russandkaren

Hi,

Can anyone recommend books on Australia that give value for money and give a good all-round perspective on living and life in Australia ? Thanks in advance...Russ

Mrs JFW

There are quite a few around but I think this one is quite good

Living and Working in Australia by David Hampshire
A Survival Handbook

ISBN 1 901130517

Chapters include:

Finding a job
Working Conditions
Permits and visas
Arrival
Accomodation
Post Office Services
Telephone
TV and Radio
Education
Public Transport
Motoring
Health
Insurance
Finance
Leisure
Sports
Shopping
Odds and Ends
The Australians
Moving House or Leaving Australia


Cost approx £12.95


Jackie

russandkaren

Hi
Thanks for that Jackie, I will have a look on Amazon for that one.
Also just bought my first copy of the Australia and New Zealand magazine, looks great with lots of info.
Thanks again
Karen

rugbymad

Hi, Have you chosen an area to live or reccie etc ?
If you have you could try finding out the name of the local paper and read it online to try to get a feel for the area,ie house prices,jobs,land local issues etc etc..it's just an idea,something I try to catch up with most days on line.
Hope thats of some help to you,best of luck
RM

KeilaK

Hi Russ

We got a good one called "The Sunday Times. Working and Living in Australia" by Jane Egginton, printed by Cadogan Guides (www.cadoganguides.com). ISBN 1-86011-204-8. Really gives a lot of good advice and a great overview of different regions and the workings of the country.

Good luck!

Mrs JFW

your welcome Karen,

where abouts are you heading?

I love the Australia and NZ magazine!

Jackie x

Davla

Hi Russ, I totally agree with Jackie on the Survival guide book it's been a great insight into Oz. There is also a great web site
www.livingin-australia.com which has a good view of the place, the only downside to it is it doesn't feature Tas! and that's the place my OH & I are thinking of settling! Can't have it all though eh!

The Australia & New Zealand magazine has become our bible, totally loving it! Shame it's out every 2 months Boo! You can also order past copies.
Hope the web-site helps
Davla

TeresaG

The survivaly guide book by David Hampshire has been really informative for us.

wongstonn

personally, I thought this one was the best: ''The Migrants Guide to Emigrating and Settling in Australia' available from:

http://www.pomsdownunder.com/products/book1.aspx

It was short, to the point, and utterly practical. Pomsdownunder used to turn up to some of those UK migration expos so you might get it there too.

Neil

russandkaren

Hi all

Many thanks for all your replies. Davla have just noticed that the Australia and New Zealand magazine is out every month from now on...yippee!!

Jackie thanks for your reply, not sure for definite yet where we are heading but Husbands job could take us to Canberra. Any info on areas around Canberra very much appreciated.

Thanks again, you are a friendly bunch

Karen

djfbug

[QUOTE=Davla]Hi Russ, I totally agree with Jackie on the Survival guide book it's been a great insight into Oz. There is also a great web site
www.livingin-australia.com which has a good view of the place, the only downside to it is it doesn't feature Tas! and that's the place my OH & I are thinking of settling! Can't have it all though eh!

WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Link to "Best Place to live in Melbourne" - Buy Now - doesn't work. Just got a notice to say Download Expired

I have emailed to compnay and await a response
Will update if positive

djfbug

[QUOTE=djfbug] Company responded and sent a new download link - so ok now