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Hi, my name is Renee and I have just moved to Palo Alto only two weeks ago from Sydney. I moved here because my boyfriend is working on a start-up in the valley. I'm sure there are many other girls (and guys!) in my situation, so I thought this would

Meetup topics: Australian Culture
3.5 miles away
Palo Alto, CA
20
Australian Culture Lovers
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We are a group of Australian, New Zealander and South African expats living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area. The purpose of this group is to socialise (or is that socialize) with each other and share our experiences of being an expat in the

Next Meetup: Sat Oct 18 at 2:00 PM
Meetup topics: Australian Culture, Expat South Africa, Expat New Zealander, Expat
29.8 miles away
San Francisco, CA
163
Expats
4.75

Hi all, Lee from and myself have decided to merge our efforts (not that I've put much effort in lately) and combine the aussie meetup groups. With that said I'll be closing this group down in a couple of weeks so I suggest everyone joins the new

Meetup topics: Australian Culture, Expat
30.2 miles away
San Francisco, CA
2
SF Expat Australians
4.75
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Michelle Mercer
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Stay at Home Parents, Playgroup, Rock Climbing, Netball, more
Alameda, CA Oct 12, 2008
kaz
kaz
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Women's Sports, Mountain Bikes, Sailing
San Rafael, CA Oct 11, 2008
isis
 Hi. I am from sunshine coast, qld and i have been here for 6 years. i live in the east bay. I miss all my aussie friends and im losing my accent so im hoping to make some new aussie friends here. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Australian Rules Football
San Pablo, CA Oct 4, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Wesley Clark, Democratic Underground, Impeach Bush
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Jared
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hi, I'm from Melbourne and missing it a lot! Been here for about 2 years now..Would love to meetup other Oz mates. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Mateo, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
PAS
PAS
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, PHP
San Mateo, CA Oct 2, 2008
trina
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Ian McKellar
 I've been in San Francisco for six years, my accent is almost gone, but I have frozen pies in my fridge. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
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pb*
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
LB
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San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
elana
 like, hi and stuff. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Expat American
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Belinda
 Hi! I am a Melbourne girl but haven't actually lived in Aus for about 15 years... My husband is British, which is always great for sporting rivalry, and my daughter was born in SF last November. We have been in SF since Feb 2006. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 basic geek, interested in stuff like virtual machines, dynamic compilation, garbage collection , overlay networks, politricks, philosophy and general goings on in the world. 
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San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
Fiona
 I'm a banana-bender who became a sandgroper and is now a los gatos girl. I've been here for 2 years since married to my US hubby. I really miss Cottesloe beach, Bribie Island, gum trees, magpie song - and of course dark choc tim-tams! G'day to all! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Los Gatos, CA Oct 2, 2008
Nancy
 G'day Everyone!!! My name is Nancy! I am not Australian but love the land of Oz! I am of Maltese decent. I know that Australians know what that is. Probably the only place that does! Ha! This is a picture of Manly Beach taken 04-March-2007. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Peter Monks
 G'day everyone, My wife and I decided to have a working holiday in the US, and moved to the Bay Area 5 years ago. We haven't gotten around to returning home yet... ;-) Cheers, Peter 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Kath
 Am surrounded by Americans and desperately need some Aussie company, so will most likely be making an appearance for a bevvie or several! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Johnny
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Hiking
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hey there, we moved from Brisvegas to San Fran in December last year. Missing our family, friends, poodles & all things Australian. Looking forward to meeting new people. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Evan
 Hi All! This is URGENT! A colleague at work said I didn't have much of an accent! Ahhh! I'm from Bris-Vegas originally, and have been living in Berkeley for nearly two years. Where are all the Aussies hiding??? 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
Anita
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Iranian American
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in Mongolian culture. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Mongolian, Expat Canadian, Indie Film, Movie Fans
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Leon
 Hi, I have been in Frisco since Nov 2006 from Sydney. Just finished a contract downtown and now studying (more free time) Would be great to catchup for a coffee\beer with fellow Aussies (live near Haight). on_walkabout@yahoo.com 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Katy Deves
