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Back to SearchHeart 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 to heart attacks, one Australian dies almost every hour. Do you know how to recognise the sign…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
The cultural diversity of Australia’s Anzacs
Anzac Day has become a symbol of Australias national identity. Anzacs means the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and included many Indigenous and multicultural servicemen and wom…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Helping your child settle into school in Australia
Starting school is a crucial step for children and families in settling in Australia. Children of migrant families often experience additional barriers in connecting to their new school community. Pa…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Preventing sexually transmitted infections
No one is immune from sexually transmitted infections and yet, for many migrant communities in Australia, discussing sexual health and safety is still sometimes considered taboo. Looking after your s…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
How to job search
A lack of Australian experience and cross-cultural misunderstandings can provide additional barriers. Using "Jobactive", the Australian Government's initiative connecting job seekers with employers, …
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Legal Aid in Australia explained
All Australians are equal before the law but not everybody can afford to pay for the legal services required to obtain justice. In order to close this gap, there are eight legal aid commissions in Au…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Helping migrants access dental care
Oral health is about much more than just having a pretty smile. The health of your mouth often reflects and can have an impact on the state of the rest of your body. Dental care is expensive in Austr…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Tenants’ rights in Australia explained
When renting a property, tenants have key rights and responsibilities. However a new survey says many renters experience anxiety and discrimination, with new migrants particularly vulnerable to discr…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Unemployment support in Australia explained
The Australian unemployment rate continues at 5.7 per cent for the ninth consecutive month, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics February 2017 data. There is support available for those w…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Do you know you can access child care in Australia?
As more women join the workforce the demand for suitable and affordable child care grows. The cost varies and its often difficult to navigate the system. So, how do you know what services are availab…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago