Have you ever found yourself wondering if your Aussie friends are making fun of you? Or have you wondered why your Aussie work colleagues would imply that they themselves are lazy, slobs or downright incompetent?… Read more
Australians – those sun-kissed, laidback, fun-loving folk, brave enough to inhabit a land with the highest amount of dangerous animals in the world, yet soft enough to complain when the temperature dips below 20°C. If… Read more
A couple of weeks ago, Adelaide officially became the hottest capital city in Australia, reaching a sweltering and sweaty 46.6C. In honour of this feat of climate insanity, let’s review some of the weird and… Read more
Ah, public holidays. In other words, the perfect excuse to travel over a long weekend and ignore any mounting assignments. Public holidays really are the best way to get extra time to explore your adopted… Read more
Right in the middle of Australia’s steaming hot summer is Australia Day, the country’s national day held annually on 26 January. The day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788,… Read more
Want to send a little piece of Australia to friends and family back home? Forget keychains and t-shirts; we’ve put together a list of iconic Aussie gifts that are sure to please your loved ones… Read more
Alcohol can be a big part of Australian culture. Find out more about Australians’ relationship with alcohol and how to navigate as an international student.
With so many different social and cultural norms, making friends can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Here are a few tips on how to start a conversation with local students.
International students say that one of the most confounding aspects of Australian culture is the constant use of slang. This isn’t surprising as Australians use slang, in particular, ‘diminutives’ (shortened words) more than any other… Read more
Perhaps while studying in Australia, you’ve heard someone say at the beginning of a speech or a meeting, ‘we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land’. This is called Acknowledgement of Country and it’s a… Read more
Is there really only one Australian accent? And how much does slang used by locals change as you travel across the nation?
Now you are in Australia it’s time to make friends with the locals. This is a great way to really experience your town from a local perspective and enrich your cultural understanding during your time… Read more
The ABS will conduct a postal survey to ask Australians whether they support marriage equality. For LGBTQI students, this can be a challenging time.
An insight into Aboriginal cultural community festivals, art exhibitions, talks, live music and dance performances across Australia.
Ever wondered what is and isn’t good etiquette in Australia? Well, fear not, you have a little leeway here in the land of Oz. At least, we don’t have many rigid and unbreakable rules of… Read more
If you’re planning to stay in Australia long-term, you might begin to consider whether or not you’re ready to adopt a pet. Still, amidst the traveling, studying, adventuring and other responsibilities that come with being… Read more
Sharing a drink or a meal is an important bonding experience in most cultures to show friendship- or mateship, if you’re in Australia! But sometimes, this can differ across cultures. When it comes to eating… Read more
Making new friends may seem daunting, but when you’re living and studying abroad it’s absolutely necessary. As an international student it’s comparatively easy to make friends with other international students: you’re all in the same… Read more
Moving to a new country pushes you out of your comfort zone, there’s no denying it, and never more so in the food that you encounter on a daily basis. As Australia is a unique… Read more
The first few days in your new home will go by in a blur. Getting off the plane, getting to your new accommodation, unpacking, buying essentials—suddenly, you’ll realise you’ve been living in Australia for a… Read more