オーストラリア・エクスプレインド

Building a house in Australia is a dream for many, but what are the essential steps to achieving it? While buying an existing home may seem straightforward, the process of purchasing land and constructing your own house requires careful planning and consideration. Here's how you can navigate building your own home in Australia. - 自分で家を建てる。多くの人の夢です。しかし、そのためにはどのようなス...

Country is the term at the heart of Australian Indigenous heritage and continuing practices. The environments we are part of, carry history spanning tens of thousands of years of First Nations presence, culture, language, and connection to all living beings. So, how should architects, government bodies and creative practitioners interact with Indigenous knowledge when designing our urban surroundi...

Every Australian citizen who is on the electoral roll can be called up for jury service. But what is involved if you get called to be a juror? And what is the role of a jury? - 選挙人名簿に登録されているオーストラリア国民は、誰もが裁判に立ち会う「陪審員」として召喚される可能性があります。 陪審員に選ばれた場合、どのようなことが起こるのでしょうか？また、陪審員の役割とは何でしょうか？

Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule. - もし予防接種がなければ、かつて流行して...

For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia. - 初めて住宅ローンを組む人々にとって、住宅ローンの申請手続きは大変に感じられるかもしれません。金利、申請手続き、オーストラリアで受けられる可能性のある政府支援など、住宅ローンの基本を学びましょ...

Are you seeking a truly impactful Australian travel experience? Whether you’re seeking wilderness, food, art or luxury, there are plenty of First Nations tourism adventure that you can explore, led by someone with 65,000 years of connection to this land. Not only will you deepen your experience, but you’ll help drive cultural and economic opportunities for First Nations communities. - 心に残るオー...

Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home. - 1年を通じて温暖な気候であるオーストラリアは近年、国の電力供給において、 太陽光発電が重要な役割を果たしています。このエピソードでは、ソーラーパ...

Understanding how dental care works in Australia can be crucial for maintaining your health and well-being. Learn how to access dental services, the costs involved, and some essential dental health tips to keep you and your family smile bright. - オーストラリアでの歯科治療の仕組みを理解することは、健康とウェルビーイングを保つ上で欠かせません。このエピソードでは歯科治療サービスにアクセスする方法や...

Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people. - 天体に関する知識は、先住民の人々の生活や法律に大きな影響を与え、重要な役割を果たしてきました。

In Australia, workplace codes of conduct differ from company to company, but some standard unwritten rules are generally followed in most businesses and industries. There are also a few unspoken rules in the Australian workplace that can evolve into a set of social norms. Here is how to navigate and familiarise yourself with these unwritten rules when starting a new job. - オーストラリアでは、企業...

Understanding and respecting Indigenous knowledge of medicine may be the key to providing more holistic and culturally sensitive care in today's healthcare setting. - 先住民が代々受け継いできた伝統医療の知識を理解し尊重することは、現代の医療においてより包括的で文化に配慮したケアを提供する鍵となるかもしれません。

Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all-year round and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for. Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal...

Experts say that dealing with bullying behaviours is never easy but always necessary, as the harm caused can impact children for years. To provide up-to-date advice on supporting a child experiencing bullying at school or online, we consult specialists in education, psychology, and cyberbullying response. - いじめへの対応は、決して簡単ではありませんが必要なものです。子供にとって、いじめの被害は彼...

Home fire safety goes beyond having smoke alarms installed. In Australia, fatal residential fires are sadly common, despite being preventable. Here’s what you need to know to stop one from breaking out in your home. - 住宅火災を防ぐには、煙探知機を設置するだけでは不十分です。オーストラリアでは、予防が可能にもかかわらず、致命的な火災が発生しています。このエピソードでは、火災を未然に防ぐために知って...

Every day, pedestrians across Australia break the law without knowing it. This can result penalties and occasionally accidents. Stay safe and avoid an unexpected fine by familiarising yourself with some of Australia’s common pedestrian laws. - オーストラリアでは、歩行者が知らず知らずのうちに法律を破ることが多く、その結果、罰則を受けたり、時には事故につながることもあります。安全を確保し、予期せぬ罰...

Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction. Additionally, there are parallel structures of federal and state courts. Learn the basics of how the legal system works, from understanding Australian laws to accessing legal assistance. - オーストラリアの法制度...

Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey. - 2024年からの大規模な規制変更により、...

Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one ar...

Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land. - 口承の伝統を守り続けてきたアボリジナルとトレス海峡諸島民は、アートを通じて文化的なストーリーやスピリチャルな信念、土地の重要な知識などを伝えてきました。

Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur. - 世界でも有数のコーヒー好きの国と知られるオーストラリア。中でもメルボルンは世界のコーヒーキャピタルと呼ばれるほど、コーヒーが人気です。そんなオーストアリアでコーヒーを注文するに...

Are you an expectant or new parent? You or your partner may experience the so-called ‘baby blues’ when your baby is born. But unpleasant symptoms are mild and temporary. Postnatal depression is different and can affect both parents. Knowing the difference and how to access support for yourself or your partner is crucial for your family’s wellbeing. - 現在妊娠中の人や親になったばかりの人は「ベビー...

The Frontier Wars is a term often used to describe the more than 100 years of violent conflicts between colonial settlers and the Indigenous peoples that occurred during the British settlement of Australia. Even though Australia honours its involvement in wars fought overseas, it is yet to acknowledge the struggle that made it the country it is today. - フロンティア戦争とは、オーストラリアの開拓時...

In Australia, authorities strongly advise against eating mushrooms that have not been expertly identified or purchased from a supermarket or grocer, as some fungi can be toxic or deadly if consumed. In each State and Territory, rules and regulations vary, and mushroom foraging is not allowed in some areas. - オーストラリアに生息するキノコの中には、接種すると有毒であったり、致命的なものもあるため、...

The land holds a profound spiritual significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, intricately intertwined with their identity, belonging, and way of life. - アボリジナルとトレス海峡諸島民は、土地と深いスピリチャルなつながりを持っており、それは彼らのアイデンティティ、帰属意識、さらには生活と密接に関連しています。

Every week, impassioned Australians take to the streets, raising their voices in protest on important issues. Protesting is not an offence, but protesters sometimes test the limits of the law with extreme and antisocial behaviour. The chance of running into trouble depends on where you’re protesting and how you behave. - オーストラリアではほぼ毎週、情熱的な人々が街頭に出て、重要な問題に対して抗議...