The 2025 Global Aussie Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help Australians navigate life overseas.
It includes practical advice on topics such as relocation, local integration, and cultural adaptation, making transitions smoother for expatriates abroad and when they return.
Australians often have specific needs and desires for information both while living abroad and when preparing to return home.
Access to targeted, practical, and supportive resources on:
Practical Living
Insights into cost of living, transportation, and accessing daily necessities.
Recommendations for leisure activities, travel opportunities, and local experiences.
Guidance on housing, schooling, healthcare, and local legal requirements.
Advice on opening bank accounts, tax regulations, and obtaining visas or work permits.
Career and Professional Development
Information on local job markets, networking opportunities, and professional organisations.
Tips for understanding local customs, language, and etiquette.
Resources for socialising, including expat communities and interest groups.
Connection with Australia
Information about Australian embassies, consulates, and community events abroad.
Family Support
Guidance on international schooling for children and support for accompanying partners.
Resources for addressing challenges like homesickness or maintaining long-distance family relationships.
Access to targeted, practical, and supportive resources on:
Reverse Culture Shock
Tips for adjusting back to Australian culture, norms, and lifestyle.
Advice on dealing with feelings of disconnection or unfamiliarity upon returning.
Career Reintegration
Information about transferring international experience to the Australian job market.
Access to job directories, career counselling, and networking opportunities in Australia.
Housing and Cost of Living
Insights into current housing markets and affordability.
Guidance on re-establishing utilities, registering vehicles, and other logistical necessities.
Education and Family Needs
Advice on enrolling children in Australian schools or universities.
Resources for managing healthcare, including reactivating Medicare and private health insurance.
Community and Social Connections
Information about expat-returnee groups and support networks.
Opportunities to reconnect with local communities and Australian diaspora networks.
Financial and Legal Matters
Guidance on tax obligations, superannuation, and transferring money between countries.
Support for closing accounts or contracts overseas and managing financial affairs in Australia.