 Been in SF for about a year and a half, and just like to network wit other Aussies. Work in wine and live in SOMA. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hi there! Moved from Melbourne, been here studying game design for almost 4 years. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Carolyn
 Suppose I'd be a 'Friend of Oz' - as I lived in Melbourne for just over 2 years - but am a Yank by birth. Just moved to Bay Area a few months back - looking forward to more events! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Palo Alto, CA Oct 2, 2008
 G'day! We just moved from Brisbane to SF. Miss Aussie accent and keen to meet up. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Mel
Mel
 Hi, My hubby and I have just moved to San Francisco from Sydney. Really looking forward to spending the next couple of years in the States and looking forward to meeting some friends. :) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Sunnyvale, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, British Expats
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Caroline Knowles. British non-cricket fan married to Aussie cricket fan and friends with others from Trinidad, South Africa and India 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Cricket
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Joanne
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Dining Out, Buffy, Walking, Indie Film, Meetup Organizer, more
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Originally from Sydney, here since 1998. Know a contingent of other Aussies so will spread the word. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
kp
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San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Guru
 I am originally from India settled in Sydney a long long time ago. I have now moved to San Francisco as I got transferred. Currently missing Doner Kebab's and meat pies... 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Want to meet others sans-children. Looking to meet to discuss movies, books, art, food and to have fun, stimulating conversation. I am 44, married to a wonderful man and am crazy for our Dobie "Max", our cat "Fred" and "Morty" the cockatiel. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Vegan, Whole Food Nutrition
San Rafael, CA Oct 2, 2008
Rod
Rod
 RHPS at the Palo Alto movie theater on El Camino on Nov 3rd. who wants to go? Also on in Rancho Cordova Nov 1 -1 0 I think. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Dining Out
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Always great to meet more Aussies in the Bay Area. I run the Aussie Chamber and would love to meet up at your next event. You can always contact me if you need anything www.sfaussies.com 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 G'day, I've been in the US since 1998 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Menlo Park, CA Oct 2, 2008
Kimara
 I'm actually from PNG but haven't had much luck finding other wantoks. Been here in the Bay Area for over 7yrs and would love some non-American company for a change! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Sam
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Entrepreneur, Travel, Fitness, Walking, more
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 hello Born & raised in Sydney, went travelling around the world, ran out of money in London, got a job in San Francisco... that's about it! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Chris Lovatt
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Expat Scottish
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 I was born in Ipswich, Queensland. Left Australia December 1980 but make regular trips home to visit the large Maddox clan. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Adam Griffiths
 Originally from Sydney, now in SF 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Leon
 In San Jose since March 07. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Jose, CA Oct 2, 2008
steve
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Indie Film
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 I've lived in San Francisco for a year, been out of Australia for 5 years. I work for a non-profit in The Mission with my American husband. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Social Networking
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 I'm actually a U.S. citizen that has lived in Melbourne on two different occasions. I have family living in Geelong. I'm looking for Aussies who are interested in watching footy (Go Saints!) at a local pub in S.F. and tipping a couple of pints. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Marisa
 Don't know if I'm breaking rules, but I'm actually American and just moved to San Francisco after 5 years in Sydney. Work for an Aussie company and go back often but would love some Australian humor, sport and drinking skills this side of the pond! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Craig
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Sharon
 Hi! I've been in the US for the last 10 years, and recently moved to the Bay Area from Boson. We had a decent ex-pat group in Boston and hoping to catching up with other fellow Aussies soon. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Degrassi, Anaheim Angels, Trivia
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 I was born in Wagga Wagga (It's the truth!), but mainly lived in Sydney. I ended up in San Francisco years ago, after living in many different places: England, Caribbean, New Jersey etc. I am married to a Philippino. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Tea, Museum, Movie Fans, Walking, more
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
Mal
Mal
