GHS Staff have assembled a handy collection of links to other web sites that may be helpful to people working in health care industries. These links will open in a new window.
The Australian Taxation Office’s web page will provide information on the tax system and indicate the tax rate relevant to you.
You will need a bank account once you arrive and need to be aware that there are numerous bank charges. It is worth shopping around to find the best account and institution to suit your needs.
Australian and New Zealand Banking Group
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
National Australia Bank
Westpac and Challenge Banks
Newspaper advertisements are usually the best source for information, however each state has an automobile club. The relevant organisation can usually provide advice on market value of specific vehicles and offer mechanical inspections.
National Road and Motorists’ Association – NSW & ACT
Royal Automobile Association – South Australia
Royal Automobile Club – Queensland
Royal Automobile Club – Tasmania
Royal Automobile Club – Victoria
Royal Automobile Club – Western Australia
There are several large, national car hire companies, although smaller companies in specific locations can often offer more competitive rates. For a guide you may wish to check the larger group’s sites.
Atlas Car Rentals
Avis Car Rentals
Thrifty Car Rentals
Medicare is Australia’s national health provider, to check if you are eligible for Medicare cover, check the Health Insurance Commission’s site.
If you are required to have private health insurance, compare the different policies available and insurers. The Australian Government offers tax incentives for professionals with private health insurance policies.
AXA Australia Health Insurance
Hospital Benefits Fund
Medibank Private
If you wish to research different visa types, check the relevant site.
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs
New Zealand Immigration Service
You will be required to lodge an annual tax return after 30th June each year. You can either collect a Tax Pack from a newsagent and complete this yourself or for a small fee you can approach a specialised tax accountant to assist.
For information on membership and professional development for specific disciplines.
Australian & New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
Australian Institute of Radiography
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Australian Sonographers Association
OT Australia
Speech Pathology Association
Australasian Podiatry Council
If you wish to contact real estate agents in specific locations, each state has a professional organisation, listing locations and agents in a specific area.
Northern Territory Real Estate Institute
Real Estate Insitute of Australia
Real Estate Institute of New South Wales
Real Estate Institute of Queensland
Real Estate Institute of South Australia
Real Estate Institute of Tasmania
Real Estate Institute of Victoria
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia
You may wish to explore youth hostel accommodation or contact the Travellers Contact Points in major cities. Each usually provide valuable advice, including accommodation assistance.
Travellers Club
Youth Hostels Association
You may wish to view individual city maps before you travel. At this stage, the extent of maps is limited, however this may be of some assistance.
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