Australia Explained

By SBS

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Everything you need to know when settling into life in Australia. Hear helpful information about health, housing, jobs, visas and citizenship, Australian laws and more.

Episode Date
Should you consider private health insurance?
Apr 30, 2024
Understanding the profound connections First Nations have with the land
Apr 23, 2024
How to maximise safety when using child car seats
Apr 16, 2024
Navigating the implicit right to protest in Australia
Apr 09, 2024
Understanding Australia’s precious water resources and unique climate
Apr 02, 2024
Australian Easter: Exploring social and cultural traditions beyond religion
Mar 26, 2024
Understanding bankruptcy and its consequences in Australia
Mar 18, 2024
The importance of understanding cultural diversity among Indigenous peoples
Mar 11, 2024
What are Ramadan and Eid and how are they celebrated in Australia?
Mar 07, 2024
How to prepare a job application: Tips for success
Mar 05, 2024
Tackling misinformation: How to identify and combat false news
Feb 26, 2024
Are you eligible for the Higher Education Loan Program?
Feb 19, 2024
What is the cultural significance of First Nations weaving?
Feb 12, 2024
Not married but in a de facto relationship? Here’s what this means in Australia
Feb 05, 2024
What is Lunar New Year, and how is it celebrated in Australia?
Feb 01, 2024
How to start your small business in Australia
Jan 30, 2024
How to find a job in Australia?
Jan 23, 2024
How to become a First Nations advocate
Jan 15, 2024
All you need to know about Boxing Day in Australia 
Dec 18, 2023
What's Christmas like in Australia?
Dec 14, 2023
Five ways to bring bush tucker to your festive plate
Dec 12, 2023
Five tips to keep safe and cool during an Australian summer
Dec 04, 2023
Facing a shark while swimming? Here's what to do
Nov 28, 2023
How can parents help a child recover from trauma?
Nov 20, 2023
Attending or hosting an Australian party? Here’s what you need to know
Nov 13, 2023
Why do men's mental health and wellbeing matter?
Nov 06, 2023
When should you consider applying for a personal loan?
Oct 30, 2023
'Net Zero 2050' explained: Australia's long-term emissions reduction plan
Oct 23, 2023
Is it your time to learn a musical instrument?
Oct 16, 2023
How can you dispose of your unwanted clothes in Australia?
Oct 09, 2023
What is a BioBlitz and how can you be involved in helping science
Oct 03, 2023
How to sell your second-hand car in Australia
Sep 26, 2023
What is Capital Gains Tax and who needs to pay it?
Sep 19, 2023
How do you prepare for the Australian citizenship test? 
Sep 12, 2023
City park rules and etiquette in Australia: what's allowed and what's not
Sep 05, 2023
How to help injured wildlife in Australia
Aug 29, 2023
Managing daycare sickness: tips for new migrants and first-time parents
Aug 22, 2023
Decoding Australia's inheritance laws: your rights and obligations explained
Aug 15, 2023
Mastering English proficiency: steps to boost your language skills
Aug 07, 2023
Voice Referendum: What is it and why is Australia having one?
Aug 01, 2023
'Settlement Guide' is now 'Australia Explained'
Jul 31, 2023
Make friends in Australia: the importance of cross-cultural friendships
Jul 24, 2023
What does responsible cat ownership involve?
Jul 18, 2023
What accommodation is available to students?
Jul 10, 2023
What are the requirements when moving interstate?
Jul 04, 2023
What is negative gearing and how can it benefit property investors?
Jun 27, 2023
How to ask for a pay rise in Australia
Jun 20, 2023
Essential vaccinations Australians may need when travelling overseas
Jun 13, 2023
How do you make parenting arrangements after separation?
Jun 06, 2023
Understanding the Australian school sectors
May 30, 2023
How to find a rental property in Australia
May 23, 2023
Caring for carers: How to access carer support services in Australia
May 16, 2023
How to prevent family violence in migrant communities in Australia
May 09, 2023
How to resolve disputes with your neighbours in Australia
May 02, 2023
What happens when you report non-consensual sex or rape in Australia?
Apr 25, 2023
How can you ensure sexual consent?
