Sydney Exhibitions, Expos and Launches

Sydney exhibitions, expos and launches offers industry professionals the chance to update their knowledge of cutting edge industry practices, and make or strengthen already existing industry contacts as well.

Throughout the year, the City of Sydney holds various exhibitions, expos, launches and seminars designed to inform practitioners across multiple fields about the latest and emerging trends in their fields, bringing greener, safer and more thorough methods to light, and scope for those who are looking for an industry to move into to peruse and consider possible career options.

National Careers & Employment Expo

The National Careers & Employment Expo is Australia's largest careers & employment initiative!

The National Careers & Employment Expo provides the opportunity for students graduates, skilled and mature age workers and those looking for a career change to meet face to face with Australia's leading organisations, government bodies educational and training providers.

Let's Talk Business

The City of Sydney hosts four 'smart' business seminars aimed at providing tactical advice, resources and networks for small and medium businesses to succeed in the current economy.

Presented by key experts in the small and medium sized business field the Let's Talk Business training seminars will provide vital information for local businesses looking to network and strengthen their position, especially in these challenging economic conditions.

Smart 2009 Conference

Held every two years, Smart Conference is the largest supply chain and logistics event staged in Australia and is the major forum of its type in Asia-Pacific, for practitioners to share insight and knowledge on the latest supply chain challenges facing businesses worldwide.

The conference program will address issues of topical debate, concern and importance, and include several special interest streams. More than seventy local and international high profile experts in their field of practice will present around the theme, BRIDGING THE GAP with innovation & new business strategy.

ADMA Forum 2009

The ADMA Forum is an annual conference & exhibition on the very latest in suppliers, solutions and techniques for marketing professionals.

This conference programme is designed to help you sustain meaningful relationships. Australia's most innovative marketing and direct marketing suppliers are lining up to meet you at ADMA Forum 2009.

From printers and mailhouses to digital & mobile marketing agencies, ADMA Forum boasts over 100 exhibitors who will be on hand to show you the new solutions they've found to help you make greater connections with more and more customers.

SAUG Summit 2009

Join us for the Annual SAUG Summit 2009 where we will explore new developments, IT trends in the next year, how SAP customers can utilise the new functionality gained in their upgrade and how to progress from slowly sinking to winning the race!

To understand, plan and share the next steps for your organisation, Summit 2009 is the only conference this year that will provide you the information, contacts and action plans to move forward.

Ethical Investor Carbon Solutions Forum

Ethical Investor's 3rd annual conference and exhibition showcases strategies and solutions for reducing business carbon intensity.

This year we examine the latest developments in carbon offset standards and what is considered best practice in carbon reduction and efficiency - featuring leading companies already well-advanced on this journey.

The event will also explore what can be achieved in carbon reduction in light of the impending Garnaut Review.

Pharmacy Expo

Pharmacy Expo is the premier event in NSW and is firmly established on the pharmaceutical calendar. It's the annual event that provides pharmacists, proprietors and pharmacy personnel with interactive learning opportunities and access to over 100 trade displays.3 days of networking with Australia's leading health care educators and suppliers, all under one roof.

This 3-day event will provide a comprehensive educational program. Presented by experts in their field, visitors will be provided with the very latest in continuing professional education. Attendance at the Trade Expo is FREE and will showcase new products, services and health information (over 100 exhibitors).

Sydney Design 09

Welcome to Sydney's annual festival of design, presented by the Powerhouse Museum.

Find out what design means to you through a 17-day program encompassing exhibitions and events at the Museum and satellite venues all over Sydney.

Highlights this year include a series of special night openings to ignite the spirit of modernism and complement the new exhibition Modern times: the untold story of modernism in Australia.

Security Expo 2009

Australia's premier security event, Security 2009 Conference and Exhibtion is on August 24-26 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. In an uncertain political and economic climate, Security 2009 Conference will highlight the importance of communication and cooperation in the security industry.

The comprehensive program will feature an engaging mix of presentations, case studies, panel discussions and workshops, with leading local and international security experts providing insight into a number of critical issues facing today’s security professionals.

Supported by the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL).

Flair Awards

An annual event which recognises the work that has been achieved by talented designers throughout Australia.

All tickets available from Chamber of Commerce, 140 Victoria Street Taree or Video Ezy, Victoria Street. Phone 02 6552 5699.

Import Export Show

Trade Australia and AZ Worldwide join forces to present the inaugural Import Export Show.

