Australia Explained

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Australia Explained episodes

October 18, 2017 Migrant workers' workplace rights in Australia
Migrant workers in Australia have the same rights as Australians when it comes to wages, conditions and safety. And there are easy ways to report if those rights are not respected.
7 min
October 18, 2017 Migrant workers have the same rights as Australians
We often hear on the news stories of employers underpaying their workers, whether it’s restaurant chains or even small businesses. As an employee, you have clear rights when it comes to pay, conditions and safety. And there’re easy ways to report it, if those rights are not respected.
7 min
October 11, 2017 Strategies you can employ to get a job interview in Australia
Newly arrived migrants are more likely to be jobless than Australian-born workers. Career coaches say the biggest hurdle many newcomers face is their inability to secure an interview despite their qualifications. So, what are the strategies job seekers can employ to get a job interview?
7 min
October 10, 2017 Migrant communities are less likely to access mental health services
Almost four million Australians are being diagnosed with mental illness each year. But, there are still multiple barriers stopping people from multicultural backgrounds from seeking mental health help.
7 min
October 10, 2017 Migrant communities are less likely to access mental health services
Almost four million Australians are being diagnosed with mental illness each year. But, there are still multiple barriers stopping people from multicultural backgrounds from seeking mental health help.
7 min
October 04, 2017 Avoid falling victim to online fraudsters
We work, shop, play and interact with family and friends online. But more Australians are falling victim to online scams than ever before. The Australian Governments Stay Smart Online week reminds consumers of how we can stay safe on the net.
7 min
September 27, 2017 How to access mental health services in Australia
Mental illness is the third highest cause of burden of disease in Australia after cancer and cardiovascular disease. Yet, some migrant communities only use mental health services at a very low rate. Limited knowledge about the available services, cultural stigma and language barriers often turn them away from seeking help.
10 min
September 20, 2017 Having a say in Australia is part of the democratic process
All Australians have the right to participate as active citizens in shaping the society we live in. However, due to past traumatic experiences some new migrants maybe fearful of speaking up in public and do not know how our democratic processes work.
7 min
September 13, 2017 Did you know you can access interpreter services for free?
Qualified translators and interpreters can be a big help when youre new to Australia. They can do a range of things from translating official documents to accompany you to a doctor appointment to make sure you understand what's going on, in your language.
7 min
September 06, 2017 Everything you need to know about doing your taxes in Australia
Tax time is when Australians complete their tax returns after the end of the financial year on 1 July. Its the time to check if the correct amount of tax has been paid and if any deductions can be claimed. It can also mean money back in your pocket in a tax refund.
8 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.