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I am by nature a ‘connector’ and a prodigious networker, so whether you have consulted me for Life Coaching or Expatriate Coaching, and whether you are looking for a job, trying to buy a house, wanting to make new friends or needing a lawyer or to transfer money, I can recommend professionals in all walks of life.  And if I can't give you a name, then I will find someone who can.  

In addition to our coaching sessions I will almost certainly be suggesting other ways by which you can continue to improve your situation too.  This may be through reading a book or visiting a website, through joining a networking group or having a coffee with someone I think you have something in common with.
You can be assured, therefore, that the time we spend together is just the beginning of my commitment to your new lifestyle.

Magazine Articles
Avoiding the Tall Poppy Syndrome  www.sabona.com.au/1516
Flowers for the Living www.sabona.com.au/1811
Same Same but Very Different www.sabona.com.au/1402
It's Different for Women! www.sabona.com.au/1713
How Australians View South Africans www.sabona.com.au/1614
Tips on Being An Expat www.sabona.com.au/1912 
The Lure of the Land Down Under www.takingupresidence.com
Immigrating to a Different Planet; 9 lessons I've Learned www.tandemconsulting.com.au

Meeting People  
  • Melbourne and other Australian cities host a myriad of Meet Up Groups for everything from repats to brunch lovers. Find a local Meet Up group that would suit you at www.meetup.com  Other great networking groups arewww.doubledrummer.com.au and www.getalife.com.au  
  • The most valuable resource I can offer you if you are moving to Australia and particularly Melbourne is theNewcomers Network The site is packed full of settlement strategies, networking groups and much more 
    besides and also provides information for people moving to or returning to other Australian citiies
  • South Africans can connect with one another at www.sabona.com.au or the South African Business Network in Melbourne (search it on www.linkedin.com)
  • Poms can find each other at www.pomsdownunder.com

Job Hunting
  • I recommend that talented and high performing executives across all disciplines who are looking for a job here contact Andrew Thoseby at www.1stexecutive.com.au Their recruitment processes are strategic and values based and a refreshing change. 
  • If you are after that elusive job that is both interesting and part time, I recommend that you contact Kate Webster at www.priorities.com.au Unable to find a recruitment consultancy that could help her find such a job, she created her own company!


Websites
- If you are interested in Australian history, a great website is Convict Creations 
- Women especially can find great support at www.expatwomen.com
- A helpful article on culture shock can be found at www.studyoverseas.com/insurance/culture_shock

Visas & Migration help
Look no further than IMMagine Australian Immigration Consultants for help with all kinds of immigration support, advice and service.


 

  Contact Patti McCarthy on 0413 594 754 or email: patti@believeyoucan.com.au