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Road Trip Australia

Day Nine

Day Nine

Without many plans for the day ahead, I woke up slowly and contemplated what there was to do. A big question mark lay over my head about the potential of...

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Getting Started in Oz

Ok, so you've just arrived in Australia and haven't got the foggiest idea what's going on. Well, here are a few things that you should get sorted straight away, before you sit back and relax Down Under, as well as a few other things to consider when getting started in Oz.

 

Getting Started in Australia

Visa

Firstly, you need to get a visa label put in your passport. If you landed in Sydney, you're sorted because you should have been directed to the right spot to...

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Australian Tax File Number

Next, you need to get yourself a tax file number or TFN from the Australian Tax Office, which is basically the Aussie version of your National Insurance number back at...

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Bank Accounts in Australia

It's no good waving an English bank card at your employer - if you want to get paid over here, it's essential you apply for an Australian bank account before...

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Medicare

The final application you'll need to make is for a Medicare Card. This is to cover you under the Aussie equivalent of the NHS, for the duration of your approved...

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Mortgages in Australia

Getting a Mortgage in Australia has never been easier!. One of the only things in the world that your can really truly own is property, but what if you don't have...

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