Expats in Australia Helping Each Other

Are you expats in Australia? Or maybe you are planning on moving to Australia ?

If so, then this is the place for you.

You are welcome to ask questions, provide tips, and to submit stories about life in Australia:

1. Check if your question is already answered. You can find previously submitted general questions and answers here.

2. If you have a question about anything that is related to living in Australia, moving to Australia or employment in Australia you can simply submit it in the form bellow.

   Note that the fields for name and location are optional. You can stay anonymous if you prefer. If you do fill out your name then it will appear when the question is published.

   Providing your email is also optional. You will be prompted for it AFTER submitting the question itself. Your email will NOT appear on the site. However if you provide your e-mail, I will be able to notify you when your question is answered.

   Where will you find the response to your query?

   Just under your question, on the same webpage. You can find an example right here.

   Should you have a follow up question or if anyone else has something to add to the answer then simply click on - add your comment button, and submit it

3. You can submit tips about living in Australia, moving to Australia or any other information that can help other expats to adjust to their new country.
4. Share personal stories about your expatriate life in Australia. You can add some photos to spice up your story by simply uploading them to the form.

I hope that together we can build a community for expats in Australia who come to share information and to assist each other.

Enjoy, and Have Fun

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What Other Visitors Have Said

Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...

"No Further Stay" condition on an Australian Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)  Hello Sharon,

I am currently looking into applying for the Australian Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), I am a US citizen. However I am hoping ...

migration to Australia as a Nurse  Hi Sharon,

I am an American with an interest in working in Australia and stay there permanently. Am a licensed practical nurse in America which is equivalent ...

Australia student visa point system  Hi Sharon

Please tell me about Australia study visa point system.

I have done +2 in 60% 10th grade in 71%.

Ielts 5.5 not less than 5.

Accepted ...

Bringing a maid to Australia under visa subclass 457  Hi Sharon

I am a doctor planning to work temporarily in Australia.

If I get a visa subclass 457 since 422 was abolished, can I bring my maid under ...

IELTS on an Australian Working Holiday Visa.  Hi Sharon

I am a qualified nurse, looking to go to Australia for a year in 2012 on a Working Holiday Visa.

I plan to work as a nurse whilst I am ...

Migrate to Australia for a Better Future  Hi Sharon

I am a kenyan.

I am a graduate who has completed dentistry with 2 years of experience.

My husband is a qualified accountant. has completed ...

Working as a Nurse in Queensland, Australia in an Esthetic Surgery   Hi Sharon

I'm a nurse living in New Caledonia.

It's been a long time since I dreamed living in Australia, especially in the Queensland.

I want ...

How to Bring an Aged Mother and Disabled Sister to Australia?  Hi Sharon

I am an Australian citizen, I have my mother 78 years old and a disabled sister 37 years old.

They were resettled in USA with Green Card ...

Australian Spouse Visa, learning Nursing in Australia and IELTS Exams   Hi Sharon

My Husband is Australian and I hold a spouse visa

Do I still need to take the ielts exams in order to study nursing in Australia?

Thanks
...

Registration in Australia as a nurse  Dear Sharon

I am a registered nurse in the UK, I am graduated from New Zealand (Programe situated in India), and have three years diploma in nursing ...

Transfer of UK nursing registration to Autralian Nursing Board  Dear Sharon

Currently I am working in the UK as RN and planning to move to the Australia.

I have got the BSc nursing degree from India.

I would ...

Information about Nursing in Australia  Hello Sharon

I will be qualifying as a registered Paediatric nurse in the UK in July this year and am planning on moving to Australia straight away ...

Working in Australia for the same employer for 12 months  Hi Sharon

I am a student from Ireland and I want to go to Australia for my placement.

Is it possible to get a visa that allows me to work for the ...

Australian Subclass 457 Visa for academic positins  Hi Sharon

I have been offered an academic position. In order to apply for subclass 457.

Is it necessary to have an IELTS record?

