Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Starting a New Life In Australia

Australian migration is never that easy. From the time you applied for your visa, to the day you first land there. You need to introduce yourself to many unfamiliar things. New culture, new people, new places, new way of living, there are a lot. It will take time before you can adapt to the new environment that you choose.


Starting a new life in Australia is new but a very enjoyable task. Settling there wouldn't be that hard if you studied or researched about values and culture of the country. Having a background will make adapting a bearable task. Knowing what it is being in Australia through research will make adjustments easier.


Settling in Australia might take years before you feel that you are fully established and independent. But it still depends on different factors like your English speaking capability, your health, or whether you came there as a family migrant or as a refugee. You may need help from natural Australian to settle successfully. Looking for schools, work, transport and health services are things you need to do right after you arrive in the country. Information are vital in settlement, just like in treasure hunting.


After you've worked with your self needs, you go on with your commitments with the government to become a legitimate Australian settler.


  • Apply for a tax file number, to receive an income, this is the first thing you should do.
  • Register with Medicare, an Australian government scheme that provides people with public health services.
  • Open a bank account. Most incomes in Australia are paid directly through a bank account.
  • Register with Centrelink, a government agency that delivers range of services to the community.
  • Enroll your children in school, it is a must under Australian law that children are sent to school until 15.
  • Apply for a driver's license.

Education in Australia is given much priority by the government. In each cities, private and public schools are available. Temporary visa holders however are required to pay for schooling fees.


In Australia, it is the family that regulates much of the day-to-day life of people. For a new settler there are groups or community that offers help for families.


Australia has quality housing, supply of food and medicines and water and sanitation to maintain the good health of its people.


There is a wide range of housing option in Australia. Most migrants choose to rent a house first before buying one. It is better if you reside in a place near to your workplace.


The country is separated by large distance, so it is advisable if you get your own car for convenient traveling. Nevertheless, there are also many public transports that exist.


Finding a job in Australia depends on economic factors, qualifications and skills, the type of work you are seeking, and particular circumstances, but the government provides rules to make employment fair and just for everyone. They also subtract tax from your income that is used for everyone's good.

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