Alumni networking

This grouping of Australian alumni coordinates its activities with the many chapters of institutional alumni associations in Hong Kong. They organise and participate in a number of education exhibitions, alumni events and other Australia linking activities.

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.

Email:	board@dean-online.de
Phone:	+49 6221 336 457

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

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.

Email:	nonni.athari@aei.gov.au
Website:	www.ozmate.org
Phone:	+62 21 2550 5553
Fax:	+62 21 2550 5572

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

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 0135
Fax:	+82 2 738 8412
Website	http://www.aei.or.kr
Email	juheeh@aei.or.kr

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

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.

Vice President (Education & Welfare) - Ms Judith Leow

Mobile:	+ (6 012) 205 2304
Email	judith@judithleow.com

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

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

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

Phone:	+886 2 720 2825
Fax:	+886 2 720 2814

Contact the AEI Project Officer.

Phone:	+66 2 287 2680
Fax:	+66 2 287 1892

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 4 831 7755 (ext. 423)
Fax:	+ 84 4 831 7709
Website	http://www.vgac.net
Email	vgachanoi@hn.vnn.vn

Hochiminh City

Phone:	+84 8 825 6560
Fax:	+84 8 825 6559
Website	http://www.vgac.net
Email	vgac@vnn.vn

Phone:	+61 8 8303 4277
Fax:	+61 8 8303 5808