Tips on How to Settle Fast in Australia

I would like to share with you a few tips on how migrants could settle faster in Australia. The following are sorted out based on their importance.

• Courage and Positive Attitude. There are various challenges migrants will face in their settlement stage especially if they do not have friends and relatives to guide and support them. Things like finding a job, securing a property to rent out, knowing what bus to get on to, applying for a driver's license and applying for TFN#s(tax file number)... But with courage and positive outlook in life, we will surely get things done. Don't give up. You can do it. Just take one step at a time.
  

• Be humble and be open for help. No man is an island. Some people will be glad to help you when they know that you are basically a newly arrived migrant in some ways that they can. They would be open to help as they were once on the same shoe as you are back then. They knew about the challenges and the pains you are going through. It's not surprising that some of them will give you kitchenwares, beddings, used clothings, furnitures, pram for the kids and even money. Be humble enough to accept it and thank them. That way you are about to build relationship with them. Be sure to accept their invitation for a lunch or dinner at their respective houses. Just think about this..You will be able to return the favor soon by doing the same thing to other migrants.
  

• Get a job as soon as soon as you can. Most of the challenges in the settlement are basically financial matters. Once you got a job, things will be lighter. Suddenly, you might think that you can now get a car for your transport, secure property to rent out, treat your family for some movies and nice All-you-can Eat restaurants like Smorgy's.

• Search for ways to accomplish things faster. Time is gold specially if you're living in a first world country. A good example would be having a system to pay your utilities and expenses via internet. You can set up an online account with some of the big banks here like ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth Bank & Westpac to name a few. I personally use ANZ bank for my transactions. Though i have not used the other banks, I found ANZ quite easy to use. On the other hand, Commonwealth bank is everywhere if we speak about the visibility of the ATM machines. By using the internet you can also browse some sites that of concern to you like the Australian Tax Office, Centrelink, Medicare, Vicroads or the licensing authorities in your state etc..Get all the information before you personally come to those offices so you would know what to bring in as to not waste your time.

• Be frugal. Always remember that during the settlement, everything should be basic. Don't buy luxurious things like expensive cars, LCD or plasma tv, brand new lounges, designer clothes etc... Start cheap. I recommend you to try cash converters. They are a second hand store that sells appliance like TV, DVD players, mobile phones, computers, kitchenwares etc... The price are very reasonable and suitable for a starting migrant. Ebay is also a good online auction site not to be missed. You can buy car seats for babies at bargain prices. This will save you heaps of money than buying a new one in stores. Don't also forget to book your weekend mornings for garage sales in your area. Don't be late so you could get the chance to choose. Early bird catches the worm..
  

Do all these sound FUN for you? I tell you..it may look difficult but just have some fun doing them and you won't notice that you get them all done and over with. GOODLUCK!