List of Handy Websites - Aus

[OneTime]

I'm busy putting together a list of handy websites for Australia with basic info of the better known companies for most everyday things.

Feel free to add your own - we'll update the list as we go along, and in the next couple of weeks I'll create an actual page dedicated to them on the main site.

Employment / Recruitment -

www.seek.com.au

www.mycareer.com.au

www.careerone.com.au


Property -

www.realestate.com.au

www.domain.com.au

www.myhome.com.au

Directories -

www.whitepages.com.au

www.yellowpages.com.au


Maps - www.whereis.com.au

www.travelmate.com.au

Cars, Bikes, Boats, Trucks -

www.drive.com.au

www.tradingpost.com.au

Banks -

www.anz.com.au

www.commbank.com.au

www.westpac.com.au

www.nab.com.au

Mobile Phones -

www.telstra.com

www.optus.com.au

www.vodaphone.com.au

www.virginmobile.com.au

www.three.com.au


Internet/Broadband/ISP/Home Phone -

www.telstra.com

www.bigpond.com

www.virginbroadband.com.au

www.dodo.com.au

www.aapt.com.au

www.primus.com.au

www.mysoul.com.au


Insurance -

www.racv.com.au (aka breakdown assistance, AA equivalent)

www.cgu.com.au

www.aami.com.au

www.alliance.com.au

www.gio.com.au

www.justcarinsurance.com.au

www.budgetdirect.com.au

[Aramat]

These have been invaluable to me during my process (mostly thanks to Dedrei on SAAus) Hope they can help others on this site.

BANKING

http://www.commbank.com.au
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.stgeorge.com.au
http://www.national.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au
http://www.australiancu.com.au
http://www.bankwest.com.au
http://www.banksa.com.au
http://www.hsbc.com.au
http://www.citibank.com.au
http://www.migrantbanking.co.uk (Commonwealth Bank, London branch)
http://www.americanexpress.com.au


ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING

http://www.ielts.org


GOVERNMENT PORTALS

http://www.fed.gov.au
http://www.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vic.gov.au
http://www.qld.gov.au
http://www.sa.gov.au
http://www.wa.gov.au
http://www.tas.gov.au
http://www.act.gov.au
http://www.nt.gov.au

GOVERNMENT SITES, OTHER

http://www.abs.gov.au (National Statistics)
http://www.rba.gov.au (Central Bank)
http://scaleplus.law.gov.au (Legislation Information)
http://www.casa.gov.au (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
http://www.ato.gov.au (Taxation)
http://www.aqis.gov.au (Quarantine)
http://www.customs.gov.au (Customs)
http://www.firb.gov.au (Foreign Investment Review Board)
http://www.familycourt.gov.au (Family Court, includes divorce information)
http://www.aat.gov.au (Administrative Appeals Tribunal)

HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE

http://www.centrelink.gov.au (Social security)
http://www.hic.gov.au (Health Insurance Commission, incl Medicare)
http://www.mbf.com.au (Health insurance)
http://www.medibank.com.au (health insurance)
http://www.hcf.com.au (health insurance)


POSTAL & TELECOM

http://www.auspost.com.au
http://www.telstra.com.au
http://www.optus.com.au
http://www.vodafone.com.au
http://www.virginmobile.com.au

REAL ESTATE

http://www.property.com.au
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.tenants.org.au (Tenants rights)


SHOPPING & RETAIL

http://www.angusrobertson.com.au (Books)
http://www.binglee.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.dse.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.coles.com.au (Supermarket)
http://www.dymocks.com.au (Books)
http://www.retravision.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.westfield.com.au (Shopping Malls)
http://www.woolworths.com.au (Supermarkets)

SKILL ASSESSING AUTHORITIES


http://www.ieaust.org.au (Engineers)
http://www.aaca.org.au (Architects)
http://www.icaa.org.au (Accountants)
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au (Accountants)
http://www.nia.org.au (Accountants)
http://www.aps.psychsociety.com.au (Psychology)
http://www.acs.org.au (IT)
http://www.anmc.org.au (Nurses)
http://www.naati.com.au (Translators)
http://www.detya.gov.au/noosr/ (Teachers, plus general information)
http://www.workplace.gov.au/TRA/ (Tradesmen)
http://www.vetassess.com.au (Most 50 + 40 point occupations)


STATE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES

http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au
http://www.development.tas.gov.au/l...illedvisas.html

TRAVEL & MOTORING

http://www.flightcentre.com.au
http://www.trailfinders.com.au
http://www.qantas.com
http://www.virginblue.com.au (Main competitor to Qantas)
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au
http://www.melbourneairport.com.au
http://www.greyhound.com.au (Bus)
http://www.drive.com.au (Car prices)
http://www.nrma.com.au (Insurance, Roadside assistance)
http://www.avis.com.au
http://www.hertz.com.au
http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au (Car rental, Sydney and Perth)
http://www.airlinequality.com (Airline reviews)

UTILITY PROVIDERS (SYDNEY)

http://www.agl.com.au
http://www.energy.com.au

[Aramat]

Here's a few more I use:

http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic - currency converter
http://www.truelocal.com.au/search/schools - - Location of schools etc
http://www.livingin-australia.com/ - comparing cities
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/s/south-africa/panel-doctors.htm - panel doctors
http://en.wikipedia.org - anything you need info on

And I found a wealth of info on Ptlabs (migration agent) FAQ page
http://www.ptlabs.com.au/visas/faq.php#s001

[OneTime]

Excellent, thank you Aramat. :thumbs

I've moved this to an existing thread that I posted a while ago. There are some duplicates, but as soon as I get a minute I'll merge the posts for an easy to read list...

[Aramat]

Great :) thanks one time!

[LongJohnny]

Excellent Information One Time & Aramat!

To find any information relating to State Education (Junior, Primary and Secondary) schooling in South Australia, here's the link to the website of DECS (Department od Educations and Children's Services)


http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/

The website was tweaked about a year ago, and ever since it has been a very user-friendly and easy to navigate through.

The links are easy to use and all info you would want relating to schooling are there.

Example: If you want the website link for any school in South Australia, you'll find it on this website.


Cheers,

LJ

[Travlr]

Good heavens people - talk about information overload!

If any poor sould is trying to read this (and find something) as newby they are about to be drowned in info - well done sis do unto them as you've done unto me :grin

[Guava]

I just met some Saffers that have moved to Sydney a couple of months ago. They told me they used a relocation service that was absolutely brilliant. They helped them with all the practical stuff and also where to live etc. Haven't used them myself, so not absolutely sure but they come highly recommended....see for yourself : www.relocationoz.com

[OneTime]

I just met some Saffers that have moved to Sydney a couple of months ago. They told me they used a relocation service that was absolutely brilliant. They helped them with all the practical stuff and also where to live etc. Haven't used them myself, so not absolutely sure but they come highly recommended....see for yourself : www.relocationoz.com

Welcome Guava, and thanks for the link. Looks interesting. Especially with the "meet and greet" service - I've heard a lot of people asking for that kind of service, so could be interesting to see how it goes. :thumbs

[teabag]

South Africans can now register and have their own SA number to make and receive calls. Calls to SA Joburg as low and 18c. People in SA can call you on your 087 number (automatically assigned)and pay local rates. This number follows you where ever you go. It's your personally.

www.goava.net