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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in Australia! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

What Members are saying

Everyone should join InterNations to enjoy everything from business events to networking to cultural and travel experiences.
Ranim, InterNations Cairo

InterNations helped me meet many people of different cultures - now I'm more open-minded and happier!
Nicholas, InterNations Yaounde

InterNations Worldwide at a Glance

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  • Benoit Julien

    Before moving to Brisbane I contacted 5 members of their InterNations community. Today 3 of them are my friends.

Meet the InterNations Expatriate Community of Brisbane!

G'day mate, as an Australian might say, and welcome to the InterNations Brisbane Community! With members in 390 cities around the world, InterNations is truly the place to meet, greet, and learn the knowledge of friendly and helpful expats in Brisbane and around the world. Whether you can't decide between living in the Fortitude Valley neighborhood or the New Farm suburban area, need help finding employment or want to find the best local schools (or many other things besides), InterNations' warm and open community is always only one click away, to help get you the answers you need before your big relocation.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Riyadh or Amsterdam.

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  • Non-drinking 32yo man looking for partner
    1 reply
    Jun 14, 6:59 AM
    Community member

    Hello: Andreas I too am a non-drinker with a Ph.D. It's been 5 years since I gave up wine due to health reasons (I have Meniere's) and even used to TEACH wine appreciation as oenology was a hobby of …

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    Feb 26, 1:06 AM
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    Hello Isabelle, I have a few ideas for BIG DATA. Would you like to see them? If you do, here are the links to blog posts on my website: Big Data to revise and visualize Statutory Code of …

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Find Out More about Brisbane and What It Offers for Expats

Australia is well known for its almost permanent sunshine and laid-back lifestyle, and Brisbane is no exception. With a vibrant nightlife, year-round al fresco dining, riverside beaches (yes, really!) and the vacation hotspots of the Gold Coast only an hour's drive away, expat life here can be a fulfilling experience. But it's not all play; Brisbane is a thriving economic hub and one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia, with over two million residents. Work here for expats is mainly in managerial positions with business, or as a skilled worker, since Australia has a labor shortage in certain fields. Expats most probably will only be allowed resident status if they have employment waiting for them, which can prove difficult — but InterNations can often help out on this front, so check the Brisbane Community for more information or to ask questions!

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Brussels or Jeddah, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connect with Other Expats in Brisbane with InterNations

As a country with an enviable work/life balance (by many other countries' standards), expats in Australia might find themselves with a lot of free time. The Aussie way of life might seem pretty similar to Western Europe or America, but it can be different in subtle ways that can often catch unwary expats out if they aren't prepared before their move. There might not officially be a language barrier, for example, but many expats might find Aussie colloquialisms and slang hard to understand at first. Luckily, with InterNations you can meet, converse, and relax with like-minded expats in Brisbane. Also on offer are a wide range of social events and interest-based groups including coffee evenings, beach fun days, outdoor exploring groups, and business networking events.