Apr 18, 2023
How to protect yourself from identity theft in Australia
Apr 11, 2023
Copped a fine? Here's what you need to do to pay it and avoid the hefty consequences of non-compliance
Apr 04, 2023
What is migratory grief? Can migrants ever overcome their sense of loss and displacement?
Mar 27, 2023
Everything you need to do if you are in a car crash in Australia
Mar 21, 2023
How to resolve divorce disputes without going to court
Mar 14, 2023
Fire safety at home: How to prevent one of Australia's deadliest natural hazards
Mar 07, 2023
Australia Explained - How to get an Australian driver’s licence
Feb 27, 2023
Knowing first aid can save lives. Here's where and how to get trained in Australia
Feb 21, 2023
How to protect your retirement fund, find lost super and what to do if moving overseas
Feb 14, 2023
How to access low-cost medical services in Australia
Jan 30, 2023
How to access abortion services in Australia
Jan 23, 2023
How to keep safe from Australia’s beach hazards
Jan 17, 2023
The importance of greening where you live
Jan 10, 2023
How to call an ambulance anywhere in Australia
Dec 20, 2022
What to do if you get lost while bushwalking
Dec 13, 2022
How to dispose of hard rubbish without getting fined
Dec 06, 2022
Your aged care rights in Australia and how to make a complaint
Nov 29, 2022
Australian snakes and spiders: What to do if bitten
Nov 22, 2022
How to best prepare before a severe storm or a flood in Australia
Nov 15, 2022
Why joining a community sport could be the best thing you ever did
Nov 07, 2022
How does media work in Australia?
Nov 01, 2022
The Melbourne Cup: The horse race that captivates and divides Australia
Oct 24, 2022
Everything you need to know about the risks of online shopping in Australia
Oct 18, 2022
How sexual health is taught in Australian schools and tips for parents to talk about sex with their kids
Oct 11, 2022
How you can help a loved one suffering from alcohol dependence
Oct 03, 2022
What are Australia’s Emergency Warnings and Fire Danger Ratings and how should you respond?
Sep 27, 2022
What happens when your child turns 18 in Australia?
Sep 20, 2022
What were the Australian Wars and why is history not acknowledged?
Sep 15, 2022
What is the role of the British Monarchy in Australia?
Sep 09, 2022
The Dos and Don'ts of Australian etiquette, how to avoid the pitfalls
Sep 06, 2022
Stop the cycle of violence, be a positive role model
Sep 01, 2022
Antenatal care in Australia: what is it and why it’s important?
Aug 30, 2022
How are animals protected in Australia?
Aug 19, 2022
Getting help when your loved one has gambling problems
Aug 19, 2022
How allergies are managed in Australian schools
Aug 03, 2022
What is the best way to heat your home in Australia?
Jul 29, 2022
Do we tip in Australia?
Jul 20, 2022
Are you recycling correctly? How you can play your part for the planet
Jul 18, 2022
What is Welcome to Country?
Jun 29, 2022
What you need to know when organising a funeral in Australia
Jun 26, 2022
Refugee Week: Experiencing and celebrating the diversity of refugee communities
Jun 20, 2022
Becoming a foster carer in Australia
Jun 01, 2022
Observing Indigenous cultural protocols
May 23, 2022
Choosing a high school
May 17, 2022
Children’s rights in Australia and how they are protected
May 10, 2022
The power of walking in nature: Bushwalking in Australia
May 09, 2022
How to vote in Australia
Apr 28, 2022
Mould’s Hidden Health Hazard
Apr 28, 2022
Health benefits of cultural and religious fasting
Apr 25, 2022
How adult correctional system works in Australia?
Apr 12, 2022
How to enrol to vote
Apr 08, 2022
How to join the SES in Australia
Apr 08, 2022
Adopting and fostering pets in Australia
Apr 06, 2022
What are the signs of a heart attack and what to do if it happens?
Mar 31, 2022
How can you protect yourself from COVID-19 scams?
Mar 16, 2022
Why are swimming skills so important for all Australians?
Mar 16, 2022
Helping your child maintain heritage language and culture while growing up in Australia
Feb 15, 2022
What is The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank and why is it important?
Feb 15, 2022
How is Lunar New Year celebrated in Australia?
Feb 15, 2022
Jury Duty in Australia explained
Feb 13, 2022
The climate drivers that shape Australia’s weather
Dec 23, 2021
Exploring Australian skies: dark sky tourism
Dec 16, 2021
Cryptocurrency: what are the risks of investing in it?
