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Key Expatriate Websites and Resources

	Articles on Australia
	Business and Economy in Australia
	Education and Study in Australia
	Embassies, Consulates, and Immigration
	Expatriate Websites and Resources
	Government and International Organizations
	Housing and Real Estate
	Internships in Australia
	News and Media
	Recommended Reading on Australia
	Short-Term Work in Australia
	Travel Information on Australia
	Volunteer in Australia

Compiled by Volker Poelzl

Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, and Traveling in Australia

Work in Australia’s Tropical North: Take Advantage of the Country’s New Working Visa by Laurie Pritchard

A Career Move Down Under: A Primer on Landing Entry into Australia and Finding Work There by Sarah Muxlow

Career English Teaching in Australia: Preparation Is Important in a Tight Market by Sarah Muxlow

Multicultural Activities in Australia: Connecting with Sub-Communities is Easy and Rewarding by Sarah Muxlow

Teaching in Australia: Students Can See Another Country While they Fill their Graduation Requirements by Peter Burnside

Work Adventures in Sydney: If You’re Under 30, Apply for a Working Holiday Visa by Alison Lapshinoff

Adventures Working in Australia by Lauren Fitzpatrick

A Working Holiday in Australia: "No Problem Mate" by Lydia Horrex

Summer and Seasonal Work in Australia by Lisa Ponefract

Working in Australia: Be a Part of the Action by Judy Van Rhijn

Teach in Australia: Positions Available in New South Wales' Public Schools by Margot Pimentel

Volunteer in Australia Through The Conservation Experience: Travel Down Under at Rock Bottom Prices by Kathy Ludanyi

Volunteer in Australia: The Great Outdoors Promises Great Opportunities by Claire Moss

Mammal Monitoring: Join Conservation Volunteers in Australia's Grampians National Park by Inger Vandyke

Experiencing Australia as a Volunteer: Conservation Groups Welcome Volunteers by Susan Griffith

WWOOF in Australia: Work Your Way Down Under by Coran Lill

Rainforest Volunteering in Australia by Anselm Bradford

Saving Australian Wildlife as a Volunteer: Reintroducing Native Species Down Under by Raelene Allen

Study Abroad in Australia: "The Best Six Months of Your Life" by Andy Schell

Study Abroad in Australia: Immersion Enhances the Experience by Jennifer Fromal

Study at Bond University in Australia: Its Academic Calendar Matches Our Own by Jackie Desmarais

Go For the Full Degree in Australia: Direct Enrollment at Bond University by Everett Sizemore

Study Abroad in Australia: A Practical Guide to the Land Down Under by Christian Thorkildsen

Study Abroad in Australia: If You Have the Chance, Take It! by Lisa Sholk

Study Abroad Advisor Point:Counterpoint: Do Students Really Study in Australia? by Cheryl Lochner-Wright

Youth For Understanding: An Australian Exchange by Chelsea Fosse

Kid-Friendly Australia: Plan a Trip That’s Affordable and Easy by Adam Worcester

More Than Kangaroos: Explore Australia’s “Most Wanted” Eco-Island by Alison Gardner

Discover Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef: Visitors Tread Lightly and Learn about a Delicate Ecosystem by Charlotte Francis

With More Time, Travel for Less: Australia and New Zealand Welcomes Independent-Minded Seniors by Marilyn C. McDonald

Dreamtime Travel in Australia: Ethical Travelers Can Support Aboriginal Tourism by Margaret Ambrose

Journey to Aboriginal Dreamtime: Visit Australia's Last Remaining Tribal Nomads by Benjamin John Doman

Exploring Australia’s Indigenous Culture by Graeme Lister

Accessible Melbourne by Anne Vize

Spring in the Barossa, South Australia by Owen Carmichael

Business and Economy in Australia

American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, www.amcham.com.au . Suite 4, Gloucester Walk, 88 Cumberland Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Tel: (02) 9241 1907; Fax: (02) 9251 5220; nswamcham@amcham.com.au

AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News.

International Monetary Fund promotes financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on Australia) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including Australia .

STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.

The Economist is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Australia Country Briefing .

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Australia.

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad.

World Trade Organization regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including Australia .

Education and Study in Australia

See our section on Study Abroad in Australia for more.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Australia. The directory includes information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for those intending to study, including Australia.

Embassies, Consulates, and Immigration to Australia

Worpermit.com, provides immigation, visa, and work permit information for Australia and Bunac.org provides information on the new 12-month Work and Holiday program..

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well:

British High Commission in Australia, ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk. Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra, Australia. Tel: (61) (2) 6270 6666; Fax: (61) (2) 6273 3236; bhc.canberra@mail.uk.emb.gov.au .

Canadian High Commission in Australia, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/australia . Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia. Tel.: 61 (2) 6270-4000; Fax: 61 (2) 6270-4081; cnbra@international.gc.ca .

United States Embassy in Australia, canberra.usembassy.gov . Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia, Tel: (+61-2) 6214-5600.

Australian Embassy in the USA, www.austemb.org . Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2209. Tel. (202) 797-3000; Fax (202) 797-3168.

Australian High Commission in Canada, www.ahc-ottawa.org . 7th Floor, Suite 710, 50 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2, Canada. Tel: (613) 236-0841; Fax: (613) 236-4376.

Australian High Commission in the U.K., www.australia.org.uk . Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA, UK. Tel: (020) 7379 4334; Fax: (020) 7240 5333.

Expatriate Websites and Resources for Australia

ASA Consultants Pty Ltd, www.australia-migration.com, is an Australian consulting firm specializing in immigration and visas to Australia.

Asia Expats Forum is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including an Australia/New Zealand Expat Forum.

AlloExpat.com is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including an online forum for expatriates in Australia .

BritishExpats.com is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including postings from Australia .

British Expat is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Australia .

Expat Exchange provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Australia .

Expat Blog is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Australia .

Expatriates.com is an online community for expatriates, has a section on Australia, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas) is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including Australia.

Living in Australia, www.livingin-australia.com, is another website about emigrating to Australia and living In Australia.

Life in Australia, www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/index.htm, is a section of the website of the Australian Department of Immigration and Cultural Affairs, providing useful information on working and living in Australia.

Live in Victoria, www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, is a government website providing information about immigrating to Australia and living in Victoria.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Australia section, listing groups all over the country.

Migrationexpert.com, www.migrationexpert.com/content/immigration_australia.asp, is an online immigration service, providing useful information for those wanting to live, work and study in Australia.

Newcomers Club Worldwide Directories is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Australia .

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates. The Australia section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates, as well as useful links.

Working in Australia.com, www.workingin-australia.com, provides a lot of information for those interested in working and living in Australia.

Yanks Down-Under/Mates Up-Over, www.matesupover.com, provides support for Australians living in North America and expatriate North Americans living in Australia, with discussion forums, chat, stories, etc.

Government and International Organizations for Australia

Australian Government Entry Point, www.australia.gov.au

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, www.dfat.gov.au

Australian Department of Immigration and Cultural Affairs, www.immi.gov.au/index.htm

Asia Society, www.AsiaSociety.org, is an international organization promoting collaboration and understanding between people in Asia and the U.S. There is a regional center in Melbourne.

Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations, www.un.int/australia, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int,

Housing and Real Estate in Australia

International Real Estate Digest provides international real estate listings, including a section on Australia .

International Real Estate Directory has worldwide real estate listings, including Australia .

News and Media in Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald, www.smh.com.au.

News.com.au, www.news.com.au.

Kidon Media Link is an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Australia.

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Australia.

Online Newspapers lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Australia.