Finding a job once you arrive in Australia and get settled is on most people’s priority list. If you are on a student visa you will be entitled to work up to 40 hours per […]
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Q&A with Nico from Germany: Secrets to Business Success in Australia
Having worked several years as a carpenter in Germany, Nico was inspired to come to Australia after talking to a friend. It’s now been a number of years since he arrived here and he now […]
Q&A with the Pehuajó Beer guys: Tapping into the party vibe
We chatted recently to a fun-loving, entrepreneurial bunch of Argentinian guys who have just launched their brand of ‘party tap’ – a cool solution that lets you serve home brew kegged beer from a tap, […]
Challenges international students face in Australia: Tips & advice
International education is the third largest industry in Australia with numbers of enrolments continuing to rise. In the year to date there has been a 10% increase in international students arriving and 54% of these […]
Q&A with Lucas: Actor, drama teacher, yoga instructor & model from Brazil
Having arrived 3 years ago with the goal to improve his English and open his mind to new experiences, Lucas Nadin found he has a lot to offer in Australia. Being one of the culture […]
Meet Fernando from Argentina: Multi-talented IT consultant and (now) Australian resident
This week we congratulate Argentinian SAP consultant Fernando Ezeberry on his PR status! Upon hearing his news, we thought it apt to find out about his journey so far in Australia, what led him to […]
Meet Mai: Glass artist, surfer and business owner
We recently caught up with Mai Akechi, owner of glass artwork business, Mai Mai Glass. She first came to Australia in the early 2000s and has been here for most of that time since the […]
So you’re about to arrive in Australia? Here’s what you need to know first.
If you’ve just got your student visa – congratulations! Now comes the next step of booking flights, accommodation and planning the finer details of your trip. Hopefully your agent has been super helpful; but once […]
How to meet and befriend locals as an international student (and improve your English)
Most students and new arrivals hope to experience Australian culture by meeting and making friends with locals. It’s not always easy to do but if you make an effort it is worth it: You get […]
Travel highlights: The Great Barrier Reef
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef has over 900 islands stretching for over 2,600km?! That sure is a lot of incredible sights to explore! Barbora Kochlicova from Slovakia travelled the east coast of […]