 Originally from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Spent about 5 years working in Southeast Asia before emigrating to Australia. I lived there another 5 years and then moved here in 1996. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Mickey
 I moved to the Bay Area in January 2007 from Brisbane. My German bf (now husband, due to US immigration laws) found work here and I followed with my 2 kids. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Kerrin
 G'day all...here on an E3 visa, working in Redwood Shores at a startup. I am from Melbourne. Looking forward to meeting some people and one day having a real BBQ with lamb chops - which I am saving up for :-) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Palo Alto, CA Oct 2, 2008
Scott B
 I've been living in the Piedmont District in Oakland with my American partner for 2 years, and would love to get to know some other Aussies around the area. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Oakland, CA Oct 2, 2008
Baba
 Hey all, recently got here from Melbourne. Melbourne's home. Looking for some beer mates and some fun times in Cali. Shout out! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Walnut Creek, CA Oct 2, 2008
Stephen Watkins
 Hi all, I just moved to SF from Melbourne 6 months ago and looking to meet some more aussies in the bay area 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hi! I am originally from Sydney then 2 years in Hong Kong, 3.5 years in Chicago and 3.5 years here in Belmont. One day I'll move back, just not sure when as does not fit into my jigsaw of life at the moment. Miss the beach meat pies and cherry ripes. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Belmont, CA Oct 2, 2008
Sonia Duggan
 Hi I'm Sonia and my family and I have been in the Bay Area for 6 months now having moved here from Singapore. I am originally from Adelaide and my husband Richard is from the UK. We have 2 daughters, Sascha and Emma, aged 5 and 3. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Los Gatos, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Brett
 Simple. I am an Aussie on international assignment in the US. Teaching the Aussie way, one American at a time. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Dominic Chidgey
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Yvette Bass
 I was born and raised in and around Brissie. Queenslander all the way. Been in the Bay Area since 1992 though.. Haven't been home since. My 12 year old daughter hasn't gotten to visit yet, soon I hope. Still miss the sound of the birds. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Oakland, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Social Networking
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 A Melbourne gal anxiously seeking some Aussie mates to swap notes, bond, shoot the breeze over a couple of pots. I've been here for over 10 years and would love to connect. I really haven't met too many Aussies in SF. Here's my chance. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Amy
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Fremont, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hi, I'm not an Aussie, but am trying to recruit someone to work on an onsite testing project. Wonder if it's OK to post the posting here. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Kelly
 Hi! how ya goin? First off..let me make it clear that I LOVE Australians, and i'm looking forward to meeting a bunch of them! I'm American..I live in San Francisco. I'm a musician, and business owner. I love live and independent music, and being 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
karen
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, British Expats, British Comedies, Expat, Travel
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Swannie
 Hi! I'm from Murwillumbah, lived in Hawaii (1 yr), Seattle (7 yrs), and now San Jose (5 months). I miss the Aussie pub in Seattle so I hope this group can fill the homesick void. I only have 5 VBs and two blocks of Snack left in my fridge! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Jose, CA Oct 2, 2008
 Hi guys, i am spanish, as a spaniard, i love football games, now we have Champions League Final game coming up !! Its a pity Liverpool is out, but thats life 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Soccer, Singles
Mountain View, CA Oct 2, 2008
CoCo
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Singles, Singers & Songwriters, Event Planning, Expat, more
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
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San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Chevy
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture, Dining Out
Berkeley, CA Oct 2, 2008
Shari
 Hi there, although I'm not Aussie I lived in Sydney for a while. I'm originally from NYC but I'll be moving to SF this summer and it would be great to meet some new people :) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
 My partner and I moved to SF almost 6 months ago! We have the pleasure of living with our mate (another Aussie Expat) so the Aussie accent certainly does not go astray! We live and work in the south bay area. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
San Francisco, CA Oct 2, 2008
Richard
 Hi, Moving to mountain view in Feb with my wife and two little ones (3yrs and 9months old). Wish me luck on the plane trip! Would like to meet up with others with little kids and/or into rock music and/or semiconductor physics! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Mountain View, CA Oct 2, 2008
Alex
 Okay so I'm not Australian, but I do absolutely love all things Aussie. I lived in Darlinghurst (Sydney) for a bit and would move back in a heartbeat if it didn't mean leaving behind family & friends. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Australian Culture
Millbrae, CA Oct 2, 2008
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