Make new friends and practise English at USU G'day Gatherings!

Come along to our our fortnightly G'day Gatherings sessions, where we welcome you to Sydney, teach you some slang, local sports and introduce you to Aussie food and drinks 👋

Meet other international students, learn about the most iconic spots around USYD Campus and Sydney city, plus enjoy FREE food from Manning Cantina!

Here is our Semester one schedule:

Date	Session Topic	Content
Tuesday 27 Feb Manning Bar	Welcome to Sydney!	Introduction to Australia! We will talk geography, key information about the country and have the chance to get to know some new friends.
Tuesday 12 Mar Manning Bar	G'day Mate!: Aussie Slang	Have you ever not been sure what it meant "to have a bevvie in the arvo?". Look no further than this ADG session where we talk all things slang, idioms and Aussie expressions.
Tuesday 26 Mar Manning Bar	Aussie Food and Drink	Get to try some Australian cultural foods in a classic afternoon tea! We'll have a chat and look into the history and stories behind some iconic Australian treats!
Tuesday 16 Apr Manning Bar The Bevery	Aussie Sports and School Games	Learn about the amazing sports played in Australia, who are the big names to watch and what do Aussie do for fun! Come along and find out!
Tuesday 30 Apr Manning Bar	First Nations: Indigenous Culture	Learn about the history of the First Nations people and be immersed in the true Australian Indigenous Culture!
Tuesday 14 May Manning Bar	G'Day Gatherings Closing Party	Celebrate getting to the end of the program with some fun games and activities, and food!

Frequently asked questions:

What are USU G'Day Gatherings?

Led by our friendly group facilitator, G'Day Gatherings (formerly Australian Discussion Groups) are social sessions where you can meet international students, practise English and learn more about Australian culture.

G'Day Gatherings run fortnightly throughout the semester, with each session on a different topic including Aussie Slang and Aussie Food & Drinks. Free lunch included!

Who can join Australian Discussion Groups?

These sessions are open to all USU Members. If you aren’t a member yet, make sure you sign up today so you can come along and enjoy all the fun. The best part is, it's free for all USYD students! Sign up for USU membership here.

What are the Covid-19 safety requirements?

Attendees are required to follow all of the University's Covid Safety Precautions and any Covid Safety requirements issued by the NSW Health.

What if I don’t receive my confirmation email?

Please email us if you don't receive confirmation of your registration.

Tickets are sold out. What do I do now?

Please email us if you'd like to join the waitlist, and we'll contact you as soon as a spot opens. But don't worry if you miss out on this Australian Discussion Group, the next one is just around the corner!

Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risk:

By participating in this event, I agree to the terms and conditions:
1. Participants are responsible for their own behaviour and any resulting consequences. The University of Sydney Union shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings or any injury to the individual or others resulting from the event. Furthermore you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this event.
2. By registering or participating in this event, you hereby confirm that you are over 18 years of age, or in possession of consent by a legal parent or guardian and have the authority to enter into the terms herein.
3. All attendees must adhere to all COVID-19 safety requirements, including but not limited, to wearing a mask on ALL public transport.
4. I consent to being contacted by the USU via email about upcoming events and activities. I can opt out of these communications at any time.

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