Guide on how to get a job in Australia

Australia is a really nice place and its fascinating wildlife, beautiful landscapes and non-existence of language barrier make them a highly rewarding country to travel, especially to those new in traveling.

Most of the people know that Australia is not a cheap place to travel. Domestic flights, accommodation, and food are expensive. Whether you are in a long or short period of time in Australia, you will definitely need to find a job. While finding a job you might consider broadening your way of thinking, to accept options that you never have before, be flexible to work on which shift the company will assign you but with this, you will meet amazing people, see things and appreciate value of money.

Always keep in mind that with a standard visa you are only allowed to work for a maximum of 6 months in one company. Set up a bank account and apply for a tax file number before start finding a job, by doing this you can save a lot if hassle, giving you a great start in your job.

If the paperwork is done, here are the 5 tips to help you find a job while you are in Australia whether you are in only here for a visit, study or purely just for work, these will surely be a big help:

Check the farm

In-spite of Australia’s reputation, it’s a lot harder to find a job related to farm or fruit-picking, because it is tough finding a legitimate employer. However, there are still a lot of travelers that is looking for a farm work.

Most importantly, never pay money to reserve a place on a farm work. Before committing yourself you must be sure on the legitimacy. Check out Harvest Trail it offers the best info on harvesting and job opportunities.

Work with the regulation

Australia has a lot of rules; you can give yourself an edge on the job hunting by familiarizing them and apply for the necessary license that is required for some type of job. For example if you are planning to apply to a bar or where serving of alcohol is included, you will need an RSA license (Responsible Service of Alcohol), you can apply for it via online before you get to the country for every state except for Tasmania where you need to do training in a classroom.

For those jobs that are on a construction site, you’ll need a “white card” which will cost more or less $100 AUD and a day of safety training. A pair of toecap is a requirement too, though you’ll probably want to buy yourself once you are out there.

Make the most of your hostel

Hostels can be good for you as your resource on finding a job, particularly when it’s in the central city. A big chain of hostels has a member of staff that can help you find or suggest for a job.  Almost all hostels have a neighborhood of establishment these means an opportunity for you to ask/apply for a job. Hostels itself can be an opportunity for a source of employment, working at the front desk or as cleaners, these can give you free accommodation in the hostel as well as little salary.

Grab the opportunity of seasonal work

If you are traveling to Australia for a holiday period, lots of places will be looking for temporary staff and it will be likely a tourist that is looking for a job will be hired to assist a native Aussie’s are heading home from an overseas work or vacation. Gumtree is a good place to look for a seasonal job, from a range of shop assistant to dress-up as a mascot to get the attention of the people outside the store, which brings me to my next point.

Devour your pride

Do you remember those people with clipboards that you are avoiding in the sidewalk? They also have it in Australia and they’re always looking for new clipboard guy! This kind of job is only for short term, well paid and it is fun once you are over with the social awkwardness. There are lots of jobs out there that you may not have to consider on taking before, like for example cleaning jobs, warehouse work, laboring, etc.

You are not looking for a career path but money that can support you on your continued adventures, and sometimes gritty jobs pay the best. Traveling in Australia is a once in a lifetime chance, so the only advice that I can give is to take chance, to live and work and make memories that you’ll never forget.

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Australia’s Identity

The Australian symbols showcase their National pride, Australian values, unique Australia identity and adoration of this astonishing land they are living in. It will reflect the particular aspects of the Australian history, Australian history, and life in Australia. There are Formal symbols and Informal symbols in Australia that however represent Australia.

There are symbols that are not appropriate to use on a formal occasion, some are known offshore Australia but there are some only popular in Australia. Find what are those symbols and what they mean to the citizen of Australia, but it depends on who you are and your individual heritage, feelings, and lifestyle.

Listed below are the Formal symbols of Australia:

·         Australian Flag – is the most popular symbol because it is a National symbol. It was chosen in 1901 from one of the entries in a global design competition that is held by the Australia Federation.

·         Australian Coat of Arms – is the symbol of Commonwealth of Australia. The first ever Australian Coat of Arms was acknowledged by the King Edward VII in 1908

·         Australian National Anthem – was formally proclaimed in 1984, it is the Australian pride and happiness of being a citizen of Australia

·         Australian colors (Green and Gold) – was formally identified in 1984 but was already famous and loved by the citizen of Australia long before then

·         Australia Gemstones – is the opal, and was declared in 1993. Opal is a symbol of the dry interior of Australia and famous to Indigenous Australians as the fire of the dessert. It provides about the significance, proclamations and us of the national gemstone.

