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Daily Life in Australia and Tips from IntlMOVE

IntlMOVE can help you prepare for your daily life in Australia.

When you decide to move overseas, IntlMOVE will ship all of your household goods that you will need in your new home. 

When you move to Australia, you will notice that daily life is similar to any other Western country.

Each individual has a different routine and a different way of doing things.

The culturally diverse population allows for different cultures and customs to be integrated into Australian society. 

IntlMOVE has put together some information regarding the daily life of an average Australian.

Knowing what to expect can help make your international move much easier. 

Children in Australia

Children go to school starting at about the age of five years.

The school day will start anywhere from 8:00 am to 9:00 am with the days ending around 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

When children are finished with their school day, many older children will participate in sports or other extra-curricular activities.

Kids will usually get a two week break when terms are over for school.

They will also have a six week break during the winter holiday season. 

Workdays in Australia

When you move to Australia for a job, you can contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods overseas.

After you get settled, you will start your career in your new Australian city.

There are many types of jobs, but if you are working in an office, the average Australians work Monday through Friday.

Most Australians begin their workdays between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.

Your workdays will usually last until 5 pm to 6 pm.

Of course, this is only if you work in an office environment.

If you are working in another type of job, your working hours will vary. 

Most Australians are offered four weeks of vacation, with some companies offering six weeks of vacation.

Salaries are normally paid bi-weekly, but some larger companies may pay monthly. 

Daily Life in Australia

There are three main meals during the day, which is the same as in the United States.

The morning meal is called breakfast.

The midday meal is called lunch or dinner.

The third meal, which usually takes place around 6 pm, is called tea or dinner. 

Most people in Australia live in urban settings.

People in Australia like to go out to dinner, meet up with friends for drinks and they also enjoy culture.

There are plenty of theatres, auditoriums, museums and other attractions that you can enjoy.

 If you like outdoor activities, there are lots of activities!

You can join a sports league and play soccer or rugby in your spare time.

You can take up surfing, snorkeling, diving or even just waste away the time sunbathing.

There are place to go hiking, biking, rafting, climbing and just about any other adventure you can imagine.

Australia has it all! 

Saturdays and Sundays are often spent watching sports.

Cricket, rugby and soccer are the most popular sports that you will watch when living in Australia.

Take note that soccer is called football in Australia. 

Shopping, gardening and going to the beach are other popular activities depending on your interests and where you live.

No matter what you like to do as a hobby, you will be able to find a group of people who share your interests.

There are a wide variety of things you can do when you move to Australia.

If you have a hobby that requires specific equipment, like biking or surfing, IntlMOVE can ship these items to Australia with the rest of your household goods. 

When you are ready to move to Australia to begin your new life, contact IntlMOVE.