February 2015

Disability Support Services

The Australian government funds a spectrum of disability support services which aim to improve the lives of people with disability, and of their carers, and ensure that both have the opportunity to participate in the community.

The support services can be categorized into

Health Care

A country’s social welfare approach and living standard can be measured by the life expectancy and the role of the Government in providing Health services.

Australia ranks the 3rd highest in Life expectancy in the world, according to Global burden of disease study, 2013. With an average life expectancy of 81.4 years, it is ranked one of the healthiest nations globally.

Employment Opportunities

Australia, being a growing economy, has enormous potential is job creation and employment opportunities galore in this land of opportunities.

With the Economic growth spreading wide, the employment opportunities in Australia are spread across various sectors like Industry, Agriculture, Services, Finance, Academics and Manufacturing. The Commonwealth adopts a labour-friendly approach and is interested in getting more workforce from different countries, to cater to the huge demand for labour and skilled workers.

Australian climate

Australia with its vast area of 7617930 sq. km. has a different geography. Mountains are predominantly found in the East and the South direction and Rainforests in the Northern belt, the country has dry deserts in the Centre. Hence, Australia is characterized by temperate weather.

Australian Climate has a significant source from the Ocean currents, being surrounded by sea on all 4 sides. Generally speaking, South-east Australia has a temperate climate. North Australia is typically characterized by tropical and monsoon climate. South-west part has a Mediterranean climate.

Australian Economy

Australia has its uniqueness not only in its geography but also in its economy. It is the only advanced economy which did not face recession in 2008 - 2009. This is one of the few countries in the globe to report continuous growth on a consecutive basis for the last 23 years and has grown at an average of 3.6% for the last 15 years.

Australia ranks high in terms of size and strength of the Economy and is ranked 2nd in the world in terms of Average Wealth for 2013, next to Switzerland.

Fast Facts About Australia

“Australia”, the beautiful continent surrounded by Pacific and Indian Ocean, has a myriad of potential for business and employment, and is viewed by the World as the “Land of opportunities”.

Though for its uniqueness of being the World’s smallest continent and the largest island, it is termed as an “Island Continent”, Australia ranks as the 6th largest country in the globe, yet, it is ranked 2nd in the world in terms of Average Wealth for 2013 and is one of the wealthiest countries, globally.

Life in Australia

  1. The “Lucky Country” – Australia is referred to as the ‘Lucky country’; envied by the world for its lifestyle, society, land, resources and opportunities. The UN Human Development Index ranks Australia as one of the top two countries in the world to live in.
  2. Land and weather – Choose to live in a modern cosmopolitan city or a small country town. Australia offers weather and a lifestyle unmatched by any other country in the world. Miles of coastline and an endless summer to chase.

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