Communication Language & Culture Network

28/09/2026

How do you introduce yourself clearly and confidently in 30, 60 or 120 seconds?

WCC #56 focuses on building a practical personal brand mini-pitch you can adapt for , career fairs, professional meetings and other workplace situations.

Join facilitator Bram Lagrou for an interactive session designed to help you communicate who you are, what you do and the value you bring.

📅 Tuesday, 13 October 2026
⏰ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
📍 Minor Works Building Community Centre
🎟️ Free registration
👇 Click the link to register:
https://events.humanitix.com/personal-brand-mini-pitch-30-60-120-seconds

A big thank you to our valued strategic sponsors, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and the Community Connections Program (CCP) of Uniting Communities, for their continuous support of CLCN.

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22/09/2026

A new voice is joining the CLCN Newsroom.

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Chang (PhD) as a Columnist for CLCN Newsroom, bringing research, industry insight and lived international experience to conversations about international student employability in Australia.

Professor Chang is Professor of Information Behaviour and Information Systems at The University of Melbourne, with extensive experience across international education, career mentoring, policy and cross-cultural learning. He works closely with industry to understand the skills employers expect from graduates and is a published researcher on the experiences and information behaviours of international students.

His work includes the co-edited book Digital Experiences of International Students: Challenging Assumptions and Rethinking Engagement, and he previously served as Associate Dean (International) at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

His contribution to international education has also been recognised with the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)’s Distinguished Contribution to International Education Award in 2022 and the Noam Chomsky North Star Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 2024.

Born in Kuching and educated across Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, Professor Chang brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to the questions his column will explore.

From employability and workplace expectations to professional development and navigating the transition from international education into professional life, expect research-informed perspectives grounded in the realities international students face.

Professor Chang’s first CLCN Newsroom column arrives next week.

Welcome to the Newsroom, Professor Chang. We’re looking forward to the conversations ahead.

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17/09/2026

🌟 Celebrating our latest CLCN volunteers

A heartfelt thank you to Asif Kamal, Jessica C., Sakshi Vijayvergiya, Emma Yu, Ngọc Tuệ Lê, Ayven Karki, Jordan Pye, Ravindu De Silva, Dulanjaya Ranasinghe, Claudia Dimarco, Charlotte Green and Ryan Dayrit for the time, care and skills you contribute to CLCN.

Your work helps strengthen our community and supports the people we serve. We appreciate your commitment, ideas and willingness to help others.

Thank you for being such an important part of Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN).

A big thank you to our valued strategic sponsors, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and the Community Connections Program (CCP) of Uniting Communities, for their continuous support of CLCN.

16/09/2026

A great piece of work deserves recognition.

Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN) is pleased to recognise the Marketing Research and Analysis Team for completing a substantial marketing research report for the organisation.

The report reflects significant research, analysis, collaboration and commitment from the team. It provides valuable insights that can support CLCN's future marketing decisions and direction.

Special recognition goes to the project's major contributors:

👏 Hansani Mainaththu Hewage - the Team Leader
👏 Zichong Yang
👏 Divyam Kumar Singh

We also acknowledge Ravindu De Silva and Nadeshya Nawarathna for their valuable contributions to the project.

Thank you to everyone involved for the time, effort and care invested in producing this report. This project is a strong example of the skills, initiative and professional experience our volunteers bring to CLCN.

We are pleased to share the completed report with our community below.

Congratulations to the team on this achievement.

A big thank you to our valued supporters, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and the Community Connections Program (CCP) of Uniting Communities, for their continuous support of CLCN.

13/09/2026

Employers want more than qualifications. They want to see how people apply their skills, contribute to teams and create value in real situations.

At Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN), the Career Launch Program (CLP) gives participants opportunities to build professional experience, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate their capabilities through practical contribution.

Featuring Noha P., Andrew H., Erika Bass and Asif Kamal, who share their own experiences with CLCN and how those experiences helped them build confidence, professional connections and stronger evidence of their capabilities.

