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So, you're interested in Australia?

by AmazingAdventures - last update: Apr 15, 2007

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Australia

Welcome to my adopted home country!

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I am frequently asked about how I immigrated to Australia. The answer is... Lots of research, lots of support and knowing what resources and options are available. You need to have alot of patience and optimism. Where there is a will there is a way! If you can dream it, you can make it happen.

I have put together a list of links with help from some friends. Check out Australia Immigration web site (DIMIA) for the nitty gritty info and the support groups to help get the info sorted out and easier to understand.

The SUPPORT GROUPS listed below come highly recommended, they hold a wealth of knowledge and friendly, helpful, first hand experience.
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SUPPORT & INFO GROUPS
groups.yahoo.com/Americans-in-Australia
groups.yahoo.com/group/AustraliaNZMigrate
www.yanksdownunder.net (Forum)
www.newcomersnetwork.com
groups.yahoo.com/group/americans_in_brisbane
groups.yahoo.com/group/americans_in_sydney
groups.yahoo.com/group/AmericansDownUnder
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VISAS, IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP
www.immi.gov.au (DIMIA)
www.citizenship.gov.au
passports.gov.au
www.mrt.gov.au (Migration Review Tribunal)
www.nz-oz.gov.au (for Kiwis heading to Australia)
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TOURISM
www.australia.com
www.yha.org.au (Budget accommodation)
www.whereis.com.au (online maps & driving directions)www.whereis.com.au
www.australiazoo.com
www.austtravel.com.au
www.tripadvisor.com
www.westernaustralia.com
www.discoversydney.com
www.visitvictoria.com
www.southaustralia.com
www.tourismvictoria.com.au
www.tourism.nsw.gov.au
www.visitnsw.com.au
www.sydneyaustralia.com
www.ntholidays.com
www.northernterritory.visitorsbureau.com.au
www.darwin.worldweb.com
www.queenslandholidays.com.au
www.canberra.worldweb.com
www.qldtravel.com.au
www.towd.com
www.clickforaustralia.com
www.visitmelbourne.com
www.atn.com.au
www.oztourism.com.au
www.australiatravelsearch.com.au
www.totaltravel.com.au

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MIGRATION AGENTS
www.themara.com.au
www.mia.org.au
www.austimmigration.com.au (George Lombard)
www.overseas-emigration.co.uk (Richard Gregan)
www.iscah.com (Steven O'Neil)
www.gomatilda.com (Alan Collett)
www.ianharrop.co.uk (Ian Harrop)
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COMMUNITY MIGRATION ADVICE in AUSTRALIA
/www.iarc.asn.au (Sydney)
/www.rilc.org.au (Melbourne)
If elsewhere in Australia, IARC or RILC may be able to refer you
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STATE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES
www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
www.immigration.sa.gov.au
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IMMIGRATION FAQs
ptlabs.topcities.com/faq0.html
www.austimeline.com (Timelines)
www.richw.org/dualcit (for US citizens in Australia)
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SKILL ASSESSING AUTHORITIES
www.ieaust.org.au (Engineers)
www.aaca.org.au (Architects)
www.icaa.org.au (Accountants)
www.cpaaustralia.com.au (Accountants)
www.nia.org.au (Accountants)
www.aps.psychsociety.com.au (Psychology)
www.acs.org.au (IT)
www.anmc.org.au (Nurses)
www.naati.com.au (Translators)
www.detya.gov.au/noosr (Teachers, & general information)
www.workplace.gov.au/TRA (Tradesmen)
www.vetassess.com.au (Most 50 + 40 point occupations)
A full listing can be found on form 1121i (Skilled Occupations List)
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING
www.ielts.org
www.oet.com.au
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GOVERNMENT PORTALS
www.fed.gov.au
www.nsw.gov.au
www.vic.gov.au
www.qld.gov.au
www.sa.gov.au
www.wa.gov.au
www.tas.gov.au
www.act.gov.au
www.nt.gov.au
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DRIVING LICENCE
www.rta.nsw.gov.au
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Other authorities can be found through the state government portal.
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AUSTRALIAN EMBASSIES
www.australia.org.uk (London)
www.ahc-ottawa.org (Ottawa)
www.austemb.org (Washington DC)
www.australian-embassy.de (Berlin)
www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas.htm (All overseas DIMIA offices)
www.dfat.gov.au/missions (All overseas Australian missions)
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FOREIGN EMBASSIES in the AUSTRALIA
www.info.dfat.gov.au (Full listing)
www.britaus.net
canberra.usembassy.gov
www.canada.org.au
www.nzembassy.com
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BANKING
www.commbank.com.au
www.anz.com.au
www.stgeorge.com.au
www.national.com.au
www.westpac.com.au
www.australiancu.com.au
www.bankwest.com.au
www.banksa.com.au
www.hsbc.com.au
www.citibank.com.au
www.migrantbanking.co.uk (Commonwealth Bank, London branch)
www.americanexpress.com.au
www.xe.com/ucc (Currency Converter)
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HIGHER EDUCATION
www.go8.edu.au
www.hecs.gov.au
www.tafe.gov.au
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DISTANCE LEARNING
www.une.edu.au
www.deakin.edu.au
www.monash.edu.au
www.usq.edu.au
www.ola.edu.au
www.oli.tafe.net
www.londonexternal.ac.uk
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NEWS and MEDIA
www.abc.net.au
www.ninemsn.com.au
www.seven.com.au
www.ten.com.au
www.thedailytelegraph.com.au
www.theaustralian.com.au (National)
www.smh.com.au (Sydney)
www.theage.com.au (Melbourne)
www.afr.com.au (Australian Financial Review)
www.crikey.com.au
www.mikesradioworld.com/oceania.html (Radio stations online)
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SHOPPING & RETAIL
www.angusrobertson.com.au (Books)
www.binglee.com.au (Electrical)
www.dse.com.au (Electrical)
www.coles.com.au (Supermarket)
www.dymocks.com.au (Books)
www.retravision.com.au (Electrical)
www.westfield.com.au (Shopping Malls)
www.woolworths.com.au (Supermarkets)
www.greengrocer.com.au
www.coles.com.au
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EMPLOYMENT
www.seek.com.au
www.hays.com.au
www.careerone.com.au
www.mycareer.com.au
www.jobsearch.gov.au

