About The Book

Living and Working in Australia
Roberta Duman

Seeking to reduce some of the stress involved in making the momentous decision to live/work in Australia, this book offers advice and tips on how to save time and money.

About the Author

Roberta Duman - 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:

Living and Working in Australia

 


  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;