Australia Explained

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Australia Explained episodes

April 02, 2020 Preparing for the flu season amid COVID-19
Winter is coming. Medical professionals are bracing for the worst-case scenario of a potentially overloaded public health system by patients infected by both influenza and coronavirus.
9 min
April 02, 2020 Building a safety net for small businesses amid coronavirus outbreak
As the devastating impact of COVID-19 is felt across the Australian economy, the banking sector, federal, state and territory governments are taking urgent measures to keep small businesses afloat. Here's how you can build a safety net and weather the storm.
9 min
March 11, 2020 Living close to my community
After moving to a new country, there's a lot to organise and a lot of new things to learn. Even if you've been in Australia for years, you probably still encounter situations you don't totally understand. It’s no surprise then that many new migrants decide to live close to their community to make things a bit easier. But is living close to your community always the best option for you?
7 min
February 26, 2020 LGBTIQ Rights in Australia
Australia is one of the world’s most tolerant countries according to a 2013 Pew Research poll which found that nearly eight in ten Australians thought homosexuality should be accepted by society. However, LGBTI activists continue to advocate for wider rights despite the legalisation of same-sex marriage in December 2017.
11 min
February 19, 2020 How to prepare for job interview?
Finding work for the first time or looking for a new job can take a long time in Australia. So when you finally get called up for a job interview, it's exciting at first, but it can also become quite stressful. The only way to do well during a job interview is to be prepared and have an idea of what to expect.
8 min
January 30, 2020 How to become a volunteer firefighter?
Australia cannot fight through its worst bushfire season without the selfless sacrifice of its 260,000-strong volunteer firefighters. The National Council for Fire & Emergency Service is calling for volunteers of diverse backgrounds to sign up, to better serve our multicultural population.
7 min
January 30, 2020 How to become a volunteer firefighter?
Australia cannot fight through its worst bushfire season without the selfless sacrifice of its 260,000-strong volunteer firefighters. The National Council for Fire & Emergency Service is calling for volunteers of diverse backgrounds to sign up, to better serve our multicultural population.
7 min
January 16, 2020 How to become an Australian citizen?
Many people choose to become an Australian citizen. More than five million people have been granted citizenship since 1949. The key step is a ceremony where people pledge their loyalty, and accept the rights and responsibilities as an Australian.
6 min
January 16, 2020 How to become an Australian citizen?
Many people choose to become an Australian citizen.
More than five million people have been granted citizenship since 1949.
The key step is a ceremony where people pledge their loyalty, and accept the rights and responsibilities as an Australian.
6 min
December 18, 2019 What is the Australian Christmas tradition?
If you don't celebrate Christmas, you might be wondering what's going on when you notice somebody dressed as Santa on a surfboard in December. Australians have embraced some European Christmas traditions, but have also created their own. The good news is, there are many ways of doing Christmas in Australia.
6 min

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Everything you need to know when settling into life in Australia. Hear helpful information about health, housing, jobs, visas and citizenship, Australian laws and more.