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12 years of Irish Around Sydney.Hundreds of thousands of you legends have played a part in building what this group is today. Over that time, it’s grown into something pretty …

Jobs in Australia for Irish Expats (Plus Visa Help if You’re Planning to Stay Longer) If you’re currently in Australia, or thinking about making the move, two of the biggest …

Irish Around Oz Discounts & Deals We have teamed up with a small number of trusted companies to bring you exclusive offers on things Irish people in Australia actually need. …

Visa questions come up every day in the Irish Around Oz groups, and a lot of the advice floating around is out of date or just wrong. So I asked …

When Lisa Gunnigan packed her bags in Kilkelly, County Mayo, and headed to Australia in October 2022, she wasn’t just chasing sunshine. She was stepping into a whole new chapter …

Updated September 2026. So, you’re thinking about swapping Tayto crisps and rainy days for barbies, beaches, and deadly wildlife? Good choice. I made the move myself, and let me tell …

We get asked about bridging visas in Australia all the time in our community — and for good reason. Navigating the Australian visa maze is stressful enough, but trying to …

Hey, it’s Stephen here! ☘️ If you’re one of the thousands of Irish legends in Sydney, this is craic you don’t want to miss. Right now, our beloved Irish Around …

Updated October 2026. Flying home for Christmas? Our Christmas in Australia guide has the 2026 posting dates, routes home and which insurer suits you. Do you need travel insurance for …

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. Living in Sydney? Our Irish in Sydney guide …

Every Irish person who moves to Australia sends money between the two countries several times: savings over when you land, wages home for the mortgage, and the big one when …

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 …

Studying in Australia and picking up shifts in a café, bar or shop on the side? Then you’re an Australian taxpayer, and a few things you sort out early (your …

Your student visa is nearly up and you’re not ready to go home. Fair enough. There are still ways to stay, but the rules have changed a lot 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 …

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, …

For over 10 years, the Irish Around Oz Facebook groups have been where Irish people in Australia look for work, and where employers who want Irish staff come to find …

Moving back to Ireland after years in Australia is a bigger job than moving out was. You arrived with a backpack. You’re going home with a car, a flat full …

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 …

Leaving Australia? Every dollar your employers paid into superannuation is yours to claim once you have gone. It is called a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP), and after a year …

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 …

Updated September 2026. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is how most Irish people get to Australia. It lets you live and work here for a year, and up to …

Heading home to Ireland, or moving to Australia with more than a suitcase? This is the guide I send people when the shipping question comes up in the groups, which …

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 …

How much money you need to move to Australia from Ireland in 2026, how to open an Australian bank account before you fly, and how to move your savings without losing 5% to the bank.

Christmas in Australia 2026 for Irish people: flights home, Australia Post dates for Ireland, public holidays, Mass and calling home.

New to Sydney? Where the Irish meet: Irish pubs, GAA clubs, trad sessions, events, Irish businesses and support, checked October 2026.

What it really costs to live in Australia in 2026 on a working holiday: rent for a room, wages and tax, public transport in each city, groceries, a phone and a pint, with an example Sydney budget.

Updated October 2026. Short answer: partly. Ireland has a health agreement with Australia that covers you in public hospitals, but it doesn’t cover GP visits, ambulances or getting you home. …

Just landed? The 12 things to sort in your first week in Australia: SIM, insurance, bank, money transfers, TFN, super, transport, a room, work tickets, jobs and your local Irish group.

Irish music has always travelled well, but right now it feels like Irish culture is having a moment around the world. From a new generation discovering traditional music to packed …

On 17 September 2026 the government announced the biggest shake-up to the Working Holiday visa in years. Second and third years are moving to a ballot, and the student visa …

Celtic Thunder are heading back to Australia in 2027, and this time they’re going properly big: 15 shows across the country, from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Newcastle, Penrith, Ballarat, …