Join JETAAWA for our annual Hanami Picnic at Hyde Park! This year our event is extra special as we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the JET Programme. Light food provided, so please bring a plate to share. BYO drinks - alcohol permitted. There will be Japanese cultural activities and games throughout the day so join in the fun! Also, please come in Japan-related … [Read more...]
Japan Careers Seminar 2016
Japan Careers Seminar 2016 is coming up. This year's seminar date is Thursday, 18 August 2016. Time is from 6pm-8:30pm. FREE ENTRY – please register at rsvp.jetaawa.com A wide range of work areas will be discussed by our speakers. For full information, please view the flyer attached: Japan Careers Seminar (PDF) … [Read more...]
Packing for Japan: What to bring and what not to bring (by Natasha Sjahrir)
Firstly, congratulations guys! Well done for acing your interview and writing a killer application essay. Now you’re about to jet off to Japan, and maybe you’re freaking out about your placement (assuming you even know where it is) or feeling overwhelmed at your pile of ‘things you want to bring but it doesn’t really seem feasible’ (guys: you don’t need fifty billion suits, a … [Read more...]
If I could have my time on JET again . . .
With the 2016 WA JETs soon to begin an exciting new chapter of their lives, JETAAWA committee members share their greatest JET regrets. If I had my time again, I'd join a club as soon as possible! Being part of the baseball club kept me sane when I started getting home-sick. (Caitlin Cleghorn) … [Read more...]
Quiz Night 2016
Don’t miss out on the JETAAWA Quiz Night on Thursday, 26th May 2016 at the Claremont Bowling Club! This is one of our most popular events, with high-value and quality prizes galore and good times to be had. All proceeds will be donated to the Kumamoto Earthquake relief. Tickets are limited! Available from quiz.jetaawa.com Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $18. B … [Read more...]