel, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne | Visa and Employment Update * | Facilitated panel interview with Sean Stewart, Union Outreach Officer, Global (Skilled & Family) Program, Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Martin Alden, Senior Associate, Middletons and Chris Spentzaris, Committee Member, AHRI Victoria IHRM Specialist Area Network discussing the current updates in relation to visa and employment law for international human resources professionals |
| 10/02/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/01/2011 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 29/12/2010 | RRR Summer Wax Program 102.7FM | RRR Radio Studio, 221 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia | Settling, living, working and networking in Melbourne * | Interviewed by Glenn Morrow on moving to Melbourne |
| 25/12/2010 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 4th Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 24/12/2010 | ABC National Radio | Telephone Interview | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | Interviewed by Fiona Wyllie |
| 24/12/2010 | ABC 774AM Local Radio | Telephone Interview | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch Discussion * | Interviewed by Matt Parkinson |
| 02/12/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Workshop for two people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 01/12/2010 | Newcomers Network | Commonwealth Bank Theatrette, Bourke Street, Melbourne | Money Management 101 * | Facilitated panel interview with Laurencia Walker, Business Development Manager, International Customer Services, Commonwealth Bank, David Moloney, Financial Adviser, AssetPlan and Mark Attard, Managing Director, Financepath |
| 25/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 19/11/2010 | Relationships Australia Victoria, Australian Sports Commission, Australian Football League, Melbourne Heart and African Resource Centre | AFL House, 140 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Melbourne | Game On – Promoting Cultural Diversity in Sport Forum * | Facilitated professional half day forum on the issues of multiculturalism, sport and community building and how encouraging people from multicultural backgrounds into sport will help people create new networks, better relationships and successful settlement in Australia |
| 18/11/2010 | Newcomers Network and Entre Nous | Private Residence, Franklin Street, Melbourne | Meet Your Match Business and Personal Networking in Melbourne | Facilitated panel interview with Peter Tunjic, Principal, Thought Post, Marcia Griffin, Chair of The Executive Connection and Rosalind Baker, Principal, Entre Nous |
| 11/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Intercontinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide | Global Mobility Network Meeting * | Provided facilitation services for initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network in Adelaide |
| 11/11/2010 | Newcomers Network and Skills Recognition Unit of South Australian Government | Skills Recognition Office, 55 Currie Street, Adelaide | Skilled Migrants Forum * | Facilitated a discussion between key stakeholders related to skilled migrants in South Australia including recruitment professionals and business advisors |
| 04/11/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Workshop for one person focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 28/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 27/10/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Rialto Theatrette, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne | The New Normal * | Facilitated panel interview with George Elsey, General Manager Human Resources, Sensis, Jayanta Jayaratna, Past President and Currently Council Member, Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka and Karl Burns, Partner, Crossroads Human Resources discussing the current policies, benefits and remuneration issues facing international human resources professionals |
| 21/10/2010 | Newcomers Network, City of Melbourne, Australian Federation of International Students, Salvation Army, Diversity and Social Cohesion Program of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship | CQ Citiclub, Queen Street, Melbourne | Farewell Party for International Students * | Master of ceremonies and guest speaker at a special ceremony for departing international students with guest speakers including Cr Jennifer Kanis from the City of Melbourne, Australian Cricketer, Melanie Jones, Young Victorian of the Year, Wesa Chau and Song Writer and Performer, Sebastian Immaraj |
| 14/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Leicester Square, London | Expatriate Business Networking * and Welcome to London Launch Events * |
Provided facilitation services for initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network international launch in London, England, United Kingdom and then Welcome to London event for people who have moved to London |
| 07/10/2010 | Newcomers Network | Cafe en Seine, Dublin, Ireland | Expatriate Business Networking * and Welcome to Dublin Launch Events * |
