Essential apps for migrants in Australia: tools to ease your adaptation

Valentina Omaña
Sep 21
3 min read

Arriving in Australia is an exciting step, but it also comes with challenges. Adapting to a new country means getting to know the city, looking for a job, managing paperwork, and, of course, organizing your daily life. Fortunately, today there are apps that can make this process much easier and more organized. Here are the essential apps every migrant should have on their phone to help with their adaptation in Australia.

Apps to Get Around Easily:

1. Google Maps.

Without a doubt, the most important tool for navigating any city in the world. In Australia, Google Maps will help you plan your routes using public transport, walking, or driving. It also provides real-time updates on traffic and public transport stops.

2. Opal Travel App (Sydney)

If you're in Sydney, this app is essential for managing your Opal card balance and usage, which is used for public transport in the city. The same applies to MyTransLink if you're in Brisbane or Queensland.

Apps to Manage Your Money:

3. Wise / Revolut.

If you need to send money between Australia and your home country, these apps are perfect. They are fast, secure, and have low fees. They also allow you to have accounts in multiple currencies, ideal for managing your money internationally.

4. Commonwealth Bank App.

The Commonwealth Bank is one of the largest in Australia, and its mobile app is very user-friendly for managing your finances. You can view your balances, make transfers, and make payments quickly from your phone.

Apps to Find Work and Connect with Other Professionals:

5. LinkedIn.

Although LinkedIn is a global platform, in Australia it remains one of the main tools for finding a job, building a network, and staying updated in your industry. Having a profile optimized for the Australian market is key.

6. Seek / Indeed.

Both are very popular job search platforms in Australia. You can set up job alerts and apply directly to positions that match your profile. Make sure your CV is tailored to the Australian market, something we can also help you with.

Apps for Government Procedures and Services:

7. Services Australia.

This app is essential for accessing services like Medicare (health), pensions, and other government procedures. You can check the status of your visa, renew documents, and get information about your benefits.

8. MyGov.

MyGov is a platform that lets you access government services such as taxes, insurance, and more. By registering, you can manage most of your transactions directly from your phone.

Apps for Your Daily Life:

9. Gumtree.

If you need to buy or sell second-hand items, Gumtree is the most popular platform in Australia. Besides household items, you can also find job offers, accommodation, and used cars.

10. Google Translate.

The language barrier can be one of the biggest challenges for migrants, but this app is your ally for translating documents or messages quickly, helping you communicate more easily.

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Apps are powerful tools that can make your life in Australia much easier, but you also need the right support in your migration process. At Entrelingo, we are dedicated to helping you simplify all those procedures, from degree recognition to NAATI-certified translations.

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