Dec 15, 2021
Travelling to Australia? Here's what you need to know
Dec 02, 2021
What is workplace discrimination and what to do if you think you are a victim?
Nov 29, 2021
What you need to know before you start a small business in Australia
Nov 18, 2021
How to join a sports club in Australia
Nov 08, 2021
Here’s what you need to know about buying a private health cover
Oct 11, 2021
Fixed or variable: Choosing the right home loan
Oct 05, 2021
New residents face longer wait for Centrelink payments
Sep 26, 2021
Staying healthy during COVID-19 restrictions
Sep 26, 2021
Identifying warning signs of mental illness
Sep 13, 2021
Including self-care in your daily routine
Sep 06, 2021
Understanding Indigenous disadvantage in Australia
Aug 18, 2021
Childcare in Australia explained
Aug 18, 2021
Sponsoring a loved one to migrate to Australia
Aug 10, 2021
Finding the right job for your skills and qualifications
Aug 03, 2021
The hidden risks of buy now pay later services
Jul 27, 2021
Census 2021: Why and how to participate
Jul 27, 2021
Migrating to Australia through business and investment visas
Jul 27, 2021
Australian visa and immigration changes from 1 July 2021
Jun 29, 2021
NAIDOC Week: Indigenous places of significance near you
Jun 22, 2021
What is superannuation, and why is it important for you?
Jun 16, 2021
Adopting a child from overseas
Jun 08, 2021
Here's how Australia's selective entry school admissions work
Jun 01, 2021
The importance of having a will, particularly if you are a migrant
May 25, 2021
How to engage with National Reconcilation Week
May 25, 2021
Things to know when buying your first home
May 12, 2021
Skills for future jobs
May 12, 2021
Lesser-known Australian road rules you may be breaking
May 12, 2021
What is Australia's Global Talent visa?
Apr 28, 2021
Calls grow to criminalise coercive control in Australia
Apr 20, 2021
Revisiting your childhood dream can bring a new spark in life
Apr 13, 2021
Australia's migration program and permanent skilled visas
Apr 09, 2021
Why borrowing responsibly is 'more important than ever' now
Apr 01, 2021
Things you should look for when buying a used car
Mar 31, 2021
Helping autistic children thrive with early diagnosis and support
Mar 30, 2021
What happens when someone decides to stay in Australia without a visa?
Mar 24, 2021
Making your return to work COVID-safe
Mar 18, 2021
How to stay safe while rock fishing
Mar 10, 2021
The latest changes in 485 visa
Mar 03, 2021
Sea or tree change: Tips for moving to a regional area
Feb 25, 2021
How to handle pandemic debt
Feb 18, 2021
Changing your career during COVID-19
Feb 11, 2021
Helping your kids cope with the pandemic
Feb 05, 2021
What does Indigenous Recognition mean?
Feb 05, 2021
Be prepared: Simple tips to get yourself and your property ready for bushfire season
Dec 21, 2020
Becoming a volunteer firefighter
Dec 21, 2020
Fishing, floods and swimming: Here's how to stay safe in and around water
Dec 17, 2020
Evaluate your risk: How to prepare for and survive floods in a wet summer
Dec 17, 2020
Silent killers: Heatwaves and skin damage in the Australian summer
Dec 11, 2020
Celebration in isolation
Nov 30, 2020
Flexible work arrangements
Nov 30, 2020
COVID-19 etiquette
Nov 18, 2020
Travel in isolation
Nov 05, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour
Nov 05, 2020
How to run your micro-business online
Nov 05, 2020
Healthy habits of people who don't get sick
Nov 05, 2020
How COVID-19 has changed the way we grieve
Oct 08, 2020
Property market during COVID-19
Oct 08, 2020
Will payday loans and the pandemic bring on a 'debt tsunami'?
Oct 08, 2020
Dementia care in COVID-19
Sep 23, 2020
Money advice and survival tips for turbulent times
Sep 09, 2020
Early access to superannuation during COVID-19
Sep 09, 2020
Aged care in the time of coronavirus - what should you consider?