The 2009 Import Export Show is Australia's first exhibition dedicated to showcasing the full spectrum of services and support available to assist small to medium sized importers and exporters with their international business development.

The Import Export Show 2009 is a show for small and mid-sized business decision makers, across all industries, who are beginning to export or import or are already engaged in international trade.

Hong Kong-Australia Business Association NSW Chapter 2009 Awards

The Business Awards programme is organised to provide recognition and incentive to NSW individuals and companies who strive for excellence in all aspects of international trade between Australia and Hong Kong SAR/China.

The Business Awards has become a prestigious event within the NSW business community since its inception in 2000. This year, entrants will be competing in the following six categories and one Grand Prize.

China Australia Business Congress 2009

AC Events have announced the launch of the China Australia Business Congress 2009.

To be held on the 19/20 May in Sydney, to highlight opportunities for Australian businesses considering trading, importing, exporting, manufacturing/outsourcing and investing in the greater China region.

With China being the largest trading partner to Australia, it is important for SME business owners to understand how to export their goods/services into the region.

The Congress also serves as a valuable update for existing businesses already trading with China.

Visit this page for more Sydney exhibitions, expos and launches held throughout the year, or visit the OnlySydney What's On Events Calendar to search by a specific date or month.

Sydney Charity Events | Balls | Auctions

Today's topic of choice is Sydney Charity Events. Once again, this subject arises as a followup (perhaps afterthought or to add emphasis) to yesterday's blog, Sydney Fairtrade Fortnight.

I guess in essence I wanted to draw attention to the importance of raising awareness of charity events and organisations in these financially trying times. It's understandable we're all trying to spend less and save what we can, though it's easy to forget that while we may be facing a relatively tough period, there are always those who have less than us, and they are consequentially doing it rougher.

As more and more people lose their financial well being, they are forced to rely on charitable organisations, placing more demand on those organisations who in turn rely on our contribution.

Get involved in one of these charity events or organisations this year, and contribute to a strenghtened society.

Sydney Charity events

'Yes 4 Kids' Electric Blue Colour Ball for Redkite
The Y4K Colour Ball raises funds for Redkite, which provides essential emotional, financial and educational support to children, young people and their families facing the long and difficult journey of childhood cancer.

2MAX FM Convoy for Kids
2MAX FM Convoy for Kids is a Truck, Vintage car and Hot Rod convoy along the highway through Narrabri to our 2Max FM studios. All proceeds from the day go to the kids wards at our local hospitals. Plenty of entertainment, Talent Quest, Auction, and more.

Convoy For Kids Goulburn
Day includes: Trucks convoy, stalls, entertainment, a monster auction and judging of the trucks. 8am - Trucks assemble at Gateway Service Station. 10am - Trucks convoy through Auburn Street and arrive for a family day at Belmore Park.

Diabetes Buzz Day
Diabetes Buzz Day - the annual fundraising event for Diabetes Australia-NSW will be held on Friday, 18 September and in the next few weeks more than 200,000 flashing pens, torch keyrings, magnetic badges and buzz bees will sent out to selected retail stores.

Field of Women
Breast Cancer Network Australia is calling on 13,000 people - representing the number of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 - to stand together and create the first ever Sydney Field of Women LIVE before the Sydney Swans v St Kilda match.

Great Australian Bite
Share a bite to help fight Diabetes This April, people from across NSW will be sharing food, having fun and enjoying friendships as they get together for the 'Great Australian Bite' to help raise money for those living with diabetes in Australia.

Kids In Need Dragon Boat Festival
This is a fun annual charity event that attracts teams from both side of the border to compete in boat races and other activities. Dragon Boat Racing started in China around 2000 years ago and is a great team sport.

Lifestart Kayak for Kids
A 17.5km paddling event raising funds and awareness for Lifestart, a charity helping kids with disabilities. Broken down in 4 legs of 4-5km each, this event can be completed by solo paddlers on their own craft or by corporate relay teams.

Michael's Ride For Cancer
Michael is a 16 year old and is doing a solo bike ride from Melbourne to Sydney to raise money for the Cancer Council. He leaves Essendon, Melbourne on the 12th May and arrives at the Relay for Life at Castle Hill Showground, Sydney on 17th May.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Pink Ribbon breakfasts are a fun, early morning get-together of friends, family or workmates to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise funds for further research.