·         The Golden Wattle – is an Australian Floral Emblem, and was formally identified 1988 although even though it has been the informal Floral Emblem for abundant of years. It grows in the open forest, woodland and in the open scrub in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Australian Capital Territory.

  

Listed below are some of the informal Australian symbols:

·         The slouch hat – worn by diggers since the year 1800’s, state military commandant had agreed that all Australian forces, aside from artillery corps, to wear a looped-up hat uniform of hat, turned up on the right side for Tasmania and Victoria while the other states are on left side.

·         The Eureka Flag – was used in the Eureka Uprising in Ballarat, Victoria in 1854

·         The Boxing Kangaroo Flag – is used encourage Aussie’s at sporting happenings

·         Uluru – can be found in the National Heritage Listed Uluru-Kata, Tjuta National Park, and the religious heart of Australia

·         Sydney Opera House  - accepted worldwide symbol of Sydney and Australia

·         Vegemite – is a unique spread of Australian

·         The Aboriginal Flag – even though a non-Indigenous Australia, the Aboriginal Flag had always been giving them a warm feeling, to remind them the very first Aussie’s, the sun, the great outback and the love of this big beautiful country

http://www.australian-information-stories.com/australian-symbols.html

Colombia and Australia's diplomatic relationship

Overview

Australia and Colombia like extending their relationships through investment, trading and cooperation on the area of international issues for example agriculture, climate change, environment and transitional crime. These two countries build diplomatic relationship in 1976, this happens when the Australia first Ambassador AH Loomes presented credentials to Colombia. The Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile is accredited together with Colombia. Also, Australia has a General embassy handled by Austrade. Colombia likewise has an Embassy in Canberra.

The Republic of Colombia is located in north-west. South America is somewhat smaller than South Australia and Victoria merged. Colombia is a range of climatic conditions, depending on the land altitude and rampant winds. Desert in the far north, tropical rainforest in the south, savannah in the east, and Colombia has also strings of islands in the west. Colombia is from a name which is Christopher Columbus, and the capital of it is Bogota.

Commerce and Investment

Colombia is innovating a framework to boost more foreign trade, to sustain the economic growth. In this situation, Australian firms and professionals are increasing their focus on aiding the policy development framework across a number of sectors. A numbers of areas, specifically in the agriculture, energy and mining sectors provide opportunities for Australian investment in Colombia. Overseas investments in Colombia has grown, the following improvements are in the security and business environment.

Mining

Colombia is the largest coal reservoir in Latin America and now the Colombian Government Is hopeful for the development of coal-related infrastructure. Investment in the mining sector is slowly growing and targeting to increase effectiveness and production but reducing the cost in safety, environmental management and community engagement in consulting. This makes the relationship between Australia and Colombia mining sector, most of the active companies are currently operating Colombia. Colombia sent a Mining Best Practice Mission to Australia and declared to join the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative. This is an opportunities for Australian to extend the range of Infrastructure development, coal washing and mine system operation

Agribusiness

Columbians gives importance in Australian agribusiness expertise. The agribusiness sector gives potential for technical cooperation, exceptionally in the sugar cane, livestock, tropical fruits and dairy industry. The demand for cow gives great potential for Australian breeders of cattle, granting the importation of cow in Australian.

More commercial opportunities

There are other prospect, these are the, port and rail infrastructure and information technology. Colombia display interest on the defense-related technology by having a wide contact of Australian companies. Atlantic Coast in Colombia is experiencing growth in the tourist industry that it may benefit for Australian manufacturers of vessels, ferries and crafts. But also there is a growing interest for Australian sports, wines and several brands that are now out in the Columbian supermarket and restaurants.

http://dfat.gov.au/geo/colombia/pages/colombia-country-brief.aspx

The Intermediate Guide to Handling Stress

What Is Failure?

