OzStart – Australia Guide

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About this app

OzStart – Australia Guide is your practical companion for preparing, organising and living your Australian adventure.

More than a simple travel guide, OzStart supports backpackers and Working Holiday travellers step by step, from preparing their departure to settling into everyday life in Australia.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH OZSTART

• Prepare your departure with clear, practical checklists
• Understand Working Holiday visas and essential procedures
• Learn how to find work and understand Australian wages
• Get guidance about accommodation, transport and daily life
• Access useful information about TFN, taxes and administration
• Identify common scams and improve your safety
• Use practical English phrases and translation tools
• Find helpful addresses and official resources
• Create a personal profile to organise your Australian plans
• Ask questions and share useful information with the community
• Manage your account, publications and personal data

OzStart brings essential information, preparation tools and community support together in one simple application. It is designed for international travellers and works on both phones and tablets.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

OzStart is an independent information and support service. It does not represent, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by, the Australian Government or any government agency. OzStart does not issue visas and does not replace official government services. Visa rules, employment conditions, wages, taxes and official procedures may change. Always verify important information directly with the relevant Australian authority before making a decision.

OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SOURCES

Department of Home Affairs – visas and Working Holiday Maker programme:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Australian Taxation Office – TFN, tax and superannuation:
https://www.ato.gov.au/

Fair Work Ombudsman – employment rights and minimum pay:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/

Australian Business Register – verify an ABN:
https://abr.business.gov.au/

Official sources are also linked from the relevant sections inside OzStart.

What’s new

First public release of OzStart – Australia Guide, following closed testing.