Settlement Guide

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

Australians love immersing themselves in water activities. But often in summer tragedy strikes. Many new Australians aren't aware of the dangers of being in the water...
Follow these six tips to ensure your day at the beach is both fun and safe!
Being able to drive in a car is a necessity for many new arrivals to Australia. Yet, knowing if you need an Australian driver’s licence and how to get one can...
For many new migrants, the road rules in Australia can sometimes be confusing and can lead many of us to commit driving offences without even realising it.
It’s hailed as the biggest health policy since Medicare. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide the nearly half a million Australians who...
The National Disability Insurance Scheme gives people with disability choice and control over the support they need for a fulfilling life.
Australia’s First Peoples are the world’s oldest living civilization dating back some 50,000 years according to a recent genetic study by an international team of...
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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...

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