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  • How long do international money transfers take?

    How long do international money transfers take?

    Sending money to another country is an important way that migrants support their families, but how long do international money transfers take?

  • Moving to Australia: 5 Cities to Make your Home

    Moving to Australia: 5 Cities to Make your Home

    Australia, a country known for breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures and its laid back attitude, has long been a destination of choice for those seeking new opportunities. With nearly one third of the population born overseas, Australia is a melting pot of cultures and communities, and a nation that welcomes migrants…

  • New Zealand culture: A guide

    New Zealand culture: A guide

    Kiwis are a laid-back bunch. Talk to any Kiwi bloke and after a couple of minutes of light banter, you’ll find they’ll give you the skinny about what projects they’re working on in their shed and the renos that they’ve got going on for the house.

  • Covid-19 Updates

    Covid-19 Updates

    Whilst things are certainly not ‘normal’ at the moment, our services are operating as they were pre-Covid 19. We have also been in close communication with all of our key service providers to ensure everything continues to operate as expected. Should things change and your transfer be impacted, we will…

  • Taal Volcano Eruption, let’s not forget our friends in need

    Taal Volcano Eruption, let’s not forget our friends in need

    The Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines has left behind a desolate landscape of destroyed houses and snapped trees covered in a thick layer of heavy ash. Over 2 weeks on from the large-scale evacuations, some victims are still unable to return to their homes and livelihoods. Relief operations are…

  • Mining jobs in Australia

    Mining jobs in Australia

    Working in the mines has been a rite of passage for many New Zealand and UK tradies since the mining boom began in early noughties. And ever since the noughties, Australia has been screaming out for workers in the mines.

  • Handling HR in a new country

    Handling HR in a new country

    Moving to a new country can be difficult. However, millions of people move to different countries for one reason or another. This could be for a job, to give their family a better life or simply for a change of scenery.

  • All fees removed for WIRES Australia

    All fees removed for WIRES Australia

    Catastrophic fires6, the worst drought in history and record high temperatures are taking a tragic toll on native wildlife in Australia. WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.) are doing a great job in rescuing and caring for affected wildlife. To help the incredible team at WIRES, we…

  • A Migrant’s Guide to Working in Europe

    A Migrant’s Guide to Working in Europe

    Working in a European country is a dream of many as it allows you to gain broader work experience, travel extensively, and enjoy a rich culture—all at the same time. However, if you are a non-EU citizen, there are a few obstacles you need to overcome first.

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