22-11-2008, 04:18 AM
Hi Kat,
I understand how difficult it can be to move to a new country (I am currently in Canada, Ex Aussie but may be moving back to Melbourne in the new year).
Making new friends really depends on your interests etc.. (esp if you're young where clubs that are nationally based, usually cater to older people)
If you are younger (Say under 40)
Some things which you may find helpful in meeting new people:
- If you're fairly active, join an indoor sports team. There are several places around Melbourne and easy to find that have regular indoor soccer, volleyball, etc... A great way to meet new people and most teams socialise after the games in the bars there, so that is always fun. They always have places for people who just want to join an existing team.
- If you are at University, then you'll meet a ton of people there.
- Taking a short course in something is a great way to meet like minded people. For instance, I had a friend who was interested in learning massage and joined a class and made some really good friends out of it.
Basically, just think about the kinds of things you like and then join it.
If you are working, socialising with workmates is a big Aussie thing. A lot of people go out for Friday night drinks and you meet a lot of people that way.
Aussies, for the most part, are fairly open and friendly with a keen sense of humour. You should enjoy yourself in Melbourne. It really is one of the best cities in the world (IMO)
Good luck!
I understand how difficult it can be to move to a new country (I am currently in Canada, Ex Aussie but may be moving back to Melbourne in the new year).
Making new friends really depends on your interests etc.. (esp if you're young where clubs that are nationally based, usually cater to older people)
If you are younger (Say under 40)
Some things which you may find helpful in meeting new people:
- If you're fairly active, join an indoor sports team. There are several places around Melbourne and easy to find that have regular indoor soccer, volleyball, etc... A great way to meet new people and most teams socialise after the games in the bars there, so that is always fun. They always have places for people who just want to join an existing team.
- If you are at University, then you'll meet a ton of people there.
- Taking a short course in something is a great way to meet like minded people. For instance, I had a friend who was interested in learning massage and joined a class and made some really good friends out of it.
Basically, just think about the kinds of things you like and then join it.
If you are working, socialising with workmates is a big Aussie thing. A lot of people go out for Friday night drinks and you meet a lot of people that way.
Aussies, for the most part, are fairly open and friendly with a keen sense of humour. You should enjoy yourself in Melbourne. It really is one of the best cities in the world (IMO)
Good luck!