Want to see how the Career Launch Program helps participants build evidence, demonstrate their value and contribute with real experience?

Watch the video 👇

10/09/2026

Less than a week until WCC #55.

Strong keeps teams moving: clear roles, useful updates and real accountability.

At WCC #55, facilitator Bram Lagrou will lead an interactive session on team communication, with practical ways to communicate more clearly across university projects, volunteering and professional team environments.

Come ready to practise, participate and take away tools you can use straight away.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
⏰ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
📍 Minor Works Building Community Centre, 22 Stamford Court, Adelaide SA 5000
🎟️ Free registration
👇 Register via the WCC #55 event page

See you there!

A big thank you to our valued supporters, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and the Community Connections Program (CCP) of Uniting Communities, for their continuous support of CLCN and the Workplace Communication Club.

Follow Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN) on LinkedIn and Instagram for future WCC updates and events.

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10/09/2026

📢Join us for Workplace Communication Club no.55!

This week, we'll discuss the importance of teamwork and accountability in the workplace!
Enjoy a FREE evening of networking over refreshments, and improve your employability with advice from industry expert Bram Lagrou✨

Register using the link in our bio now👉

07/09/2026

On the 27th of August, Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN) attended the annual StudyAdelaide welcome party, where we welcomed new students to as well as old ones looking for a good time.

StudyAdelaide brought students together through a range of live entertainment, food, activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with different organizations to help them during their time in Adelaide.

AFL teams such as Adelaide Crows and ​Port Power hosted target shooting for students and a VR set-up that showed a first-person view running with the players on the field.

Food was free and available to anyone from a range of long-time stalls and recent additions such as Italian pizza, Indian Curry, Mexican tacos, Chinese buns, and American burgers, as well as free candy floss and popcorn.

For us, the highlight of the event was the many students who visited our stand. We talked with numerous students, both local and international, who found our stand interesting and worthy of their attention. The students particularly found the conversations on and workplace-ready communication interesting. Many had unique educational skills that they are looking to apply in a workplace environment, and others were looking forward to building confidence in and navigating the expectations of the . All of them were interested in the promise of CLCN, particularly of the new programs such as N+1 and the recently announced Career Launch Program.

All those who volunteered at CLCN did excellent work at the stand and at filming the event. Everyone was polite, respectful, and competent at spreading CLCN's message.

To everyone who visited our stand, asked a question, or learned about Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN) for the first time – thank you. We hope to see you again within the CLCN community.

We thank StudyAdelaide for inviting us to the welcoming party, and we thank Plant 4 Bowden for hosting the event and providing free food and drink for all participants.

More to come.

03/09/2026

often breaks down in small ways.

A task is assigned, but expectations are unclear.
An update is given, but the key point gets lost.
Everyone assumes someone else is responsible.

Clear communication helps teams stay aligned — not just by speaking more, but by making roles, updates and expectations easier to understand.

At WCC #55: Team Communication (Roles, Updates, Accountability), we’ll explore practical ways to:

• Give clearer, more structured updates
• Delegate tasks and set expectations effectively
• Clarify roles, responsibilities and deadlines
• Build stronger accountability and collaboration

These are practical communication skills you can apply in university group projects, volunteering and professional team environments.

Join facilitator Bram Lagrou for an interactive Workplace Communication Club session.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
⏰ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
📍 Minor Works Building Community Centre
22 Stamford Court, Adelaide SA 5000
🎟️ Free registration

👇 Click below to access the registration link.

A big thank you to our valued supporters, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers and the Community Connections Program (CCP) of Uniting Communities, for their continuous support of CLCN and the Workplace Communication Club.

Follow Communication Language & Culture Network (CLCN) on LinkedIn and Instagram for future WCC updates and events.

Get tickets on Humanitix - CLCN Workplace Communication and Public Speaking Club #55: Workplace Communication: Team Communication (Roles, Updates, Accountability) hosted by Communication Language & Culture Network. Minor Works Building Community Centre. Tuesday 15th September 2026. Find event inform...