Aug 26, 2020
Temporary migrants face extra barriers job-seeking during COVID-19
Aug 21, 2020
Buying a business during COVID-19
Aug 21, 2020
Men’s mental health and wellbeing
Aug 14, 2020
How to garden and grow your own food indoors
Jul 31, 2020
Here’s how migration agents work in Australia
Jul 24, 2020
How to use telehealth?
Jul 15, 2020
Love and partner visas in the time of COVID-19
Jul 09, 2020
Consumer rights and internet scams
Jul 02, 2020
What to do when your visa is cancelled
Jun 25, 2020
Retraining yourself during COVID-19
Jun 18, 2020
Life on the bridging visa
Jun 11, 2020
Online Grandparenting
May 28, 2020
Women on temporary visas experiencing family violence
May 28, 2020
Staying active and healthy during social isolation
May 27, 2020
Helping with your child’s home-based learning
May 15, 2020
Living with an underlying condition
May 15, 2020
Sugar – white poison or allowed passion?
Apr 24, 2020
The healing powers of chicken soup
Apr 24, 2020
Binge eating: the dark side of comfort food
Apr 24, 2020
Comfort food: why do we crave it and how to make it a part of a healthy diet?
Apr 24, 2020
Coping with the coronavirus outbreak
Apr 24, 2020
Tax Return 2020: how to best prepare and lodge your tax return?
Apr 22, 2020
Your rights and obligations when working from home
Apr 15, 2020
Preparing for the flu season amid COVID-19
Apr 02, 2020
Building a safety net for small businesses amid coronavirus outbreak
Apr 02, 2020
Living close to my community
Mar 11, 2020
LGBTIQ Rights in Australia
Feb 26, 2020
How to prepare for job interview?
Feb 19, 2020
How to become a volunteer firefighter?
Jan 30, 2020
How to become an Australian citizen?
Jan 16, 2020
What is the Australian Christmas tradition?
Dec 18, 2019
How to get boating and fishing licences in Australia
Dec 10, 2019
Overcoming loneliness in a new country
Nov 29, 2019
What is Schoolies?
Nov 14, 2019
How to get help if you’re a victim of sexual harassment at work?
Oct 31, 2019
How to prevent drowning?
Oct 17, 2019
Living in regional Australia
Oct 04, 2019
How to get a divorce in Australia?
Sep 19, 2019
What is bankruptcy and its implications?
Sep 05, 2019
Children’s Rights in Australia
Aug 29, 2019
What can parents do about bullying?
Aug 08, 2019
How to keep your child safe online?
Jul 25, 2019
How to apply for a First Home Owner Grant?
Jun 27, 2019
What are the minor offences in Australia?
Jun 13, 2019
What is TAFE?
May 31, 2019
How to participate in Australian life?
May 16, 2019
Having a say in Australia is part of the democratic process
May 03, 2019
How to vote in Australia?
Apr 17, 2019
Australia's Political System
Apr 12, 2019
Should you build or buy a house?
Mar 06, 2019
Settlement Guide: How does the youth justice system work in Australia?
Feb 22, 2019
How to get involved in your children's school?
Feb 07, 2019
How to have a fun and safe time outdoors this summer
Dec 13, 2018
What is holiday care and how to find free activities for children?
Nov 30, 2018
What is drug and alcohol addiction and how to get help?
Nov 14, 2018
How to obtain an Australian driver's license?
Nov 04, 2018
How to enrol in the Victoria State election?
Oct 15, 2018
How to access mental health support?
Oct 15, 2018
Moving to regional Australia
Sep 07, 2018
How to send money overseas?
Aug 27, 2018
Homelessness crisis linked to housing affordability
Aug 14, 2018
Understanding the NDIS
Jul 24, 2018
Changes to parent visas
Jul 10, 2018
How does superannuation work?
Jun 29, 2018
Refugee Week 2018
Jun 14, 2018
How to apply for a Tax File Number
May 31, 2018
Understanding your electricity bill
May 17, 2018
What you need to know about the NBN
May 04, 2018
How you can participate in Anzac Day
Apr 19, 2018
What’s the new Child Care Package?
Apr 09, 2018
How to apply for a loan
Mar 26, 2018
How to get an apprenticeship in Australia
Mar 12, 2018
What you need to know about the minimum wage
Mar 01, 2018
Why playgroups are good for children and parents
Feb 27, 2018
How to find the right GP in Australia
Feb 19, 2018
How to enrol for Medicare in Australia
Feb 19, 2018
How to open a bank account in Australia
Feb 18, 2018
How to become an Australian citizen?
