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Welcome to the online version of "A City By City Guide To Living And Working In Australia". On this site, you can read the full text of the paper book, which the author can update with new information whenever they want. You can also check out the author's blog, interact in the forum, find useful websites in the directory, sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

Roberta Duman writes from personal experience of relocating to Australia from London together with specific research into the regional job market in Australia and a background in business. Her aim is to reduce the stress involved in making the momentous decision to live / work in Australia and provides valuable advice to save the reader both time and money. CONTENTS:

Chapter List

  1. Preface
  2. Why Australia? Why Leave The Uk?; Cost Of Living In Australia; Gst; Average Wage; Unemployment; So Why Live And Work In Australia?;
  3. Australia – An Introduction The Place; Attractions; Useful General Information;
  4. The Australian Way Of Life The People; Gay And Lesbian Australia; The Aussie Language; The Lifestyle; The Animals; Australians And Sport; Food And Drink;
  5. Getting Around Australia In The Air; On The Ground; Obtaining An Aussie Driving Licence; Owning A Car;
  6. Finance Tax; Superannuation; Banking And Finance;
  7. The Australian Healthcare System Medicare; Private Healthcare; Dental Services;
  8. Education And Childcare Education; Guide To The Aussie Education System; Differences Between Uk And Australia; Public V Private; Further Education; Childcare;
  9. Renting Your Australian Home An Overview Of The Current Rental Market; Choosing Where To Live; How To Start Your Search For A Rental Property; Once You Have Found Somewhere; The Application Process; Lease Terms And Conditions; What To Expect When Renting A Property; When You First Arr
  10. Utilities Telecommunications; Water; Gas And Electricity; A Useful Shortcut; Television;
  11. Shopping Guide – How To Save Time And Money Furnishing Your Home; Electricals; Supermarkets; Department Stores; Secondhand;
  12. The Job Market In Australia Managing Your Expectations; The Realities; Where To Begin; An Overview Of The Current Job Market; Growth And Decline Areas; Unemployment; Prospects;
  13. Researching The Australian Job Market From The Uk Sourcing Information; Prior To Departure From The Uk; International Recruitment Agencies; Working Holidays;
  14. Starting Your Job Search Online Tools; Recruitment Agencies; Publications; Centrelink; Your Resumé; Job Interviews; Salary Expectations; Working Conditions;
  15. An Overview The Categories;
  16. Temporary Residence The International Relations Stream; A Guide To The Working Holiday Visa; Sponsorship;
  17. Permanent Residence The Migration Programme; Skill Migration Stream; Family Migration Stream; The Application Process; Implications Of Returning To The Uk;
  18. Living In Sydney And Nsw The State; Sydney’s History; The Climate; The People; The Attractions; Getting Around; Cars And Driving;
  19. Renting A Home In Sydney’s Suburbs An Overview; The Inner West; The Eastern Suburbs; Southern Beaches; North Sydney; Northern Beaches; To Find Out More;
  20. Recreational Sydney In The Water; On The Water; Out And About; Cultural Sydney; Sport; Food And Drink; Shopping; New South Wales Attractions; Useful Information;
  21. Working In Sydney Cost Of Living; Employment; Opportunities And Limitations For Skilled Migrants; Education;
  22. Living In Melbourne And Victoria Victoria; Melbourne; The History; The Climate; The People And Culture; The Attractions; A Guide To Melbourne’s Suburbs; Renting A Home In Melbourne; Getting Around; Childcare;
  23. Recreational Melbourne Cultural Melbourne; Gay And Lesbian; Sport; Food And Drink; Shopping; Victorian Attractions; Useful Information;
  24. Working And Studying In Victoria And Melbourne Cost Of Living; Quality Of Life; Employment Opportunities For Migrants; Main Industries; Education;
  25. Living In Brisbane And Queensland Queensland; Brisbane; The History; The People; The Climate; The Culture; The Attractions; Shopping; Food And Drink; Getting Around; A Guide To Brisbane’s Suburbs; Renting A Home In Brisbane; Childcare; Queensland Attractions Further Afield;
  26. Working And Studying In Brisbane Cost Of Living; Profile; Employment Opportunities For Migrants; Individual Skilled Migration; Starting Your Job Search; Education;
  27. Living In Perth And Western Australia Western Australia; Perth; The History; The Climate; The Culture; The Attractions; Sport; Food And Drink; Shopping; Getting Around; Residential Guide; Finding A Property; Childcare; Western Australian Attractions; Useful Information;
  28. Working And Studying In Perth Cost Of Living; Current Economic Overview; Employment Opportunities; Education;
  29. Living In Adelaide And South Australia South Australia; Adelaide; The History; The People; The Climate; The Culture; The Attractions; Shopping; Food And Drink; Sport; Getting Around; The Suburbs; Renting A Home In Adelaide; Further Afield; Useful Information;
  30. Working And Studying In Adelaide Cost Of Living; Current Economic Overview; Employment Opportunities; Education; Childcare;
  31. Living In Canberra And Australian Capital Territory Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; The History; The Climate; The Attractions; Food And Drink; Shopping; The Suburbs; Getting Around; Renting A Home In Canberra; Useful Information;
  32. Working And Studying In Canberra Cost Of Living; Current Economic Overview; Employment Opportunities; Education;
  33. Tasmania Tasmania; The Climate; The Attractions; Getting Around; Cost Of Living; If You Are Considering Migrating; Working In Tasmania; Education; Useful Information;
  34. Making The Move Seeking Professional Help; Time Line; Budget; If You Have Children; Customs; Removal Companies; Paperwork; Further Information;
  35. Slang Top Three Expressions; A To Z Of Common Aussie Slang;
 
 
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