I get a lot of queries daily on my Facebook page, Irish Around Oz, from people who have moved or are moving to Australia; the majority of the time, they …
Do you need travel insurance in Australia? YES! I do know many countries offer reciprocal health agreements, but there is so much that is not covered. Over the years, I’ve …
If you’re moving or have moved to Australia, doing an Australia East Coast Tour is a MUST. This bucket list trip allows you to visit some of Australia’s most beautiful coastal …
Are you looking for your dream job in Australia? 👷 It can be hard, right? Well, this is the exact reason I set up my job board. With SO many …
Moving to Australia can be difficult, but it certainly helps if you can find and connect with other Irish groups in Australia. I set up Irish Around Oz in 2013 …
Need to transfer money from Ireland to Australia or the other way round?? I’ve got you covered. All people who move to Australia on a working holiday visa will need …
When you move to Australia, most of us have no idea what to expect. I certainly didn’t! Don’t worry; I know exactly how hard it is to move to Australia, …
Looking for a moving to Australia checklist? Moving away from everything you have ever known can seem daunting. I am sure you are here because you are moving to Australia …
Are you an international student in Australia? If you’re working part-time you could be eligible to claim a tax refund. Students working part-time in Australia pay on average 15.5% income …
World events like COVID-19 can mean personal circumstances change suddenly and the plans of many of those working overseas are impacted. Now some Irish expats in Australia are planning to …
Greetings all, hope you have been doing okay during these unprecedented times. I have noticed on my Facebook groups that the topic of larger money transfers or even frequent money …
Thousands of Australian student visas are due to expire next month. If yours is one of them, check out our guide on how to stay longer. Your student visa expiring …
When you eventually accumulate to much stuff and need to send a bag from Australia to Ireland what is the best thing to do? This question has come up again …
Here you can learn some new fun facts about Australia. There are deadly spiders and snakes but also cute koalas and kangaroos. You’ll find some of the most beautiful coral in the …
So you are thinking about a working holiday visa in Australia? Well, good news with our brand new website revamp we will be covering a lot of aspects related to …
First of all, when I am comparing Currencyfair Vs Transferwise let me be clear that they are both miles cheaper than banks! But I wanted to break down the subtle …
When it comes to the Australian partner visa, there are more than just a few myths floating around. Everyone on Facebook seems to be an expert in application loopholes and, …
Let’s face it, Australia is an amazing place; it’s no wonder so many people want to stay in Australia longer. We all know that person who came to Australia on …
Australian tax back season is nearly here, this is my updated Australian working holiday visa tax refund guide. The last time I published a tax back guide was back in …
Over the years, my Facebook groups have helped 1000s of Irish people find employment in Australia. I receive dozens of enquiries daily from companies looking to hire Irish people who are …
Returning to Ireland is a big decision, most likely a much bigger decision than it was leaving. Across our many Irish Expats and Community pages, we come together to share …
Leaving Australia the time comes for a lot of us. Some sooner than we had hoped. Either your visa runs out, or you have just had enough of Australia and …
So you are leaving Australia, and you plan on claiming your superannuation back? After one to two years on a working holiday visa in Australia, many Irish people living in …
When it comes to doing your regional work in Australia, it is always a stressful time. I decided to put this guide together as there are bits and pieces of …
It is officially Australian visa month here on Irish Around Oz! For the month of January, we will be covering every type of Australian visa. Starting with the working holiday …
As some of you might already know, Irish Around Oz recently teamed up with Go Insurance. The reason we partnered with them is because of the unique features that their …
I get so many questions on shipping from Australia to Ireland on my Facebook pages. Some frequent shipping questions I have received are: I’m moving back from Australia to Ireland …
So you’re leaving Australia! 🙁 Many Irish who have done their two-year stints in Australia look to get their super back, why not your entitled to it! If you are …
So you are moving to Australia? We wanted to write this post as there are so many things you learn along with your stay in Australia, from little working holiday …
Dermot Kennedy is set to launch MISNEACH, a brand-new music festival, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Ireland. The festival will be held on March 16, 2025, at The Domain, …
When it comes to finding the right accounting adviser for tradies it can be a daunting task. Depending on what industry you are in you are likely constantly working long …
Around this time six years ago I published this post on the most powerful passports in the world. It was incredible to see people’s interest and somehow I was the …