24Jan 2018 by roxyprophet
What is Medicare & how does it work?

What is Medicare & how does it work?

Work Essentials
What is Medicare?It took me a long time to work out what Medicare is and how it applies to a working holidaymaker. So I have pulled all my research together for a quick read.Medicare is a scheme that gives Australians access to Healthcare. Like the NHS in the UK, Medicare helps make healthcare affordable. Medicare lets people get a range of medical services and prescriptions at a lower cost and free care as a public patient in a public hospital.Once enrolled in Medicare, within 10 working days you will receive a Medicare Card in the post with your Medicare number on. Keep this safe because you don’t want anyone else to use it. (more…)
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23Jan 2018 by roxyprophet
How to get a Superannuation refund (DASP)

How to get a Superannuation refund (DASP)

Super, Work Essentials
Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP)Departing Australia Superannuation refund (payment) is something everyone overlooks. Most people who complete a Working Holiday in Australia don’t know that when they leave Australia they can get a Superannuation refund (DASP). Here are some details you need to know to get a Superannuation refund and start adding to your next savings pot for a new Adventure!All you need is the following criteria to claim:Visa (expired or cancelled)You are no longer in AustraliaNot an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of AustraliaYou visited Australia on a temporary visaIt is recommended you have no more than $5000 to claim back because with over $5000 you will need an immigration status certificateTip: Before applying check with your employer that all of your Super payments are complete.When…
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22Jan 2018 by roxyprophet
Everything you need to know about lodging a Tax Return as a Working Holidaymaker

Everything you need to know about lodging a Tax Return as a Working Holidaymaker

Tax, Work Essentials
Before lodging your tax return it’s important you know and understand the answers to the following three questions about tax residency and the Australian tax system: YOUR TAX RESIDENCY:1 - What is the difference between an Australian resident for tax purposes and a foreign resident for tax purposes?2 - Are you an Australian or foreign resident for tax purposes?TAX SYSTEM CHANGES:3 - How do the changes to the tax system on January 1st 2017 affect my tax return as a Working Holidaymaker? Keep reading to uncover a full step-by-step guide that answers the above questions and explains why they are important to you as a Working Holidaymaker. Then, at the end of this guide, download a full step-by-step checklist to help you lodge your return.By following this guide, you can make sure you are completely…
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