Hi Betsy

Nice to hear from you.

I have written 'Six Best Settlement Strategies' at http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/information/six_best_settlement_strategies.php

These are really suitable for any location.

However, if I was going to state my 'top' tip for living in Australia, it would be to get involved with activities here - so that you can meet new people and create new networks. In Australia, we do not really have 'expatriate' communities (or if we do, they are usually very small groups because of our smaller population), so the best way to enjoy living here is to enjoy the plethora of activities on offer and mix with other multicultural Australians (preferably in a sport/interest that you are already passionate about).

That way you will connect because you share the same interest, not because you are from the same country.

Hope that helps!

Cheers, Sue Ellson
Founder
Newcomers Network (based in Melbourne and hosting free Welcome Events on the Second Friday of every month in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events

and a Christmas Day Picnic in Melbourne and a Welcome Home Party of Australian Expatriates and Repatriates on 26/12/08

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