Welcome to our first-ever video podcast, and no better time to launch this than Christmas time with this special episode! We get into the full festive spirit to demonstrate how Christmas crackers work, and recap our 2022 with you with some cool stats (ft. you!).

Massive THANK YOU for tuning in and supporting us. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 to you all :)

Links to episodes mentioned:

Christmas in Australia (2021): https://www.bit.ly/3v7WyIx

The evolution of university education and the impact on international students ft. UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia Davidson: https://www.bit.ly/3G6G4H6

A guide to internships in Australia for international students: https://www.bit.ly/3jjjIJo

Course overview series: Bachelor of Computer Science ft. Linh Tran (Linh Ei): https://www.bit.ly/3jjmpLd

Course overview series: Bachelor of Commerce ft. Annie Mai: https://www.bit.ly/3PFLkoh

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Buying a car sounds like a great step toward adulthood, but what does it really involve and how would that impact you?

In this episode, we share a comprehensive guide to buying a car as an international student in Australia, everything from considering whether you really need this car, where to purchase a car, and what you should know, to what happens after your purchase. We break down important things about finances and insurance relating to cars and include some handy tips to help you navigate your first big purchase.

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Timestamps:

(2:20) Our experience with buying a car in Australia

(8:38) Do you really need a car?

(18:02) Where to buy a car & what you should know

(31:52) After your car purchase

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In this episode we take you on a quick trip around Australia, sharing key places that we recommend you visit once you're in the land down under. Some of these places we have been to, and some are on our wish list as well. Enjoy this quick and fun tour with us!

This is not an exhaustive list though, there are so many beautiful places in Australia that are not mentioned ;)

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Links:

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Far North Queensland): https://www.timeout.com/cairns/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-cairns

South Australia four-wheel driving: https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/four-wheel-driving-on-south-australian-beaches

Tasmania lavender fields: https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/experiences/stories/lavender-in-tasmania/

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Nhat (Soleil) joins us with a cool breeze of creativity about her study journey for two Bachelor degrees in Landscape Architecture & Creative Arts. We also hear about her interesting work journey in graphic design and now a senior landscape architect (what do landscape architects actually do?). Nhat also has an exciting side hustle - being a Twitch streamer, streaming art, games, and raising charity money in her spare time, which we were super keen to learn more about.

Also, did we mention that Nhat designed our amazing podcast logo and main artwork (the one of us in drawing form)?! Check out Nhat's work here:

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/soleilboo

Skilled Occupation List mentioned in the episode: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

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What should you consider before you go ahead with accepting that unpaid internship? Is it worth it? In this episode, we discuss whether international students should be going for this opportunity, what you should look out for, and share our own experiences.

Our detailed episode on Internships if you want a further deep dive into the topic:

https://anchor.fm/koalaclubpod/episodes/S1E3-A-guide-to-internships-in-Australia-for-international-students-e1lsevh

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Ever wondered what life is like doing a Doctor of Philosophy? In this interesting episode we are thrilled to have Paul Ikutegbe on the podcast, to hear about his experience with doing a PhD in Human Resources, as well as being a HR Manager. We also get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes into how a HR professional screen applications - great resume, cover letter & interview (including virtual) tips included, this episode is not to be missed!

Timestamps:

(11:58) The PhD student life

(26:17) The HR Manager life

(42:36) Resume & cover letter tips

(1:01:41) Interview tips

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Have you ever felt down and worried because of your not-so-good marks at university? Do good marks determine whether you get a job after graduation? In this episode, Kevin and Trang discuss how important marks are and whether other factors play a part in securing a job after your study.

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G'day mate! 

We are back! Welcome to Season 2 of The Koala Club Podcast, this is the first episode after our break. We had a fun and light-hearted session exchanging Australian slang words. If you're a newly arrived international student, these slang words will be handy as you navigate through your first experience in Australia!

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It’s tax time in Australia! That means it’s time for you to lodge your income tax return. We know from experience that in your first (or tenth!) year in Australia, tax can be an overwhelming and complicated area! That’s why we’ve put together this episode to take you through the very basics of the Australian income tax system, and how to prepare your income tax return as an international student. We also break down what you must know about Tax File Numbers and the TFN declaration. This episode contains must-know info on your income tax, do not miss this! Disclaimer: we are not giving financial advice in any way, all information is general in nature and does not apply to your specific individual scenarios. Please seek professional advice if you have any questions :) If you’re listening to this on Spotify or Apple we would be so grateful if you could leave us a rating/review! Timestamps: (2:48) What is a Tax File Number? (7:39) Background to preparing your income tax return (11:31) The income tax return (19:55) The TFN declaration Links: Applying for a TFN: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/ ATO tax withheld calculator: https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Tax-withheld-calculator/ Income tax rates: https://www.ato.gov.au/rates/individual-income-tax-rates Income tax deductions: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/Deductions-you-can-claim/ Medicare & exemption: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-and-tax?context=60092 Individual tax return instructions: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-return/2022/ Tax volunteers: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Your-tax-return/Help-and-support-to-lodge-your-tax-return/tax-help-program/ TFN declaration form: https://www.ato.gov.au/uploadedFiles/Content/IND/Downloads/TFN_declaration_form_N3092.pdf Working out your tax residency: https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Work-out-your-tax-residency/ Social Media: Facebook - The Koala Club Podcast -https://www.facebook.com/koalaclubpod/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/koalaclubpod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-5VTzdXOr0qRTELchqufw 

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In this episode, we are delighted to interview Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong, Professor Patricia Davidson (also known as Trish), about how university education has changed over the years and what it could mean for international students.

With her incredible wealth of experience in nursing, education, and leadership, Trish shares with us her vision for improving the quality of education for all students. In particular for international students, we talk to Trish about the future shift in the learning space, and how to navigate the constantly evolving learning environment to ensure successful graduate outcomes for international students.

We hear from Trish just how important education is, not just for individuals, but for the wider community and economy. We gained some fascinating insight and tips in this episode, and cannot wait to share them with you all!

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