Life in Canberra
If you haven’t been to Canberra since a school excursion or you have never been, then you will find that Canberra offers all the benefits of the bigger cities. Close to both the snow fields and the coast as well as providing an active nightlife, there’s loads to do.
Finance recruits approximately 50 graduates per year, so if you are moving from another city, there will be plenty of other “New Canberrans” with whom you can explore and get to know the city.
Before you get to Canberra
The following websites will help you get around town and will give you an idea of what Canberra has to offer.
- Canberra Street Map: http://www.actmapi.act.gov.au/ [
] - Places Events and Activities: http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/ []
- ACT Government Services: http://www.canberraconnect.act.gov.au/ []
Finding somewhere to live
Canberra properties to buy, rent or share:
- http://www.allhomes.com.au/ah/act/welcomehttp:// []
- http://www.realestate.com.au/realestate/canberra+act []
- http://www.myhome.com.au/ []
Canberra properties to share:
Meeting other graduates
The Social Network of Graduates (SNoG) is an external group set up to help graduates network with graduates from different departments and organisations. They also organise various activities and events throughout the year.SNoG Webpage: http://www.snog.net.au/ [
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Once you Get Here
Getting around
If you’re not driving, Canberra has a comprehensive public transport service.
Action Buses run regularly to and from all areas in the Capital.
Deane’s Transit Group operates in the areas surrounding Canberra
- Action Buses: http://www.action.act.gov.au/about_us.html []
- Deane’s Transit Group: http://www.deanesbuslines.com.au/ []
Joining a sports club
You will find many websites that provide details on a wide range of local sport clubs and venues.You may also find that your colleagues are involved in, or know of sports clubs you could be interested in joining.
Sports clubs and venues: http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/canberraact/canberracity/directory/sport [
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Socialising at Finance
There will be many opportunities to meet and socialise with the other Graduates once you start work with the Department of Finance and Deregulation. The Department has a very active Social Club; throughout the year it hosts a number of cultural, fundraising, sporting and social events.Local attractions
Canberra has a plenty of things to see and do, from sports fans to art lovers, there is something to suit everyone.
- National Gallery of Australia: http://nga.gov.au/ []
- Australian Institute of Sport: http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/ []
- Parliament House: http://www.aph.gov.au/ []
- National Museum of Australia: http://www.nma.gov.au/index.html []
- National War Memorial: http://www.awm.gov.au/
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Places to eat
Canberra has a number of excellent restaurants catering to all tastes. The Best Restaurants website allows you to search by cuisine and location.
- Best Restaurants: http://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/restaurants-canberra.aspx
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Places to shop
There are large shopping complexes in all of Canberra’s major town centres and there is outlet shopping at both Brand Depot and DFO.Canberra also has a number of regular markets that sell produce, arts and crafts.
Places to holiday
Canberra is located a short drive from many beaches, national parks and other tourist attractions.
- South Coast Beaches: http://www.southcoast.net.au/ []
- National Parks: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parksearchatoz.aspx []
- The Snowy Mountains: http://www.snowymountains.com.au/ []
- Canberra Wineries: http://www.thisweekinaustralia.com/canberra-wineries.php
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