Jan 18, 2018
Water safety in Australia
Dec 15, 2017
Water safety in Australia
Dec 13, 2017
Bushfire safety in Australia
Dec 11, 2017
Fire safety can save your life
Dec 06, 2017
The benefits of volunteering
Dec 01, 2017
The benefits of volunteering
Nov 29, 2017
What to do if someone you know is the victim of domestic violence
Nov 22, 2017
Preventing family violence in migrant communities
Nov 22, 2017
Immunisation rates continue to rise
Nov 16, 2017
Immunisation rates continue to rise
Nov 16, 2017
Vaccination rules in Australia
Nov 15, 2017
The benefits of an online health record
Nov 08, 2017
Paying for university in Australia
Nov 01, 2017
Paying for university in Australia
Nov 01, 2017
Freedom of religion and secularism in Australia
Oct 25, 2017
Migrant workers have the same rights as Australians
Oct 18, 2017
Migrant workers' workplace rights in Australia
Oct 18, 2017
Strategies you can employ to get a job interview in Australia
Oct 11, 2017
Migrant communities are less likely to access mental health services
Oct 10, 2017
Avoid falling victim to online fraudsters
Oct 04, 2017
How to access mental health services in Australia
Sep 27, 2017
Having a say in Australia is part of the democratic process
Sep 20, 2017
Did you know you can access interpreter services for free?
Sep 13, 2017
Everything you need to know about doing your taxes in Australia
Sep 06, 2017
Why you should take precautions with prescription medication
Aug 23, 2017
Your right to work safety
Aug 16, 2017
Rising homelessness in Australia
Aug 09, 2017
Why you shouldn't avoid conversation about death
Aug 02, 2017
Becoming an organ donor in Australia
Jul 26, 2017
Fostering a child in Australia
Jul 19, 2017
Starting your own business in Australia
Jul 11, 2017
Do you know what to do at an auction?
Jul 05, 2017
How to access family tax benefits in Australia
Jun 21, 2017
Access to mental health services is vital for refugees
Jun 14, 2017
Elder abuse in the family
Jun 07, 2017
Building bridges between police and communities
May 31, 2017
How to get contents insurance
May 24, 2017
Growing anxiety about housing affordability
May 16, 2017
What to do when you get a fine and how to fight it
May 10, 2017
Did you know you can access national parks in Australia?
May 03, 2017
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia
Apr 26, 2017
The cultural diversity of Australia’s Anzacs
Apr 19, 2017
Helping your child settle into school in Australia
Apr 11, 2017
Preventing sexually transmitted infections
Apr 05, 2017
How to job search
Mar 28, 2017
Legal Aid in Australia explained
Mar 22, 2017
Helping migrants access dental care
Mar 14, 2017
Tenants’ rights in Australia explained
Mar 07, 2017
Unemployment support in Australia explained
Mar 01, 2017
Do you know you can access child care in Australia?
Feb 22, 2017
Aged care choices in Australia explained
Feb 15, 2017
Public housing in Australia explained.
Feb 08, 2017
How to see a doctor in Australia?
Feb 01, 2017
What are your consumer rights in Australia?
Jan 25, 2017
What's Australia Day?
Jan 18, 2017
How to drive in Australia with an overseas licence
Dec 07, 2016
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
Nov 30, 2016
Australia’s First Peoples
Nov 23, 2016
The finance report
Nov 09, 2016
How to convert your qualification
Oct 26, 2016
Recognising emotional abuse
Oct 19, 2016
Caring for carers
Oct 12, 2016
Staying smart online
Oct 05, 2016
How to change your name
Sep 21, 2016
Addressing drug use with your family
Sep 14, 2016
10 facts about stroke
Sep 07, 2016
Free English classes for migrants
Aug 31, 2016
Dementia care for migrants
Aug 23, 2016
AFL embraces diversity
Aug 15, 2016
The importance of STEM
Aug 09, 2016
What to do when someone goes missing?
Aug 02, 2016
How safe is your census data?
Jul 26, 2016
How to complete the census
Jul 19, 2016
How to settle in regional Australia?
Jul 13, 2016
Australia's political system
Jun 13, 2016