Live & Settle
Private health insurance in Australia
So you’re planning to head down under? Good for you! Whether you’re intending to work here or just coming for a holiday,, we know you’ll have a great time. And hopefully, your stay will be accident and illness free too. But just in case the worst does happen, private...
I’m here and working – now what?
Hanna is Working In’s Visa Delivery Manager and a British expat herself, having made the move back in 2008. Here she takes a look at what to do once you’ve cleared the first hurdle – you’re in Australia, you’re working – what next? You’ve done a brilliant job of...
Cost of living in Australia
Whether it’s the beach you’re after, the barbecues or the party lifestyle, Australia’s got it all. Before you get carried away stocking up on your suntan lotion and swimsuit, have you considered what your new lifestyle will cost you? It’s a good idea to have an...
Education in Australia: an overview
Australia enjoys a worldwide reputation for academic excellence, offering internationally recognised qualifications with immediate employment and career development opportunities. Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the...
University and tertiary education
Australia’s education system offers quality courses Because the Australian Government requires all Australian education and training institutions to be registered and meet quality assurance measures, all tertiary education providers in Australia offer high-quality,...
Insurance in Australia
Private healthcare insurance Private healthcare cover is a popular product in Australia. Many citizens and permanent residents supplement the cover provided under the Australian Government national program (Medicare) with various levels of private insurance,...
Understanding Australian capital gains tax
Australia taxes its residents on all income worldwide, while non-residents are taxed only on income or assets that are derived from within Australia. What exactly is a capital gains tax? Capital gains tax is the tax that you must pay on any capital gain (i.e. income,...