Irish Around Oz is the home of the Irish community in Australia. Since 2013 we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of Irish people move over, find work, find a place to live and find their people. Whether you’re still in Ireland planning the move or already here, start below.
Join the Irish community near you
Every group is free to join and run by Irish admins and moderators who keep them spam-free. Ask a question, find a room, a job, a GAA club or just a few new faces.
Irish Around Melbourne89k members
Irish Around Perth55k members
Irish Moving to Australia35k members
Irish Around Brisbane33k members
Irish Around Oz Jobs22k members
Irish Around Sydney 220k members
Irish People Living in AustraliaNationwide
Irish Around DarwinNorthern Territory
Irish Around AdelaideSouth Australia
Irish Around the Gold CoastQueensland
Irish Around the Sunshine CoastQueensland
Irish Expats Returning to IrelandFor when you’re heading home
Follow the main page too: Irish Around Oz on Facebook.
For businesses and recruiters
Hiring
Post a job to 250,000+ Irish workers
Instant approval across every Irish Around Oz group, plus free listings on our job board. Trusted by over 200 employers nationwide. From $200 a month, cancel anytime.
Sydney businesses
Irish Around Sydney Premium
Promote your business, service or event to 150,000 Irish in Sydney with fast-tracked approval in the group. Ideal for tradies, pubs, events and small businesses. AU$59 a month, cancel anytime.
Visa help, without the confusion
Visa questions come up every day in the groups, and a lot of the advice floating around is wrong. We’ve partnered with MARA-registered migration agents who cover skilled migration, employer sponsorship, partner and family visas and permanent residency. Tell us your situation and we’ll point you to the right person.
Irish Around Oz discounts
Services I’ve used myself or that thousands of readers have used, with a discount for being part of the community.
Money transfers
TorFX for large transfers like a house sale. Discounted rate for Irish Around Oz readers.
CurrencyFair for regular transfers. Get 10 free transfers.
Wise for everyday use. First €500 transfer free.
Shipping and relocations
Send My Bag for boxes and bags door to door. 5% off.
Seven Seas Worldwide for bigger moves and excess baggage. 10% off.
Travel insurance
True Traveller covers more than the reciprocal health agreement and you can buy it after you’ve left Ireland.
Go Insurance is flexible cover for working holidaymakers and long stays. 10% off for Irish Around Oz followers.
Study visas
Study Destination for student visa help and course options. Free consultation.
Start here: the guides everyone reads
- Moving to Australia from Ireland: the complete guide
- 60 things you need to know before moving to Australia (my first ever article, updated more than 50 times since)
- The cheapest way to transfer money to Australia (don’t use your bank)
- Best travel insurance for Australia
- 15 mistakes not to make on a working holiday visa
- 7 visa options to stay in Australia longer
- Getting a job on a bridging visa
- 21 things they don’t tell you before moving to Australia
Who’s behind Irish Around Oz?
I’m Stephen Palmer, from Cork. I landed in Perth on a working holiday visa in 2013 with no idea what to expect and no decent resources for Irish people making the move. So I started writing them, and started the groups. Thirteen years on, the site has had more than 20 million visits and the communities are run day to day by a brilliant team of Irish moderators across Australia. More about Irish Around Oz.
Moving to Australia? Get the free email guide
Join the free email list and I’ll send you the resources, checklists and discounts you need to make the move. No spam, ever.
Want to get in touch? Email [email protected] or message the Irish Around Oz Facebook page. I usually reply within 24 hours.
All the best,
Stephen Palmer