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- Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 The Australian Visa System and your options Page 7
- Chapter 2 The Final Countdown – Packing up Page 50
- Chapter 4 Institutions that you will want to deal with Page 68
- Chapter 5 Finding a permanent home in Australia Page 77
- Chapter 7 Working in Australia – life in the workplace Page 85
- Chapter 8 Employment in Australia – finding a job Page 90
- Chapter 9 Managing your finances in Australia Page 98
- Chapter 11 Practicalities of life in Australia Page 110
- Chapter 12 Australian social life, customs and etiquette Page 116
- Appendix C Alternative schooling in Australia Page 133 Appendix D Australian embassies, consulates and High Commissions Page 135 FREE BONUS
- FREE BONUS A description of Australian cities Page 225 Introduction
 How to Arrive and Thrive in Australia By
http://www.arriveandthrive.com/aus  June 2014 Edition Copyright © 2005 – 2014 Vaughan Vandenberg - Author's Note - Disclaimer Notice The materials presented in this publication are for information purposes only. The information contained in this work is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessments of the matters discussed. Readers are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information and obtain independent advice before acting on any information contained in or in connection with this work. Although every care is taken to provide links to suitable material from this work, the nature of the Internet prevents the guaranteeing of the suitability, completeness or accuracy of any of the material that this work may linked to. Consequently, the author can accept no responsibility for unsuitable, incomplete or inaccurate material that may be encountered. The author makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information in the work, or the accuracy of the information provided by third parties connected to the work or, in respect of links provided to other Internet sites, the accuracy of the information on those sites. This work does not constitute a complete reference to the laws and regulations of the United Kingdom or matters pertaining to such. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, the author will not accept any liability for any loss or damage which may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information contained in this work. Rights Reserved All rights are reserved under international copyright law. No part of this book may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) whatsoever without prior written permission of the copyright owner. Infringement of the above WILL lead to prosecution when detected. Each download has a security feature unique to it. The unique security identifier for this version in your possession is: Kz7oP4j-OZ-Jun14 REFUND procedure Should you find this guide totally unhelpful, then you are entitled to a full refund. The procedure is simple: contact me via email on vaughan.aus@arriveandthrive.com saying you'd like a refund. Please provide the date of purchase, email address you used when paying as well as the unique transaction reference number that was emailed to you. Do not approach anyone else first because this will lead to extra charges. Contacting the author – help me to help you Should you have any reason to contact the author, always please validate yourself initially by means of providing the date of purchase and email address you used when paying as well as the unique transaction reference number that was emailed to you. Doing so will result in your email receiving the desired response. I get over 1000 emails a day, so my spam filters delete emails without that validation in it. If you spot a piece of information that appears out of date, please send this in to me. Other people who bought the guide before you have done so and you are now enjoying their efforts too. Please repay their kindness by keeping this collaborative effort going. Life repays our kindness in indirect ways. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 The Australian Visa System and your options Page 7 Why Australia? It’s plain for all to see. How the visa system works If you’re struggling to qualify for a visa Some truths and tips about the visa application process You have to understand the visa terminology being used The health requirement and character check The various types of visas in detail by category
Other visas Permanent residency Becoming an Australian citizen Some finer points on visas in general If your application is refused Migration agents and their uses Chapter 2 The Final Countdown – Packing up Page 50 With more 3 months to go With 2 months to go With one month to go With a few weeks to go With a week to go The big day During the flight and before landing
Leaving the airport and getting on your way Finding temporary accommodation Sharing
Hostels Hotels and B&Bs Motels/Apart-hotels Communications The Internet
Medicare
Centrelink Opening a bank account Assistance centres for immigrants Obtaining an Australian driver’s licence Australian motoring organisations
The Rental Market How to Find a Place to Live Buying a home in Australia Australian homes – the practical issues
Shopping facilities in Australia The cost of utilities Cars and their prices The cost of food
Your typical Australian worker and employer Types of employment Barriers in the workplace for immigrants Wages and working conditions
