In Focus
Travel advice for Australians travelling overseas
Check out the latest advice and guidance for Australians travelling overseas. Includes information related to the Japan earthquake; and information for Australians wishing to depart Libya.
Visit the Smartraveller website.
Graduate Programs in the APS
Apply now for 2012
Check out the graduate programs offered in the Australian Public Service!
Some departments still have 2011 openings.
Visit Graduate Programs for further information.
Going to Gallipoli for Anzac Day in 2011?
If you are thinking about attending Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli, Turkey in 2011 make sure you
register!
Once registered, you'll receive helpful information and tips on what to expect at Gallipoli in 2011, what to bring with you and other important updates closer to 25 April.
My School
Search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools by school location, sector or name. The site provides access to school financial information, and allows parents to compare school performances from the NAPLAN tests.
Visit the My School website.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
1800 882 436
Free, confidential information, support and counselling 24 hours a day for women, partners and families.
Visit the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline site for further details.
Visa Wizard
Are you planning to come to Australia? Find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances.
Visit the Visa Wizard website for information.
Site Feedback
australia.gov.au is undergoing some major renovations. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the new site - let us know at our 60 Second Survey.
Government Initiatives
Swap It, Don't Stop It
Consider nutrition and physical activity swaps you can make to benefit your health. You can lose your belly without losing the things you love.
Child Care Rebate
Helping families with the cost of child care. If you use approved child care services you should check your eligibility.
National Tobacco Campaign
Promoting quit attempts among smokers and providing motivation and support to avoid relapse among quitters.
Paid Parental Leave
Support for working parents to spend more time at home with their new baby; and for employers to retain valuable and skilled staff.
Scheme started 1 January 2011.
The Line
When it comes to young people and respectful relationships, sometimes things can be a bit blurry.
Find out more about relationship issues that don't always have an obvious answer.
Digital Switchover
Between 2010 and 2013, analog free-to-air TV signals are being switched off and replaced with digital only signals.
National Drugs Campaign
Reducing ecstasy use among young Australians by raising awareness about the harms of illicit drug use.
Defence Jobs
Find out more about life in the Australian Defence Force or about Army, Navy and Air Force careers.
National Security
Report possible signs of terrorism to the National Security Hotline, because it is often the details that make the biggest difference.
1800 123 400
Education Tax Refund
Helping eligible families with education costs. You may be surprised at what you can claim.
DonateLife - Discuss it today! OK?
Decided to be an organ and tissue donor, or thinking about it? Learn more here. Make sure you discuss your decision with the people close to you as they will be asked to give the final OK.
Water for the Future
Water for the Future is securing our water drop by drop. Find out more and have your say.