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HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE
www.centrelink.gov.au (Social security)
www.hic.gov.au (Health Insurance Commission, incl Medicare)
www.mbf.com.au (Health insurance)
www.medibank.com.au(health insurance)
www.hcf.com.au (health insurance)
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WEATHER
/www.bom.gov.au
www.australianweathernews.com
www.realsurf.com.au (Surf reports)

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POLITICAL
www.liberal.org.au
www.alp.org.au
www.aph.gov.au (Parliament)
www.aec.gov.au (Elections)
www.whitlamdismissal.com (Political history)
www.australianpolitics.com
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POSTAL & TELECOM & MOBILE PHONE PROVIDERS
www.auspost.com.au
www.telstra.com.au
www.optus.com.au
www.foxteltv.com.au
www.selectv.com.au
www.vodafone.com.au
www.virginmobile.com.au
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UTILITY PROVIDERS (SYDNEY)
www.agl.com.au
www.energy.com.au
www.sydneywater.com.au
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INTERNET
www.optus.com.au
www.ozemail.com.au
www.pacific.net.au
www.ihug.com.au
www.iprimus.com.au
www.iinet.net.au
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DIRECTORIES & SEARCH ENGINES
www.google.com.au
www.yahoo.com.au
www.whitepages.com.au
www.yellowpages.com.au
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OTHER GOVERNMENT SITES
www.abs.gov.au (National Statistics)
www.rba.gov.au (Central Bank)
scaleplus.law.gov.au (Legislation Information)
www.casa.gov.au (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
www.ato.gov.au (Australian Taxation Office)
www.aqis.gov.au (Quarantine)
www.customs.gov.au (Customs)
www.firb.gov.au (Foreign Investment Review Board)
www.familycourt.gov.au (Family Court, incl divorce information)
www.aat.gov.au (Administrative Appeals Tribunal)
www.wa.dfat.gov.au (Dept of Foreign Affairs)
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OTHER AUSTRALIA SITES
www.rsvp.com.au (Aussie Singles Dating site)
www.austlii.edu.au (Legal Database)
www.taxpayer.com.au (Taxpayers Australia)
www.bpay.com.au (Bill payment)
www.slsa.asn.au (Surf life saving)
www.australianflag.org.au (Australian National Flag Association)
www.southern-cross-group.org (Expatriate Australians)
www.hea.asn.au (Home-education)
www.rfds.org.au (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
www.ntf.flinders.edu.au (National Tidal Facility)
www.ga.gov.au/nmd/geodesy/astro (Sunrise / Sunset times)
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RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
www.australia.anglican.org
www.uca.org.au (Uniting Church - Methodist/Presbyterian)
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REAL ESTATE
www.property.com.au
www.realestate.com.au
www.domain.com.au
www.tenants.org.au (Tenants rights)
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AUSTRALIA AUCTION SITES
www.auction-australia.com.au
www.oztion.com
www.ebay.com.au
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VeronicaG Tue Dec 13, 2005 03:02 UTC
You seem to really have made Australia your home--I would miss my cats, too!

keida84 Wed Apr 27, 2005 07:31 UTC
Susan, you are simply awesome! Wow, look at this page, travelers everywhere thank you for all your hard work. Kat