What about ...

Need an Australian Work Visa   Hi Sharon

I have completed 1 year of hospital assistance and certificate course.

I have a no experience and I need a work visa to Australia.

Please ...

Moving back to Canada from Australia  I was born and raised in Canada and moved to Australia about 11 yrs ago where I was married to my husband (he has duo citizenship for aussie and Canada)...

Getting Australian Visa for a Disable Child  Dear Sharon

I am in a great need of your help.

I am a helpless mother who applied for student visa TV 574 with family.

My eldest son suffering ...

Working as a Nurse in Australia   Hi Sharon

Please advise and help me to move to Australia.

I am a registered nurse. I have a 7.5 in ielts, in the process of registering with nurses ...

Work Sponsored Visa to Australia 457  Hi Sharon

What family members are considered to be eligible for this visa?

Is an elderly dependant mother?

Thanks
Harrison

Can a Dependent Doctor work in Australia  I am going to Australia on temporary visa.

My Spouse is Doctor and I want her to come along with me.

What are the possibilities for her to get ...

Finding a Nursing Job in Australia  Hi Sharon

I'm Analyn a registered nurse here in Philippines, and I have 2 a 1/2 year’s work experience here.

I want to work as a nurse in Australia ...

Nursing in Australia - Requirements and Sponsring Jobs  Hi Sharon

I am a Philippine Registered Nurse.

I know that I have to complete a 1 year hospital training and to pass the IELTS before working in ...

Health Bank in Australia  Dear Madam,

I am an Australian citizen who has been living abroad in Greece for 27 years & I am in the process of applying for visas for my family to ...

Australian Work visa – What Type of Visa do I Need?   Hi Sharon

I have 4 years of work experience in IT Industry in India.

I wish to work in Australia in IT sector.

What kind of Visa would I need ...

Requirments and Fees to Study Nursing in OZ  Hi Sharon

I am currently working in care home and studying a level 3 NVQ in Health and social care, this will gain me entry into uni in the UK to study ...

Australia Visa Application For Nurses  Hi

I'm currently working in the Middle East as a staff nurse.

I have started my application to work in Australia as a nurse, my IELTS has expired ...

Working Holidays Australia  Hey Sharon,

I will be graduating shortly from an American University with a bachelor's in business finance and I really want to live and work in Australia ...

Overseas Nurse in Australia, Securing a Job   Hi Sharon

I am a registered nurse currently working in one of the best hospital in my country Kenya.

I am looking for an agency that can assist me ...

Australia Visa Requirements
Family Migration  HI Sharon

Can you provide me more information on the Australian family migration visa. How long does this normally take to process?

We live in ...

Working as an LPN/Enrolled Nurse
in Australia  I am an LPN in the US, Will be coming to Australia in Dec 09 to assist in home missions for our church.

I want to work at least part-time, but am finding ...

Australia Work Permit for Nurses  I am Amit from USA,

I would like to know the details of Australian work visa for nurses.

My wife is a Registered Nurse (RN).

We are planning ...

Nursing in Australia - Work Visa   Hi Sharon


I would like to know more about business visa and occupational trainee visa for nurses in Australia.

Thanks a lot!

I am looking forward ...

Australia Working Holiday  Greeting from me at indonesia!

Please give a sample apllication of a working holiday visa to Australia

Thanks
Best regards

How to Extend Australia Student Visa Subclass 575?  I am an international nurse and I have completed my ARNTP course in SA/Australia, which is a 6 months course.

I am on the Australia visa subclass type ...

Working Holiday Visa Australia  Hi!

I am an American currently on a Work and Holiday Visa (462) in Australia.

I would like to extend my stay here (either with the option of being ...

Australia Work Visa for Nurses  I am a nurse in the Philippines. For more than 5 years, I had been working as a nurse educator. I am very much interested to work in Australia and eventually ...

Australia Student Visa   I wana know after doing a master degree in Australia how much visa time is left for a Job search?

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