Episodios

  • What to expect when taking your child to the emergency department

    What to expect when taking your child to the emergency department
    Apr 29 2025
    Visiting the emergency department with a sick or injured child can overwhelm parents due to long wait times and stress. Understanding what to expect can help. This episode explores when to go to children's hospital emergency departments in Australia and what to expect upon arrival.
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    9 m
  • What is Closing the Gap? 

    What is Closing the Gap? 
    Apr 22 2025
    Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians.
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    6 m
  • How to recover from floods and storms in Australia

    How to recover from floods and storms in Australia
    Apr 14 2025
    Australia is experiencing more frequent and intense floods and storms. Once the winds calm and the water recedes, how do you return home safely? Experts speak on the essential steps to take after a disaster.
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    10 m
  • Beyond books: How libraries build and support communities in Australia

    Beyond books: How libraries build and support communities in Australia
    Apr 8 2025
    Australian public libraries are special places. Yes, they let you borrow books for free, but they also offer a wealth of programs and services, also free, and welcome everyone, from tiny babies to older citizens.
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    10 m
  • How to vote in the federal election 

    How to vote in the federal election 
    Mar 31 2025
    On election day the Australian Electoral Commission anticipates one million voters to pass through their voting centres every hour. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll, so all Australians should familiarise themselves with the voting process before election day.
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    9 m
  • How far can you legally go to protect yourself from robbery in Australia?

    How far can you legally go to protect yourself from robbery in Australia?
    Mar 24 2025
    In Australia, robbery isn't just theft; it has specific legal definitions and consequences. This episode of Australia Explained podcast explores the types of crimes, including stealing. What does it mean legally? How can you protect yourself? And what support is available if it happens to you?
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    11 m
  • How to choose the right tutor for your child

    How to choose the right tutor for your child
    Mar 17 2025
    Tutoring is a booming industry in Australia, with over 80,000 tutors nationwide. Migrant families often spend big on tutoring, seeing education as the key to success. However, choosing the right tutor is essential to ensure a positive experience and real benefits for your child.
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    10 m
  • First Nations languages: A tapestry of culture and identity

    First Nations languages: A tapestry of culture and identity
    Mar 10 2025
    Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia’s First Nations peoples. More than 100 First Nations languages are currently spoken across Australia. Some are spoken by only a handful of people, and most are in danger of being lost forever. But many are being revitalised. In today’s episode of Australia Explained we explore the diversity and reawakening of Australia’s First languages.
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    10 m
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