Living in Canberra

Canberra has the best of both worlds. It's small enough to allow for plenty of recreational areas and to make getting around quick and easy, but large enough to offer all the excitement and attractions of a cosmopolitan city.

Find out more about living in Canberra.

“Since I moved here, I've seen more live music and theatre than I ever used to in Sydney - parking is mostly free and I walk to work every day!” Sarah, Analyst

“I never thought I'd be able to combine a challenging and exciting career with raising a young family. But DIO make it so easy to do both thanks to their fantastic resources such as subsidised school holiday programs and flexible working conditions.” Richard, Analyst

“In Canberra, I can really live by the motto, ‘work hard, play hard’. I analyse and report on high-level, global issues at work and let off steam through mountain biking, skiing and rock-climbing.” Andy, Analyst

“I didn't know anyone when I got to Canberra but with all the network groups available to us through the Graduate program, I quickly developed a tight-knit community of like-minded people who are now like my second family.” Caitlin, Analyst