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Networking Guide

When you arrive in Sydney you’ll want to meet other people. There are many ways to do this. You can meet people in your line of work, with similar interests or with the same background.

Expat Groups

A very good place to start your Sydney exploration and gather information is the Newcomers Network. The Newcomers Network is an online guide for people who have moved or are planning to move to Australia, Sydney in particular. It provides resources from government, non-government and private organizations that can be accessed free of charge or registration. They also organize monthly ‘Welcome to Sydney’ events and have up to 100 people attending.

Newcomers Network http://www.newcomersnetwork.com

Meet Ups are also a way to meet other ex-pats. There are lots of different ex-pat groups including Italian, Spanish and French Meetups. Meetup groups normally occur monthly.

Sydney Expat Club http://sydneyexpatclub.com

You may find your consulate able to provide you with information on cultural activities or events where you can meet other people from your country. Visit our section on Consulates for contact details.

Business and Professional Organisations

There are numerous professional and business organizations. Below is just a sample.

Private Clubs

Country Clubs

There are a dozen country clubs in Sydney including;

Community Services Organisations

Volunteering is a great way to contribute as well as an opportunity to meet people that care about the same issues as you do. Contact the organization you are interested in and let them know you would like to volunteer. You may wish to offer your services to a large NGO, to a small local organization, or at an art or cultural festival like the Sydney Film Festival.

Other

Use search engines, social networking sites, and message boards to find out about activities in Sydney where you will be able to meet like-minded people and socialize.

Another excellent way to meet other people is through sport. Sydneysiders are passionate about sports. There are tennis groups, football teams, netball teams, swimming groups, just to name a few that you can join.

Top Tips

01 Consider your commute when choosing where to live. Look for convenient access to roads or public transport.
02 Entry to public schools is determined by where you live, so you’ll need to base your housing search on the school’s district.
03 Secondhand shopping for furniture, household items and other necessities is very popular. Garage sales and online classifieds can reduce your costs.
04 Sydney can be overwhelming and joining a local community group will help you meet people and make friends with common interests.
05 Overseas calling cards are the most economical way to talk with friends and family back home. You can talk for less than .05c a minute with some cards

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Interesting fact

Indigenous Australians make up just 0.6 per cent of Sydney’s population.
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