Get ready to download some top-notch apps in Australia, tailored to your lifestyle, interests, and needs. Let us give you a sneak peek at some of the most popular and practical ones.
Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO): The VEVO app allows you to monitor your visa details and conditions, ensuring you are well-informed of your immigration status.
myGov: Get everything sorted with myGov. Get your hands on government services such as Medicare, Centrelink, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) all in one place.
COVIDSafe: Keep COVID-19 at bay with COVIDSafe. Created by the Australian government, this app helps the health authorities to quickly trace and connect with people who may have come into contact with the virus.
myAus App: A multilingual app that provides authoritative information about systems and services in Australia, including health, legal, education, employment, and social security, among others. The app aims to empower migrants and refugees in their settlement journey. For more information: myAus App Flyer
Transport Apps: Move around in style with Uber or Lyft, the ride-sharing kings of Australia. If you have other recommendations, please share – we would be more than happy to include other ride-shares on this list.
Public Transport Apps: Navigate public transport with ease by grabbing the official app for real-time schedules and trip planning. Email us for recommendations based on where you intend to migrate to and we will be more than happy to assist.
Banking Apps: Keep your finances in check by downloading your bank's mobile app. It's a lifesaver for quick and easy access to your accounts. The authors have different Australian bank accounts, so if you need some recommendations, don’t hesitate to reach out.
One recommendation we will share is if you are interested in holding multiple currencies, we recommend opening a Wise account. The app allows you to link your bank account details for the following currencies (as at time of publishing – Nov 2023) - USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, CAD, HUF, RON, and SGD. It allows you to hold money in 40+ currencies. Different guidelines apply for different countries. We find it to be much cheaper to convert money using Wise vs. local banks and currency exchanges in Australia. For more information: What Is A Wise Account | | Currencies In A Wise Account
Food Delivery Apps: Get your munch on with food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Menulog. Beware of delivery theft, aka when your drivers are hungrier than you are 😊.
Classified Marketplaces: Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace are Australia’s most common local classifieds marketplaces.
Job Boards: Seek, Indeed and LinkedIn top the list in terms of job boards. Seek is the most popular jobs site and app in Australia.
Lastly, if you are migrating from anywhere in the world, please keep in mind that most subscriptions and loyalty programs will not work in Australia. You will therefore have to purchase a new subscription for the region. Examples: Amazon Prime, Sephora