The ways to find work in Australia How and Why Recruitment Agencies Exist How to Approach Agencies How the Agencies may deal with You The Big Secret Some agency tricks How to deal with agencies The Importance of the Job Interview Useful websites Chapter 9 Managing your finances in Australia Page 98 Getting money in to Australia Getting paid Banking practices and paying for things Personal tax rates Other taxes and tax relief Benefits from the government Chapter 10 Schooling and further education in Australia Page 103 The Australian education system seen in totality Pre-school and Primary school Secondary or High school The school rules are… Schooling out of the ordinary University and other tertiary education Vocational education Studying in Australia as a foreign student State help for parents in Australia
Radio and Television Newspapers and magazines Entertainment Restaurants Driving around Australia Health and safety when away in the countryside The Australian environment and you Considering others Looking after pets Chapter 12 Australian social life, customs and etiquette Page 116 Social trends Etiquette The basic rights of all Australians Public holidays Australian slang terms Appendix A Checklist for emigration to Australia Page 120 Appendix B The list of professional bodies for employment purposes Page 121 Appendix C Alternative schooling in Australia Page 133 Appendix D Australian embassies, consulates and High Commissions Page 135 FREE BONUS Australian CV template Page 142 FREE BONUS Australian Employment Interview Guide Page 145 FREE BONUS Culture Shock guide Page 216 FREE BONUS A description of Australian cities Page 225 Introduction People tend to under-estimate what is involved in moving to another country, even if the move is temporary. There are many reasons for this. The strongest reason is psychological in that people tend to only see the things that they want to. The consequence of this is that people arrive aware of only the positive aspects of where they are moving. They are almost oblivious of the downsides or obstacles awaiting them. To compound matters there is the natural ignorance of the practical matters involved in settling in another country. Being able to deal with the unexpected challenges is what makes the difference between success and failure, amongst other things. This guide is dedicated to detailing the intricacies of relocating to Australia and providing solutions to common problems encountered by new arrivals. The subjects covered are a broad collection of issues that will touch anyone arriving in Australia. Each subject is covered in depth so as to provide the reader with more than enough knowledge to make an informed decision about how to deal with an issue or to decide on a course of action. Where possible, hypertext links to relevant websites have been included. This is so to allow for the reader being able to quickly and easily locate the most up to date information on the subject being discussed. It is assumed that the typical reader of this guide has access to the Internet. If this is problematic for some, it is suggested that the addresses of the links are written down and a visit is made to someone who does have Internet access. To facilitate this the full addresses of all websites are spelt out in the link. This guide in no way is intended to persuade, attract, lure, entice or interest anyone in moving to Australia. It would be irresponsible to do so. It is also far too big a decision for anyone to make on someone else's behalf. It is a very personal and private decision. An individual has to be very clear about their motivations for making such a move. It is this motivation that will see them through any tough times encountered. This guide will greatly improve a person's initial experiences after arriving in Australia. It is not a panacea and does not in any way guarantee success. No guide, book, formula or such like can guarantee anyone success because each of us is different. We are all equipped with our own unique strengths and weaknesses. It is up to each person to make the best of their circumstances using what resources, physical and psychological, that they have at their disposal. This holds true whether you're emigrating or not, but if you're unaware of this, then emigration will never let you forget this. It will be one of many valuable life-lessons that emigration teaches people. "How to arrive and thrive in Australia" will save you needless heartache, speed matters up, save you money and ultimately make for a better experience when settling in Australia. I repeat, it does not guarantee success in your move. It can only take you so far and do so much for you. That is where your personality and motivations need to carry you further. Nobody will visit countless estate and recruitment agents for you. This guide will show you what is involved, how things work in Australia, what to watch out for and how to go about doing certain tasks. However, it is up to the individual to use this knowledge whilst persevering and adapting to their unique circumstances. Seen globally, many people migrate in this age. The vast majority succeed in attaining their goals. A small minority return to where they came from. It is not an impossible mission, but having this guide can only but help you in relocating. I hope that you enjoy reading this guide and that it helps you. Good luck! Vaughan Vandenberg June 2014 PS. Once you’ve been in Australia for a while, why not let me know how things are turning out for you and how this guide has helped you, as well as anything you think should be added. - Chapter 1 - Yüklə 1,93 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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