Provided facilitation services for Initial Global Mobility Professionals networking event for Newcomers Network international launch in Dublin, Ireland and then Welcome to Dublin event for people who have moved to Dublin |
| 28/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | La Camera, Southbank, Melbourne | Global Mobility Business Networking * | Provided facilitation services for breakfast meeting group for global mobility and business professionals seeking direct networking opportunity |
| 28/09/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Pricewaterhouse Coopers | Talent Mobility 2020 * | Provided Master of Ceremonies services for professional members forum featuring Jane Towers and Catherine Cain, both Senior Managers at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 23/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 02/09/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Small Group Workshop for five people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 26/08/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 05/08/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Small Group Workshop for three people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 29/07/2010 | Newcomers Network and Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Rialto Towers Theatrette, Collins Street, Melbourne | Expatriate Tax Seminar * | Provided Master of Ceremony services for Geoff Taylor, from Majenda Online talking about Expatriate Tax |
| 22/07/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 06/07/2010 | Newcomers Network and ABRISA The Brazilian Association for Social Development and Integration in Australia | Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall | Launch of Vivendo na Australia – Living in Australia Guide * | Provided short presentation on recommendations to government at the launch of this publication that I mostly wrote and edited along with Bronwyn Hinz Writer, policy consultant, researcher and tutor at the University of Melbourne, Alba Chliakhtine President of ABRISA Bill Horman AM APM Master of Ceremonies |
| 01/07/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Small Group Workshop for one person focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 24/06/2010 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 27/05/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Fourth Thursday Monthly, interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 26/05/2010 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | PKF Offices, William Street, Melbourne | International Best Practice * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at the offices of PKF |
| 06/05/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Small Group Workshop for three people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 22/04/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/03/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Job Search Group * | Small Group Workshop for four people focusing on job search strategies, selecting careers, Australian style resumes, interview tips, general cultural aspects of working in Australia |
| 17/03/2010 | Newcomers Network | Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/12/2009 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 3rd Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 09/12/2009 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 25/11/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | International Tax * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic along with Kumar Krishnasamy from PKF, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 11/11/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 07/10/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | International Tax * | Supervised professional development function featuring Blair Lindsay, Workplace Relations Manager – Robert Bosch Australia, Kumar Krishnsamy, Principal – PKF Tax Consultants, Grant Williams, Finance Executive, Commercial Finance & Compliance – Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Pty Ltd |
| 15/09/2009 | Newcomers Network and Toll Transitions | Toll Transitions Offices, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Newcomers Network Ten Years Celebration * | Provided summary of history of Newcomers Network and future directions along with 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 |
| 10/09/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 13/08/2009 | Newcomers Network | Mag Nation, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 09/07/2009 | Newcomers Network | Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips |
| 01/07/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute, International Human Resources Management Network | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Immigration and Employment Law Forum * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 22/06/2009 | Civil Society | Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Bell Street, Preston, Victoria | Natural Neighbourhoods, Real Communities, Conference, Newcomers and Transitory Communities * | Provided interactive workshop on aspects of transitory communities run in conjunction with Naomi White and Peter White |