Royal North Shore Hospital Cancer Services Ball
On Friday the 16th of October, 2009 the second annual Cancer Services Ball will be held at Dockside Darling Harbour. A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow, and 100% of a patient's energy needs to be dedicated to recovery.

Starlight Day
Starlight Day is the annual national fundraising event for the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, to be held on 1st May in 2009, and raises vital funds for children and families who live with serious illness and hospitalisation.

Three Bridges Walk for Kids With Cancer
Join us starting at Kirrabilli, across the Harbour Bridge, over the Darling Harbour overpass, over the Anzac Bridge, up Victoria Road and all the way across the Iron Cove Bridge, ending on the grass on the Birkinhead side of the bridge.

Triple Climb 09
Triple Climb 09 supports The Smith Family to help disadvantaged Aussie kids to create a brighter future through education. The Smith Family Challenge is an annual event that tests the stamina and fitness of individuals against the elements.

Walk for AIDS
ACON, Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) and Positive Life NSW are once again hosting the Walk for AIDS on Sunday 22 November 2009. Now in its fourth year, the Walk for AIDS raises much needed funds for services for HIV positive people.

Amateur Ashes Charity Event
On Australia Day come down and watch the Amateur Ashes (the Aussies vs the English) and enjoy a BBQ, raffles, live music and lots of entertainment for the kids. All money raised will be donated to Red Kite, a Children's Cancer Charity.

Bandaged Bear Day
The Bandaged Bear Day Appeal is a wonderful event and chance to support The Children's Hospital at Westmead by purchasing Bandaged Bear Day merchandise throughout the month of March.

Sydney Charity Organisations

CanTeen
CanTeen - The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer.

Caritas Australia
The Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development. Caritas Australia helps people help themselves - regardless of race, religion or political beliefs.

Charity Greeting Cards
Charity Greeting Cards is a wholesale publisher of Greetings Cards specifically to Australian Charities. We assist our Charity clients by marketing and promoting the Christmas Cards that we have manufactured for them through this website.

Legacy
Legacy is a uniquely Australian organisation, established in 1923 by ex-servicemen dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependants of their comrades.

Lifeline Sydney
Lifeline Sydney provides a 24 hour crisis telephone counselling service. The service is delivered by volunteers who are skilled and equipped to assist those who call by providing counselling support and referral options.

Make-A-Wish Australia
Make-A-Wish Australia has been granting wishes to children and young people since 1985. Wishes bring magic, joy and hope to these children and their families, as well as unforgettable experiences.

Oxfam Australia
Oxfam Australia is an Australian, independent, not-for-profit, secular, community-based aid and development organisation. Our vision is of a fair world in which people control their own lives, their basic rights are achieved and the environment is sustained.

OzHarvest - Rescuing Food for Sydney's Charities
OzHarvest is a Sydney-based charity that collects excess food and delivers it, free of charge, to organizations that feed disadvantaged men, women and children in our community.

Redkite
Redkite is an Australian charity that supports children, young people and their families through cancer by providing emotional guidance, financial assistance and educational services.

Save the Children
Save the Children Australia remains focused on programs that directly benefit the lives of children and their communities. Save the Children Australia's program breadth can be demonstrated by the number of programs we design and directly implement.

The Australian Charities Fund
The Australian Charities Fund is an Australian founded and led organisation established to facilitate the development of Workplace Giving programs, and associated community involvement programs, within large employer organisations.

The Benevolent Society
The Benevolent Society is an independent, secular, not-for-profit organisation with a long history of working with communities to create positive change. The Benevolent Society works with individuals and communities in metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales and in South East Queensland.

The Leukaemia Foundation
We are dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

The Shepherd Centre
The Shepherd Centre works with children who are deaf and hearing impaired to teach them to speak and communicate in the hearing world. The approach focuses on listening as the foundation for developing spoken language, through the use of hearing devices...

The Starlight Children's Foundation
Since being formed as an Australian children's charity in 1988, the Starlight Children's Foundation has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, by delivering innovative programs that restore fun, laughter and joy that a life-threatening illness takes away.

The Sydney Cancer Centre
The Sydney Cancer Centre is at the forefront of cancer treatment and research in Australia. Cancer Information and Support.

The Sydney Kids Committee
The Sydney Kids Committee is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.

UNICEF
UNICEF is the United Nations Children's Fund, the world's leading advocate for children. UNICEF is non-political and works in over 150 countries to make a lasting difference to the lives of women and children around the world, and advocates for the health of Indigenous children in Central Australia.

