A meeting point for Australians, New Zealanders, Catalans and others, living in Catalonia or related to it. This society is based in Barcelona and most of the membres are living in Catalonia or visiting it from time to time. We encourage understanding, friendship and having a good time in this piece of Europe.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Barcelona: AFL Grand Final 2015 Live (October 3)
Belushi's Barcelona is one of the venues where you can watch the 2015 AFL Grand Final Live.
They will host again the biggest Aussie Rules Grand Final event. They will show the action live on their big screens with English commentary.
Throughout the morning the bar will be open and they will have the live Aussie Rules action on the big screen with loads of Hot Meat Pies on the go, Aussie beers and breakfast specials.
Get in touch at belushis@barcelona.com
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Rugby World Cup 2015 in Barcelona
One of the venues in Barcelona where you can watch the wold cup is The Philharmonic (C/Mallorca 204 BCN 08036). Enjoy it!.
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Brisbane Concert Choir in Barcelona (24th September)
Brisbane Concert Choir at St Andrew's is an auditioned adult
mixed-voice community choir of between 50 and 60 members, from 18 to 70 years
of age, drawn from all walks of life, based in the heart of Brisbane,
Australia. Formed in 1996 by Dr Guy Jansen, it was directed by Christopher
Kiver up until July 2002, and thereafter Graeme Morton, until the end of 2003.
Debra Shearer-Dirié was appointed to the position in May 2005.
The Choir greatly appreciates the ongoing support of St
Andrew's Uniting Church, Ann St, Brisbane, its Minister and congregation which
provides the Choir with a beautiful heritage building for rehearsal and
performing space. It also acknowledges Gary Fredericks for the design of the
choir logo used at the top of each page of this website.
If you want to attend the concert...
When: Thursday 24th September, 9 pm
Where: Teatre la massa, Plaça del teatre 3, Vilassar de Dalt (Barcelona
08339)
Price: 5€
More info: info@teatrelamassa.cat,
phone 937.509.090
Sunday, 5 July 2015
The Great Barrier Reef seen by a Turtle...
WWF is working on a innovative project in Queensland. They are studying the levels of pollution the reptiles are receiving. As a part of the project they have placed a GoPro camera on a turtle in order to get more information about the animal's behaviour after being freed.
Enjoy the video!
Enjoy the video!
Sunday, 10 May 2015
Australian Literature: a rough guide
This is a course provided by the online platform www.coursera.org and The University of Western Australia.
The course is a "short introduction to the rich and distinctive world of Australian literature, a world of ancient and modern forms of writing about a vast and varied continent. Explore the work of writers who have responded imaginatively to the unique landscapes of Australia and to its remarkable human history"
The course is a guided way to enjoy the encounter between the literary imagination and the Australian continent.
More info... here
Enjoy!
The course is a "short introduction to the rich and distinctive world of Australian literature, a world of ancient and modern forms of writing about a vast and varied continent. Explore the work of writers who have responded imaginatively to the unique landscapes of Australia and to its remarkable human history"
The course is a guided way to enjoy the encounter between the literary imagination and the Australian continent.
More info... here
Enjoy!
Monday, 4 May 2015
Australia Opportunities Day: session about study & work in Australia
Session about study and work in Australia
WHEN: 15th May, 6 to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Pau Claris 105, BCN
Topics of the session:
See you there!
WHEN: 15th May, 6 to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Pau Claris 105, BCN
The session will be held by Sergio, Blair and Joan. Sergio is the owner and director of TrekYourWay.com, an agency with years of experience in Australia. Blair is a Barcelona-based Australian who collaborates with TrekYourWay. Joan is from The Australia New Zealander Catalan Society (www.aunz.cat).
Topics of the session:
- Adjusting to cultural differences (working, study, social)
- Finding a place to live
- Finding part time work and getting accredited
- Must see locations and weekend getaways
- Living like a local and getting the most of your city
- Organizing healthcare
- How to prepare for a natural disaster such as bushfires or storms and what to do if you get caught in one (unlike but essential information)
- Beach safety
- Dangerous animals information and how to act if your get injured
- Social interactions
- How to get car and boat licenses
- Your questions
(send a message to sergio@trekyourway.com to confirm you are coming)
See you there!
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