Failure is the definition of insufficient success but the real definition of it really depends on you. Whether it is a big or small thing, it is still considered as a failure. We all make mistakes, and each mistake has own weight to be carried. There are times that we let ourselves down and especially those people that believe in us. Trying our hardest, doing our best and ending up with failure, really shakes your confidence and sting our ego. Frequently failure leaves a mark but it really doesn’t need to.

If experience will come into our life, the best way to defeat it is to look for ways to turn it into a success. There are many struggles in life that we may fail in achieving it, just don’t let them bring you down and kill your ambitions.

Handling Failure

No-one wants to fail – it is human nature. Everyone has the desire to be on the winning side of the team but the truth is, life is not a sequence of winnings, there will be a time you will end up losing on something you have so much effort. Success will be tastier if we have experienced failure in the first place, so handle defeat in a very good manner:

·         Change your mindset towards it – see it as a learning experience instead regretting that you haven’t tried or give your best. Consider everything that is happening has a lesson and reason whether it is bad or good. You may lose in the battle but the intention of winning the war during the battle is more than enough already.

·         Don’t live with it – the tough part is letting go when failure comes to our life but it is the right thing to do. We shouldn’t let it remain in our minds because it can make us depress and hard to move on. We should learn to accept that we can’t turn back time. There is no point on blaming someone, especially your own self. Learn to forgive, forget and focus instead on what will happen and not live in the past.

·         Don’t take it personal – just because you have experienced defeat or experienced failing, it doesn’t mean that you are on the wrong path of your life. Don’t let failure define you. The difference is how you handle, on what life throws at you. Tomorrow is another day to make-up on your mistakes that you have done and rise above. Everyone deserves a second chance to get things right and win in life. Best believe that.

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Kensington Institute of Australia assured to provide training that allows you to step into your professional career with determination by unique student support, devoted trainers, flexible training arrangements and high-quality training system.

Course Objective

If you like being in charge, manage and getting things done, Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management will equip you with the appropriate leadership and management skills that are prepared to help you stand-out from the rest. Leadership and managerial roles offer a lot of opportunities to make a difference. It will need a set of critical and essential attributes, all of these will be thought to you during the program. Our expert instructor with their innovative industry knowledge will bring you with nurturing support throughout the program, hands-on course. They are using subjective and communication skill to recognize and evaluate information from accredited sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and innovative skills to show ideas and respond to complicated situations.

Course duration

·         2 x 7-hour face to face classes per week over 78 weeks (9.00am to 4:00 pm) In this part of the program learners are required to attend instruction as part of their learning process

·         Required mandatory hours of Self-study/ independent learning/ research and reflection hours per week, where learners are required to reflect and carry on further study, 6 hours are mandatory for international learners (Please see delivery and assessment). A trainer is present during such sessions.

Course Requirement

·         Be 18 years and above;

·         Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent (this may be international);

·         To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, learners would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake • study at Diploma level; this can be demonstrated via the following:

·         Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry (if applicable

·         Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5, learners originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake KIA’s English Proficiency Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Immigration and Border Protection website (www.border.gov.au)

Numeracy and Literacy

All learners are required to complete a Language, Literacy and numeracy test in order to ascertain and acceptance into the program. Where a learner is not completing the test at the required, support will be offered to them. This assistance is determined at a case-by-case measure.

Learners must have a demonstrated capacity in competencies as required by the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), to undertake this course. This will be ascertained through the LLN Assessment they complete their application form.

It is recommended that participants must have the following levels:

·         Learning: level 6

·         Reading: Level 6

·         Writing: Level 5

·         Oral communication: Level 5

·         Numeracy: Level 4

Credit transfer and RPL

Based on your existing skills, knowledge, and experience you could be granted full or part qualification. Find out if you're a candidate for RPL.

For more information about the course BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management you can visit our main office at Level 1, 20 Otter Street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3066, or call us +61399997959, visit the website kensington.edu.au.

Decrease on Aussie dollar makes study cheaper for international students

Australian dollars is cheaper compare to other currency, International students see it as an opportunity to study in Australia. The decline of the currency of Australian dollars will benefit to the international students. It means the student will pay less to the study fees and cost of living.  Low value of currency Australian dollar let the international students to less the worries in paying the cost of studies.

Commonly international students are paying double the education fees of the local students, as well as they have to take about their relocation expenses (shelter), these are the primary things to be the problem of studying or living away from your home country.

