Australians are fortunate to have choice when it comes to finding a schooling system that suits our children and our circumstances. This is particularly true of metropolitan areas. With excellent educational opportunities across three sectors, choosing the right school can be a difficult decision for parents to make. - Maswerte ang mga Australyano dahil mayroon silang pagpipilian pagpipilian na paaralan na akma sa kanilang mga anak at kalagayan lalo na sa mga syudad. Ito ay nakapagandang oportun...
Jun 04, 2023•9 min
Right now, fewer than 50,000 rental properties are available across the country. Two years ago, that number was almost double. With the vacancy rate at a historic low, finding a rental property is tougher than ever. Understanding the process will give you a head start. - Sa ngayon, mas mababa sa 50,000 na mga property ang maaaring maupahan sa buong bansa. Dalawang taon na ang nakalilipas, halos doble ang bilang na iyon. Sa pagkakaroon ng napakababang bilang ng mga bakante, mas mahirap kaysa noon...
Jun 01, 2023•8 min
Home is supposed to be the place where we feel most comfortable. But our comfort zone can be shattered when we don’t get along with our neighbours. Here's how you can resolve a neighbourhood dispute without going to court. - Ang tahanan ay dapat na ang lugar kung saan tayo'y pinakakumportable. Ngunit ang ating komportableng kalagayan ay maaring masira kapag hindi tayo magkasundo sa ating mga kapitbahay. Narito kung paano maaring malutas ang alitan sa pagitan ng mga kapitbahay nang hindi dumadaan...
May 21, 2023•6 min
Family, domestic and sexual violence are major health and welfare issues in Australia, as two in five people have experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 15. Family violence can affect anybody, but migrant women face additional barriers when they need to get help. - Ang karahasan sa pamilya, domestic at sexual violence ay malalaking isyu sa kalusugan at kagalingan sa Australia, kung saan dalawa sa bawat limang tao ay nagkaroon ng karanasan ng pisikal o seksuwal na karahasan mula...
May 21, 2023•14 min
In Australia, sexual violence is a criminal offence. If you have been forced, threatened, coerced, or tricked into a sex act against your will, you may wish to report it to the police for the perpetrator to face charges. However, this process may be legally and emotionally taxing. Here’s what to expect. - Sa Australia, ang sexual na karahasan ay isang krimen. Kung ikaw ay pinilit, binantaan o niloko upang gawin ang pakikipagtalik nang labag sa iyong kagustuhan, maaari ito isumbong sa pulisya upa...
May 21, 2023•11 min
In Australia, non-consensual sexual activity is a criminal offence, whether it takes place in real life or online. In some jurisdictions, alleged perpetrators accused of sexual assault or rape must prove in court that they obtained consent before engaging in sexual activity. So, how can you ensure you’re having consensual sex? - Sa Australia, ang hindi pinapahintulutang sekswal gawain ay isang pagkakasala at kremin, ito man ay nagaganap sa totoong buhay o online. Sa ilang hurisdiksyon, ang mga p...
May 04, 2023•9 min
Alam mo ba ang kahalagahan ng Ramadan at Eid sa kulturang Islam? At, gaano kahalaga ang mga pagdiriwang na ito sa iyong mga kasamahan, kaibigan, o kapitbahay na Muslim?
Apr 17, 2023•10 min
Fines are monetary penalties for breaking the law. Ignoring a fine comes with significant ramifications, no matter where you live in Australia. - Ang mga multa ay isang parusa at kailangang bayaran ng pera dahil sa paglabag sa batas. Ang pagbalewala sa multa ay may malaking epekto, saan ka man nakatira sa Australia.
Apr 16, 2023•9 min
Identity crime is a significant threat in Australia, with a growing number of people falling victim every year. Those impersonated often face severe consequences, including financial losses, damage to their credit score, and legal ramifications. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of having your personal information stolen or misused. - Identity crime o kremin na may kinalaman sa pagnanakaw ng iyong pagkakakilanlan ay isang malaking alalahanin ngayon ng bansang Australya. Marami...
Apr 15, 2023•9 min
Moving to a different country long-term often comes with multiple emotional trials. As migrants endure the rollercoaster of culture shock and adapting to a foreign environment, many often feel a complex sense of displacement and identity loss. So, what can migrants do to cope and feel ‘whole’ again? - Ang paglipat sa ibang bansa ng mahabang panahon ay may nakakabit na malaking hamon sa emosyonal na aspeto ng isang tao. Bilang mga bagong salta o migrante haharapin mo ang isang bagong kultura at k...
