The one and only Great Barrier Reef, 4th largest exporter of
wine in the world, Gold Coast, 4 out of top 10 liveable cities in the world
with growing population since the World War II – these are perhaps the things
that first come to mind when you hear Australia.
A popular country with easy going culture, warm climate and astonishing nature
offers really a lot to individuals and families searching for a new place to
settle and start a new life. Whether you’re thinking of moving to Australia or
you’ve already set foot in your new family place, here’s a list of
tips you might find useful.
Most popular jobs
Prior to making a big decision, check the skills
that are in high demand in Austrian cities. Mining
industry is one of the biggest in the country, set mainly in the Western part
of the country and in Queensland. Perth and Melbourne are at the moment the
main centres of mining industry, while Sydney deals more with financial sector.
Civil and mechanical engineers, nurses, chemists, accountants are among the
most popular professions always in demand. However, if your English is not yet
on such a high level, you can apply for some remote or seasonal work, but then
be ready to learn a lot of Aussie slang. It might be good fun and an extra
experience, not to mention a good opportunity for practising your English.
Living costs – how much do we need?
This is quite a difficult question that asks for a lot more inside information
and details. Things you should take into account while making calculations are
the general costs of
living in Australia, which you can then compare with the
costs you and your family have. Depending on your country of origin and the
currency you’ve been using so far, Australia may appear really expensive or
really cheap to you. This also depends on your expectations, ambitions, skills
you already possess and those you are ready to develop further. When paying
rent is concerned, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane are a way cheaper than Sydney,
for instance.
Education – how to approach that matter?
This is definitely one of the most important questions many parents have
in mind while choosing new place of living. Having a proper, safe and a good
quality kindergarten and school near at hand is not so easy to find in a
foreign country when you still don’t know who you can trust. However, the
resources are available and you can find all the
necessary information concerning the locations, curriculum and the differences
between private and state schools. You as a parent will certainly want to
provide your child or children with the best possible education and care. There are
child care centres that are not just well-equipped, but also offer highly
professional service including constant communication with the parents,
organizing various events and taking care that the children and their parents
are part of the local community.
A few cultural tips
Many expats described their experience of
moving to Australia as the best thing that has ever happened to them. The
Aussies are friendly, easy-going and you can chat to them about anything
really. They love sport and they are regular at showing up at various games in
crowds up to 40,000 people or even more if the game in question is more
important. What else? Worker’s rights are something they are really proud of,
as this country actually has excellent working conditions. Being a hard worker
is something you should be proud of, so be aware of that because they will
perhaps tell somebody off if they see that the person is a bludger (Aussie
slang for somebody
who lives off or profits by the work of others). On the other hand, equality is
rather valued once personal budgets are in question – they split bills in a
restaurant and take presents when visiting their mates.
Settling
in Australia is a definitely much more than just bearing in mind a few tips.
The best option for you would be to try and make friends once you get there.
Although your old friends will surely be with you over skype-viber-fb, you’ll
need someone near at hand to tap you on the shoulder, invite you for a coffee
or a beer, and that someone is quite important too. So, learn how to cope with
that Aussie heat and make yourself at home!
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