In July and August, CLAIR Sydney attended a total of six farewell receptions for approximately 150 new JET participants. These receptions were hosted by various overseas diplomatic establishments, including the embassies in Canberra and Wellington, as well as the consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland.
During the receptions, representatives from these diplomatic establishments, other related organisations, and our staff offered words of encouragement to the participants. We expressed our hopes for their success in Japan, highlighting the crucial role that JET Programme participants play in strengthening the bonds between Japan and both Australia and New Zealand. Furthermore, members of each JETAA chapter urged the participants to serve as bridges between these countries and Japan, not only during the programme but also after its completion by actively participating in JETAA.
The new JET participants shared their motivations for joining the programme, including a desire to immerse themselves in Japanese language and culture and a long-standing interest in working in Japan. They have already departed from Australia and New Zealand and have begun their new lives in Japan. While they may initially find the new environment and the summer heat challenging, we sincerely hope they will have enriching experiences and make the most of their time in Japan through this programme.
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From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.
