We are British citizens from Manchester and have 3 grown up sons , the middle son has been in Adelaide for almost 10 years with his wife and two teenage grandchildren. He has recently been joined by our youngest son and their two young girls who are just Eight and Four. We are hoping in […]
Mario & Davinia’s Journey to Permanent Residence Mario and Davinia’s story is one of commitment, patience, and ultimately, building a life together in Australia. Their journey began while living on opposite sides of the world—Mario in London (with roots in Colombia) and Davinia in Sydney. Determined to close the distance, they commenced the process of […]
Our children and grandchildren immigrated to Australia ten years ago from South Africa. Darryl and I followed, from South Africa in 2018, and applied for the 864 Aged Parent Contributory Visa in September that same year. The projected wait, by the Australian Government, for Parent Permanent Residence was approximately eighteen months at that time. Unforeseen […]
I arrived in Australia on a student visa in 2012, from Peru. I lived in Brisbane where I started my English class and later my Master’s in Business & Accounting. My objective in Australia was improving my English and professional development. For these first 3 years I was completely immersed in my study. During these […]
To start at the very beginning—and rather impressively on two different continents—in 2015 my wife and I relocated from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi for work, while our son headed in the opposite direction to Sydney with his then‑girlfriend (now wife, thankfully still the same person!). A few months later, once Scott had secured […]
My name is Kelly, and at 33 years old, I took the leap to pursue my dreams of living in Australia. The breathtaking beaches and landscapes, the vibrant culture, and the welcoming spirit of the Australian people drew me in. I wanted to make Australia my new home, where I could enjoy a fulfilling life, […]
My name is Maarij Farooqi. Raised and educated in Dubai, my family comes from Pakistan. Living now in Bondi Beach with a vibrant life around me, which wasn’t always like such. I arrived in Australia 5 years ago on a student visa in a subject I astutely chose and never found my passion in. With […]
My name is Ismail, and I’m originally from Chad in North-Central Africa. I’ve been living in Australia for about two years now.I first arrived on a Subclass 476 visa after completing my engineering degree. What Type of Visa Did You Apply for?I had been working with my current employer for over a year at the time of preparing my […]
I’m Stacey, 39 years old, originally from the UK. I lived in Dubai, UAE, with my now-husband from 2009 until we moved to Australia in April 2024. My husband and I have been together nearly 20 years. He was born in Adelaide back in the 1980s, and after being away since childhood, we decided to […]
My name is Harman and I’m a Chef living and working in the Northern Territory. I was recently granted permanent residency, along with my family, under the employer sponsored Subclass 186 pathway. My permanent residence was granted 11 years to the day when I was first granted my initial Australian student visa. It’s been a […]
