You may have been living in Perth for a week, a month, a year or even a decade. But have you made the most of your new life in your new location?

Have you found new friends? Have you got the job you want or the job for now? Do you know what networks you can join? How do you find great places to go to and fabulous people to come with you?

Join us at this event where you will learn:

• Six Best Settlement Strategies
• Culture Shock - what is it and how to recognise the symptoms
• Australian culture - understanding the basics
• Job hunting - ways to find the work you want (despite your international background)
• Information sources - the most reliable options
• Finding the networks you need

This informative event has been designed to help you learn more about living, working and networking in Perth and give you an opportunity to meet other people in the same situation.

You may like to bring your own business or personal card to share with other people you meet or a small notepad and pen if you are given information from others that you would like to keep.

We can host up to 10 guests, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

From 7:30pm you can participate in both business and social networking. If you are looking for work, it can be a great way to make contacts. It is also a great way to meet new people, of all ages, who may become your new friends.

Future dates:

• Thursday 10 March 2011
• Thursday 14 July 2011
• Thursday 11 August 2011
• Thursday 8 September 2011
• Thursday 13 October 2011
• Thursday 10 November 2011
• Thursday 8 December 2011

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm (please arrive on time as the information session starts at 6:15pm)

You may also like to attend the Newcomers Networking in Perth business and social event mixer from 7:30pm on the same day

Venue: Mantra on Murray

Bin 305 Restaurant Bar

305 Murray Street (between Queen and William Streets near Murray Street Mall)

Perth Western Australia 6000

Organisers:

• John Aggus 0410 195 009
• Andrew Harvey 0488 039 639

Cost: Free to attend

Refreshments: Purchase your own, non-alcoholic available

Suggested participants: This event is suitable for people of all ages, cultures, faiths, relationship status (single, partnered or married) and backgrounds.

It is specifically designed for people who have moved to Perth from the country, interstate or overseas, expatriates, Australian repatriates, migrants, international students and refugees.

However, we also welcome consultants, advisors, recruitment specialists, global mobility/relocation professionals, human resources managers, migration experts, migration agents/lawyers.

The guests who attend are usually looking for friends, work and business opportunities.

Whatever your story, you will be welcome at a Newcomers Network event because they are ALWAYS open to EVERYONE.

Participant benefits: Learn more information about living, working and networking in Perth (for free) and make new friends, connections and networks with other people who are currently living or working in Perth, Western Australia.

Registration details: Registration essential - complete the registration form now

Maximum participants: 10 people, please book early to avoid disappointment

A confirmation email will be sent on the Tuesday before the event

Registration closing date: The day before the event date. If you find this information on the day of the event, please phone John or Andrew to confirm.

http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/australia/perth/events/living_working_and_networking.php