| 06/05/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Immigration and Employment Law Update Event * | Provided introduction and networking assistance at this panel discussion facilitated by Brian Gilligan, Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Rob Jackson, Principal, Macpherson and Kelley Lawyers interviewing Stuart Kollmorgen, Partner, Deacons, Rajan Arulanantham, Manager, Temporary Business Entry Section, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Victoria, Chris Spentzaris, Solicitor and Practice Manager, Fragomen – Melbourne and Wendy Moore, Reward Manager Australia and New Zealand, Cadbury Pty Ltd hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 26/03/2009 | Newcomers Network and 1st Contact Australasia | Collins Street, Melbourne | Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne * | A seminar delivered to newcomers to Melbourne providing them with a variety of information, advice and links to existing resources, co-hosted with Tanya Corkill |
| 25/03/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Retrenchments, Redundancies and Terminations Discussion Forum * |
Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 17/02/2009 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Retrenchments, Redundancies and Terminations * | Facilitated a panel discussion with David Wood, Senior Consultant, Silverman Dakin interviewing Andrea Martins, Director and Co-founder, Expatwomen.com; Belinda Wright Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Judi Anderson, Director, Judi Anderson and Associates; Vincent Tackoen, Global Mobility Manager, SKM Consulting; hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 25/12/2008 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 3rd Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 29/11/2008 | Inzalo Ladies Network | The Old Cheese Factory, Berwick | Celebrating our Journeys * | Inaugural event – a ladies lunch for South African women living in Melbourne, provided interactive presentation on moving and celebrating journeys |
| 19/11/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Relocation Risks Discussion Forum * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 07/11/2008 | Sabona Business Network | The Carousel, Albert Park Lake | Finding Profitable Networks in Melbourne * | Provided useful presentation at a breakfast meeting for South Africans running businesses in Melbourne |
| 01/11/2008 | Templestowe Uniting Church | The Living Room Cafe, Templestowe | Food for thought * | Facilitated discussion on food – how we prepare and share it and how we all have our own style of cultural hospitality |
| 15/10/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Relocation Risks * | Facilitated a question and answer seminar with Jennifer Miller, Global Mobility Services Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sharyn Gowans, Manager Talent Acquisition & Relocation, General Motors Holden (GMH) and Jon Faulkner, Senior Policy Adviser, Department of Premier and Cabinetand hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 08/10/2008 | Swinburne University of Technology | Swinburne University of Technology, Burwood Road, Hawthorn | Settling in Australia * | Information session for Post Graduate students about settling in Australia and establishing new networks and friends |
| 13/08/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Silverman Dakin Offices, Collins Street, Melbourne | Visa Update Discussion Forum * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 31/07/2008 | Hales Institute | Hales Institute, Swanston Street, Melbourne | Welcome to Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on living in Melbourne for three groups of classes at Hales Institute that teaches international students how to speak English (beginner to intermediate level students) |
| 18/07/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Visa Update – How to get the staff you need into Australia as quickly as possible * | Facilitated an interview with Rajan Arulanantham, Manager – Temporary Business Entry Section, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Victoria, Ulrike Krenz-Fisher, Manager – Corporate People Service & Projects, GHD, Lily Ong Business Lawyer & Migration Consultant, Rob Jackson, Accredited Workplace Relations Specialist and Registered Migration Agent, Registered Trade Marks Attorney, Kliger Partners Lawyers with questions provided by Chris Spentzaris, Barrister and Solicitor, Practice Manager, Fragomen Global and hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 28/05/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Collins Street, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence Discussion Forum * | Facilitated a discussion on this topic with various HR professionals with an interest in this topic, hosted at Silverman Dakin |
