Many people experience sleep disturbances due to stressors in their lives, including challenges associated with the migration experience. Issues such as insomnia and nightmares can affect both adults and children. Learn how to assess sleep quality, identify unhealthy sleep patterns, and determine when to seek help for yourself or a loved one.

If you have a job, receive government benefits or want to pay your bills easily you’ll need a bank account. You may even need more than one. To join the 20 million customers who hold Australian bank accounts, take some time to find one that best suits your needs.

Country is the term at the heart of Australian Indigenous heritage and continuing practices. The environments we are part of, carry history spanning tens of thousands of years of First Nations presence, culture, language, and connection to all living beings. So, how should architects, government bodies and creative practitioners interact with Indigenous knowledge when designing our urban surroundings?

Every Australian citizen who is on the electoral roll can be called up for jury service. But what is involved if you get called to be a juror? And what is the role of a jury?

How can we help raise children to be respectful partners when social media has such a strong influence? Learn how to talk to young people and encourage open conversations to ensure that we end gender-based violence.

Building a house in Australia is a dream for many, but what are the essential steps to achieving it? While buying an existing home may seem straightforward, the process of purchasing land and constructing your own house requires careful planning and consideration. Here's how you can navigate building your own home in Australia.

Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule.

Are you seeking a truly impactful Australian travel experience? Whether you’re seeking wilderness, food, art or luxury, there are plenty of First Nations tourism adventure that you can explore, led by someone with 65,000 years of connection to this land. Not only will you deepen your experience, but you’ll help drive cultural and economic opportunities for First Nations communities.

For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia.

ဒီတစ်ပတ်အတွက် Australia Explained အစီအစဥ်မှာ မိမိရဲ့ အိမ်ခေါင်မိုးပေါ်မှာ ဆိုလာပြားတွေ တပ်ဆင်တဲ့ အကြောင်းနဲ့ ပြန်ပြည့်မြဲစွမ်းအင် သန့်စင်တဲ့ စွမ်းအင်ထဲပါဝင်တဲ့ ဆိုလာစွမ်းအင်အကြောင်း တင်ဆက်ပေးမှာ ဖြစ်ပါတယ်။

Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home.

Shared housing is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, as more people look to reduce rental costs. So, what key factors should you consider when searching for shared accommodation, and how can you avoid potential scams?

Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people.

Understanding how dental care works in Australia can be crucial for maintaining your health and well-being. Learn how to access dental services, the costs involved, and some essential dental health tips to keep you and your family smile bright.

In Australia, workplace codes of conduct differ from company to company, but some standard unwritten rules are generally followed in most businesses and industries. There are also a few unspoken rules in the Australian workplace that can evolve into a set of social norms. Here is how to navigate and familiarise yourself with these unwritten rules when starting a new job.

Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all-year round and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for. Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal with them.

Understanding and respecting Indigenous knowledge of medicine may be the key to providing more holistic and culturally sensitive care in today's healthcare setting.

Experts say that dealing with bullying behaviours is never easy but always necessary, as the harm caused can impact children for years. To provide up-to-date advice on supporting a child experiencing bullying at school or online, we consult specialists in education, psychology, and cyberbullying response.

Every day, pedestrians across Australia break the law without knowing it. This can result penalties and occasionally accidents. Stay safe and avoid an unexpected fine by familiarising yourself with some of Australia’s common pedestrian laws.

Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction. Additionally, there are parallel structures of federal and state courts. Learn the basics of how the legal system works, from understanding Australian laws to accessing legal assistance.

Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.

Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.

Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.

In Australia, 30 June marks the end of the financial year and the start of tax time. Knowing your obligations and rebates you qualify for, helps avoid financial penalties and mistakes. Learn what to do if you received family support payments, worked from home, are lodging a tax return for the first time, or need free independent advice.