Must Try Australian Food
Moving to a new country pushes you out of your comfort zone, there’s no denying it, and never more so in the food that you encounter on a daily basis. As Australia is a unique… Read more
Australian Culture
Your First Few Weeks in Australia
The first few days in your new home will go by in a blur. Getting off the plane, getting to your new accommodation, unpacking, buying essentials—suddenly, you’ll realise you’ve been living in Australia for a… Read more
Top Aussie Myths Debunked
Long before Australia was colonised by the British, people in the northern hemisphere believed that there was a great and mysterious land on the other side of the world – they called it Terra Australis… Read more
Meet the Locals: Australian Animals in the City
You don’t have to head to the bush to see Aussie animals – there are some fascinating creatures to be seen right in the city. Here are a few of the cuddliest, creepiest and most… Read more
Daylight Savings in Australia
International students living in New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia or Tasmania should be aware of the beginning and end of daylight saving time (DST or daylight savings) in Australia. In Australia,… Read more
Essential Aussie Food Experiences
11 essential Aussie food experiences that every international student must try: 1. Pavlova Even though the true origins of this dessert are hotly debated, the Pavlova has been an Australian favourite for nearly a century…. Read more
How to Really Immerse Yourself in Australian Culture
“Be sure to immerse yourself in Australian culture.” If you’re an international student, you’ve probably been given this advice before. But how is it done? Should you go to the footy, eat Tim Tams and… Read more
A Brief Guide to the History of Australia
Australia is a diverse and fascinating country, with an Indigenous population dating back many thousands of years. This very basic overview is our starting point for international students wanting to know more about the nation’s… Read more
Australian Basics
Time Zones Three different time zones stretch across this vast country. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST (UTC +10)) covers New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Victoria (VIC), the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Tasmania (TAS)…. Read more
Multicultural Society
Australia’s cultural influences are as vast and varied as the continent itself. The earliest “immigrants” came from Asia to Australia between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago, followed some time later by James Cook, who is… Read more