Australia is known for its historic townships, bustling cities, vivid landscapes and exotic flora and fauna. It has a unique appeal in terms of cultures and customs that consist of a rich tapestry of nationalities including its traditions, legends, folklore and myths. In Australia more than 200 diverse languages and dialects are spoken, including 45 indigenous languages. The most frequently spoken languages (other than English) are Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Mandarin.

As a tolerant society with people from many cultures, each individual is optimistic to maintain and contribute to their cultural beliefs and practices. At the same time, we respect the right of others to do the same.

There are lots of issues that you should consider before applying to migrate in Australia. It is necessary that you think about how you will provide for yourself and your family for at least your first two years in Australia.

When you decide to move in Australia you need to consider these things:

• The Cost of living in Australia
• Medical costs
• Employment in Australia
• Language education
• Two-year waiting period for social security benefits
• Help for families with children

Once you settle on to migrate to Australia and your paper work is in movement you may want to think about the move.

Before you leave there are tasks to do before you leave your country to make sure your arrival in Australia is as smooth as possible. You must verify that you complete all the financial, taxation and legal matters that influence you and your family. There’s a need for you to set up bank accounts that operate from both your old and new country.

Make all your travel plans, you need to find out contact details for relatives, sponsors and friends in Australia, as much as possible notify them of your itinerary and be sure leave your new contact details with friends and family before you leave.

In terms of travel documents, you will need some documents a lot when you first arrive. Papers include the original copies of birth, marriage, medical and work records. If you want you can also bring school reports for children and your university of trade papers and your passport for travel.
If you decide to bring some electrical items with you, you need to seek and meet the Australian standards. If you plan to bring your personal household goods with you need to check if they meet the customs laws in Australia. The country you leave may limit the cash you take out. You must also declare large sums of overseas currency at customs when you arrive.

The day you come to Australia can be very full and a load to cope with because so much is new and different. You have just had a long journey along and with many other people; you must now complete some important tasks. Here is some information that will help you with these tasks.

When you arrived in Australia, the first step is at the immigration desk. You will need your passport with visa and Incoming Passenger Card. The official there accounts your arrival and returns your papers to you. You then gather your baggage, which Customs officers may confirm. They look for prohibited goods or items that have not been declared. This is the end of official checks and you are now in the arrivals hall. This is where your family, friends or sponsor can welcome you. This is where you can also alter money, get transport and arrange short-term accommodation. There may be an arrivals information desk to supply answers to your questions.

If you decide to be travel on to another destination on the same day, you may wish for to transfer to a domestic air terminal or to a train/coach terminal. Airline staff members can assist you with transfer to a domestic terminal but you will need to get to the train/coach terminus by public transport.

You may wish to hire a car. You will need a driver’s license and there may be other restrictions. Talk to the staff at car rental booths for more help. The location of public transport such as taxi, bus and maybe train, will be signposted and a worker may be on duty to facilitate with directions.

If you have not previously booked somewhere to continue you can do so at the airport. The cost and quality can vary significantly. Several accommodation places resolve provide a transfer for you. Search for help from staff at the arrivals information desk.

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