Australia Explained

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.

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast/australia-explained

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 8m. Bisher sind 405 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 8 hours 59 minutes

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Becoming a volunteer firefighter


Firefighters face many dangers every day and they suffer unpredictable disruption to their personal life. Australia heavily relies on volunteer firefighters for the protection of homes and communities. So, how do you become one of these real-life national heroes?


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 December 21, 2020  6m
 
 

If a crisis strikes in summer, these alerts will help keep you safe and informed


Australia relaxes in summer, but it's important to stay safe. These emergency warning systems and alerts will help keep you safe and informed.


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 December 21, 2020  8m
 
 

Fishing, floods and swimming: Here's how to stay safe in and around water


Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Australia’s beaches, rivers and waterways, but many new arrivals who are not familiar with water safety rules can put their life at risk. These safety guidelines for swimming, boating and fishing can help prevent drowning incidents and save money on fines.


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 December 17, 2020  6m
 
 

Evaluate your risk: How to prepare for and survive floods in a wet summer


Australia is gearing up for a wetter summer season with above average rainfall across the eastern parts of the country. Experts are warning people to exercise caution near flood-prone areas.


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 December 17, 2020  7m
 
 

Silent killers: Heatwaves and skin damage in the Australian summer


Australia has just experienced its hottest November on record. While La Niña is expected to bring a wetter summer season, the Bureau of Meteorology, also predicts that heatwaves will last over a prolonged period. Experts warn to take extra precaution indoors and outdoors to prevent sun and heat-related health problems.


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 December 11, 2020  6m
 
 

Celebration in isolation


Celebrations of important family, cultural and religious occasions have had to adjust to the social distancing rules and travel bans in 2020. While some are eagerly awaiting the easing of restrictions to reunite with loved ones, others are busy strategising new ways to celebrate the survival of an especially tough year.


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 November 30, 2020  8m
 
 

Flexible work arrangements


The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to reassess, reconfigure and reinvent the way we work. With flexible work arrangements expected to become the norm, employers will be playing a more active role in managing employees’ engagement and wellbeing.


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 November 30, 2020  7m
 
 

COVID-19 etiquette


Social etiquette is no longer the same in the highly infectious coronavirus environment we find ourselves in. Keeping a physical distance, sneezing into your elbow, and regular hand washing are just some of the new norm.


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 November 18, 2020  8m
 
 

Travel in isolation


With Australian domestic tourism down $21.7 billion compared to last year, 2020 is like no other in the tourism world. But if your travel plans have been disrupted, technological advancements may now enable the world to come direct to you.


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 November 5, 2020  8m
 
 

The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour


While the pandemic lockdowns limited access to physical gambling venues, the impact of lockdown hasn’t shrunk the actual offering of gambling products in Australia. Increases in online gambling and wagering app downloads reflect a shift in behaviour, with a worrying spike in gambling issues among younger Australians.


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 November 5, 2020  13m