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Understanding PDB for Seasonal Workers in Australia 🌏
FAHE HO ITA - Welcome to SEFOPE-DNEE's comprehensive guide to the Pre-departure Briefing, or 'PDB,' an essential step for seasonal workers bound for Australia.
"PDB =
Pre-departure Briefing hanesan Preparasaun Pré-Partida ba Trabalhadores
Sazonais Australianus."
What is PDB?
At its core, the Pre-departure Briefing (PDB) is a vital preparation process for seasonal workers heading to Australia. This briefing, typically facilitated by the Labor Sending Unit (LSU), equips workers with crucial information essential for a successful stint in Australia's seasonal work programs, such as the Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS).
Key Components of PDB:
English:
1. Visa and Documents:
- Guidance
on visa requirements and assistance in the visa application process.
- Recommendations on passport readiness and other necessary documents.
Tetum:
1. Visa no Dokumentu:
- Orientasaun kona-ba rekizitu visa no
asisténsia iha prosesu aplikasaun visa.
- Rekomendasaun kona-ba preparasaun
pasaporte no dokumentu seluk ne'ebé presiza.
English:
2. Travel Arrangements:
- Details
on flight reservations, departure dates, and arrival information.
- Provision
of tickets or information regarding flight bookings.
Tetum:
2. Preparasaun ba Viazem:
- Detalha kona-ba rezerva voo, data
saida no informasaun kona-ba chegada sei hatudu.
- Fornesementu bilhete ka informasaun
kona-ba rezerva voo.
English:
3. Accommodation and Living Arrangements:
- Information
about where workers will reside in Australia.
- Details
on accommodation, meals, and provided facilities.
- Inclusion
of expense information and potential deductions from wages.
Tetum:
3. Alojamentu
no Arranjamentu Moris:
- Informasaun kona-ba iha ne'ebé sira
sei hela iha Austrália.
- Detalha kona-ba alojamentu, han hemu,
no fasilidade sira ne'ebé fornese.
- Inklui informasaun kona-ba despesa ka
deskontu husi sira nia ordenadu ba servisu sira ne'e.
English:
4. Job Information:
- Worker's
employer details, including contact information and workplace location.
- Explanation
of job roles, safety concerns, and work regulations.
Tetum:
4. Informasaun
Kona-ba Servisu:
- Informasaun kona-ba sira nia
empregador, inklui kontaktu, lokalizasaun servisu, no atribuisaun servisu.
- Asuntu seguransa no regulamentu
servisu sira mos sei hetan esplikasaun klaru.
English:
5. Financial Matters:
- Advice
on salary, payment frequency, and applicable deductions.
- Information
on expenses such as accommodation and meals.
Tetum:
5. Asuntu Finanseiru:
- Konsellu kona-ba sira nia salariu,
simu dala hira, no deduksaun/pemotongan sira ne'ebé aplika.
- Informasaun kona-ba despesa sira
hanesan alojamentu no han hemu.
English:
6. Health and Well-being:
- Guidance
on healthcare access in Australia.
- Assistance
for accessing healthcare services during their stay.
Tetum:
6. Saúde no
Bem-Estar:
- Orientasaun kona-ba asesu ba servisu
saúde iha Austrália.
- Asisténsia ba asesu servisu saúde
durante sira nia estadia.
English:
7. Cultural and Social Information:
- Support
for adapting to Australian society and workplace culture.
- Information
on local customs, language, and social norms.
Tetum:
7. Informasaun
Kultura no Sosiál:
- Asisténsia ba adaptasaun ba sosiedade
Austrália no kultura iha servisu.
- Informasaun kona-ba kustuma lokál,
língua, no norma sosiál sira.
English:
8. Legal Rights and Responsibilities:
- Worker's
rights and obligations under Australian labor laws.
- Coverage
of topics like minimum wage, working hours, and conflict resolution.
Tetum:
8. Direitu no
Responsabilidade Legál:
- Direitu no obrigasaun trabalhador nian
iha lejislasaun servisu Austrália nian.
- Esklarese assuntu sira hanesan
saláriu minimu, oras servisu, no rezolusaun konflitu.
English:
9. Support Services:
- Information
about available support services, including counseling and personal
assistance.
- Assistance
in emergency situations.
Tetum:
9. Servisu Apoiu sira/support services:
- Informasaun kona-ba servisu apoiu
ne'ebé disponível, inklui kounsella no asisténsia pessoál.
- Asisténsia
iha situasaun emergénsia.
English:
10. Code of Conduct:
- Adherence
to a code of conduct outlining proper behavior in compliance with local
laws and customs.
Tetum:
10. Kódigu Konduta:
- Adere ba kódigu konduta ne'ebé hatudu komportamentu diak iha konformidade ho lejislasaun no kustume lokál.
Conclusion - Konkluzaun
English:
The Pre-departure Briefing (PDB) is a vital step for
seasonal workers heading to Australia. It covers essential aspects such as visa
requirements, travel arrangements, accommodation, job information, financial
matters, health, cultural integration, legal rights, support services, and a
code of conduct. This comprehensive briefing aims to ensure the safety,
well-being, and positive work experiences of seasonal workers in Australia.
Tetum:
Preparasaun Pré-Partida (PDB) hanesan pasu importante ba trabalhadores sazonais ne'ebé atu ba Austrália. Pasu ne’e inklui aspetu esensiál sira hanesan rekizitu visa, preparasaun viazem, alojamentu, informasaun servisu, asuntu finanseiru, saúde, integrasaun kultura, direitu legál, servisu apoiu, no kódigu konduta. Preparasaun kompreensivu ne'e nia objetivu atu asegura seguransa, bem-estar, no esperiénsia servisu pozitivu ba trabalhadores sazonais iha Austrália.
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