For anyone who has successfully claimed RPL, how much documentation do you actually need to gather? Is it just reference letters and payslips, or do they expect detailed work samples, statutory declarations, and video evidence of you performing workplace tasks?
For a basic dinner made from scratch, I'm usually somewhere around $3–$6 per serve depending on what I'm cooking. Things like dhal, pasta, fried rice, soups and mince-based meals can come out pretty cheap, while anything with decent meat or a lot of fresh produce pushes the cost up quickly.
I'm also finding that buying larger packs only saves money if I actually use everything before it goes off.
For those who track it, roughly how much does one home-cooked meal cost you per person?
Deciding on my next elective. How does the workload of AAA compare to SMA? I currently work in external audit, so I'm hoping AAA might be a slightly lighter lift for me.
I’m looking at doing a Diploma of Information Technology through TAFE first instead of going straight into a Bachelor of IT at university. The TAFE pathway gets me a full qualification in 12 months, costs a fraction of the price (plus FEE-HELP or Fee-Free options), and articulates directly into the second year of the degree at local unis with full credit transfer. Am I missing any downside here, or is taking the direct university route from year 12 just an expensive trap?
We always hear about coding, nursing, and traditional trades (electrician/plumber). But what are the lesser-known career paths in Australia that offer solid pay, decent work-life balance, and low barriers to entry via short courses or entry-level training?
Hey guys, my Galax RTX 3070 died on me last week (black screen under load, fan spinning at 100%). It's still within the 3-year warranty window.
Purchased originally from MWAVE. Has anyone gone through the RMA process with them or Galax Australia lately? Are they doing quick unit replacements or dragging out repairs for weeks? Just trying to figure out if I need to source a backup GPU in the meantime.
If you were starting from scratch in Australia today, would you still choose IT? Thinking about the amount of automation, offshore work and competition for junior roles
Just finished a 5-hour nightfill shift packing down heavy hardware and timber restocks. Checked my smartwatch and I hit just over 14,000 steps. My feet are absolutely throbbing, but honestly, it beats sitting at a desk all day. For the full-timers doing 8-hour shifts on the polished concrete floor, what steel-cap boots or insole recommendations do you have to save your knees and lower back long-term?
The range is large enough that the obvious product for a job isn't always the best one and the people who've done enough DIY to know the difference between what looks right on the shelf and what actually performs well on the job have usually learned that lesson through experience rather than through anything the packaging told them. Would love to know which products people here think are the most commonly bought but ultimately wrong choice for the jobs they get bought for.
I’m 19 and currently getting Youth Allowance. My parents just did their tax returns for the financial year, and my dad’s gross income was slightly higher than last year due to overtime. Just stressing out because I rely on the living-away-from-home rate to pay my share of rent.
I have been working at a local cafe for two months and my employer transfers my pay directly into my bank account every Tuesday. However they never send a pay slip despite repeated verbal requests
I am looking at enrolling in the Cert IV in Cyber Security next semester. My background is mostly in retail and customer service, so I do not have formal IT experience beyond everyday computer use.
Want to get into index funds and ETFs but don't really understand the difference between VAS and VGS and all the other tickers. Do I need to research this extensively or just pick a few good ones and set and forget? What's the quickest way to get started without feeling completely lost?
Planning to lock in at least two interstate away trips this season with a couple of mates. Obviously Wellington is the dream if the budget allows, but out of the Australian states, which stadium actually delivers the best day out for travelling fans? Looking for good pubs near the ground, decent away bays, and a proper atmosphere
My provider keeps saying employers contact them looking for candidates but I've never seen evidence of this happening. Wondering if employers actually actively use their systems to find people or if that's more of a sales pitch to make the system sound useful. Has anyone actually landed a job because an employer specifically reached out to their provider?
My mum did a hairdressing course there ages ago and she keeps saying it's gone downhill