r/MovingtoAustralia

Hi there I’m 27F, originally from Malaysia (however mum is an Australian from Tassie), have lived most of my adult life in Singapore working and now studying. My background is in the arts- graphic design and now I’m doing a masters in art history.

Since living in Singapore I’ve saved up some money (about 50k) but have grown a bit distant from the fast paced life here. I am hoping to move and settle in Tasmania in the near future. I love the nature and the quiet lifestyle there.

*Edit: I’ve spent many summers in Tasmania for Christmas with my family and always loved it. However- I do understand living there and having a stable career is a different story

I would love to hear any notes or takes on how feasible it might be to move there once I get a citizenship (via citizenship by descent through my mum)- and then find a job preferably in the arts/gallery/museum sector or even in other fields which pays decent and can afford a modest but comfortable life. Ideally in the future being able to buy a property.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing your thoughts! ☺️

Hi everyone! I'm an occupational therapist from Kerala,India, working primarily in paediatrics, with around one year of full time equivalent experience through part-time work and freelancing.

I'm trying to decide between Australia and New Zealand and would really appreciate advice from OTs who have experience working in either country.

I'd love to know:

Which country has an easier registration process for Indian qualified OTs?

Where are paediatric OT job opportunities better?

How realistic are visa sponsorship and permanent residency?

Which country offers better salaries, savings and quality of life?

Given my experience, which country would you recommend and why?

I'd especially appreciate honest experiences from Indian OTs who have migrated to either country. I want to make an informed decision before investing time and money in the process.

Thank you! ❤️

Hey everyone! I’m a student from India currently doing 12th CBSE (PCB), and I’m planning to study Bachelor of Nursing in Australia for the 2027/28 intake dont know when scholarship and admission application for some unis will open.
I’m currently looking at Deakin, Griffith, queensland, Adelaide specifically the uni that will give me more scholarship. Sydney is also an option, but I’m a bit worried about the cost. I’m aiming for around 90%+ in my boards and I’ll try for scholarships, although I know the 50% ones are really competitive. Even a 20–25% or 40%(if available) scholarship would help me a lot.
I’ve spoken to both IDP and Global Opportunities visa agency and honestly both seemed pretty similar, but Global seemed a little better with scholarships, so I’m not sure which one to go with.
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone already studying nursing in Australia, especially international students.
A few things I’m confused about:
• Deakin vs Griffith vs Adelaide vs Brisbane uni — what’s your actual experience with nursing, placements and student life?
• PTE vs IELTS — which would you recommend for nursing?
• What are the realistic living + tuition costs and how much can you actually cover through part-time work? im planning to cover atleast last 2 yr uni fees doing part time as i don't want to burden my parents , so please tell me if i can manage it.
• Is it manageable to work part-time while doing nursing and clinical placements?
• After a Bachelor of Nursing, is it better to gain experience and specialise, or does a Master’s make a big difference to salary/career opportunities?
• Do hospitals ever help pay for postgraduate study/specialisation?
• And most importantly, what do you wish you knew before coming to Australia?
* what about age care jobs in aus as they pay good ,can a student like me get that part time work ?
I don’t have anyone in australia i can ask about this stuff, so I’d appreciate any honest advice — good or bad. I’m trying to make a realistic decision rather than just choosing based on rankings or scholarships.

Hoping for some advice here!

I applied for my 417 Working Holiday Visa using my Irish passport on September 1st. I haven’t booked any flights yet or handed in my notice, but I’d really like to be in Sydney before December so I can experience the Australian summer and I don’t enjoy Christmas at home.

My plan is to take around two months off work when I arrive, as I’ve saved a decent amount of money and have family in Sydney that I can stay with. I’m currently in a good job, but I’m really unhappy with my environment. I don’t enjoy my job, most of my friends have left the country and family life isn’t so great.

The sensible thing seems to be waiting until my visa is granted before handing in my notice, especially as I have a one-month notice period. However, I was already planning to travel to Bali beforehand to break up the journey, so I’m considering booking a flight to Bali and seeing what happens with the visa while I’m there.

By the time I’d get to Sydney, it would be about 81 days since I submitted my visa application. If the visa still hasn’t been granted by then, I could potentially extend my trip in Bali as I have enough savings, or possibly enter Australia on a tourist visa while waiting.

What would you do in this situation? PS rang immigration office and a few visa agencies and all confirmed it’s ok to enter on tourist visa while waiting for the >!417!<