189 Visa Process: How to Immigrate to Australia (Skilled Independent)

189 Visa Process: How to Immigrate to Australia (Skilled Independent)

If you want to immigrate to Australia and are wondering how to get Australian permanent residency (pr), this guide will walk you through the steps I took to get a points-tested, subclass 189 skilled independent visa. The 189 visa is a skilled migration visa, where...
Australian House Styles: 19th Century to Modern Day

Australian House Styles: 19th Century to Modern Day

People move to Australia for many reasons, but architecture is not generally one of them! However, the vast array of Australian house styles, ranging from beautiful 19th Century Victorian mansions to modern Hampton style homes is something that really surprised me as...
University in Australia vs UK: Foreign Exchange to Brisbane

University in Australia vs UK: Foreign Exchange to Brisbane

In a previous post, I described how luck, fate and a lot of hard work landed me a place on a 12-month foreign exchange program to the University of Queensland. In this blog post I’ll run through the main differences between university in Australia vs UK. This is based...
25 Amazing Native Australian Animals & Where to See Them!

25 Amazing Native Australian Animals & Where to See Them!

One of the most amazing aspects of travelling Australia has been seeing so many weird and wonderful native Australian animals! While Australian wildlife has a reputation for being dangerous, it is often colourful, beautiful and truly unique. Here are some of the...
How to Start a Business in Australia as a Sole Trader

How to Start a Business in Australia as a Sole Trader

Starting a new business can be overwhelming. If you’re thinking of starting a business in Australia as a sole trader, this guide will break the process down into easy steps. You’ll not only learn about ABN registration on the Australian Business Register...
Houses in Australia vs UK: Design Comparison

Houses in Australia vs UK: Design Comparison

If you’re a Brit like me and planning on moving Down Under, it won’t take you long to spot the many differences between houses in Australia and those in the UK. As a house sitter, I’ve stayed in over 80 homes in Australia, so I’ve got a fair bit of knowledge on all...
Medicare Australia: Understand How the Healthcare System Works

Medicare Australia: Understand How the Healthcare System Works

If you’re thinking of moving Down Under, knowing how Medicare Australia, the public healthcare system, works is vital. I had no idea how Medicare worked when I moved to Australia. I’d read about it online, but didn’t really get my head around it until I started using...
Living in Hobart, Tasmania: Laidback Island Lifestyle

Living in Hobart, Tasmania: Laidback Island Lifestyle

This week’s blog post focuses on living in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. If you’re considering moving to Australia but don’t know which city would suit you best, this overview of Hobart includes key information such as property prices and...