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Phase 1·Arrival
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Phase 1 of 3

You're about
to land.

The first month sets the tone for the years ahead. Start at the right pace.

Before you board

The decision is made.
Are you ready?

Arriving prepared changes your first month — and the months that follow. The assessment evaluates your financial and practical readiness and shows exactly what to sort out before you board.

16 questions about your real situation
A personalised score across 3 dimensions
Concrete actions for your profile
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Arrival

Your first days
at the right pace.

TFN, bank account, Medicare, driver licence — every document has a deadline and an order. Put it all in sequence and miss nothing.

Articles & guides

Practical guides for every step of arrival — from planning to daily life:

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Phase 2·Life in Australia
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Phase 2 of 3

You're here.

Australia runs on its own systems. Tax, health, work — understanding each one changes everything.

Health

A doctor who speaks
your language.

Doctors, dentists and psychologists who see patients in Portuguese or Spanish — mapped by city, with no language barrier.

Exclusive directory
Health professionals
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Updates

Stay on top
of what changes.

Radar AU tracks specific changes — minimum wages, visa rules, legislation — and sums up what they mean in practice for people living here.

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Changes that affect people living in Australia
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Articles & guides

Beyond the Radar, we have in-depth guides on the topics that most affect daily life in Australia:

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Phase 3·Long-Term Life
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Phase 3 of 3

You've decided to stay.

Australia can be yours. Permanently. Work out what's missing and see what comes next.

Permanence

Calculate your PR points

The calculator uses the real SkillSelect table. See how many points you have and what's missing for an invitation.

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For those who've decided to stay.

Superannuation, tax, health and family — everything that matters when you're here for good.

Published guides

Everything you need to know,
at every stage.

Arrival, work, housing, health, tax and much more — a practical guide for every moment of your life in Australia.

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Beach, big city or nature — Australia looks different in every region. Find the right itinerary for your trip.

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here.

When to go, how much it costs, which regions to visit — the complete Australia travel guide, for holidaymakers and residents alike.

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