International students can get COVID vaccine for free

GBCA Coronavirus update in Australia

COVID-19 vaccinations are free for everyone in Australia, including international students  – 24/06/2021

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring everyone in Australia will have access to the vaccination when it’s their turn – this includes international students who are studying in Australia.
COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone in Australia regardless of Medicare or visa status.
Vaccination providers cannot charge students for the COVID-19 vaccine or your appointments to receive the vaccine. If students don’t have a Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare, they can get a free vaccination at:

  • a Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic
  • state or territory vaccination clinic.

The vaccine is voluntary, and everyone is encouraged to get a vaccine to help protect the community from COVID-19.

Find out when your students can have their COVID-19 vaccination 
Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out when and where they can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
If students need more information, they should call the COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080 or for translating and interpreting services call 13 14 50.

Getting proof of COVID-19 vaccination without a Medicare card
Students that don’t have a Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare can get proof that have had their COVID-19 vaccination by:

Information to assist international students
To assist you in communicating this information to students, a number of translated resources are available on the Department of Health website.

Information on COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine

Information on COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine

Preparing for COVID-19 vaccination

After your Pfizer vaccine

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COVID-19 vaccines: common questions

What is Bookkeeping?

what is bookkeeping - how to become a bookkeeper

What is Bookkeeping? 

Bookkeeping is the process of keeping a record of financial transactions a business receives or performs accurately and in a timely manner. Bookkeeping also extends beyond keeping track of transactions to a wider range of tasks such as preparing financial reports, preparing tax returns, paying bills, and payroll.  

What are the most common tasks of a bookkeeper include? 

  • Bank Reconciliation 
  • Processing purchases, sales, receipts, and payments 
  • Preparation BAS Reports and returns 
  • Reimbursement Management 
  • Payroll 
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable 
  • Record Keeping 
  • Setting up accounting systems 

what is bookkeeping - what jobs can I get as a bookkeeper

What are the common bookkeeping positions? 

Bookkeeping has many career opportunities that a person can choose from, these career options can vary depending on the industry you work in. Below is a list of some of the most common bookkeeping career opportunities available in the market:                                                 

  • Accounts Payable Clerk 
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk 
  • Taxation Officer 
  • BAS Agent 
  • Bookkeeper 
  • Accountant 
  • Accountant Assistant 
  • Procurement Officer 
  • Payroll Officer 

 

How to become a bookkeeper in Melbourne, Australia?  

There are many accounting and bookkeeping qualifications available online and on-campus in Australia. But the minimum required qualification to start a bookkeeping career in Australia is Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping with Government Funded.  
 

This course is part of the Financial Services Training Package and satisfies the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines, and has a duration of 33 weeks which is approximately 7 months. The course can be studied online or face-to-face, depending on what you prefer. 
 

Practical learning is a big part of this course, as it will focus on developing your skills working with real accounting software like MYOB, but that really depends on which institute you choose to study with. 
 

Most importantly, the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Course meets the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TBA) for BAS preparers from the Tax Agent Services Act 2009, as a Board-approved course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles (GST/BAS course). 

 

What Skills Do I Need to Become a Bookkeeper in Australia? 

Pursuing a career in bookkeeping can be fulfilling. As a bookkeeper, you will get the chance to learn about how companies operate and why certain business decisions based on financial records.  

Because bookkeeping is considered a critical position within an organisation. There are certain skills beyond training that might be required to help you perform your job more accurately and successfully. 

  • Strong communication skill 
  • Great analytical skills 
  • Numerical accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Critical thinking  
  • Good computer and technical skills 

 

Want to start your career in bookkeeping in Australia?  

Visit our course page to learn more about the course structure and intake dates. Or get in touch directly with us to help you answer your questions.