Dos and Donts in Australia -keep space and eye contact in conversation -if going for functions or BBQ‚it is more appropriate to bring your own beer and wine -when eating‚ do not put elbows on table -Australian businessmen practice punctuality because by being late‚it goes to show that one is unreliable in business dealings. -Schedule business appointments one month in advance -do not blow nose in public -never make a visit without appointment - For business functions‚ wear a dark business
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report ‚ we found that most international students have culture shock‚ have difficulties with an imitating academic conventions‚ government treats. 1. Introduction International student numbers have dramatically increased in Australia over the last decade. Universities have been obliged to make changes to their intake requirements and provide a transition pathway to assist international student to become familiar with Western academic conventions. Much research has been
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Possessing differing physical attributes and cultural customs can make it difficult for migrants to feel as though they belong within a certain group. Unfortunately this is a position in which many migrants to Australia find themselves‚ struggling to feel included and comfortable with their changing identities. However while these differences may make it harder to belong to one group‚ they can also strengthen the bonds within another. The most immediate and obvious indicator of difference within
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Ageing Population Australia’s population is getting older at a rapid rate. About two million people are aged 70 years or older are expected to rise. The ageing of the population is caused by two factors which are‚ increased life expectancy and decreasing birth rates. Population changes in Victoria are similar to the Australian pattern. An ageing population is a shift in the country’s population towards older ages and this is usually reflected in an increase in the proportion of the population that
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Election promises from Labor and liberals 2004 2004 is an election year in Australia and one of the issues that the parties have diverse election promises on is to which extent employers should be authorized to use casual workers‚ and what rights the casual workforce should be entitled to. Casual workers play a central part in the Australian labor market as it is the fastest growing form of employment. Next to Spain‚ Australia has the second largest casual workforce in the world (Munn‚ 2004)‚ with
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al‚ 2003‚ pp.1-23 ). One only has to look at the international students page of any university website to find offers of language support‚ study skills sessions and cultural orientation programmes. In addition to this‚ many University staff in Australia have undertaken training and development in adapting their teaching styles and course content in order to better cater for the learning needs of international students. Yes.. This presence of international students on university campuses also gives
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policy actions‚ then there will be long-term security challenges that will cause significant widespread security implications nationally and internationally. As an Australian‚ climate change is a worry because there are evidences to suggest that Australia
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HSC Core 1 – Health Priorities in Australia 1. Using measures of epidemiology‚ investigate the health status of Australians. Health status is a holistic concept that is determined by more than the presence or absence of any disease. It is often summarised by life expectancy or self-assessed health status‚ and more broadly includes measures of functioning‚ physical illness‚ and mental wellbeing. Epidemiology is the study of disease in groups or populations through the collection of data and information
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The United States- Australia Free Trade Agreement‚ which was established on January 1‚ 2005‚ affected both the United States economy and Australia’s economy as well. Before the free trade agreement was put into action‚ the Australian tariffs were ten times the United States
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Homelessness‚ I believe is a serious problem in our society that affects many people. Homeless people can’t control the factors that cause this problem. I believe homelessness is an important issue to all communities‚ but specifically smaller communities‚ because of the lack of support systems. I think that teenagers should be knowledgeable about this important topic because it could in reality affect them in the future. Being the next generation may give them the foresight to their possible destiny
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