Latest Migratingtoaustralia Podcast Episodes
MTA 077 Renting a property with Wendy Chong
Migrating To Australia Podcast - February 01, 2022 03:19 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWendy Chong is the founder and energy behind Home Run Realty, and she help many recent migrants navigate the property market in Australia, either for those seeking to rent or to buy a house or apartment. Wendy tells David and Grant what people need to consider, and there are many ideas about t...
MTA 076 - Citizenship update - Get your maths correct! End of Year 2021
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 22, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere are some common mistakes that you need to avoid and some main points that you need to get right when you are applying to become an Australian Citizen. David Bongiorno and I go over the things to get right, especially making sure your sums add up, and we rejoice in the joys of a Melbourne...
MTA 075 Jaco Vorster, Auditor from South Africa
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 07, 2021 02:24 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, meet Jaco Vorster, an Auditor who has built a successful careeer in Australia after coming to Australia from the Rainbow Nation, South Africa. What is similar about the 2 Commonwealth countries, with a love for cricket and rugby? What is different? Let's find out! If you n...
MTA 074 Paul Cott returns with advice for Casual Workers - Employment Law Update!
Migrating To Australia Podcast - November 10, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPaul Cott, from Law on Lydiard, returns with an important update for anybody who thinks they may be a Casual worker in Australia. The law covering casual employees has changed, so you need to be aware of what your circumstances might be following this change. Paul also has a podcast, so why no...
MTA 073 November 2021 Update - Opens Up?
Migrating To Australia Podcast - November 05, 2021 23:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDavid Bongiorno tells Grant what the state of play is regarding travel and visas as we come into November. Things seem to change every day, so keep listening, and checking out David on social media, to get the latest. It looks like we ARE now moving into a new normal. Let's see!? If you wa...
MTA 072 Updates - NSW 491, QLD State Nominated program, Leaving Australia & Visitor visas
Migrating To Australia Podcast - October 05, 2021 03:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDavid runs through the latest news from the Aust Government - leaving Australia, update on Visitor visas, Qld delays the state-nominated skilled migration program, NSW Business and Skilled Migration (subclass 491) is open for all of October and David gives his tips for if you have to leave Austr...
MTA 071 NSW opens up the subclass 190 visa for General Skilled Migration. Conditions Apply!
Migrating To Australia Podcast - September 26, 2021 22:07 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNew South Wales has opened it's state-sponsored program, for General Skilled Migration, for those already living in New South Wales, and can satisfy a range of criteria, that David Bongiorno and Grant Williams, explore in detail in this episode. This program is based on the skilled occupations...
MTA 070 Update for Medical Students, studying in Australia, and completing studies this year - 2021
Migrating To Australia Podcast - September 14, 2021 03:04 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere is not a lot that needs to be said about this episode - it is aimed at a very particular cohort (haven't we heard a lot about that word in the countless medical updates and press conferences, during the pandemic?!) - medical students, studying onshore (here in Australia) and who complete t...
069 - Australia via Serbia, Zimbabwe and NZ with Sara Bogdanovic
Migrating To Australia Podcast - August 24, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDavid and Grant are joined for this episdoe by Sara Bogdanovic, who has arrived in Australia from Serbia, via the circuitous route via Zimbabwe and then to New Zealand. What was it like to be white non-English speakers in the post-colonial Zimbabwe? What are the similarities and differences...
068 Michael Glasser came from South Africa to become a Social Media guru
Migrating To Australia Podcast - August 04, 2021 00:11 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDavid and Grant are joined by Michael Glasser, who came to Australia as a child from South Africa, and has carved out a career in the highly competitive Social Media space, and along the way, has become somewhat of an expert on Burgers. These are the places you can find Michael, if you need so...
067 General Skilled Migration Update for Victoria State Sponsored programs Visa Sub-classes 190 & 491
Migrating To Australia Podcast - July 27, 2021 22:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsVictoria has opened up the programs for the sub-class 190 and sub-class 491 visas, for State-sponsored General Skilled Migration. David Bongiorno steps through how to determine if you are eligible to apply, and the requirements of these programs offered by the State of Victoria. If you need s...
MTA 066 Communities within Communities - Meet Zdung. Vietnamese singer and business person.
Migrating To Australia Podcast - July 12, 2021 02:09 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSometimes we are unaware of the communities that exist within the larger community! Meet Zdung, an accountant and restaurant owner, who is also an entertainer, with a very high profile as a singer. Zdung supports international stars in some of Melbourne's largest venues, and has toured in her ...
MTA 066 Communities within Communities - Meet Dzung. Vietnamese singer and business person.
Migrating To Australia Podcast - July 12, 2021 02:09 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSometimes we are unaware of the communities that exist within the larger community! Meet Dzung, an accountant and restaurant owner, who is also an entertainer, with a very high profile as a singer. Dzung supports international stars in some of Melbourne's largest venues, and has toured in her ...
MTA 065 Meet Vy - Social Worker from Vietnam
Migrating To Australia Podcast - July 05, 2021 22:25 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we meet Vy, a social worker who helps those in difficult circumstances in Melbourne. Vy tells David and Grant some of the most challenging aspects of her job, and we trace her journey from Vietnam to Australia. If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram o...
MTA 064 How Easy Is It To Get Married in Australia? With Marriage Celebrant, Matt Finch
Migrating To Australia Podcast - June 27, 2021 23:44 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSO, you have embarked on your migration adventure, you are in Australia, you have found that special someone, and it's that time when you consider getting married! Congratulations if that is you! How can you do it? Do you have to do it in a church or other religious institution? Can you avoid ...