Apr 11, 2023•11 min
Being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be overwhelming, even when no one is injured and the damage to vehicles or property is minor. Here’s your step-by-step guide on what to do if you are caught in a major or minor car crash in Australia, how you can seek help, and what your rights are if you are at fault or not. - Hindi biro ang masangkot sa isang aksidente ng sasakyan, lalo na kapag may nasaktan, kaya alamin ang dapat gawin kapag naaksidente sa Australia. Saan at kanino ka makahingi ...
Mar 26, 2023•9 min
Divorce is one of the most stressful transitions people can experience in life. Given the high financial and emotional costs of going to court, the Australian legal system incentivises mediation and family dispute resolution alternatives prior to litigation. - Ang diborsiyo ay isa sa mga pinaka nakaka-stress na pagbabagong maaaring maranasan ng mga tao sa kanilang buhay. Dahil sa gastos, pati na ang emosyunal na hirap sa pagpunta sa korte, nagbibigay ang legal na sistema ng Australia ng insentib...
Mar 19, 2023•10 min
Driving a car offers independence and increases job opportunities, but it also comes with the great responsibility of keeping roads safe. In Australia, drivers need to pass several assessments before they become fully licensed. Migrants may be eligible to convert their overseas licences to Australian ones through an abridged process, but this depends on their personal circumstances. - Nag-aalok ng mas maraming oportunidad kapag marunong kang magmaneho ng sasakyan pero kay kasamang itong malaking...
Mar 13, 2023•9 min
Home fire safety goes beyond having smoke alarms installed. In Australia, fatal residential fires are sadly common, despite being preventable. Here’s what you need to know to stop one from breaking out in your home. - Hindi sapat ang pag-install ng smoke alarm kapag home fire safety ang pinag-uusapan. Sa Australia ang pagkamatay dahil sa nangyaring sunog sa loob ng bahay ay pangkaraniwan, bagama’t maaari itong maiwasan. Narito ang mga dapat kailangang malaman para maiwasang mangyari sa loob mism...
Mar 12, 2023•9 min
Australia, a country prone to extreme weather-related hazards, has a new nationally standardised Australian Fire Danger Rating System, and the Australian Warning System to help communities and first respondents understand risks, prepare, and react to different emergencies. Here's what the severity levels mean and what you should do for each one. - Ang bansang Australia ay may extreme weather at matinding panganib ang nauugnay sa panahon. Kaya inilunsad ngayong nga gobyerno ang standardised na Fi...
Mar 02, 2023•10 min
Accidents and sudden illness can strike anywhere. First aid training can make all the difference, from treating an injury at a critical time to saving a life. In Australia, there are various options for first aid training according to your needs and budget. - Ang mga aksidente at biglaang pagkakasakit ay maaaring tumama kahit saan at kailan. Kaya nakapakahalang may alam sa first aid sa panggagamot at pagsalba ng buhay. Dito sa Australya, marami ang opsyon kung saan ito makukuha na pasok sa iyong...
Feb 27, 2023•8 min
Superannuation is complex. Did you know that your savings are not forever lost even if you have an inactive super account? But what is the recovery process? And what happens to super if moving overseas or when the account holder dies? Here's your complete guide to super. - Ang superannuation ay kumplikado. Alam mo ba na ang iyong ipon ay hindi nawawala kahit hindi aktibo ang iyong super account? Ngunit ano ang proseso ng pagbawi? At ano ang mangyayari sa super kung lilipat sa ibang bansa o kapag...
Feb 16, 2023•9 min
Ang water safety at ang matutong lumangoy ay mahalagang kasanayan na kinakailangan ng bawat bata sa Australia. At narito ang dapat malaman ng mga magulang tungkol sa kahalagahan ng swimming lesson at ang ilan pang mga opsyon na maaaring magamit.
Feb 09, 2023•8 min
Medicare subsidises a wide range of essential medical services, including visits to the doctor, blood and pathology tests, scans, x-rays, and some surgeries or procedures. It also covers annual eye tests by an optometrist, as well as child immunisations. - Pinondohan at sinagot ng Medicare ang mga gastos ng mas maraming hanay ng mahahalagang serbisyong medikal, kabilang dito ang konsultasyon sa doktor, pagsuri sa dugo at ilang laboratory tests, scans, x-rays, at ilang isinasagawang operasyon o s...
Feb 02, 2023•9 min
When we think of Australian beaches, sharks often come to mind. On average one fatal attack is reported each year, but in the same period we averaged 122 coastal drowning deaths, with 25 per cent due to dangerous rip currents. Knowing where and when to swim is the best defence against these beach hazards. - Kilala ang bansang Australia sa magagandang beaches subalit kadugtong dito ang shark attacks. Ngunit karamihan sa mga pating na makikita sa dagat ng bansa ay hindi mapanganib sa tao, mas mata...
Jan 30, 2023•9 min
Afraid to be deported, visa cancelled or get fined because of undeclared items upon entry to Australia? We prepare the list of things you need to declare. - Narito ang listahan ng mga dapat ideklarang items sa incoming passenger card sa Australia para maiwasan ang fine at hindi makansela ang visa.
Jan 25, 2023•9 min
Some Filipinos in Australia choose to sharehouse and subletting amidst the rental crisis but what are the advantages of disadvantages of these for both renters and landlords? - Sa gitna ng patuloy na krisis sa renta ng bahay sa Australia, ilang Filipino ang pinipili ang sharehouse at sub-letting pero ano nga ba ang benepisyo nito sa magrerenta at nagpapaupa.
Jan 23, 2023•8 min
Australians place great value in green spaces. The personal, community and environmental benefits of plant life are profound. This is why regulations are in place to guide what we can and can’t do in our gardens and streets. - Pinapahalagahan ng mga Australians ang pangangalaga ng kahoy o halaman sa kapaligiran,lalo't malaki ang benepisyo nito buhay ng mga nakapaligid dito. At bilang proteksyon, itinakda ang mga patakaran para sa lahat kung ano ang maaari at hindi gawin sa mga lansangan at hardi...
Jan 13, 2023•8 min
In Australia, the quickest way to get an ambulance in a medical emergency, is by dialling Triple Zero (000). Here is a guide on how and when to call an ambulance in all Australian states and territories. - Sa Australia, ang pinakamabilis na makatawag ng ambulansya ay sa pamamagitan ng pag-dial ng Triple Zero (000) kapag may medical emergency. Narito ang gabay kung paano tumawag ng ambulansya sa mga teritoryo at estado ng Australia.
Dec 21, 2022•8 min
Dylana and her husband are shiftworkers with two children. They shared with SBS Filipino their difficulties looking for childcare, especially this holiday season. - Dalawa ang anak ni Dylana Olea na isang nurse sa Victoria at ibinahagi nito sa SBS Filipino ang hamon sa kanilang mag-asawa sa kumuha ng childcare na aakma sa kanilang oras ng trabaho.
Dec 19, 2022•7 min
Bushwalkers are rescued every day in Australia. Careful preparation will reduce your chances of getting lost. But if you do lose your way, some smart choices will increase the likelihood that you are found. - Araw-araw may inililigtas na bushwalker sa Australia dahil naliligaw. Mababawasan ito sa pamamagitan ng maingat at sapat na paghahanda, ngunit kung naliligaw na alamin ang mga wais na paraan para mas madali kang mahanap.
Dec 15, 2022•8 min
Philippine Embassy in Canberra and Consulate Generals in Sydney and Melbourne resume Overseas Voter Registration on 09 December 2022 as per Commission on Elections guidelines. - Muling binuksan ng Embahada at mga Konsulado sa Australia ang Overseas Voter Registation nitong ika-9 ng Disyembre 2022 base na rin sa panuntunan ng Commission on Elections ng Pilipinas.
Dec 12, 2022•2 min
In this episode of ‘Trabaho, Visa atbp,’ Labour Law expert Charlie Bulos discussed the legality of cash-in-hand jobs and their implications. - Sa episode na ito ng ‘Trabaho, Visa atbp.’ tinalakay ng abogadong si Charlie Bulos ang implikasyon ng empleyadong sumasahod ng cash-in-hand.
Dec 08, 2022•12 min
Moving out or doing a home clean-up? Unwanted, bulky household items for disposal are considered hard waste. Here’s what you need to know to get rid of them responsibly and safely. - Naglilinis o naglilipat ka ba ng bahay? Ang mga hindi kanais-nais, malalaking gamit sa bahay na itatapon mo ay itinuturing na hard waste. Narito ang kailangan mong malaman upang maalis o maitapon ito sa ligtas at tamang paraan.
Dec 08, 2022•9 min
Australia has many venomous animal and insect species. Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake or spider can help save a life. Here’s the expert advice on how to respond whether you suffer a venomous or non-venomous bite. - Ang Australia ay may maraming makamandag na hayop at uri ng insekto. Alamin kung ano ang gagawin at kung ano ang dapat iwasan kapag nakagat ng ahas o gagamba na maaaring makatulong na maisalba ang buhay ang isang tao.
Dec 05, 2022•8 min
