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Back to SearchPublic housing in Australia explained.
For new Australians, securing accommodation is an integral part of the settlement process. Community groups across the country work alongside governments to help those most in need develop sustainabl…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
How to see a doctor in Australia?
When we are sick the first point of contact is often the family doctor. Family doctors are commonly referred to as general practitioners or GPs in Australia. All Australian citizens, permanent reside…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
What are your consumer rights in Australia?
In Australia consumers have rights under the law called consumer guarantees - and they could save you money. However, people whove recently settled in Australia can be extra vulnerable to questionabl…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
What's Australia Day?
Australias national day has its roots in the countrys colonial past. Many Indigenous Australians regard it as Invasion or Survival Day. How has the meaning of Australia Day changed over time?
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
How to drive in Australia with an overseas licence
Being able to drive in a car is a necessity for many new arrivals to Australia. Yet, knowing if you need an Australian drivers licence and how to get one can change from state to state.
Published on 9 years ago
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
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 have a permanent and significant dis…
Published on 9 years ago
Australia’s First Peoples
Australias 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 academics. Yet, many Australians kn…
Published on 9 years ago
The finance report
The ASX, Gold, Crude Oil, shares and the Aussie dollar. We hear the finance report on the news every day. It may sound alien or foreign, and you might feel it has nothing to do with you. Do you know …
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
How to convert your qualification
Australia is welcoming more skilled migrants - arrivals with tertiary qualifications have almost doubled since 2001. When a lack of local experience and qualifications becomes a hurdle to getting a j…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
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 abuse by a partner since the age of…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago