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AMERICAN ORGANISATIONS

USSC Website: sydney.edu.au/us-studies
The official website for the United States Studies Centre at The University of Sydney. The USSC was co-founded by the American Australian Association and the New South Wales government in 2006, and initially funded with a $25million Commonwealth grant which was awarded to Sydney University. USSC commences their first graduate programme of study in 2008. They foster a close collaboration with a number of prestigious universities. In 2007 the USSC hosted their first National Academic Summit which garnered much praise.

AAA US website: www.americanaustralian.org
The official website for the American Australian Association, U.S. Founded in 1948, it is affiliated with the American Australian Association Limited.

Australian National Maritime Museum:
www.anmm.gov.au
Website of the Australian National Maritime Museum, which houses the USA Gallery, gifted by the American people with a $5million gift on the occasion of the Bicentennial of European Settlement in Australia in 1988.

The American Society/Sydney: www.americansociety.com.au
Founded in 1922 as a social club for Americans living in Sydney, they continue to support Americans living and working in Sydney. Members gather to socialise at The American Club the third Friday of each month from 6pm.

Australian American Association Federation: www.aaafed.asn.au
Originally founded in 1922 as the "British-American Co-operation Movement for World Peace", it was incorporated as the Australian American Association in 1941 in Queensland, which still maintains a very active chapter. The New South Wales chapter has amalgamated with our organisation.

The American Club/Sydney: www.amclub.com.au
The American Club celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2007. It is one of the oldest established clubs in Sydney and boasts some of the best views as well, from atop its location on Macquarie Street. Members of many nationalities make use of the facilities and it has an variety of events throughout the year as well as providing members with use of their facilities for business or socialising.

American Chamber of Commerce in Australia: www.amcham.com.au
Founded in 1961, AmCham is the largest international Chamber of Commerce in Australia, with an enviable roster of events and seminars. It promotes business investment, primarily to/from Australia and the United States.

US GOVERNMENT IN AUSTRALIA

Consulate General of the United States/Sydney: sydney.usconsulate.gov/sydney
Website of the US Consulate in Sydney, providing information and services to Americans living in Sydney.

Consulate General of the United States/Melbourne: canberra.usembassy.gov/melbourne
Website of the US Consulate in Melbourne, providing information and services to Americans living in Melbourne.

Virtual Consulate of the United States/Brisbane: perth.usconsulate.gov/Brisbane
The 'virtual' US Consulate in Brisbane and Perth, which do not have actual offices of the US Consulate, providing information and services to Americans living in Sydney.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

The Australian Government Directory: www.agd.com.au
A portal for anyone looking for an agency by state or territory, including education, IT&T, government, universities, tourism, Indigenous services, organisations & associations, Business Australia and corporate services.

Business.gov.au Portal: www.business.gov.au
A whole-of-government portal for anyone looking for a government service or agency.

Australian Culture and Recreation Portal: www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au
Portal devoted to the culture and arts of Australia, with programs, services and events throughout Australia. Provides subscription to their free monthly e-newsletter, ausculture, listing various events upcoming throughout Australia.

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT): www.dfat.gov.au
The lead agency managing Australia's presence abroad, providing foreign and trade policy advice to the government and 89 posts overseas.

Australian Trade Commission (Austrade): www.austrade.gov.au
Provides services and advice to those wishing to do business abroad, from exports to establishing a business.

Department & Immigration & Citizenship (DICA): www.immi.gov.au
Official website for DICA. Provides information on all aspects of immigration and citizenship in Australia. Main site for those wishing to migrate to Australia under a variety of visa types. All official forms for filing for visas are available on this website. Also includes links to other government agencies providing related services.

Australian Customs: www.customs.gov.au
The official website for Australian Customs. Provides information on a variety of subjects pertaining to aspects of border security, export, etc. Provides information for those travelling to Australia regarding what can be brought into the country and the necessary steps that must be taken concerning types of articles brought in or removed from Australia. See also the AQIS website for information on quarantine.

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS): www.daffa.gov.au
Australia is very strict about their quarantine laws. Information on this website should be required reading for anyone entering Australia from another country or even travelling interstate within Australia, as each state and territory has their own quarantine laws. Includes information on bringing pets into the country, importing and exporting of items and other valuable information. Has related links.

STATE & TERRITORY SITES

Australian Capital Territory (ACT): www.act.gov.au
Official website for government services as an array of information on Canberra, seat of Australian Government, and the ACT.

City of Sydney: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Official website for the City of Sydney.

New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development: www.business.nsw.gov.au
The business development agency for New South Wales. Works with the business community to strengthen their competitiveness, promote investment to a global audience, through events, services and a variety of resources.

New South Wales Government Portal: www.nsw.gov.au
Portal to the agencies in the New South Wales government and a directory or a vast number of websites by category under specific categories such as Education, Culture & Recreation, etc.

Northern Territory Government: www.nt.gov.au
Official website for government services as an array of information on the Northern Territory.

Queensland Government: www.qld.gov.au
Official website for government services as well as an array of information on the state of Queensland.

South Australia Government: www.sa.gov.au
Official website for government services as an array of information on the state of South Australia.

Tasmania Government: www.tas.gov.au
Official website for government services as an array of information on the state of Tasmania.

Victoria Online: Victorian Government Portal: www.vic.gov.au
Portal for Victorian government agencies and services.

Victoria: Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development (DIIRD): www.diird.vic.gov.au
Victoria's lead agency for economic and regional development, including Invest Victoria

Invest Victoria:
www.investvictoria.com
Part of the DIIRD, this agency provides services to international investors looking to invest or re-invest in Victoria's economy.

Western Australia Government: wa.gov.au
Official website for government services as an array of information on the state of Western Australia.

AMERICAN SPORT IN AUSTRALIA

Fox Sports and Setanta broadcast gridiron (football in Australia is rugby union, rugby league and Australian Rules Football) on a limited basis throughout the season, but do broadcast the Super Bowl each year. ESPN is also available through Foxtel cable and is increasing its US sports coverage here all the time, showing MLB games, NHL, (hockey in Australia is field hockey) in limited broadcast. Newspapers like the Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph will list the current competition ladders for a wide variety of sports.

For soccer fans (it is called soccer in Australia), there is no lack of programming available, with the EPL available on SBS, a free-to-air TV station. There is A-League soccer in Australia and the Socceroos, the national team has performed well in recent matches. Tennis is also available with Fox Sports and ESPN broadcasting the various international tennis competitions. Some are also broadcast on ABC and SBS, both free-to-air.

Most pubs broadcast a variety of sports, local and international. It's a matter of searching for them. Almost every pub broadcasts sports, but it one has to find out from friends or word of mouth those that broadcast the AFL, NFL, baseball and NBL. James Squire Brewhouse and Restaurant is one of several Sydney venues that also broadcast US sports.

Setanta Australia:
www.au.setanta.com
Venues throughout Australia where Setanta sports programming is broadcast. They will occasionally broadcast American sports, but if you watch international football (EPL, Euro Cup, Copa Liberatores, UEFA, SPL, Eredivisie, Deutsche Bundeslige, Le Championnat, selected Serie A etc), GAA, Rugby (international comps), cricket and boxing, this link is for you.

Australian Baseball Federation:
www.baseball.com.au
Governing body for the sport of baseball in Australia. Includes links to baseball associations and teams at the state level, as well as various competitions around Australia.

Gridiron Australia:
www.gridironaustralia.org.au
The governing body for American Football (gridiron) in Australia. Has links to the various states that have gridiron associations and competitions, including the university teams.

National Basketball League:
www.nbl.com.au
Australia's official basketball league and competition. Provides information on the sport in Australia as well as details on the competition and state teams.