| 07/05/2008 | SBS World View Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence Radio Interview * | Produced this program by organising all background research, briefing participants and journalist – panel included Jane Hayman, cross cultural training consultant at the International Consultants Centre (ICC), Dr Yuka Fujimoto, Researcher and Author on Diversity Management, Deakin University, Michael Cains, National HR Manager for Juniper Networks and interviewed by Caroline Davey. Can cultural intelligence give a company an edge? What’s the advantage of having a high CQ? Why should managers in Australia care? |
| 30/04/2008 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Cultural Intelligence – Do you have it – and more importantly, what about your staff? * | Facilitated and interview with Virginia Matthews, Manager – Diversity and Culture – Institutional Division, ANZ Bank, Jane Hayman, cross cultural training consultant at the International Consultants Centre (ICC), Dr.Yuka Fujimoto, Researcher and Author on Diversity Management, Deakin University hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 22/02/2008 | SBS World View Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Australian Citizenship – how is it affecting immigrant and refugee women * | Produced this program by organising all background research, briefing participants and journalist – panel included Melba Marginson (Founder & Executive Officer of the Victorian Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Coalition), Zehra Yalcin (External Liaison officer of the Kurdish Women’s League) and Theresa Sengaaga Ssali (Senior Social Worker & Team Leader with the African Holistic Settlement Service) – interview conducted by Caroline Davey |
| 22/02/2008 | ABC Radio 612 Brisbane | Brisbane, Queensland | Making newcomers feel welcome in Brisbane * | Approached by Scott Spark, producer of Madonna King’s morning program to talk about the issues of newcomers arriving in Brisbane and how they can settle in and how local people can ease their transition |
| 25/12/2007 | Newcomers Network | Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 2nd Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 25/12/2007 | ABC Radio (broadcast nationally) | Brisbane, Queensland | Christmas Day can be lonely for newcomers * | Approached by Scott Spark and invited to talk about the Christmas Day picnic being hosted in Melbourne and interviewed by David Illise |
| 20/11/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | We’re a weird mob! Coming to Australia – Helping inpats to adjust and perform * | Facilitated an interview with Kumar Krishnasamy, Taxation Consulting, PKF, Toni Mellington, Consulting Partner and Health Psychologist, DC Workplace Consulting, Larry Fisher, General Manager, Human Resources, Orica Mining Services hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 29/10/2007 | SBS Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | Parent Rescue * | SBS TV in cooperation with SBS Independent recently produced a documentary series titled ‘Parent Rescue’. These programs were aiming to reach the young parents facing variety of problems in upbringing their children. A range of families from different ethnic backgrounds were drawing our attention, in an entertaining rather humorous way, to various everyday parenting and family issues in contemporary Australian society. Was interviewed about some of the emerging migrant issues and the struggle they go through in responding to parenting and working obligations. Interviewed by Gordana Gamboz |
| 15/08/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | Million Dollar Expatriate Mistakes * | Prepared questions and format for Lex Brown to interview Dr Nina Cole (from Canada) and Dr Marilyn Fenwick (Australia) |
| 06/06/2007 | RMIT University | Lower Templestowe, Victoria | Australian Citizenship * | Aidan Fawkes, a student at RMIT requested a personal interview on the topic of Australian Citizenship, the upcoming changes and the English Language Test |
| 11/05/2007 | Australian Human Resources Institute International Human Resources Management Specialist Area | Pricewaterhouse Coopers offices, Southbank, Melbourne | A One Way Ticket? * | Facilitated an interview with Chris Brown, Senior Consultant, Organisational Effectiveness, ANZ Bank, Derek Steptoe, Vice President, Group Remuneration, BHP Billiton hosted at PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| 05/05/2007 | Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria | Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo, Victoria | Newcomers Network and Bendigo Newcomers – Online strategies for refugees and migrants in regional Victoria * | Invited to lead a workshop as part of the ECCV 2007 Conference ‘Regional Settlement for Migrants and Refugees’ in conjunction with Bendigo Newcomers (whom Newcomers Network had mentored) |
| 09/02/2007 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), Networking and Mentoring * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking and mentoring in Melbourne for the course members |
| 25/12/2006 | Newcomers Network | Catani Gardens St Kilda, Melbourne | Christmas Day Picnic Lunch * | 1st Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm. Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. |
