The number of Irish workers being sponsored by Australian companies rose in 2011. Figures released by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show that Irish citizens were granted 3,100 primary 457 visas up to December 31 last year.
An increasing number of Irish immigrants who flock to Birmingham in search of work are failing to secure employment, a British charity has said. According to Irish in Birmingham, more and more young Irish men are arriving to the city on the “off-chance” of obtaining work.
In our latest installment of Australia and Me we catch up with engineering consultant Rory Corbett, from Cork. “I relocated to Sydney in May 2011 with my wife and two young kids on a 457 sponsored business visa. This is our second time escaping the recession,” he explains.
The Australian health care system is one of the best in the world. However, unless you have adequate health insurance, you won’t be able to access it without paying out an inordinate sum of money. We profile health Down Under for medically minded migrants.
For families migrating, one of the most important considerations is your child’s education. Education in Australia is compulsory between the ages of six and 15–17, depending on the state or territory. Our information series continues with a look at schooling Down Under.
The availability of short-term work can ebb and flow depending on the number of jobseekers in the market. The best time to find work in Sydney, for example, is from April to September. Our information series continues with a look at what steps need to be taken to secure employment in Australia.
Organising a place to live in Australia can be, well, challenging. Hostels can be perfect for a short time but ulimately everyone tries to secure their own place. Sadly, there’s no way to avoid the red tape involved in renting a house or “unit” in Australia. But here are a few ways to make it easier.
There’s so much to get your head around when you decide to make the big move to Australia. It’s best to start preparing early so that it all doesn’t get too much for you in the final few months. Check out this handy guide.
Western Australia is struggling to keep up with demand for its iron ore and coal, leading to a resources boom akin to the 19th century gold rush. Irish workers are among those heading west. Andrew Jennings reports.
Thousands of Irish twentysomethings are ‘going bush’ to satisfy the three-month ‘regional work’ provision that gets you a second working holiday visa. Niamh Walsh is one of them.
