“You don't arrive with a network in Australia, but it's something that you actually build and cultivate yourself.”
This week on the New Life in Australia podcast, Karen talks about one of the biggest challenges of starting over in a new country: making friends and building a support network.
Leaving behind friends and family can be one of the hardest parts about making the move. Karen shares her own experience of arriving in Australia with three young kids and explains how saying yes to opportunities, getting involved locally and continuing to show up can help you build meaningful friendships.
What you’ll learn in this episode
Throughout the episode, Karen explores:
Why building a support network is an essential part of settling into Australia
How to make friends as an adult when you’re starting from scratch
How school, kids’ activities, sports and playgrounds can create natural opportunities to meet people
Why volunteering and getting involved in your local community can help
How libraries, clubs, hobby groups and networking events can lead to new friendships
How online communities can turn into real-life friendships
Why saying yes to small invitations can make a big difference
Why consistency and repetition are key to developing friendships
Three practical tips for starting to build your own social circle in Australia
If you’ve recently moved to Australia and are feeling lonely or unsure how to meet people, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you start building your own community.
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Find the full show notes and transcript at https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-53
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