| 29/08/2006 | Eastern Football Club Ladies of the East | Wantirna South, Victoria | Networking Night – Welcoming newcomers to your football family * | Invited to provide a presentation to women in voluntary and paid roles in football clubs in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. |
| 24/07/2006 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), Networking and Mentoring * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking and mentoring in Melbourne for the course members |
| 20/07/2006 | Caulfield Grammar School | Caulfield Grammar School, Wheelers Hill, Victoria | Year 11 Students – Finding your first career role | Invited to provide a guest lecture on finding your first career role to Year 11 students (some from overseas) |
| 15/05/2006 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members. A range of settlement issues were also discussed on the day as well as how to find a mentor |
| 09/04/2006 | Templestowe Football Club | Doncaster, Victoria | Moving on – beginning again for the inaugural ‘Girls Big Day Out ‘ Fundraiser * | Invited to speak about Moving on – beginning again at the inaugural ‘Girls Big Day Out ‘ Fundraiser for the Templestowe Football Club |
| 07/04/2006 | St Mark’s Anglican Church Women Walking With Women group | Lower Templestowe, Victoria | Celebrating our journeys interactive forum * | Invited to host an interactive forum for the Women Walking With Women group that meets regularly at the St Mark’s Anglican Church |
| 21/03/2006 | YWCA Young Ambassadors Launch | Preston, Victoria | What is harmony? Comments as a Victorian Harmony Day Ambassador * | Invited to speak in her role as a Victorian Harmony Day Ambassador at the launch of this exciting project |
| 04/03/2006 | Living in Harmony | Regional Victoria | Harmony Day in Regional Victoria * | Harmony Day Audio News Release interview as a Living in Harmony Ambassador for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs for distribution to regional radio stations |
| 24/02/2006 | Expats Radio | United Kingdom | Expats in Australia * | Internet Radio station invited me to talk about Expats in Australia |
| 23/02/2006 | AMES, Melbourne | William Street, Melbourne | Introductory Session for Newly Arrived Migrants ‘Success in Melbourne’ * | Invited to provide information on the topic of ‘Success in Melbourne’ for people who have recently arrived in Australia |
| 13/02/2006 | Australian Association of Career Counsellors Inc | Albert Street, East Melbourne | Moving Madness * | Invited to provide information on the topic of ‘Moving Madness’ and the issures related to newcomers receiving career counselling services as part of a Professional Development Workshop |
| 02/02/2006 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP) How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 17/10/2005 | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 10/10/2005 | Committee for Melbourne, Opening Doors Program | Spring Street, Melbourne | Welcome to Melbourne for Mentees * | Invited to give overseas qualified professionals some common settlement strategies for success in life and work in Melbourne |
| 07/10/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 30/09/2005 | Victorian Government Overseas Qualification Unit | Spring Street, Melbourne | Table 2 Plenary * | Invited to summarise the comments collected at this forum |
| 16/09/2005 | Small Friendship Group | Private residence, Kew, Victoria | Finding my perspectives, values, leadership strengths and blessings * | Invited to run a small workshop group for three people reviewing these issues in their lives |
| 31/08/2005 | National Association of Loss and Grief Victoria | Victoria University, Flinders Street, Melbourne | Unmasking Grief – Annual Grief Week Forum, Moving Madness * | Abstract on ‘Moving Madness’ was chosen and the presentation included a detailed summary of aspects to consider when dealing with people who have moved and providing sensitive services that will meet their needs |
| 05/08/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on how to network in Melbourne for the course members |
| 11/07/2005 | City of Maribyrnong | City of Maribyrnong Offices, Footscray, Victoria | Ethnic Women’s Consultation * | Invited to facilitate a group of ethnic women to collect their ideas and suggestions for community development in Maribyrnong |
| 18/05/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Collingwood, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking for the course members. Students from other courses were also invited to participate |
| 11/05/2005 | Micro Biz Navigator/Innovic | Victorian Innovation Centre, Collins Street, Melbourne | Doing business from the kitchen table – part of the Australian Innovation Festival * | Invited to be part of a panel and pre-prepare for this event by answering a range of questions on reasons to start a Home Based Business, skills and capital raising, developing business procedures, growing your business and establishing your credibility |
| 06/05/2005 | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), Preston, Victoria | Overseas Qualified Professionals Program (OQP), How to network in Melbourne * | Invited to provide a guest lecture on networking for the course members. Students from other courses were also invited to participate |
