What to Bring to Australia Part II
So far we have discussed 5 items that should not be forgotten when moving to Australia: a jacket, electronic documents, work clothes, toiletries, and photos. 6) A Backpack – so…
What to Bring to Australia Part I
Over the years we have had a lot of teachers ask us questions about Australia. One of the biggest is: What should I bring? The Ten Most Important Things to…
Obtaining a Second Working Holiday Visa in Australia
As mentioned in one of our latest blogs on the Working Holiday Visa in Australia, it is a one year visa and can be extended by doing particular work for 3-months…
Skype: a tool for teachers in Australia
If you haven’t used Skype before, then you are missing out especially if you are overseas. We made the conscious decision to start using Skype with Canadian teachers interested in…
Working Holiday Visa in Australia
All you need to know about the Working Holiday Visa when coming to Australia: You must be under 31 to be eligible for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV), Only certain…
What is Superannuation?
When working and travelling in Australia, one term that will likely be new to you, is superannuation. But it is important to understand what it is and what you are…
Homesickness when living in Australia
Many people who have travelled before, don’t really think too much about homesickness. However, travel and moving somewhere are two very different things. Moving to Australia It is not like…
Australian Winter: Our #1 Survival Tip
Almost on a daily basis, I seem to have a conversation with an Australian about how cold it always is in Canada and how I can’t possibly find Melbourne very…
July Teaching Holidays – Fraser, Whitsundays, Gold Coast
Have you thought about the East Coast of Australia? If not, then consider Fraser Island, the Whitsundays or the Gold Coast. Fraser Island – largest sand island in the world…
July Teaching Holidays – Uluru and Kakadu
So we are getting close to the holidays – where should you go? Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock) Magical! That is how many describe the centre of Australia once visited….
