~ Article & photos from former JET participant / JETAA WA president Nick John ~
I was lucky enough to be on the JET Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (A…
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The Rocks Aroma Festival 2016
~ Sydney Cultural introduction from our Researcher ~
On Sunday 24 July, CLAIR Sydney headed to the Rocks to take part in the largest coffee festival in the souther…
Farewell Reception for 2016 JET Participants
Farewell Receptions for the 2016 JET Programme participants were held by the Consul-Generals at their respective residences (On 19 July: Sydney, 20: Melbourn…
The pre-departure orientation for new JETs in Sydney
On 2nd July, the pre-departure orientation for new JET participants were held by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney. CLAIR Sydney participated in the ori…
Ube Students visit Newcastle on a youth exchange programme
From 29 July to 5 August, ten junior high school students and two school principals from Ube in Yamaguchi prefecture visited Newcastle (which is Ube’s sister cit…
Research on Melbourne Bike Share
From 21st to 22nd of July, we did some research on Melbourne Bike Share (MBS) and interviewed Mr Mazzei, at SGS Economics & Planning, and Mr Oakley, General Ma…
Northern Beaches Council (Manly) Odawara student exchange
CLAIR Sydney went to former Manly Council Chambers in the morning to attend the official Northern Beaches Council 2016 Odawara welcome reception on 28 July.
The …
Supporting Aichi Prefecture
From 18th to 22nd July, a delegation from the Aichi Prefecture Multiculturalism Promotion office visited some NSW local government offices and related organi…
JETAA NSW Commended by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney
As this year marks the 30th anniversary of the JET Programme, Mr Takaoka, the Consul-General of Japan, presented a certificate of commendation to JET Alumni Ass…
Vol. 10 Tokyo
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is one of the oldest and most famous fireworks displays in Japan. This festival is held on the last …
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The sister city relationship between Nagoya City and City of Sydney will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025.The Nagoya City official who came to Australia to participate in the Australian Multiculturalism Study Tour hosted by CLAIR Sydney, paid a visit to Sydney City Town Hall on Friday 24 November, and we assisted his visit. In addition to sharing information on the status of exchanges between the two cities’ sister zoos (Taronga Zoo and Higashiyama Zoo) and international exchanges in Nagoya City, a preliminary meeting was held for Deputy Mayor Matsuo’s visit to Sydney for December 2023.With the landmark year only two years away, CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the exchanges between the two cities.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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2022/2023 CLAIR Forum
On 3 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2023 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG).
This year’s theme was ‘Multisectoral Approach for Regional Revitalisation’. At the event, two members from CLAIR Sydney and Carol Mills from UTS: IPPG and Andrew Francis from Parkes Council made a comprehensive presentation each on local government policies and strategies that have revitalised local communities and economies in Japan and Australia during the current ongoing pandemic.
Date: Friday 3 March 2023
Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney – Seminar Room
Speakers and topics:
– Ms Shimizu (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)
Sustainable Urban Development Project in the Tokyo Bay Area
– Prof Mills (Director, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney)
Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations for Sustainable Urban Development with Reference to Sydney Parklands
– Mr Inoue (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)
Approaches taken by Mihara City to Tackle Population Decline
– Mr Francis (Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures, Parkes Council)
Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations with Reference to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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