Alumni networking

When you graduate with a qualification from an Australian institution, you will become Australian alumnus. Most universities have alumni associations you can join, and there may be Australian alumni networks in your home country.

Alumni networks are valuable because:

• They help you maintain the personal, business, institutional and educational links and friendships you have made while studying in Australia.
• They can expose you to business and job opportunities back home and around the world.
• They provide a supportive community of graduates who have shared your experience of leaving home to study in Australia, and returned home as alumni.

Australian Alumni networks offshore

CHINA Federation of Australian Alumni Associations

The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is an inclusive organization, open to all China-based alumni of Australian universities. The ACAA organizes monthly social and professional networking events, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, and maintains an up-to-date bilingual database of Australian alumni in China. The ACAA also promotes the development of individual institutional chapters, and serves as a contact point and liaison for alumni. Phone: +86 10 8586 1101 Fax: +86 10 8685 6221 Website: www.austchinaalumni.org

GERMANY German-Australian Network (DeAN)

DeAN is a German-Australian alumni network that was established in Bonn by Australian alumni in September 1997. Its purpose is "to be leaders in fostering and promoting social and academic exchange between Germany and Australia". DeAN organises alumni gatherings as well as information events on studies in Australia at various German universities. They publish a newsletter and run a website. Phone: +49 6221 336 457 Email: board@dean-online.de

Hong Kong Australian Alumni Association of Hong Kong

This network of Australian Alumni in Hong Kong provides regular information and contact details for Alumni members. It facilitates education, cultural and business links. Contact: Mr. Joseph Kwan Phone: +852 23642345 Fax: +852 23643327

INDONESIA OZMATE - Australian Alumni Network

OZMATE is an online networking community, exclusive to Indonesians who studied or are still studying at an Australian education institution. OZMATE is an initiative of the Australian Education Centres, which are the only official Australian Government source on Australian education and training. By joining OZMATE, you can connect with other alumni and find information on job opportunities and varieties of interesting events. Phone: +62 21 2550 5553 Fax: +62 21 2550 5572 Email: nonni.athari@aei.gov.au Website: www.ozmate.org

JAPAN Australia Japan Alumni Association

There is no formal Alumni Association in Japan, but AEI Japan is developing an alumni database of graduates and former students of Australian universities interested in receiving information and assisting at AEI Japan events. Contact the AEI Project Officer Phone: +81 3 5232 4164 Fax: +81 3 5232 4119

Korea Australian Universities Alumni Network (AUAN) Korea

This is a cross institutional network of Australian alumni in Korea. AUAN Korea was established in March 2000 to recognise the contribution the individual alumni associations make to strengthening the people to people relationships between the two countries, and to foster greater interaction between the Australian alumni and business communities in Korea. Phone: +82 2 2003 0116 Fax: +82 2 738 8412 Email: eunmi.jung@aei.gov.au Website: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/korea

LATIN AMERICA The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC)

The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) Alumni Education Network can be accessed via the ALABC website at www.alabc.com.au. The website receives funding from the Council of Australia Latin America Relations and was an initiative of the ALABC and the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The Alumni Education Network aims to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas for academics and students and provide greater opportunities to engage with the Australia-Latin America focussed business community. Phone: +61 2 6273 2311 Fax: +61 2 6273 3196 Email: execdir@alabc.com.au Website: www.alabc.com.au

MALAYSIA Australian Malaysian Alumni Council

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) The MAAC is the national organisation for Malaysian-Australian alumni of Australian Universities. Many institutions maintain chapters of their alumni associations in Malaysia and the formation of MAAC is the result of support and input from representatives from these alumni chapters. President - Puan Sri Dr Susan Cheah Phone: + (6 03) 5639 8332 or + (6 03) 5639 9338 Fax: + (6 03) 5635 0312 Email susanc@sunway.com.my Vice President (Education & Welfare) - Ms Judith Leow Mobile: + (6 012) 205 2304 Email: judith@judithleow.com

MALAYSIA Malaysia Australia Foundation (MAF)

Though not exclusively an alumni organisation, the MAF involves many influential alumni of Australian institutions, and promotes educational links and broader bilateral relations with Australia. Phone: +60 12 212 1861 Email: minalim@bigfoot.com

Middle East Middle East and Gulf Australian Alumni Network United Arab Emirates Chapter

AEI Middle East has developed an Australian Alumni network for graduates who have returned and/or are working in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates is the first chapter of this network. Additional chapters around the Middle East are also being developed. Phone: +971 4 315 9513 Fax: +971 4 321 2677 Email: study.in.australia@austrade.gov.au Website : http://www.megaanetwork.com/

PAKISTAN Australian Alumni Association of Pakistan (AAAP)

This is a cross institutional network of Australian alumni based in Islamabad. It produces a newsletter entitled "The Bridge". Phone: +92 51 279 223 Fax: +92 51 279 222

SINGAPORE Australian Alumni Singapore (AAS)

Established in 1955, the AAS is an active organisation of graduates of Australian institutions. It is a member of the Alumni Association International and offers a range of specific benefits to Members. The AAS launched its own web site in April 1997. Phone: +65 298 6117 Fax: +65 293 3780

South Africa

The AEI Education Adviser at the Australian High Commission in Pretoria promotes Australian Alumni networking in South Africa. Plans include facilitating alumni activities and gatherings of Alumni. Phone: +27 12 342 8100 Fax: +27 12 342 4201

TAIWAN Taiwan Australia Alumni Association

This alumni network has been established with support from the AEI. Plans include producing a newsletter. Some universities have chapters of their alumni associations in Taiwan. Phone: +886 2 720 2825 Fax: +886 2 720 2814

THAILAND Thai Australia Association

This is a cross institutional network of Australian alumni which regularly produces alumni newsletters. Many institutions maintain chapters of their alumni associations in Thailand. Contact the AEI Project Officer. Phone: +66 2 287 2680 Fax: +66 2 287 1892

VIETNAM Vietnamese Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC)

The Vietnamese Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC) is an extensive network of Vietnamese professionals, who have studied or trained in education institutions in Australia. VGAC is currently under the Vietnam-Australian Friendship Association (VAFA), and is supported by AEI - International Education Network, Australian Embassy and Australian Consulate General in Vietnam. VGAC's vision is to become n organisation where former, current and future students of Australian educational institutions can exchange ideas, interest, experiences, and support one another in life. The Club has 5 chapters in 5 major cities with nearly two thousand members, many of whom are working in government agencies, businesses, academic institutions, NGOs and other organizations across Vietnam. Each year, hundreds of more new graduates from Australia join the VGAC. Contact via AEI in Vietnam. Hanoi Phone: + 84 4 31 7755 (ext. 423) Fax: + 84 4 831 7709 Email: vgachanoi@hn.vnn.vn Website: http://www.vgac.net Hochiminh City Phone: +84 8 825 6560 Fax: +84 8 825 6559 Email: vgac@vnn.vn Website: http://www.vgac.net

Alumni networks in Australia

Australian University Alumni Council

This is a national association of university-based alumni professionals. The council holds annual conferences and promotes information exchange, national debate and professional development among university alumni officers. Phone: +61 8 8303 4277 Fax: +61 8 8303 5808