| 26/04/2005 | RMIT University, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering | RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne | Careers in the future for third year students | Invited to present information to third year engineering students on their careers in the future |
| 19/02/2005 | Cricket Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), East Melbourne | Think Tank * | Invited to participate and share information on the best ways to help people from multicultural backgrounds into participation in sport in Australia |
| 03/12/2004 | Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition | Box Hill Town Hall, Box Hill, Victoria | Inaugural Multicultural Fundraising Dinner, Launch of New Website * | Provided background information on the development and design of the VIRWC website (which I created) |
| 23/09/2004 | Rotary Club of Melbourne La Trobe | RACV Club, Queen Street, Melbourne | How to make newcomers feel welcome at Rotary Clubs * | Invited to share the story of Newcomers Network and make recommendations as to how to make newcomers feel welcome at Rotary Clubs |
| 20/08/2004 | Swan Hill Multicultural Network | Swan Hill Multicultural Network offices, Swan Hill, Victoria | Strategies for successful regional settlement in the Murray Mallee Region | Invited to summarise the story of Newcomers Network, share statistics and experiences we have collected and suggest ways that the Murray Mallee Region can help newcomers settle in the area (with a particular focus on online resources) |
| 02/07/2004 | American Businesswomen’s Club Breakfast | Cafe, St Kilda Road, Melbourne | The similarities and differences that Americans face when they move to Australia * | Spoke about the common similarities and differences that Americans face when they move to Australia and provided some general tips on ‘doing business in Melbourne’ at the Red Terrace Cafe 492 St Kilda Road, Melbourne |
| 30/03/2004 | Sirva Relocation Services | Sirva Relocation Services Offices, Raglan Street, South Melbourne | Transition to life in Melbourne * | Invited to provide an impromptu presentation on life in Melbourne to around 30 senior level expatriates that had moved to Melbourne within the last few months at a Sirva Relocation Services welcome function at 17 Raglan Street South Melbourne |
| 06/10/2003 | B2B Café | Victorian Innovation Centre, Collins Street, Melbourne | Foreign Experiences * | Along with Tony Burchill from Austrade, Sergio Tarzia from 4LOOP, Adrienne Farrelly from Shanghai Properties, Sue Ellson discussed this issues associated with being a newcomer and the challenges that presents for innovators at the B2Bcafe, held at The Hatch Cafe Level 1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne |
| 14/08/2003 | Serbian Radio Program on SBS Radio | Federation Square, Melbourne | The Story of Newcomers Network with Gordana Gamboz * | Interviewed by Gordana Gamboz from SBS Radio for Serbian Radio Program aired the following week |
| 04/06/2003 | Melbourne Newcomers and Friends Association | Private residence, Kew, Victoria | The Story of Newcomers Network * | Shared the story of Newcomers Network with members of the Melbourne Newcomers and Friends Association at the home of one of the members over morning tea between 10:30am and 12:00pm, Sackville Street, Kew |
| 16/05/2003 | 6th ISANA International Education Association Victorian State Conference | Deakin University, Malvern, Victoria | Institutional and community networking for international student education services * | Invited to share the story of Newcomers Network with attendees representing international student education services at universities across Victoria at the 6th ISANA International Education Association Victorian State Conference at Deakin University, Toorak Campus, 336 Glenferrie Road, Malvern |
| 26/02/2003 | Fast Company’s Company of Friends | Rigby Cooke Offices, LaTrobe Street, Melbourne | The role of business networks * | One of a panel of speakers – Peter Tunjic from Company of Friends, Warren Lester from B2BCafe and Horace Lim from the First Friday Group at the Fast Company’s Company of Friends event held at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, Level 13, 469 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne. They discussed the various issues related to business networks in Melbourne to a keen group of interested individuals |
| 24/07/2002 | Senate Enquiry into Small Business Issues | Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne | The issues facing small business in Australia * | Invited to join Barbara Gabogrecan from the Micro Business Network and present her views on the issues facing small business in Australia at the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne. |
| 17/07/2002 | Victorian Government 3rd Annual Victorian Women’s Summit | Holmesglen TAFE, Moorabbin, Victoria | Breakout Workshop’s Findings * | Summarised one of the breakout workshop’s findings at the Victorian Government’s annual event held at Holmesglen TAFE in Moorabbin, Melbourne |
