Settlement Guide

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

Visiting a national park? Here are some tips to make the most of your visit.
Australia has over five hundred national parks spreading across deserts, forests, mountains and water. While their main purpose is to protect the native flora,...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. On average, one Australian dies every 12 minutes as a result of a cardio vascular disease. When it comes...
Do you know the warning signs?
Each year on the 25th of April we mark Anzac Day when we remember those who served and died in armed conflict. ...
New to Australia? Often people of diverse cultural backgrounds don’t associate Anzac day and the commemoration of the Anzac diggers with their own cultures. And...
Starting school is a crucial step for children and families in settling in Australia. Children of migrant families often experience additional barriers in...
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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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