Aged care choices in Australia explained
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are getting older and the need for good quality aged care is a growing concern. Many don...
Public housing in Australia explained.
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For new Australians, securing accommodation is an integral part of the settlement process. Community...
How to see a doctor in Australia?
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we are sick the first point of contact is often the family doctor. Family doctors are commonly ...
What are your consumer rights in Australia?
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Australia consumers have rights under the law called consumer guarantees - and they could save yo...
What's Australia Day?
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australias national day has its roots in the countrys colonial past. Many Indigenous Australians reg...
How to drive in Australia with an overseas licence
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to drive in a car is a necessity for many new arrivals to Australia. Yet, knowing if you ...
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's hailed as the biggest health policy since Medicare. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (N...
Australia’s First Peoples
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Australias First Peoples are the world's oldest living civilization, dating back some 50,000 years, ...
The finance report
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX, Gold, Crude Oil, shares and the Aussie dollar. We hear the finance report on the news every...
How to convert your qualification
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is welcoming more skilled migrants - arrivals with tertiary qualifications have almost dou...
Recognising emotional abuse
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional abuse is recognised as a damaging element of family violence. The Australian Bureau of Sta...
Caring for carers
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In many migrant communities providing daily care for family and friends is a way of life and not som...
Staying smart online
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber threats posed by technological developments are often one step ahead of the users and online i...
How to change your name
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons why a person may wish to change their name. While the process to change is re...
Addressing drug use with your family
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Australian Drug Foundation, nearly three in ten teenagers have had a glass of alcoh...
10 facts about stroke
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A stroke is not a heart attack. A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly di...
Free English classes for migrants
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to speak and write English is a key skill for migrants to Australia. Many English learning ...
Dementia care for migrants
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and yet Alzheimers Australia predicts by mid-century almost ...
AFL embraces diversity
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting our evolving population, AFL has become more multicultural with many new migrants taking ...
The importance of STEM
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is undergoing digital disruption that is set to dramatically change the workforce. Yet wit...
What to do when someone goes missing?
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every hour four people go missing in Australia. This year's National Missing Persons Week (31 July -...
How safe is your census data?
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Australias census has a history of keeping personal information secure and private. However, this ye...
How to complete the census
19 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The 2016 census on August 9 will be Australia's biggest ever survey. Run every five years, the censu...
How to settle in regional Australia?
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's major cities are housing most of our population - two in three of us live in a capital c...
Australia's political system
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The federal election is just around the corner with the 45th Parliament of Australia set to be forme...