So you are an Irish person moving to Australia? Well, welcome, mate! Thank you for stopping by my website! I’ve created everything anyone would need to move to Australia. From Facebook communities to essential resources and services you need in Australia. Pop over to my blog here or learn more about me below.
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What is this Irish Around Oz all about?
You probably heard about the myth, the legend that is Irish Around Oz? Nah? Well, I am glad you decided to stop by. You see, just like you, I moved to Australia with little to no idea what to expect! Part of me was hoping it would be like a home-and-away set, but when I rocked up in Perth in 2013, I quickly realised how far from the truth it was.
After leaving Cork in Ireland on a working holiday visa, I quickly realised that there were no resources for Irish people moving to Australia!
So, I set up this very blog you are reading! A few years later, it has helped not only Irish people move but hundreds of thousands of others just like you who were making a move to Australia. In fact, the blog has had over 20 million visits since I started. Woah
So, if you are making a move to Australia, then join my exclusive and completely free email list below. I will send you a couple of emails with all the resources and tools you need to make a move! And no spam ever!!
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My Facebook communities ✈️
So you are moving to Australia and looking for an online community that can help you with the millions of questions you might have? Well, lucky for you, I created pretty much every single group you will need to make a move to Australia.
Starting in Sydney and going all the way back to Perth. They are now run by an epic community of moderators who help keep it spam-free.
Feel free to join any or all the groups that you need. See you there, mate!
Facebook groups for moving to Australia:
- Irish Moving to Australia
- Irish Around Sydney group
- Irish Around Melbourne group
- Irish Around Brisbane group
- Irish Around Darwin group
- Irish Around Adelaide group
- Irish People Living In Australia
- Irish Around Perth
- Irish Around The Gold Coast
- Irish Around The Sunshine Coast
- Irish Expats Returning To Ireland(for when you are leaving )
My main page Irish Around Oz; give me a like for updates
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Essential services you will need in Australia
Over the years, I have used and recommended several products, services and companies in Australia…
Some were great; some were not, but what I do have is a particular set of skills… skills I have acquired over a very long career…
Woah, sorry, I went off track there, but what I do have is exclusive Irish Around Oz discounts and savings for you on these services.
They have also been used by thousands of other readers just like you.
Money Transfers
OFX – Best for transfers over $5,000. You get a dedicated broker, excellent rates, and an exclusive Irish Around Oz deal.
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CurrencyFair – Great for regular transfers, far better than using your bank.
✅ Get 10 free transfers
Wise – Formerly TransferWise. Super popular and great for everyday use.
First €500 transfer free
Shipping & Relocations
Send My Bag – Fast, door-to-door shipping. Perfect for sending boxes between Ireland and Australia.
Get 5% off
Seven Seas Worldwide – Ideal for larger moves and excess baggage.
Get a quote – 10% exclusive discount
Palmer’s Relocations – Trusted for over 40 years. No relation to me!
Get $100 off
✈️ Travel Insurance
True Traveller – Great for Irish and UK travellers. Covers more than the reciprocal agreement and can be bought even while abroad. Can get it even if you’ve already started travelling.
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Go Insurance – Flexible, affordable cover — ideal for working holidaymakers and long-term travellers.
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Visas & Study
True Blue Migration – Trusted visa partner. Mention Irish Around Oz for a free assessment.
Free visa assessment
Study Destination – Excellent for student visa help and course options.
Free consultation
Articles you need to read
See you on Bondi Beach soon?
These are from a mix of my main site Irish Around Oz and Sunset Travellers.
Read any or all posts that you like, and have a great day!
Australia is not that big. haha
Also, if anyone tells you that Australia is not that big, this small picture puts everything into perspective!
- 60 Things you need to know before moving to Australia(my first article ever, but since updated over 50 times, haha)
- 100 Things you need to know before moving to Australia Sunset Travellers – not the same post but many similarities. This was written from a couple’s perspective and had a few extra tips.
- Money transfer guide – Don’t make the mistake of sending money to your bank. It is a rip-off!
- Best travel insurance for Australia – Even with a reciprocal health agreement, I still recommend getting some travel insurance.
- My job board for Australia – There are typically a few posts every month, but worth checking in now and then.
- 15 mistakes you shouldn’t make on a working holiday visa
- 7 Visa options to stay in Australia longer – The time goes quickly
- 21 Things they don’t tell you when moving to Australia – Snakes
- Perth to Melbourne ultimate road trip – This was a fun one!
- East Coast of Australia travel guide – Gotta love the East Coast
Want to speak to me?
You can email me directly at [email protected]. I usually reply within 24 hours, although Sunday sesh dependent, haha.
All the best,
Stephen Palmer
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