Living in Australia
STATES & TERRITORIES
Victoria – Capital city Melbourne
New South Wales – Capital city Sydney
Australian Capital Territory – Capital city Canberra
South Australia – Capital city Adelaide
Queensland – Capital city Brisbane
Western Australia – Capital city Perth
Northern Territory – Capital city Darwin
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LEARN THE LINGO
Slang
Arvo
Barbie
Bingle
Boardies
Chook
Esky
Footy
Flat Out
G’day
Hooroo
Jaffle
Melbournian
Mozzies
Op Shop
Potato Cake
Sneakers/trainers
Sanga
Schooner
Servo
Shout
Sydneysider
The Tan
Togs Swimming Costume - also most commonly known in Victoria as Bathers and Swimmers in New South Wales / ACT
Woop woop Somewhere rural, remote town
Yakka Hard Work
Meaning
Afternoon
BBQ or Barbecue – a social get together where food is cooked on a grill or hotplate
Motor Vehicle Accident
Boardshorts
Chicken / Hen
Large insulated food or drink container, kept cold with ice
Australian Rules Football (AFL)
Very Busy
Hello
Goodbye
Sandwich press that is heated either on a campfire or power - can be filled with anything from baked beans to ham and cheese
A person from Melbourne
Mosquitoes
Opportunity shop or second-hand goods shop
In Victoria and Tasmania this is the name given to a thin slice of potato deep fried.
New South Wales and Queensland know this snack as the “potato scallop” and In South Australia the “potato fritter”
Runners or shoes to exercise in
Sandwich
Schooner Glass of beer, it varies in size according to which state or territory you’re in
Servo Service/ gas station where petrol and snacks are sold
“My shout” means my turn to pay, usually for food or drinks
Someone from Sydney
3.827km running / walking track around the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne - the name comes from the tan coloured stone that covers the track
SUPPORT SERVICES & USEFUL LINKS
Register for Medicare:
Get a Tax file Number: Australian Tax Office (ATO): www.ato.gov.au
Find Employment:
Find your home:
Choose a superannuation fund: www.moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works/choosing-a-super-fund
Moving to Australia: get the book:
Your D-I-Y-Move-Guide-Australia
Counselling & Psychotherapy, NDIS Disability Support Services, Professional Development Training: https://liveyourstory.com.au/
Study in Australia:
https://insiderguides.com.au/international-student-guides/