Wesley Mission
Wesley Mission has a real mission - to minister to a community with real needs. Our community includes the vulnerable and marginalised. It includes the lonely, hurt and fragile, the homeless, mentally ill, aged, disabled, unemployed.

World Vision
World Vision is Australia's largest overseas aid and humanitarian organisation. As well as providing relief in emergency situations, we work on long-term development projects with local communities to address the causes of poverty and help them become self-sufficient.

WWF-Australia
WWF-Australia is part of the WWF International Network, the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organisation. It has close to five million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries.

Youth Off The Streets
Youth Off The Streets is a community organisation supporting homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around. It is our goal that these young people will leave our care drug free, with a high school education.

Contributing to any of the above organisations is a great way to make a difference to individuals, families and society at large.

If you know of or are involved with a charitable organisation, or are organising an upcoming charitable event, you can advertise it with OnlySydney via the link free of charge.

Sydney Museum and Science - International Year of Astronomy

As a followup to the previous blog about Sydney's International Year of Astronomy, I thought I'd go a step further and list more of the upcoming IYA events, along with some of the very important venues, those Sydney observatories hosting them.

Before I do though I just wanted to add a bit more information about 2009 IYA, and why it has been deemed the International Year of Astronomy. In essence, 2009 marks 400 years since Galileo, arguably one of the most important astronomers in the field, turned his telescope to the stars and was bold enough to state the Earth revolved around the Sun, not the other way around.

That being said, 400 years later there are still very few of us who understand or even contemplate Earth's position in the universe. Thus the importance of encouraging a broader curiosity and wonder about the universe we live in.

With ninety percent of Australia's astronomy infrastructure currently housed in New South Wales, it is the perfect place to celebrate the Year of Astronomy and foster this new curiosity in our kids.

Get involved in 2009, the International Year Astronomy, and set your child on a path of intellectual enlightenment, offering them useful tools for an ever-increasing "space-faring" future. Take a look at these events and visit your closest observatory, listed below.

Events

Sydney Observatory April school holiday program

Bring your children to the Sydney Observatory these holidays, and we'll take them on a tour of the universe! Children's planetarium An entertaining 30 minute constellation storytelling session in the beanbag planetarium. Sit back and be amazed as you travel through time and space.

Treasures of Sydney Observatory

Join a fabulous guided stargazing tour featuring stories of the instruments used by past explorers and astronomers to map both skies and land. Explorers and astronomers such as Matthew Flinders, James Cook and Henry Chamberlain Russell. The tour includes the 3D Space Tour through the universe.

Winter Solstice at the Sydney Observatory

Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy at the Sydney Observatory. On 21 June at 3.46pm the Sun is at its most northerly position for the year. This is the day of the winter solstice, about which mythology has developed and superstition has grown.

Sky's The Limit: Astronomy In Antiquity

Many ancient religions and their myths revolve around the planets and the stars as they looked to the stars to make sense of their world. Follow the stars and see how people used them to predict the change of the seasons, track time and create calendars.

South Pacific Star Party

Since 1993 the Astronomical Society of New South Wales has hosted the now famous annual South Pacific Star Party (SPSP). The Star Party provides amateurs with the chance to meet other amateur and professional astronomers, and observe under dark skies with superb seeing conditions the night sky as it's meant to be viewed.

Space exhibition - Powerhouse Museum

Open every day except Christmas Day. (Extended opening times for some public and/or school holidays.) The Powerhouse Museum's exhibition Space looks at the history of the human desire to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Parramatta Park Astronomy Open Night

Come along to the Parramatta Park Astronomy Open Night, a large scale, multi-society public open night to be held at Parramatta Park, Saturday, 2nd May 2009, from 6:30pm on.

Music and the Cosmos

Music and the Cosmos is a special event featuring leading astronomers from the University of Sydney's School of Physics, and an SCM Chamber Music Ensemble. Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with the Sydney Science Forum and Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Smart light Sydney

Smart Light Sydney is a free, self-guided Light Walk. Take a stroll from Sydney Observatory through and around the iconic harbour front precinct, viewing the beautiful and dynamic light art sculptures using innovative, smart technology.

Astrophotography on a budget

Astrophotography doesn't have to be expensive. Mike Salway (Ice in Space website - Astronomical imaging on a budget) reveals how to get the most out of your equipment and take beautiful pictures on a budget.

