TVA: Aussie workplace slang and idioms every migrant worker should know

Understanding Aussie slang and workplace idioms goes beyond casual chit-chat. In this episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., let's learn to navigate work culture, build respect, and find success in Australia’s diverse workplaces.

Aussie workplace slang and idioms every migrant worker should know. Credit: Storyblocks / Patramansky

Key Points

• Diversity Council Australia notes that one in three workers has a multicultural background, highlighting the need for equity and respect at work.
• Common slang such as “holiday”, “bludger”, and “stickybeak” reflects everyday workplace conversations.
• Idioms like “Tall Poppy syndrome”, “low-hanging fruit”, and “fair go” reveal deeper Australian values and workplace expectations.

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TVA: Aussie workplace slang and idioms every migrant worker should know

SBS Filipino

08:26Filipino

Career coach Dr Celia Torres Villanueva shared the meaning of several Australian workplace idioms and offered advice to Filipino migrants adjusting to work.

SBS Filipino interviews Career Consultant Dr. Celia Torres-Villanueva

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