Coming to a new country is challenging, and forming new relationships can be a great way to make the transition easier. In this episode, our guests discuss the importance of family, and how they’ve formed new friendships in Australia.

Being employed in Australia: “I want to be the Prime Minister!”

Sep 3rd, 2016 5m 52s

Having a job can be fun, allow you to earn money and meet new people. But, working can bring a new set of challenges, and in this episode we discuss how to best respond to, and manage, these new responsibilities.

Finding a job in Australia: “Don’t give up hope!”

Sep 2nd, 2016 8m 11s

Having a job in Australia can assist you in supporting yourself and your family, can help you make friends and learn English. But finding a job in Australia can be challenging. In this episode we talk about how best to go about finding work whe

Keeping a healthy body: “The body is like a computer.”

May 12th, 2016 6m 4s

There are so many things you need to do when starting a new life in a new country that it’s easy to forget something very important—staying healthy. In this episode, our guests talk about the importance of keeping fit and eating well.

Keeping a healthy mind: “In my heart and in my head.”

Mar 20th, 2016 9m

Coming to Australia can be really exciting, but it can also be daunting and difficult to adjust to a new country. In this episode, our guests share there experiences of coming to Australia, how it affected them and how they managed to maintain

Learning in the community: “Thirsty to get knowledge.”

Mar 9th, 2016 7m 13s

There are many ways to learn outside of school and college, but where can you find them and what should you do? In this episode, our guests share their experiences of getting education from other parts of the community.

Going to school: “To give you a higher chance tomorrow.”

Feb 25th, 2016 11m 5s

Education gives you opportunity but what’s it like to go to school or college in Australia? In this episode, our guests talk about their experiences of going to school and learning in Australia.

Making a home: “To live in a country you need a law, to live in a house you need a law too.”

Feb 11th, 2016 9m 58s

You’ve found a place to live but how do you make a house a home? In this episode, our guests share their experiences of house sharing, what it’s like to live with other people and how to make a few rules to make sure everyone can be happy.

Finding a house: “I’m living in my palace.”

Jan 27th, 2016 7m 54s

You’ve moved to a new country and now you need a home—but how do you find a place to live? In this episode, our guests talk about their experiences of looking for a house in Australia and share advice on how you can too.

Welcome to the Life in Australia podcast

Jan 22nd, 2016 3m 20s

You've found the new podcast from Australian Red Cross: Connect, Learn, Share - Life in Australia. Listen on to learn about what a podcast is, how to access it, and what you will learn from young people with asylum seeker and refugee background

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