Strategic Branding: Many major international brands started as small businesses. What has made them
successful is their strategic approach to branding. This is an opportunity to learn some of the secrets of
branding, presented by Chris Boseley of Beyond Advertising. Sounds fab!
When? Wednesday 25 June 2008, 8.30am-10.30am
Where? Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street (Cnr Harold St), Nth Parramatta
Cost? Free! Bookings are essential.
Need more information?Visit the website of the Western Sydney Business Centre or call 02 8843 1116.
2008 is becoming yet another exciting year...
We're planning a whole range of new
workshops and one-day master-classes,new
events in collaboration with number of arts
organisations across Australia, and more. We
also have Freelancing for Australians for
Dummies being published mid-year, and
more books coming out soon. In the second
half of 2008 we'll be off to Perth, we'll be
setting sail to Freelance Success UK and NZ,
and we're expanding to Canada, Ireland and
Singapore soon. What a hoot! Now I need a
bex and a lie down...
New South Wales
Running Your Own Creative Business: Come and find out from Guru Monica (she hates that) how to run your
own business as a creative freelancer. You'll find out everything you need to know about setting up and
running a creative business, money, tax, legal stuff and marketing. This is the bomb!
When? Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th June, 9am to 5pm each day.
Where? AFTRS building, Docklands, Melbourne.
Cost? $350 including GST for the full three days
Need more information? Visit the website for more info.
Victoria
Finding The Funds -  Financial Support For Artists: Every artist dreams of having enough income to live off
their practice. This session runs through some of the different sources for funding and income that are
available to artists. Learn about sources of work, funding bodies, sponsorship and forming partnerships.
Queensland
"Your story is very inspiring and just goes to show what can
happen if you're willing to push yourself and try new things
in life. Will definitely be recommending Freelance Success
to the next person who tells me they'd love to
escape their boring office job!"
- Sarah Gordon, designer.
It's NAIDOC week!: Celebrate with Tandanya! Art and craft workshops, cultural performances, entertainment,
films and more. Also enjoy a  ‘walk-in’ style journey combining film, stills, historic speeches and art. Learn
more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their histories and cultures.
South Australia
Committee for Perth calls for Enthusiastic People: Committee for Perth taskforce to help develop a forward
looking vision that will put arts and culture on the map in Perth. Anyone with an opinion and a good dose of
enthusiasm is invited to attend a one-day workshop on Monday 23 June 2008 to discuss their ideas.
Western Australia
Antarctic Midwinter Festival: Some chilly fun to be had here! There's so much to do, including dinners,
parties, the Longest Night Film Festival, exhibitions, and the adorable Huskies Picnic (a family friendly
program with real live huskies!). Come and party with your thermal knickers on!
Tasmania
Alice Springs Beanie Festival: No longer the regulation dress of the true bogan, the Beanie gets to have a day
of it's own - and a whole festival! Gotta love it. A whole weekend devoted to the beanie, including art
exhibitions, workshops for making your own beanie, and the Beanie Olympics (which defies explanation).
Northern Territory
Closing date for 2009 Festival Fund: Through the Festival Fund, the ACT Government aims to support
festivals that have strong community support, that are innovative and of high quality, and are well managed
and viable.  Apply though the website, more money for the arts!
Australian Capital Territory
When? Wednesday 30 July 2008, 6 - 8pm
Where? QUT Art Museum, 2 George Street, QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane..
Cost?Free!
Need more information? Visit the website for more info or call Artworkers on 07 3215 0850.
When? 6th to 13th July 2008
Where?253 Grenfell Street, Adelaide and around.
Cost? Free! Bookings essential.
Need more information? Visit the website or call 08 8224 3200.
When? Monday 23rd June 2008, all day.
Where? TBA, Perth
Cost? Free!
Need more information? Call (08) 9481 5699 or email  angie.jones@committeeforperth.com.au.
When? 20th  - 29th June 2008.
Where? Various places around Hobart.
Cost? Some of it is free, other things cost.
Need more information? Visit their website or call 03 62 33 5949.
When? Friday June 27-Monday 30 June 2008
Where? Various locations in Alice, including The Araluen Cultural Precinct, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs..
Cost? Free! (for most things)
Need more information? See the website.
When? June 7th 2008 to July 7th 2008
Where? ACT Government.
Cost? Free.
Need more information? Visit the website for more info or call 02 6207 6517.
What's Coming Up
for Freelance Success?
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Here are Freelance Success we're all about an event, and not just our own. While we like to have a
master-class or social shindig every now and then, we're also interested in promoting events that could
benefit your freelance life.  Do you have an event that needs publicising? Email us and we'll mention it
to our site visitors. By the way, we update this page monthly, and feature one event from each state!
Brand New Sydney Event - The Sandpit
If you hate networking and live in Sydney, this is the event for you.
Meet up with other creative freelancers in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of
the pub. There's no pressure, no agenda, and no wankers.
Click here for more info!