Down Under Centre Blog – Migrating to Australia

Check out our blogs on migrating and relocating to Australia. Our blogs cover Australian Visas, Australian Skills Assessments, Jobs in Australia and helpful information to make your journey smoother.

Plumbing Jobs in Canberra, Australia with Foster Hydronic Heating

12th April 2024
Foster Hydronic Heating is one of many employers on the DUC Employment Hub.   Andy from Foster Hydronic Heating tells us more about the company which is based in Canberra, and...


Introducing The DUC Home Search Service – Specialised Relocation Agents in Australia

22nd March 2024
Relocating to another country can be a daunting task, and finding a place to live can add to the stress. This is especially true in Australia, where the rental market...


study for English test
2 Ways to Study for your English Test

12th May 2023
2 Ways to Study for your English Test Many people applying for visas to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or other English-speaking countries, are required to take an English Test -...


Pros and Cons of Employer Sponsored visas Australia
Pros and Cons of Employer Sponsored visas for Australia

29th November 2022
Pros of Employer Sponsorship: Not related to waiting for state nomination - not points based, for many passport holders English test may not be required.For non-regional based employers, can be...


Migrate to Australia
5 reasons to check out the DUC Relocation Hub

15th November 2022
The DUC Relocation Hub is a site built by migrants, for migrants. It is designed to connect migrants and assist you with your relocation to Australia, as we know relocating...


UK and Australia comparisons

11th November 2022
When considering or planning a move to Australia, being able to compare day-to-day life can be very handy. What grocery stores are local and how do their prices compare? How...


Everything you need to know about tax in Australia

12th February 2022
Everything you need to know about tax in Australia People relocate to Australia for a variety of reasons. Some go simply to study or work temporarily, while others wish to...


Resume specialist Australia
Attract Australian employers with your Resume and Cover Letter

24th January 2022
Attract Australian employers with your Resume and Cover Letter We know how important it is to secure a job when making the move to Australia. That's why we have created...


How to move to Australia as a Carpenter
How to move to Australia as a Carpenter

6th January 2022
How to move to Australia as a Carpenter Migrating to Australia as a Carpenter is a dream fulfilled by many of our clients. We get you there. To emigrate to...


Tax File Numbers (TFN) and Australian Business Numbers (ABN)

25th November 2021
Working in Australia If you’re starting a job in Australia for the first time, it’s important you get a Tax File Number or Australian Business Number to avoid being overtaxed,...


finding schools in Australia
Finding schools in Australia

10th November 2021
What is My Choice Schools? My Choice Schools is an independent source that empowers parents, teachers and students with the information they need to finding schools in Australia that's right...


Coton Family - emigrated to Australia
Meet The Coton Family

19th October 2021
Meet the Coton Family - Emigrated to Australia What made you decide to migrate to Australia? Who came up with the initial idea? It was always my (Zoe’s) dream to...


Changes to PTE Academic English Test

18th September 2021
Changes to PTE Academic English Test They say that a change is as good as a holiday. Well, this particular change in the PTE Academic English Test may well lead to a permanent holiday...


Pets Abroad
Moving your pets to Australia - Pets Abroad UK

13th September 2021
Moving pets to Australia Learn more about Pets Abroad UK and how they can ensure your pets travel to Australia safely! If you're moving pets to Australia, Pets Abroad tell...


Brindle Family travelling
Brindle Family - From the UK to Australia!

12th August 2021
Brindle Family - Migrate to Australia from the UK What is it about Australia that made you want to move there? Edd had always spoken about his trips to Australia...


Bangoy Couple
Live and Work in Australia as a Nurse - Charles and Aiza

3rd August 2021
Migrate to Australia as a Nurse Charles and Aiza are Down Under Centre clients, who have now migrated to Australia as Nurses. We assist Nurses with the Skills Assessment and...


Flinders Street Melbourne
Migrate to Australia as a Carpenter - Carlton Family

27th July 2021
Migrate to Australia as a Carpenter - Carlton Family If you're a Carpenter looking to migrate to Australia, this blog may help you feel at ease as the Carlton family...


