being a girl my parents r worried abt my safety....i want to go to melbourne to study medicine but my parents r objecting because of safety issues.....so tell me is AUSTRALIA a safe country to live alone
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absolutely, as long as you are sensible. use common sense as you would anywhere else in the world. the most prodominant crimes in australia are assaults on males aged between 20-25 years, and theft.\nnaturally you wouldn't advertise the fact that you were living alone, or that you are new to the country and nervous. that is the same in any country. melbourne is relatively safe, but don't stay around the ST Kilda area if you are anxious.\nwhen enrolling in your course speak to the student advisor and relay your concerns, they will be able to give you information about where other overseas students stay, safety issues etc..\nI live alone in the middle of sydney and i have never had a proble, but try to avoid travelling alone at night, again that's the same anywhere unfortunately.
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Check with Australia and see how they like it.  Crime has increased and people can't defend themselves.  There was a incident in Aursraila where a ladies grandaughter was raped at gun point, granny hunted them down and shot them in places that hurt if you catch my drift, I say go granny go. I can't remember how old granny was but she was no spring chicken, in her 70's or 80's.
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No, its not any more dangerous than any other country. You only hear what media desides to make their news programs about, whatever they can dramatize to get as many viewers as possible.\nAmerican's adore Austrailians in general, you all have sided with us in nearly every war weve had, supported us as friends, and always stood by us no matter what throughout history. I personally think of Austrailia as our sister nation, we both of our countries cededed from England for simular reasons. American's are happy to welcome Australians here, were quite curious and admire you as a people.\nThis has NOTHING to do with Crocodile Dundee, but the way, in case you were wondering! LOL\nCome on over, welcome, well keep the light on for ya!
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Well, I'm not familiar with the educational system in Australia, but I  know here in the states, not all private schools are religious in nature. Perhaps you should look for one that is secular in nature.
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i would expect the law in aus is the same as uk.\n\nyou must phone the local police, you should have a visor unit (violent/ sex offenders register) social services and also criminal investigation department. explain the issues/ evidence and how sensitive the case is to you.\n\nyou must not in any way intervene, you are not qualified and may make the situation worse. i do not belive the police will not act...you must telephone them and give all the evidence
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I was born here and I'd love to die here too. Maybe, if you aren't already married, you could find an Aussie wife. Make sure you love her though and aren't just using her. Good luck! Where abouts do you plan to live? I hope you love this country as much as I do! \n\n~~~Cowgirl~~~
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Brian, why not come to Australia? We desperately need health care workers. We have a free dental system for welfare recipients and rural areas are sadly lacking dentists. Take a trip down under, we don't bite!
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No not at all. Glasgow is one of the friendliest places in Scotland.The social life is amazing,the banter is wicked and you will never run outa friends. As for dangerous,everywhere has thier not so great areas but thats about it really.Have a great time,its wicked for shopping and nightlife and concerts galore as well as us Scottish people saying hiya every 2 minutes. Have a great time.xxx
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make this world more better to live and no crime against women happen. Everywhere there is peace and people live happily. Women have no fear from going outside and there is always a safer place to move. Girls and women conditions will be better... no crime against girls and women..
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Your country, music, food, and people.  To the rest of the world Austrailia is a once in a life time experience.  That's is what I'd want to learn about there at 16 or 60. The girl is very lucky indeed to have such a wonderful place to exchage too. I envy her...
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Slight giggles, I am a US Citizen and desire to study in India. My answer might not be helpful but the only way you can change your parents attitude and thoughts is by telling them to give you a chance to prove yourself. You're not a small girl anymore. You need to step in the big bad world and face everything by yourself! Tell them about the pros and cons of studying abroad. While it is true that no place is as safe as your home town because you've been around it so much, everything has it's ups and downs. Is there a specific place you want to study? Do some research, share important facts with your parents so they can start believing you. It is nothing more than the lack of trust that is holding you back. Don't give up on your dreams, pursue them anyway. Your strong steps today will make a bolder woman tomorrow. Good luck with your future.
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Your question certainly gives a new meaning to the phrase "Down-Under" !! \n\nI don't know the legal answer - sorry about that. \nThinking it through, though ... I would say it depends on the land usage situation. \n\n(I'm puzzled by the previous post which imagines that Aussies have a hereditary monarchy, with unusual privileges and exemptions.) \n\nIt might be fine, actually, way out in a remote rural area. \nCommon sense tells you that a corpse would break down in useful ways, long before it contaminated the water supply or spread infection. \n\nOK, so far. But people don't die of nothing, and often of an infectious disease, and bodies were historically always taboo,  because the first stage of decomposition is to harmful bacteria, right? I suppose it depends what you intend to die of <g>. \n\nBut if you have a backyard, that means that you are part of a community, which has people living at close quarters to each other, and using their yards for common piping for water, electricity, gas, wiring. And some guys have to maintain that.\n\nMy friends live in a small town and they returned from a visit abroad to find sewage all over their garden - someone's sewage tank blew up and the effects spread through the system, terminating in their garden, throwing off the manhole cover with gross results. I would be worried about the feedback to the living. \n\nHaving said that, if you mean a backyard as in on the lands of a farm in the outback, well, who is going to know, why not? Have them dig you a grave as deep as you are tall - after you are dead, of course - and leave a few dollars in the will, to quench their thirst, mate! \n\nRest in peace : )
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what is so important about where you live now,moving maybe a better place to make new friends and cutting your wrists is not going to change the fact of moving unless you die then you wouldnt no if they moved or not so why put your parents through all this shit tell them how you feel and see why they want to move it maybe for the better like a better job means more money you can always write to your friends so do the right  thing and talk to your parents and get some help cause if you would take a big risk on killing yourself because your moving then you need some professional help
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Oh! I would suggest U come to stay in my country...  And as long as U don't break the law here..  There is no other place safest than SINGAPORE...\n\nNo Tropical Cyclone, Winter Storm, Tornado, Tsunami, Volcanoes and Earthquake...\n\nNo Riots, No Strike...
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Sounds like Australians have themselves a decent set of immigration laws that are actually enforced. You sound like someone who didn't get his way so you thought that you might try to cast aspersions on the Australians for "stealing" land. And lastly...Why dint you remove the locks from your house or apartment doors so anyone can just walk in?
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well no country is indeed totally free , but if you came with political asylum because your life a thread in your country makes no sense that you want to go back to a place you state was dangerous for your self.  i some times spend 14 hours of my days at school and i only have official vacations 1 week a year since i take every session  at school to go fast . but  is  not only hard here every other people need to work hard in every other country to be able to succeed you need to be patient and see things more logical
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Only you can answer if it is the right place for you to live. I think your scared because you have been living with someone for 6 years and you are not stepping out on your own. Its a scary thing. Good Luck!