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Australia Explained

SBS

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.

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472 episodes

  1. How people shape change, and why your voice matters | How Australia Works 6:50
  2. How laws change, and why it takes time | How Australia Works 7:55
  3. How laws are made, and how they affect you | How Australia Works 9:01
  4. Why power is split, and how that protects you | How Australia Works 20:32
  5. Who really runs Australia, and where you fit in | How Australia Works 20:52
  6. You are already inside the system | How Australia Works 5:28
  7. Breast screening: What to expect and why it matters 10:44
  8. What are Indigenous Protected Areas in Australia? 7:58
  9. Travelling safely in rural and remote Australia 9:12
  10. Prostate cancer in Australia: Testing, treatment and support 9:50
  11. How can my child learn about Indigenous Australia? 6:44
  12. Birth and pregnancy care options in Australia 8:25
  13. Can you pick fruit from someone's garden? 8:23
  14. What are my rights if stopped by police in Australia? 9:13
  15. What is the Garma Festival and why is it important? 7:23
  16. When can my teenager start work in Australia? 9:17
  17. What are the rules for taking photos in Australia? 8:37
  18. 2026 Census: What you need to know to ensure you’re counted 10:00
  19. How to get into inclusive football in Australia 9:06
  20. The Torres Strait Islander Flag: Land, Sea and People 6:59
  21. How do charities and individual fundraisers work in Australia? 9:01
  22. Are electric vehicles worth it in Australia?| Fuel in Focus 6:07
  23. What to expect when visiting the veterinarian 8:54
  24. A guide to fuel types in Australia | Fuel in Focus 6:03
  25. The Aboriginal flag: History, meaning and recognition 8:56
  26. Tips to manage financial stress | Fuel in Focus 5:32
  27. Are you prepared for Australia’s flu season? 8:52
  28. Tips to reduce petrol costs | Fuel in Focus 6:16
  29. The overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on Anzac Day 7:50
  30. Women’s legal services in Australia: Understanding your options 10:29
  31. Thinking of a career change? Here are some tips and options to consider 9:02
  32. Australia’s unique wildlife: what makes it special and what’s at risk 10:44
  33. How to buy Indigenous art and craft ethically in Australia 6:57
  34. Have you considered a career in translating and interpreting? 10:15
  35. Think before you pack: Australia’s customs and biosecurity rules explained 9:34
  36. How public and community housing works in Australia 9:37
  37. More than style: How First Nations fashion is growing in Australia 8:59
  38. Your guide to using sunscreen in Australia 9:34
  39. How to recover from bushfires 10:34
  40. How does IVF work in Australia? 9:21
  41. Public transport in Australia: breaking down the basics 10:37
  42. What actually happened on January 26? 8:54
  43. How to cater for your dietary restrictions 9:56
  44. Your guide to camping in Australia 8:23
  45. Facing freshwater –The secrets to exploring Australia's creeks, rivers and dams 19:56
  46. How to cope during a heatwave in Australia 9:56
  47. On the rocks – The thrills, risks and dangers of Australian rock fishing 17:14
  48. Out to sea - How to stay safe on boats and other watercraft 16:36
  49. Your first steps to engaging with Indigenous Australians 8:20
  50. Splashing out – Why pools are perfect training grounds for life in Australia 24:03