living conditions healthcare, education, culture, environment, protection, and stability. No wonder people are so keen to live and work there! Of course, you can wing it if you like, but here are five things you should know as a migrant before you live in Australia.
It's probably no surprise to Australians that they host four of the top ten most liveable cities in the world. After all, they are known for their laid-back, outdoor lifestyle. Melbourne displaced Vienna to achieve second position, Sydney came in 7th, and Perth and Adelaide tied in 8th position. If you plan on living in Australia any year soon, read on for five things you should know as a migrant before you go.
Healthcare. Australia's universal healthcare system is provided by the Government's 'Medicare' Australia. Medicare provides treatment by doctors, medical practitioners and public hospital use. Three groups of migrants living in Australia have access to Medicare.
citizens with countries providing mutual care agreements with Australia. These include: Great Britain, Finland, Holland, New Zealand and Ireland. Italy and Malta receive 6 months care only. Other migrants are required to pay for treatment.
Schools. As a migrant living in Australia, finding the right school for your kids is your top priority. The UN's Human Development Index has ranked the education system in Australia as one of the best in the world. The school year is January - December, so check out myschool.edu.au for more information.
Homes. Use the online forums to research the area you wish to live in before buying a home. Go to realestate.com or gumtree.com. If you are a migrant living in Australia on a temporary visa, you must get permission from the Foreign Investment Review Board before you buy a house.
Pets. Living in Australia doesn't mean you have to part with your pet. Simply meet the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service conditions, and work around a 30 day stay in quarantine in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. All cats and dogs have to be micro-chipped.
Wordly goods. Migrants living in Australia on a temporary visa might find it cheaper to buy new or previously owned furniture 'over there' instead of paying to transport theirs around the world. Check out ozrecycle.com for bargains. Those needing to send their own goods might like to research online forums for opinions and ratings of freight companies before settling with any firm.
If living in Australia is still an unfulfilled dream because you haven't been able to find work, we may be able to help. JobContinental have partnered with an Australian recruitment agency who have done the hard work in winning major contracts. They have thousands of jobs available and also provide their own Government sponsored immigration agents to take over the visa process for successful candidates. Check us out to see if we can with their jobs. I hope my living in Australia review - 5 things you should know as a migrant has been helpful.
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