When you consider to study abroad the first thing you check the exchange of the currencies. So it is helpful to see the value of your currency in the foreign country. Studying in Australia is not expensive as you think the cost of living in Australia because the wage and salary in Australia is incredibly high the students are allowed to work part time to cover cost of living here in Australia.

Tipp off to save

Just in case when you cannot wait for the dollar exchange rate to fall, you may follow our five tips to reduce the cost of living in Australia:

    1. Buy travel cards. Most cities offer cards to be bought so that you can pre-pay for public transport at a low-priced rate. Usually, state’s has, their own card to offer some of them are Myki (Victoria), Go Card (Queens Land) and Opal (New South Wales)
    2. To keep you entertained and fit, take the advantage in joining the free activities at your institution, most of the campuses offers sports activities.
    3. Seek for advice. If you want to learn more about the cost of living and studying in Australia, speak with a legal expert in your nearest student services office and it is free. If you are experiencing financial trouble while you are in Australia, you can also go to your institution's student support staff for assistance, they will gladly to guide you.
    4. In Australia shopping at the petrol station, convenience store and corner store are more expensive than supermarkets. The two biggest supermarkets are Woolworths and Coles, but Australia has a budget grocery store like Costco, Bi-Lo, and Aldi. There also a supermarket that offers generic or  “home brand” items that are cheaper price but has the same quality of the branded items. Online site is also available in Australia, for example, are Cudo, Jumponit, Ourdeal, and Scoopon that offers cheap items for almost all types of product and services that you may pre-purchase.
    5. Try to consider sharing accommodation. Shared accommodation, is commonly get better value in term of place and its comfort, not to mention the advantage of sharing bills on the electricity and water. There website for shared accommodation “flatmates.com.au” and realestate.com.au. Shared accommodation is also a great way to make a new circle of friends in a new country.

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Kensington Institute of Australia offers Diploma of Leadership and Management which aims to furnish the skills and expertise needed to take lead in an organization. This course enables students to boost their confidence and leadership skills, introducing a new way for bold new roles, opportunities, and challenges. During the course, students can be inspired judgment to plan, organize and audit their own work, as well as the output of their workmates. This course is hands-on and practical and allows the student to enhance entrepreneurial and creative approaches in handling people, finances, and projects. Identify how students will face the unpredictable and benefit on new information as you take the charge of your career exploration.

Course Duration

·         2 x 7 hour face to face classes per week over 52 weeks (9.00am to 4:00pm) In this part of the program learners are required to attend instruction as part of their learning process

·         Required hours of Self-study/ independent learning/ research and reflection hours per week, where learners are required to reflect and carry on further study, 6 hours are mandatory for international learners (Please see delivery and assessment). A trainer is present for such sessions.

Course Requirements

·         Must be 18 years and above;

·         Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent (this may be international);

·         To assure an correct learning opportunity, learners would need to establish a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level; this can be established via the following:

·         Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry (if applicable

·         Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5, learners originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the compulsory IELTS score can undertake KIA’s English Proficiency Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, indicated in the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website (www.border.gov.au)

Numeracy and Literacy

All learners are required to complete a Language, Literacy and numeracy test in order to ascertain and acceptance into the program. Where a learner is not completing the test at the required, support will be offered to them. This assistance is determined at a case-by-case measure.

Learners must have a demonstrated capacity in competencies as required by the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), to undertake this course. This will be ascertained through the LLN Assessment they complete with their application form.

It is recommended that participants must have the following levels:

·         Learning: level 5

·         Reading: Level 4

·         Writing: Level 4

·         Oral communication: Level 5

·         Numeracy: Level 3

Why Kensington Institute of Australia?

Kensington Institute of Australia aims to provide the best quality education that is suit for the capability and needs of its students. Our trainers are well equipped and have excellent qualifications to deliver the program. 

Marvelous Melbourne

City of Gold

When you heard about city of gold, you might think it is a place where there’s a lot on shiny and shimmering treasures. Yes, Melbourne is a golden city with a golden history. Here is how it started, let’s take leap back to history and treasure it.

