Beginning a Life in Australia
In 39 different languages!
What's the Law?
Video & Activity Sheets
(Borrow hardcopy from Carlisle or Thornlie Campus Libraries)
Safe Work Australia (Federal)
Australian government statutory body developing national policy relating to WHS and worker's compensation.
Migrant Workers Information Sheets in English & 11 Other Languages
WorkSafe (WA) - Migrant Workers
The state government body who set up, regulate and enforce safe working conditions. WorkSafe produce Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and various Safety and Health Topic guides (incl "A Guide for Migrant Workers" in English & 8 other languages).
State Law Publisher
All state legislation and regulations is available free online
Health Information (Govt)
Directory of government services such as Departments of Health, public hospitals, Medicare, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Food Standards etc
Medicare
The Australian government health scheme.
St John Ambulance Australia
Leading supplier of first aid services and training. Active in all Australian States and Territories.
First Aid Facts in English, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian & Vietnamese
First Aid Training
First Aid Products
First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice
Mobile First Aid App
Australian Red Cross
First Aid Courses
Products
Driver's Licence (DoT)
Dept of Transport are responsible for licensing drivers of all type of vehicles (Car, motorcycle, moped, and boat)
Learn to Drive
Department of Transport WA
MoneySmart
Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) is a federal government body that can give you trustworthy financial guidance on:
Managing your money
Borrowing & Credit
Insurance
Retirement Planning
Investment
JOB SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Not all of the information you find on the internet is accurate, up-to-date and reliable.
It is important to evaluate your information before you decide to use it in your assignment.
Ask yourself:
- how relevant is it?
- is it current and up-to-date?
- is it published by a reputable author or organisation?