Migrating to Australia with the Webber family

29th June 2021
Migrating to Australia with the Webber family Previous clients of the Down Under Centre, the Webber family, tell us about their journey of emigrating to Australia and share some tips...


BGC Housing Group
Tradies in demand in Western Australia with BGC Housing Group Australia

22nd June 2021
Founder of the DUC, Wes Zandt, connects with Graeme from BGC Housing group to discuss Tradies being in demand in Australia. About BGC BGC is one of Australia’s largest private,...


Muraca Engineering
Engineering jobs in Australia - Muraca Engineering

15th June 2021
Engineering jobs in Australia - Muraca Engineering Muraca Engineering is one of many employers on the DUC Employment Hub. Matt from Muraca Engineering tells us more about his company in...


Adelaiade - South Australia
10 Most Liveable Cities in the World 2021

9th June 2021
4 Australian cities made it to the top 10 of most liveable cities in the world Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit rank 140 urban cities for most liveable in...


Sydney Australia
10 Top Things To Consider When Planning Your Move To Australia

27th May 2021
10 Top Things To Consider When Planning Your Move To Australia Our Relocation Consultant, Leigh Chadwick, has put together the top 10 things to consider as you are planning your...


Jackson family in Perth
Jackson Family - Emigrate to Australia as an Electrician

19th May 2021
Jackson Family - Emigrate to Australia as an Electrician The Jackson family share their journey on emigrating to Australia. Liam, Electrician from the UK, and his family migrated and settled...


Australia
Transfer money to Australia with Global Reach Group

12th May 2021
Transfer money to Australia with Global Reach Group Global Reach Group are one of our many expert relocation partners. They help migrants to transfer money to Australia. In this Q&A...


Claymore Thistle - Immigrate to Australia
Claymore Thistle Relocate to Australia Series

28th April 2021
Immigrate to Australia - Claymore Thistle Relocation Series Wes Zandt, Founder of the Down Under Centre, joins Leona on the Claymore Thistle Relocation Series, explaining how we help people immigrating...


Carpenters in Australia
Jobs for Carpenters in Australia

23rd April 2021
We've asked Joe, director of Wainwright Facades, questions about his move to Australia and setting up his own company. Joe is originally from a small town in the UK. He...


Furniture hire in Australia
Furniture and Appliance rental with Click on Rentals

22nd April 2021
This week our Relocation consultant, Leigh, has got together with Peter Emerson, the director of Click On Rentals.  Click On Rentals is a furniture and appliance rental business servicing Melbourne and...


Rowcroft Family - Moving to Australia

7th January 2021
Read about the Rowcroft’s journey of moving to Australia from signing up with the Down Under Centre, to settling and working in Australia! If you're a Carpenter, you can get...


How to become a Licensed Electrician in NSW, Australia

23rd November 2020
Electricians are a Licensed trade in Australia. To work as an Electrician in Australia, there are some things you need to obtain to become a fully Licensed Electrician in Australia....


Australian Skills Assessments
What is a Skills Assessment?

18th November 2020
Are you a skilled trade worker dreaming of a new life Down Under? Our expert, Wes Zandt, answers your top questions on Australian skills assessments. If you’re a skilled worker...


Twelve apostles VIC
Boost in jobs and tourism in Regional Victoria Australia

10th November 2020
A new sport and tourism development on the state’s Surf Coast, will create more than 1,000 jobs during construction and hundreds of full-time jobs whilst attracting elite athletes and tourists...


Leigh Chadwick family
Meet the Chadwick Family - Their journey moving to Australia

6th November 2020
We asked the Chadwick family, some questions about their journey moving to Australia. They made the move to Perth, Western Australia from the UK with the help of the Down...


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How to become a Licensed Plumber in NSW, Australia

5th November 2020
Plumbing is a Licensed trade in Australia. To work as a Plumber in Australia, there are some things you need to obtain to become a fully Licensed Plumber in Australia....