Living overseas and living in a totally different environment can make anyone feel lonely sometimes. If you are finding it difficult to make new friends in Australia, here are a few tips for you:

• Have an open mind.
• Try your best to accept invitations and show up at the events.
• Join a local sports group (e.g. football groups, bush walk groups etc.) or club (e.g. food clubs, chess clubs etc.). You will be able to meet people who are interested in the same activities as you are.
• Strike up a conversation with your neighbours or with your colleagues after work or with your local grocer, or whoever. It's all about talking to people and getting to know them.
• Invite people to public events and festivals and encourage them to bring other people to these events.
• Fire up the barbie at your place or at the park, invite people to bring a plate and be ready for a lovable and very Australian afternoon barbecue.
• Hopefully, you will be able to make some new friends with these tips. Remember, it's all about meeting people, having an open mind, having a smile on your face, and talking to and getting to know them!