What is it about Australia that makes it so appealing? Could it be the beaches? Maybe the quality of life? I’d say that at the top of this list are Australian attitudes/ values. This probably won’t be what most would say off the top of their head since most Aussies Read more…
Spoiler alert! I just passed my driving test. Though you’d probably know about this already if you follow us on Facebook. As I have mentioned before, one of the biggest challenges that I’ve faced as an immigrant in Australia is obtaining my driver’s license. It’s been difficult to get around Read more…
It’s that time of the year again, have you lodged your tax return yet? Completing a tax return, for migrants who are doing it for the first time particularly, can be quite stressful and confusing. To help my fellow newly arrived migrants, I have written about the hows, who, when, Read more…
As a Filipino migrant in Australia, I was saddened when I heard that Cherry Gerente Ogar, a Filipino- Australian, have died from an alleged domestic violence attack by her husband. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common, just hiding in plain sight. And though domestic violence doesn’t discriminate, migrants are Read more…
Did you know that you can easily get a Certificate III for free? If you are having a bit of a difficulty finding employment because the jobs that you want require Australian qualifications, which you don’t currently have. Or if you’re looking at pursuing a profession in a certain field Read more…
As you all know, there has been an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases across Australia. There has been lockdowns upon lockdowns. In light of these recent events, we have made a quick post to help everyone keep up to date. Below, you’ll find information about the current (23/07/2021) Read more…
Migrating to a new country is similar to making friends with a stranger. It all starts with getting to know a bit about each other. As a migrant in Australia, I find it important that I know at least some basic information about the land I now call home. In Read more…
Australia is a long way away from the rest of the world. Growing up, I never really had much of an idea as to what Australia really is like apart from what I saw on TV and in the movies. This is why when we moved here, I discovered quite Read more…
Your visa has been approved and you’re all excited because your move to Australia is finally becoming a reality. Then the excitement eventually wore off. You’ve now started to feel overwhelmed at the idea that you’re about to leave everything you know behind and is about to be a part Read more…
Australia is a popular destination among immigrants for a number of reasons. On top of that list is the fact that it’s a melting pot of cultures. Australia, as we know it now, is a country that has in part been shaped by the migration of people from all over Read more…