How to prepare a move to Australia

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder01 August 2005 12:49:47

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Hello,

A very kind member of the Aussie Expat group (http://www.aussieexpats.com/) sent me a list of helpful websites for people who want to move to Australia. Thanks Glenys!

1. You'll need a visa for Australia. Go to....
http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/

2. ASA Group Global Immigration & Visa Solutions Website
This page has info on concerns such as getting a
job, bringing money into Australia etc. Check out the FAQ page. .....
http://www.australia-migration.com/page … tralia/184

3. Escape Artist.com Pages about Australia .....
Lots of info on moving to and living in Australia.
http://www.escapeartist.com/australia/australia.htm

4. Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia
Helps you compare the cost of living between your country and Australia, and between the State and Territory capitals of Australia.
http://www.gomatilda.com/calculator/index.cfm

5. Info for skilled migration .......
https://secure.liveinaustralia.com/skilled/default.asp

6. Working Holiday Maker Visa info .....
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visiting_whm.htm

7. Overview of above visa info .....
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visiting_info.htm

8. For employment, try .....
www.jobnet.com.au (specifically IT jobs)
www.seek.com.au www.careerone.com.au www.au.plusjobs.com www.mycareer.com.au www.bestjobsau.com www.jobsearch.gov.au www.workplace.gov.au

9. Australian newspapers online ........
http://www.nla.gov.au/npapers/

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder01 August 2005 12:52:06

53075

Another member of the group sent me more links (thanks Janet):

I think one of your most important sites to visit is
http://www.dimia.gov.au/

A group with others that are going through th process:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AustraliaNZMigrate/

To get an idea of how long the process is currently taking:
http://www.austimeline.com/

shelldan Member

Member since 19 September 2008

shelldanMember19 September 2008 02:20:39

Hi. There are some great links here. I have recently moved to Australia from New Zealand and purchased this ebook called Crossing The Ditch. Its a book aimed at Kiwis moving to Australia but is really relevant for everyone and anyone worldwide. There are some great tips in it. Just thought it might be worth a mention.