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Canberra ACT Accommodation

Furnished Accommodation in Canberra and Australian Capital Territory &nbsp Your Rental Property name Suburb, State, Australia Fully furnished x Bedroom (Sleeps x ) rental property Line 4 details Line 5 details Your Rental Property name Suburb, State, Australia Fully furnished… Read the rest

475 Visa Skilled Regional Sponsored

Skilled Regional Sponsored 475 Visa The Skilled Regional Sponsored visa is a 3 year temporary visa, with the possibility of going permanent after 2 years. This visa also benefits from a lower points threshold and applicants must be sponsored by… Read the rest

Book your Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Apartment and Backpacker Accommodation in Australia Youth Hostels in Australia Brisbane Backpacker Accommodation in Australia Sydney Alternative spellings that are often used when searching for Accommodation: Accomadation, Accomodation, Acommodation… Read the rest

CPI – Consumer Price Index in Australia

CPI – Consumer Price Index The ABS reports that CPI for the September Quarter 2009 rose by 1.0% This compares to a rise for the previous quarter (June 2009) of 0.5% for 3 months. This will almost guarantee another 0.25%… Read the rest

Construction Safety Cards

Construction Industry Safety Card Working in the Building Industry: Questions on this Topic Special Note for Queensland From 1st July 2009 The CPCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry course replaces the previous 30215QLD – Course in General Safety Induction… Read the rest

Australian Visa Information

Australian Visa Information Visa Application Processing Times September 2009 If your nominated occupation is on the Critical Skills List (CSL) and you have applied or will apply for an onshore or offshore GSM visa before the end of 2009, it… Read the rest

Electrical System

Australian Electrical System

The standard voltage for electrical appliances in Australia is 240 volts and 50Hz, basically the same as in the UK. The electric plugs are different in that they have 3 flat, but angled pins so you may… Read the rest

Eating Out in Australia

Eating Out in Australia We have the normal Fast Food Places, MacDonald’s, Hungry Jack/Burger King, Subway, Red Rooster, Kentucky, Indian, Thai & Chinese Restaurants, etc. Pizza Places abound, and almost always special offers at about $5 or $6 for a… Read the rest

Optical and Opticians in Australia

Eye Tests and Opticians in Australia

Free Eye Tests in Australia Eye Examinations are available at many Opticians, and the cost of this examination is covered by Medicare for one FULL examination every two years. Discounted Glasses and Contact lenses… Read the rest

Eye Tests and Opticians in Australia

Medical: Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer in Australia Sun Protection Protect yourself in five ways, with shade, a shirt, a hat, sunglasses and a good sunscreen. Some Sunscreen Information The maximum SPF of sunscreens sold in Australia is SPF 30+. No sunscreen offers complete… Read the rest

Weather

The Weather in Australia Live Weather Radar around Australia Australian Weather Watch Radar Network The Temperature in Australia The Temperatures that are quoted are based on readings taken in the shade, not in full sun. For people who work outside… Read the rest

Employment General Info

Employment in Australia Employment Related WebPages for Visa application List of required occupations: – Click here for link Occupations in Demand: – Click here for link Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI): – www.immi.gov.au/asri/a-z.htm – This site will help you find… Read the rest

Unemployment in Australia

Unemployment in Australia Unemployment Benefit in Australia Centrelink support Australian jobseekers with a range of payments, but for most people there is a 2 year waiting period after arriving as a migrant: Youth Allowance – for full-time students aged 16… Read the rest

Furnished Accommodation in Adelaide and South Australia

Furnished Homes for Initial Stay for New Migrants and Visitors to Australia Furnished Accommodation in Hallett Cove, Adelaide Furnished Accommodation in Morphett Vale, Adelaide Furnished Accommodation in Christies Beach, Adelaide Furnished Accommodation in Seaford, Adelaide Furnished Accommodation in Woodcroft, Adelaide… Read the rest

Employment Agencies

Employment Agencies in Australia

Government Job Websites

www.jobsearch.gov.au – Australian Government Job Agency Search Facility (76,359 jobs listed on 7/7/08) www.deewr.gov.au – More Information on Jobs, Wages, Unions etc. Queensland Education Recruitment/ – Queensland Government Education Careers and Vacancies Job… Read the rest

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise and Sunset Times in Australia Sunrise And Sunset Times in Sydney, NSW Longest day 22 Dec 2008 – Sunrise 5:41 AM – Sunset 8:06 PM – Length of Day 14h 25m Shortest day 21 Jun 2008 – Sunrise 7:00… Read the rest

Daylight Saving – Australia – UK- USA

Daylight Saving in Australia Daylight Saving and Time Zones in Australia For those States that observe Daylight Savings: Daylight saving in Australia begins at 2am Eastern Standard Time on the first Sunday every October. Daylight saving in Australia ends at… Read the rest

Ambulance Insurance Cover in Australia

Ambulance Cover in Australia The cost of getting an ambulance can be quite substantial, so it is very important to have insurance cover where required. NSW for example, quote between a minimum of $237 (the basic call out fee) up… Read the rest

Private Medical Service in Australia

Private Medical in Australia

Private Medical Insurance

Private Medical Insurance does not generally cover standard Doctors fees, as they are mainly covered by Medicare. Medical Insurance comes in two main parts: There is the main Hospital cover, which provides cover… Read the rest

Medicare Safety Nets in Australia

Pharmaceutical Benefits and Medicare Safety Nets Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net The general patient safety net threshold for 2016 is $1,475.70 A standard PBS prescription cost for 2016 is $38.30 for general patients, Adults and Children. This reduces to… Read the rest