Clear blue skies, pristine beaches, a laid-back atmosphere, amazing wildlife, and the great outdoors are just a few of the images that are conjured up when most people think of Australia. It has a booming economy, which has not been affected much by the bouts of recession that have hit the world in the last … Read more
Thinking about moving to Australia? There’s a lot to recommend it! With stunning landscapes, friendly people and so much to see and do, Oz certainly has a lot to offer. In general, those in professional sectors can enjoy a higher wage than in many other metropolitan cities globally – however it’s essential to consider the … Read more
It’s that time of year again – tax time. The Australian financial year runs from 1 July to June 30. This is followed by a flurry of activity as people around the country begin scrambling for their receipts to begin what used to be a laborious process of filling out forms and following up on … Read more
Who are you? Fran Cormack Where, when and why did you move abroad? In 2012 I decided I wanted to spend even more time in Australia.Holidays to this beautiful country just weren’t scratching the itch. My visa eventually came through on a cold winter’s morning, which brought a big smile to my face. What challenges … Read more
Who are you? Katie Dundas, originally of Poolesville, MD, USA, a small town near Washington DC, now residing in Sydney, Australia.I currently work for an Australia-based charity and am also a freelance travel writer. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Australia in 2012 on a working holiday visa. I have … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Australia and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Between Roots And Wings http://betweenrootswings.com/ Cristin is an American expat celebrating seven … Read more
Who are you? Hello! My name is Katee Blizzard and I am an American who is in the process of moving abroad to Australia. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I came to Australia back in August 2016 to work as an Au Pair in Burleigh Heads, QLD Australia for what was supposed … Read more
Australia has for many years been a top destination for expats wanting to exploit work and lifestyle opportunities, but for many their future dreams ‘down under’ may be curtailed. That’s because the country has unveiled plans to abolish the 457 visa programme which is aimed at attracting skilled migrants to the country. The 457 visa … Read more
Canberra is the capital of Australia and is also known as the ‘bush capital’ due to its abundance of nature reserves and national parks. It is home to a smorgasbord of people from varied backgrounds, including students from all over the world who come to attend the prestigious universities it has to offer. People who … Read more
Landing that job overseas – whether it be the elusive dream job, or just a position that suits you well enough to make the big move – takes time, persistence and a good marketing document to catch the attention of prospective employers. CV or resume: just to clarify, this is easy-going Australia and what you … Read more