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;