MTA 063 - 485 Graduate Visa Refresher 2021
Migrating To Australia Podcast - June 20, 2021 21:46 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAre you (or do you know someone who is) completing your studies in mid year or end of year 2021, an International student, studying IN AUSTRALIA, and will be applying for a 485 Temporary Graduate visa to pursue work after graduating? Then this episode is for you . Important refresher on how an...
MTA 062 New South Wales to begin accepting International Students
Migrating To Australia Podcast - June 13, 2021 21:38 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe New South Wales State government announced that it was about to begin accepting a limited amount of international students. How will it work? Who is coming? What courses are included? David Bongiorno and Grant Williams check out what has been announced. If you need some immigration a...
MTA 061 Corinna Galliano from Italy is a mindfulness and business expert.
Migrating To Australia Podcast - June 07, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we speak with Corinna Galliano, PhD, an expert in international business and management, who came from Italy to further her academic career. She is currently teaching and developing courses at the University of Sydney. Recently, Corinna hasbeen designing and teaching a innovat...
MTA 060 - Buyer's Advocate Cynthia Peretz helps you buy a house in Australia
Migrating To Australia Podcast - May 18, 2021 22:44 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, David Bongiorno and Grant are joined by Cynthia Peretz, who has an interesting migration story of her own to tell, and over 20 years in Australia, she has a detailed knowledge of the property market in Australia, particularly Melbourne. As a Buyer's Advocate, Cynthia helps peo...
MTA 058 - How does a golf pro migrate to Australia Meet Chris Andrews from Grimsby
Migrating To Australia Podcast - May 02, 2021 22:54 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChris Andrews was a kid from Grimsby in the UK who loved golf, and he wanted to make it his career. Like so many young people in the UK, Chris wanted to see the sights of Australia, pat a kangaroo, check out the surf at Bondi and cuddle a koala. So Chris got himself a working holiday visa, wor...
MTA 059 - Some Hard Messages for Australia To Hear - Belle Lim, President of Council of International Students Australia
Migrating To Australia Podcast - May 02, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOur Guest today is Belle Lim, the current President of the Council of International Students Australia. Belle is undertaking a Doctorate studying cancer genomics, working part time (as just about all of our International students do!) AND undertaking advocacy work and policy advice on behalf of...
MTA 057 - Alan Chong fed the stranded International Students during lockdown
Migrating To Australia Podcast - April 13, 2021 20:51 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAt the height of the Covid lockdown, as a Melbourne winter was taking hold, a sympathetic restaurant owner took it upon himself to feed the hoards of International students who found themselves trapped in the city. David Bongiorno and I meet Alan Chong, and hear the story. Alan runs Tian 38 ...
MTA 056 - Insurance (and why you need it) in Australia with Lyndon Holland
Migrating To Australia Podcast - April 06, 2021 20:29 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYear after year, no matter where you are in Australia, it is proved over and over why insurance is something you need to consider. It can be a natural disaster, or just an accident or mishap that can befall on anyone, but insurance helps people carry on with life after misfortune, but it's a co...
MTA 055 - Dr. Ram, Emergency doctor
Migrating To Australia Podcast - March 19, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we meet Dr. Ram, and emergency medicine specialist, who has a very interesting career path and has skills that are in demand all over the world. Ram's background gives some clues to the origin of his obsession with the game of cricket, and Ram gives his opinion on the best plac...
MTA 054 - Changes are coming to the Partner & Spouse visas
Migrating To Australia Podcast - March 14, 2021 22:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Australian Government has foreshadowed changes to the way Parter/Spouse/Fiance/Prospective Marriage visa will operate in the future - perhaps June/July 2021. David Bongiorno, leading immigration lawyer, takes us through the expected changes, and Grant puts forward some potential scenarios ...
MTA 053 - How Can You Leave Australia while the travel restrictions apply? And Grant's Health Update
Migrating To Australia Podcast - March 02, 2021 03:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's been a while between episodes! Not for want of trying - we have had to recast a few episodes - but we are delighted to tackle a few of the things that David has been asked lately in this instalment. First, after a request from a listener, Grant gives an update on the current state of his...
NSW and Victoria re-open Skilled Migration, End o of Year Summary
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 23, 2020 22:59 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith a fanfare for our 50th official episode, David shares as much detail as has been released about the Skilled Migration programs the NSW and Victoria have opened up. We recap the year, look ahead a little and celebrate just a touch. Best Wishes and thanks for being with us in 2020, a year nob...
MTA 052 - NSW and Victoria re-open Skilled Migration, End o of Year Summary
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 23, 2020 22:59 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith a fanfare for our 50th official episode, David shares as much detail as has been released about the Skilled Migration programs the NSW and Victoria have opened up. We recap the year, look ahead a little and celebrate just a touch. Best Wishes and thanks for being with us in 2020, a year nob...
Start a business or open a branch in Victoria? Nik Guruprasad from Invest Victoria
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 21, 2020 05:32 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFollowing on from our last episode about starting a business, this time we consider relocating or expanding your existing business to Australia, with the services available through Invest Victoria. Invest Victoria is an arm of the Victorian government that assists businesses that wish to comme...
MTA 051 - Start a business or open a branch in Victoria? Nik Guruprasad from Invest Victoria
Migrating To Australia Podcast - December 21, 2020 05:32 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFollowing on from our last episode about starting a business, this time we consider relocating or expanding your existing business to Australia, with the services available through Invest Victoria. Invest Victoria is an arm of the Victorian government that assists businesses that wish to comme...
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