This is fairly late, considering you posted in September> Hopefully you found some work?? For anyone living in Amsterdam, do a walk around the shops, cafes, and bars. They've had signs in the windows the last couple of months. My friend, who turned up six weeks ago, had been getting the thumbs up until she announced she was staying outside the city (some employers have to pay travel costs after a certain distance... weird but true). English-only didn't seem to be a problem there.

We're working out start times and are looking at mid-afternoon, but if you're thinking of coming from Amsterdam and don't want to train it back before 11pm, there's a local StayOk (backpacker accom- cheap, clean, and friendly)15 minutes walk from the venue. If that's you, jump in quick. I called them today and they only have seven places left.

This post was edited by chikkoroll at December 19, 2012 3:38:09 PM CET

How's it goin? It's almost time for Australia Day... and the party is a go-er. If you like the sound of the above, we're registered with Triple J for a Hottest 100 Australia Day Party. We're going for an immitation backyard BBQ theme, and our numbers are capped at 80. If you'd like to be in on it, go to Facebook page "Australia Day Party 26 Jan 2013 - Noord Holland" https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/332033213501759/ and click join. OR Drop me an email at downendutchy@hotmail.com Cheers, Chik

Hi Nez. That sounds like an airmail price(?). Sea mail takes 6-8 weeks, but should be a lot cheaper.

Hey Aussie Folk,

Anyone from Oz still using this site? Perhaps we assimilate too easily to find it useful.

If you're here, if you're reading...

It's early days, but we're looking to create a major event in Noord Holland next year. Something that is sadly lacking outside of Amsterdam. 

We (Aussie expats and local Dutchies) are looking for expressions of interest from Aussie expats for attending a corker of a party: Australia Day 2013. While anyone will be welcome, we're specifically looking for expats who live in/nearby Alkmaar (Bergen, Egmond, Heiloo, Castricum etc). We're going to do our best to make it just like home. Sand, wading pools, (edible) snags on the barbie, cheap beer, Triple Js Hottest 100, and maybe even a bit of Ocker. Got no sun, but c'mon... we have a mirror ball! Does it sound like this might blow your hair back??
Join Facebook group "Australia Day Party 2013- Noord Holland" at https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/332033213501759/. Can use to the group to network, or just to do the watch-this-space.

Ik zie je wanneer ik ben op kijk naar je ;)

This post was edited by chikkoroll at February 12, 2012 9:29:16 PM CET