Australia Explained

The police urge people in Australia to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only and contact the police for non-urgent incidents through other assistance lines. If your call to Triple Zero is not for an emergency, you might be delaying people in life-threatening situations from getting help in time. - Polîs ji xelkê Australya daxwaz dike ku Sê Sifir (000) ango Triple Zero tenê ji bo rewşên awarte bi kar bînin û ji bo rewşên ne-awarte daxwaza alîkariya polîs bikin. Ger telefonkirina ji Sê Sifir ne ji bo rewşeke lezgîn e, dibe ku hûn mirovên di rewşên xeternak de ji wergirtina alîkariyê di wextê de bêpar bihêlin.

Increasingly at public events we observe a ceremony performed by Aboriginal Traditional Custodians. This ceremony is called ‘Welcome to Country’. So what is the significance of this welcoming ritual?

Dealing with the death of a family member or friend is overwhelming. For new migrants, funeral arrangements can add another level of uncertainty. It is essential to know how funerals are conducted in Australia.

Refugee Week is a time to inform ourselves about refugees and celebrate the positive contributions they make to Australian society. This year’s Refugee Week theme is Healing.

Research shows that many Australians underestimate the importance of having a will. But experts argue that planning for your loved ones’ future should be a priority regardless of age, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. So, what is a will, who should have one, and what should it include? - Lêkolîn nîşan didin ku gelek Australî girîngiya çêkirina wesîyetê kêm dinirxînin. Lê pispor dibêjin plana ji bo siberoja hezkiriyên we divê bêyî temen, statûya civakî-aborî, û etnîkî bibe pêşînek. Gelo, wesiyet çi ye, divê ya kê hebe û divê çi tê de hebe?

Around 46,000 children are in 'out of home care' in Australia. There is a shortage of foster parents in the country and in some cases there is a need for people from a specific cultural background.

Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important step towards understanding and respecting Australia's Traditional Owners. This week we look at some important protocols that we can keep in mind as a way of honouring the unique knowledge and status held by First Australians.

Selecting a high school can be unexpectedly stressful for both parents and children. By keeping a few key things in mind, families can make their way through the maze of information to find what best suits their child and their circumstances.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the specific rights children and young people can claim. This week we examine the key rights of children and how they are protected in Australia.