Information You Need To Know About Living In Australia
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Living In Australia
While you’re in Australia, your principle focus will be on your studies. But your study experience will be more than just what you learn in class. Living in a foreign country gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a language and culture different to your own. Engage with the local community, meet people and socialise – it will broaden your education beyond the classroom and enrich your study experience in Australia.
While you are living in Australia there will be many new things you will need to get used to such as food, communication services (postal services, telephones etc) shopping and public holidays (e.g. Anzac Day).
For more information visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Living-in-Australia/Living
Culture
While you are in Australia it is important you experience the wide breadth of Australian culture from, sports, music, art and history. For more information on Australian culture visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Living-in-Australia/Culture
Safety
There are many aspects of safety you need to be aware of when living in Australia including:
- Bush walking
- Home security
- Water safety
- Fire
- Personal Safety
For more information about safety in Australia please visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Living-in-Australia/Student-Safety-Portal
Money
It's easy for visitors to Australia to access money. For information including banking, ATMs, currency and shopping etiquette visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Living-in-Australia/Money-Matters
Schooling & Dependents
If you are bringing children aged between 5 and 18 years old with you to Australia under a dependent visa, as part of the condition of this visa, they will be required to attend school full-time.
For more information visit www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au
Working In Australia
For information on working in Australia, including finding work, visa conditions and work rights visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/During-Study/Working-and-Study
Health
It’s important that you look after your physical and mental health while studying. For tips on nutrition, sexual health, mental health and accessing health services visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/During-Study/Health
For information about your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study-Costs/OSHC
Driving In Australia
For information on: Driver’s licenses, buying a car, alcohol and driving, seat belts, child restraints and road safety visit http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/During-Study/Transport
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