| 10/07/2002 | Derek Guille’s afternoon program on ABC Radio 774AM | ABC Radio Studio, Southbank, Victoria | Making friends in Melbourne * | After a direct approach to the producer of Derek Guille’s afternoon program on ABC Radio 774AM, Sue discussed the best ways to make new friends when you move to a new location live to air during the program featuring an interview with a representative from the new television program about a UK book club |
| 19/11/2001 | Australian Institute of Management’s International Focus Group | Australian Institute of Management Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Network local, think global * | The recently renamed International Focus Group (formerly the International Business Group) of the Australian Institute of Management changed its purpose to encourage more Australian businesses to develop a global mindset. As the Promotions Executive for the group, Sue Ellson was invited to speak about networking in Melbourne along with Prue Bartels from The Image Centre who spoke about making a great first impression on everyone you meet and Gregory Clark from Businesstravelogue.com who highlighted some cultural aspects to consider when networking with people either overseas or from overseas. This event was held at AIM Management House, St Kilda |
| 15/10/2001 | Maroondah Tourism Advisory Board | Maroondah City Council Offices, Ringwood, Victoria | Tapping into the visiting friends and relatives market * | Invited to make a presentation to the Maroondah Tourism Advisory Board at Maroondah City Council Offices, Ringwood to discuss ways that local tourism operators could capture newcomers to the municipality. Whilst this region does not attract a large number of new interstate or international arrivals, it does attract a lot of first home buyers who still need to feel part of a new community having moved from their previous location |
| 09/08/2001 | Australian Institute of Management, International Business Group | Australian Institute of Management Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Repatriation – often more difficult * | Along with Trevor Phillis, Manager of International Assignment Services at BHP Billiton, Sue briefly discussed the issues that she had covered in an article she wrote for the Australian Human Resource Institute’s HR Monthly magazine on repatriation at Australian Institute of Management House, St Kilda |
| 07/08/2001 | Newcomers Network | Victorian Arts Centre St Kilda Road Melbourne | Making it Back in Melbourne * | Sue Ellson was one of the guest speakers at this Newcomers Network event held at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne and she spoke about the future development of the enterprise and the topic of repatriation. |
| 22/05/2001 | Newcomers Network | Victorian Arts Centre St Kilda Road Melbourne | Making it in Melbourne * | Sue was one of the guest speakers at the launch of Newcomers Network held at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne and spoke about the new Newcomers Network enterprise and how it will move forward. |
| 20/02/2001 | Peter Clarke’s evening program on ABC Radio 774AM | ABC Radio Studio, Southbank, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings * | After a direct approach to the producer of Peter Clarke’s evening program on ABC Radio 774AM, Sue recommended both Nicci Baker from Making the Most of Moving and Brian Crawford from Toll Transitions to join her on the statewide radio program for a discussion on the issues of settling in to a new location. After a brief summary of Sue’s research findings, callers were invited to ring in and discuss their personal relocation experiences over a 50 minute program that commenced just before 8-00pm. A revealing and insightful program stimulated many phone calls from interested listeners |
| 30/11/2000 | The Relocation Network | Finishing Touches Offices, St Kilda, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings – arriving at Christmas time * | The Relocation Network’s new website at www.relocationdirectory. com.au was launched at this friendly networking event on a warm summery evening at the Finishing Touch Offices, St Kilda. Sue was invited on the night to speak to the guests about the importance of understanding the needs of both the industry and the individuals who utilise the various relocation services listed on the website. She highlighted how important it was for the service providers to understand what it is like from the client’s perspective when many international arrivals will be experiencing their first warm Christmas and will be without their usual rituals |
| 19/10/2000 | City of Boroondara Community Connections Group | Bowen Street Family Centre, Camberwell, Victoria | Moving to Melbourne Research Findings and the value of community resources * | At the Bowen Street Family Centre, Camberwell, the Community Connections program funded by the City Of Boroondara produced a fantastic ‘Newcomers Handbook’ for people moving into the municipality (most of the 96 people Sue surveyed moved into this council area). Sue spoke about the benefits of this type of product, for newcomers, service providers and the council based on her research findings |
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