Tips on Community and Government Links

Aussie slang. Site on Australian including Aussie slang dictionary search.
www.aussieslang.com

Australian Securities and Investments Commission. News, financial tips and safety checks for investors and consumers.
www.fido.asic.gov.au

Australian Tax Office. Apply for an Australian tax Number (TFN) on line
www.ato.gov.au

Banking
www.westpac.com.au
www.anz.com

Centrelink. Career centres all over Australia are designed to help people make decisions on job hunting, training and education options, careeer change and so on. It is also responsible for assessing Assurer’s eligibility application for Assurance of Support.
www.centrelink.gov.au

City Search. Information on what’s happening in each of the main cities. It covers lifestyle and entertainment
www.citysearch.com.au

Culture Shock. Tips on how to manage culture shock.
www.juliaferguson.com./shock.html

Directory of Australian cultural organization and resources
www.acn.net.au

Education. The government education portal is a gateway to more than 3,000 websites providing reliable information about education and training in Australia.
www.education.gov.au

Income and Cost of Living calculators for Australia and worldwide
www.trinity.wa.edu.au/plduffyrc/subjects/sose/economics/liv.htm

International Moving. A detailed site for your move to Australia including cultural tips, customs and procedures, medical tips and checklist for moving.
www.infoiaic.com/mta.htm or www.afra.com.au/Planning/kit.asp

Quickbeds. List of hotels and serviced apartments at budget rate. Book before you leave and save money.
www.quickbeds.com.au or www.moveandstay.com

Step by step guide to budgeting.
www.moneymangaers.smh.com.au/planning/guides/budget_guide.html

Wagenet. Contains information regarding wages and conditions of employment across all Australian states and territories.
www.wagenet.gov.au