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Settlement Guide

We're talking about life and issues that affect you in settling in Australia.

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20 Oct 2016 - 9:21am

Settlement Guide: recognising emotional abuse

Emotional abuse is recognised as a damaging element of family violence. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says 3.3 million Australians have experienced emotional...
20 Oct 2016 - 9:29am

Settlement Guide: 5 warning signs of emotional abuse

Emotional abuse is a way of maintaining power or control over another person. So, what are the warning signs?
12 Oct 2016 - 5:33pm

Settlement Guide: 5 ways to support CALD carers

Over half a million carers were born outside Australia or migrated here. Cultural awareness is important in working with and supporting carers from culturally and...
12 Oct 2016 - 6:13pm

Settlement Guide: caring for carers

In many migrant communities providing daily care for family and friends is a way of life and not something you ask for help with. ...
8 Oct 2016 - 7:41pm

Settlement Guide: staying smart online

Cyber threats posed by technological developments are often one step ahead of the users and online intelligence services. ...
8 Oct 2016 - 7:25pm

Settlement Guide: 5 tips to stay smart online

There are some simple steps you can take to protect your personal and financial information online.
28 Sep 2016 - 8:29pm

Settlement Guide: 5 things to know about work safety

Whilst all workers in Australia have the right to say no when asked to work in an unsafe manner, foreign workers and those from culturally and linguistically...
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Information for migrants

Have you or your friends or relatives just arrived? Here is your ultimate guide to settling in Australia...

23 May 2016

Want to migrate to Australia? 2016-17 Skilled Occupations List (SOL) announced

Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
23 May 2016

How much can you earn in Australia?

"Australia is one of the most expensive places to live in, but Australians enjoy some of the highest salaries in the world". Have you ever heard someone say that?...
24 Feb 2016

How to drive in Australia with an overseas licence

Can you drive in Australia with an overseas licence? Does your licence need to be accompanied by an English translation or an international driving permit? And...
24 Feb 2016

How to work in Australia: do you need a tax file number?

You don't have to have a TFN to work in Australia, but if you don't have one you will pay more tax, you won't be able to apply for government benefits, lodge your...
24 Feb 2016

Visiting Australia? What right do you have to Medicare?

Are you visiting Australia or planning to live here for a while? You may be eligible for a Medicare card. Find out how you can get one and what your entitlements...
20 Jul 2016 - 10:52am

Settlement Guide: what does Australian citizenship mean?

Last year over 163 thousand people from 190 countries became Australian citizens. You may recently have become an Australian citizen or you might be considering...
9 Mar 2016 - 10:05am

Settlement Guide: divorce in Australia

Relative to many countries, Australia's divorce rate is high. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics says that in 2012 40% of marriages ended in divorce....
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