Indian Australians – Indians in Australia

Aged-Care Nurse Pay Rise Starts: What Indian-Australian Workers Should Check

August 4, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian aged-care nurse speaking with an older Australian resident in a care home

A new award wage increase for eligible registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2026. Here is how Indian-Australian workers can check their classification, payslip and rights.

El Niño Is Strengthening: What Indian-Australian Families Should Do Now

August 3, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family preparing their home and water supplies for hotter, drier El Niño weather

A practical guide for Indian-Australian households as the Bureau forecasts a warmer, drier stretch, with steps for heat safety, emergency warnings and family planning.

Other Family Visa Queue Update 2026: What Indian Australian Families Need to Know

August 2, 2026 by The Indian

Indian Australian family reviewing Other Family visa information together at home

Home Affairs’ latest queue data shows estimated waits of 12 years for new Carer visa applications and 22 years for Remaining Relative and Aged Dependent Relative visas.