Australia Explained

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Australia Explained episodes

March 26, 2018 How to apply for a loan
How to get a loan when you’re new to Australia.
6 min
March 12, 2018 How to get an apprenticeship in Australia
For a young migrant, an apprenticeship is a great way to get a head start in a chosen career in Australia. An apprenticeship combines time at paid work with training and can be completed full-time, part-time or while still at school.
6 min
March 12, 2018 How to get an apprenticeship in Australia
For a young migrant, an apprenticeship is a great way to get a head start in a chosen career in Australia. An apprenticeship combines time at paid work with training and can be completed full-time, part-time or while still at school.
6 min
March 01, 2018 What you need to know about the minimum wage
In Australia, the national minimum wage is set by the Fair Work Commission. Employees cannot be paid anything less, even if they agree to it. But despite being strict rules in place, some businesses still take advantage of their employees, especially when they're overseas students and backpackers.
7 min
March 01, 2018 What you need to know about the minimum wage
In Australia, the national minimum wage is set by the Fair Work Commission. Employees cannot be paid anything less, even if they agree to it. But despite being strict rules in place, some businesses still take advantage of their employees, especially when they're overseas students and backpackers.
7 min
February 27, 2018 Why playgroups are good for children and parents
Playgroups are amazing for children. They can have fun, make friends and develop social and language skills. But parents can get a lot from them too, especially if they're new to Australia.
7 min
February 27, 2018 Why playgroups are good for children and parents
Playgroups are amazing for children. They can have fun, make friends and develop social and language skills. But parents can get a lot from them too, especially if they're new to Australia.
7 min
February 19, 2018 How to find the right GP in Australia
A good general practitioner, or GP, is worth its weight in gold. But how do you find the right doctor who is qualified, attentive and understands your background?
7 min
February 19, 2018 How to find the right GP in Australia
A good general practitioner, or GP, is worth its weight in gold. But how do you find the right doctor who is qualified, attentive and understands your background?
7 min
February 19, 2018 How to enrol for Medicare in Australia
Medicare is the Australian publicly funded universal health care system. When eligible, you can access a range of medical services for free including care as a patient in a public hospital or lower cost prescriptions.
7 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.