Whether you're planning to live in Australia for three months, three years or forever, everything you need to know is right here in this information-packed guide. How will you get in? And what can you expect when you do? This book covers migrant categories, housing, working, education, health and welfare, taxation, politics, everyday living - its all included. This an essential read which even introduces you to Australian slang.

Contents: 1. First the good news; 2. Great expectations; 3. Australia - the making of a nation; 4. Attitudes Down Under; 5.Australia - how will you get in?; 6.Foreign qualifications and studying in Australia; 7. Taking it all with you; 8. Housing and property; 9. Playing Down Under; 10. Driving in Australia; 11. Health and welfare in Australia; 12. Education in Australia; 13.Working for a living around Australia; 14. The taxation system; 15.The Slanguage.