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.

The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering where thousands of people travel to a remote town in Nhulunbuy on northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Here's what happens at Garma and who can attend.

Australia Explained

What is the Garma Festival and why is it important?

Teenagers in Australia can undertake paid work under certain restrictions, with general employment rights also protecting young workers. Here’s what you need to know as a parent or guardian of a worker under 18.

When can my teenager start work in Australia?

Whether you’re new to taking photographs, a social media content creator or a professional photographer, it’s important to be aware of where you can and can’t take photographs. Here’s what to consider before you take that perfect photograph, legally.

What are the rules for taking photos in Australia?

The 2026 Census is on Tuesday 11 August and every person in Australia on this night must be counted. Census data is used to understand where we live, the languages we use at home (including Auslan), the support we need and how Australia is changing as a nation. Being counted helps ensure your community, culture and beliefs are represented. Here’s what you need to know about completing the Census for your household.

2026 Census: What you need to know to ensure you’re counted

It’s no exaggeration when we hear that the FIFA World Cup is bringing the world together. After all, football is known as the world’s most popular sport. But football really begins on the suburban ovals and in the local clubs, with everyday players of all ages and abilities. Here’s how you can become one of them.

How to get into inclusive football in Australia

In Australia, you might see three flags flying together: the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the two distinct Indigenous peoples of Australia, each with their own histories, cultures, languages and flag. For many Torres Strait Islander people, the flag is a powerful symbol of identity and belonging, whether they live on the islands, the mainland or overseas.

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