A small Australian community was established in 1836 on Port Philip Bay, with a population of 177 people. As the time goes by, Melbourne had delighted itself on economic growth that leads to a community of more than 123,000 households. All it takes was the monetary boom in the late 19th century to send-off the Australian Dream of having a house full of a garden for all. Groups of Victorian architecture expand over the Terra Australis. The community by the sea had become a large activity park with St. Kilda and its Luna Park, Brighton with its coast and lastly those small multi-colored huts.

Melbourne is now bustling city in Victoria with a diverse culture and people all around the world. Melbourne host of the best event and festivals in the country, together with top universities and schools that make up Melbourne student Aussie city. Undeniably, City of Melbourne is truly a golden city with golden history that everyone is proud.  

Australia’s Festival Capital

Do you know where to celebrate the finest feast in Aussieland? If you don’t know, Melbourne is the best place to go!

When it comes to occasions in the Land of Oz. City of Melbourne is on the list. Millions of people around the world visited Melbourne to experience the unique and flexible city. It also on the list of the safest city in the world. No wonder why, because the Victorians knows it all and it house community with friendliest people.

Have you heard about Moomba Festival? It is famous as its city. Annual celebration on month of February, the Aussie’s largest free community festival initiated by City of Melbourne. Extravagant costumes and performance to entertain all the families, friends and visitors.

This coming 2^nd of June, Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Melbourne will be like a large concert stage as it is people love music and jazz. Singers and music lovers around the world come just to witness and celebrate this awesome Aussie festival.

Another exciting festival will be “Super Sense”, festival of the ecstatic from 18-20 of August. Super sense is a space for these contexts to be explored and above all enjoyed, perhaps giving rise to new plains of the ecstatic.

More of marvelous Melbourne festival can be found on their official website. City of Melbourne.

Tips in Australia: It's not as difficult as you think

1.    You must have knowledge about the institution. Each institution put an information on their website or on Facebook page about the life of an international student in Australia. The institution offers a program an orientation about the the way of living here in Australia.   

2.    Know your obligation and privileges before choosing an accommodation. There are plenty of accommodations to choose from for the international students in Australia.  These involves sharing, renting, boarding, Homestay, buying a property, and living with the family or friend. Most Institutions, universities, and colleges have “accommodation service” administration that can supply information and help. Read the privileges and obligation booklet before signing any agreement.

3.    When you receive and provide important information it should be in proper and legal writing format because verbal agreement is hard to establish. You need a duplicate of all your written agreement or document, especially when it’s about payment.

4.    Go with yourself, a companion. This is typically significant for an international student in a new environment. It is preferred to find a group of friends that is diverse because it will easy for them to accept and understand your situation, however it will be simple since Australia is a multicultural nation.

5.    There are chances to take and challenges to experience, Australia or any nation that is far from the place where you grew up, it is continually going to be hard for you to adjust and adapt in a new environment. Every International students that have been successful are those students who imagine that it will never be a simple adventure. They will perceive that there are times you will require some assistance that can give counsel.

6.    Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance. It is usual in Australia to ask a question rather than doing nothing in a certain situation. It is not an indication of weakness. You are not expected to learn everything at once, but you do need patience and skills to seek information. Look for a professional guidance, this in the form of counseling in your institution.

7.    There are lot of reason why you migrated, it is not just for studies because there lot of student that is working while studying abroad. It is a nice idea to visit your provincial council and get a “New Resident’s Kit” or a “Community Information Booklet”. This will help grant you a plenty of information regarding where you are staying.

8.    Australia offers a few types of transportation; familiarize these, for sure this will benefit you during your stay. You are required to know a variety of ways to reach in your school or go home to your staying at, such as train, trams, bus, taxi and bicycle. Invest some of your time in analyzing different routes and types of transportation to know your way around. Purchase some local map, if you needed.

9.    Keep your communication with your friends and family back in your country, update them from time to time. It is essential to never forget them, and if you are having a doubt on joining any activities that are unfamiliar in your hometown, look for information before engaging.

10.  Do not forget your main responsibilities as an international student to pass the subject and attend classes. Give a time for yourself to do the things you usually do in your hometown. Try to continue your regular hobby such as sport, or look for a restaurant that serves your favorite dish in your hometown.

If you are looking for an institution that can provide all that has stated above, that is suitable for you. Please do visit, here is the website:  kensington.edu.au or you can contact us on +61 3 9999 7959. Looking forward to seeing you here in the institution.

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