Welcome to the website of the Victorian, Tasmanian and South Australian chapter of the JET Alumni Association. We are here to provide a network for alumni of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, help promote the programme and its aims and continue to further the cause of Australian-Japanese relations in our corner of Australia.

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Updated pre-departure guide

UPDATE: We’ve compiled a handy pre-departure guide for new JETS heading off to Japan soon, with help from Sydney JETAA. There’s plenty of info about what to pack, what to expect from your apartment, etiquette, culture and adjusting to your new life in Japan.
Download the updated copy of the pre-departure guide here.

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Help plan our careers seminar

We’re planning a big career seminar and need your help. We’re putting together a sub-committee as it’s going to be an important project that will help a lot of people by providing quality career advice. If you’re interested in helping out shoot an email to Zosia at secretary[dot]melbourne[at]jetalumni[dot]org by July 10 so we can get things moving.

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Come eat at our Izakaya night

Do you remember the last time you ate at an Izakaya? The last time you slipped a slither of sashimi onto your tongue or munched on some yakitori?
Come along to our annual izakaya night on July 10 for your fill of the tasty morsels you used to snack on while throwing back a beer at your local in Japan. Bring along your favourite dish to share or $10, which will be divvied up between the people who bring food. Our vice president/secretary Zosia will be opening up her home. It’s …