Saturn Night Fever

Peer through the Sydney Observatory telescopes and see a naked Saturn without its rings, Alpha and Beta Centauri, the constellations Taurus and Virgo and a universe of other celestial features, and experience space as never before in the 3D Space Theatre.

Observatories in Sydney and NSW

Mudgee Observatory

Mudgee Observatory has been a private observatory for the past ten years though is now open to school groups, organized tours and any member of the general public who wishes to attend.

Dubbo Observatory

The Dubbo Observatory lets you zoom to the moon and through the solar system. Discover the Milky Way and beyond with the most high-tech telescopes in the West.

CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope - 'The Dish'

The famous Parkes observatory, as featured in the Australian movie 'The Dish', is a landmark radio telescope nearly 50 years old, yet still considered to be one of the best single dish radio telescopes in the world.

Darby Falls Observatory

The Darby Falls Observatory is located on Observatory Road (off the road to Mt. McDonald) Darby Falls, Cowra. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights and every night during school holidays (weather permitting). Winter 7pm to 10pm, summer (daylight savings) 8:30pm to 11pm.

Green Point Observatory

The Green Point Observatory is operated by the Sutherland Astronomical Society (SAS) in Sydney, and houses 41cm and 35cm telescopes. Green Point Observatory is open for meetings every Thursday evening, commencing at 8pm, and visitors are welcome to attend Guest Speaker Talk.

Koolang Observatory and Space Science Centre

The Koolang Observatory and Space Science Centre is located on the border of the Central Coast and Lower Hunter, no more than two hours from most Sydney and Newcastle suburbs. The Koolang Observatory and Space Science Centre is a public access astronomical observatory.

Macquarie University Observatory

Macquarie University campus at North Ryde is open to the public on Friday nights from March to November inclusive, subject to bookings, unless raining. Please ring for confirmation on 0427 433 388 if the weather is doubtful.

Port Macquarie Observatory

The Port Macquarie Observatory is run by the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Inc., a non profit voluntary group of people interested in astronomy. Astronomy Open Nights The observatory is open to the public on Sunday and Wednesday nights.

The Australia Telescope Compact Array - Narrabri

The Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), at the Narrabri Observatory, is an array of six 22-m antennas used for radio astronomy. Located about 25 km west of the town of Narrabri in rural NSW (about 500 km north-west of Sydney), it is operated by the Australia Telesco Read more..

University of Western Sydney Observatory

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) Observatory runs public astronomy nights along with school, holiday and group programs during the day or evening. UWS Observatory is located at the University of Western Sydney, Penrith Campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington North.

Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

The Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium is operated by the University of Wollongong as a public science centre. The centre includes a planetarium (BlueScope Steel Star Theatre), observatory, laser light shows, extensive interactive exhibits, demonstration theatre and more.

Bathurst Observatory

Bathurst Observatory is located at two sites. One site is for research and study, while the other is for public viewing through telescopes, and also has a daytime space show in the new 200 seat theatrette. The public observatory is located at the Bathurst Goldfields site.

Crago Observatory

Crago Observatory is located on Bowen Mountain near North Richmond (NW of Sydney), and is operated by the Astronomical Society of NSW. The observatory houses a 40cm Dobsonian telescope, and is open on Saturday nights (nearest to Last Quarter Moon phase).

Linden Observatory

Visit Linden Observatory in the Blue Mountains and join any of WSAAG's (Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group) observing nights, where anyone can drop in and look through their telescopes. Observing nights are usually held on Saturdays closest to the New Moon.

Siding Spring Observatory

Siding Spring Observatory is home to some of the world's major telescopes and Australia's largest optical telescopes. Siding Spring Observatory is located next to the picturesque Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran, N.S.W.

Warrumbungle Observatory

Warrumbungle Observatory, otherwise known as "Tenby Observatory", is located on the Timor Road that leads out to the Warrumbungle National Park, 10 kilometres from Coonabarabran. The Warrumbungle Observatory holds three Computerised telescopes including a 14 inch Telescope.

Introducing yourself and your child or children to the wonders of the universe and really coming to understand our planet's place in it is the greatest way to emphasise how delicate and extraordinary life on Earth really is. Not only will you learn, you'll find your jaw dropping at the marvels and imagery the galaxy and universe present us every day, yet we rarely raise our gaze to.

Visit our OnlySydney Museum and Science category for listings and more information on these 2009 International Year of Astronomy events and Sydney Observatories.