HelpX is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. HelpX is provided primarily as a cultu read more

The Australian Government has proposed changes to the skilled migration visa regime, which are scheduled to commence from 1 July 2012.  Key changes include: introduction of new points tested skilled migration visas amendments to the skilled migration points test. Please contact read more

SkillSelect is an online system that enables skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI).  People intending to migrate to Australia may be found and nominated for skilled visas by Aust read more

December 2011 – Occupation List updates A minor change has been made to Victoria’s occupation lists, which detail occupations eligible to apply for state sponsorship. Summary of updates: o        The IELTS level for Medical Diagnostic Radiographers has been r read more

Wodonga is the ideal place to live and work. It has all the conveniences of a modern vibrant city without the hassles of the urban sprawl of capital cities. You can achieve a true balance between work, play and family – the perfect compromise between the hectic pace of life in the city and a more read more

October 2011 – Occupation List updates Changes have been made to Victoria’s occupation lists, which detail occupations eligible to apply for state sponsorship. The Victorian Government regularly updates these lists and now provides forewarning of occupations that are attracting a high num read more

02 August 2011 Canberra continues to work towards welcoming international Australian visa holdersWork is continuing on a transformation of Canberra’s airport that will allow for Australian visa holders to fly from outside Australia directly into the capital. Canberra will be accepting direct in read more

The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will change from 1 July 2011, with 13 occupations to be added to the list and 4 occupations to be removed.The SOL determines which occupations are eligible for independent or unsponsored skilled migration. The updated SOL is based on expert advice from the indepe read more

Citizenship (DIAC) has launched a new blog to focus on Australian immigration and visa policy. DIAC has launched a new blog to focus on Australian immigration and visa policy.The new Australia immigration blog at http://www.skilledmigration.govspace.gov.au/ will highlight existing skilled migrati read more

THE dollar is higher this morning, moving further into record territory after the five-day Easter and Anzac Day weekend. The local currency continued its move upwards on the back of strong commodity prices and optimism about the global economy, which is encouraging traders to invest in high-risk read more