HOW TO SURVIVE IN AUSTRALIA

MARRY AN AUSTRALIAN

JUST KIDDING

THAT HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT

GETTING THERE

Get to know the rules, they are usually different from what you’re used to

Fix the paperwork first - taxes, visa, bank account, accommodation, phone

RE-INVENT YOURSELF

Try what you always wanted to

Become who you want to be

Push the boundaries and explore who you are

Don’t be afraid to be tough and go after what you want

JOIN A COMMUNITY

Subscribe to The Fetch (they are in Europe and US too)

Join local Meet-ups meetup.com

Find local TEDx, cycling group, movie club

Check out YELP, Urbanspoon for foodies

START SOMETHING

Australia has the perfect environment to start something new - the government and other communities support self-starters

Start-up scene is strong and you can get a lot of support and potential financial backing

If something works at home, try it out there it might work

TAKE EVERY DAY AS A LEARNING

OPPORTUNITY

Tough Slovak nature can survive everything and thrive in very relaxed and easy Australian society

NEVER MIND THE BULLOCKS

There are still some silly people who are racist and will comment on your heritage

Ignore

Move on

You’re better than that

BE PROUD OF WHERE YOU COME FROM

Everything European is incredibly attractive to Australians

Enjoy the attention it might turn into a business opportunity

HAVE A GREAT TIME

Besides sun, very easy lifestyle and surfing culture, Australia can be a tough place to live - you’re far from home, lifestyle is expensive and it’s hard to find friends in a new place

THANKS FOR LISTENING

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