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If you are considering emigrating to Australia, doing your research can be hard work. Not everyone has the time or money to fly backwards and forwards to Australia to put all the plans in place. You can spend hours on the phone and/or internet contacting various people, seeking advice on numerous issues and it can add to the stress you are already experiencing.
Australian expos are a great way to kill many birds with one stone. They consist of a huge range of resources all under one roof and the great thing about Australian expos is that you can sit down and talk to a human being, someone who is used to dealing with expatriate matters and who can answer all those niggling questions and doubts. Deciding on a move to Australia can feel overwhelming at times and you may not know where to start, so an expo is a great place to begin and you’ll leave with a much better idea of how achievable your goals are and what you need to do next.
Below are just a few of the many exhibitors you will find at Australian expos, all of them are there to try and get your business, so you’d do well to visit a few stalls to compare and contrast. Depending on the size of the expo of course, depends on how many stalls there will be on the day.
Getting a job in Australia
Many employers and recruiters use Australian expos as a way to find prospective employees, so expect to find a few employment agencies as well as representatives from some of Australia’s biggest businesses – all on the lookout for workers. It can be a good idea to take your CV with you to hand out to a few of them. They’ll be able to tell you what skills they are looking for; give you advice on employer sponsorship and rate your chances of finding work based on your experience.
Most agencies will also have an up-to-date list of new job vacancies in Australia that you can peruse. Perhaps you can even put in an application on the spot!
Immigration
Migration agents and sometimes representatives from Australian states are also on hand to advise you on all things visa-related. From what visa you should be applying for to a realistic stance on your chances of success. If you are already going through the visa process they can also give you advice on what stage your visa application is at.
Australian visas can be difficult to obtain.
Government changes to the Australian visa process can often be confusing, so the immigration experts are on hand to explain those changes and how they may affect you. You can view the new Australian Skilled Occupation List to see if you qualify for priority processing, if not there is a myriad of other choices open to you that the immigration experts will be happy to discuss with you. Local state representatives can also tell you more about State Migration Plans and State Sponsorship.
International Removals
There will also be representatives from international removal companies, such as John Mason and Clark and Rose to answer your questions on getting your possessions from the UK to the other side of the world. Based on preliminary information you give them they can also give you a basic quote and discuss options such as storage. If you have any pets, there may also be pet removals people on hand to advise you, but in any case the international removals people will be able to refer you to recommended pet removal companies.
Banking in Australia
Australia’s major banks will be represented and they can offer advice on setting up a current account in Australia, getting a loan or mortgage and offer pensions advice. Setting up a bank account in Australia is not as hard as you might think and it’s something you can do quite easily from the UK. Major Australian banks like ANZ will be on hand to show you how.
Seminars
Some of the larger expos will also have seminars where guest speakers will come on to talk about all aspects of emigrating to Australia. Audience participation may be required but you’ll be made to examine your reasons for emigration; offered tips on applying for jobs; given advice on what your next step should be and told some important and relevant facts about immigration in Australia.
The seminars tend to be focused on individual topics such as the visa processing system, working in Australia and life in Australia. They are useful to get an idea of what life is like Down Under and what to expect once you arrive. There will also be opportunities to ask questions at the end of each seminar. If you don’t feel like attending a seminar you don’t have to, you can carry on browsing through the many exhibitions instead.
Socialising
It’s a great opportunity to meet other people who share your dream of moving to Australia. Find out why other people want to move and what stage they are at in their process. As new friends you can offer each other support and advice and swap experiences. Moving to Australia can be a very daunting prospect so it’s nice to be able to share that with someone else.
Expos are a great way to meet people.
Below are just a few of the expositions that are happening around the country by the people who run them. Remember that no one exposition is the same, some will have more stalls and be more popular than others, but no matter how big or small we guarantee you’ll come away with a better understand of the immigration process and a clearer idea of whether it will be the right move for you.
DIAC Australian Needs Skills Expos - a government skills recruitment program.
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