A guide to navigating the Australian financial services and migration landscape

This bilingual (Mandarin and English) booklet is compiled by Stacey Martin (NAB Private Wealth), Liana Allan (Founder - Migration Alliance), Paul Bailey (NAB Migrant Banking), David Thomas (Think Global), Alison Wood (Pitcher Partners) and other key members of Expat Advisors Community.  

The booklet provides a comprehensive guide to assist Significant Investor Visa (SIV) applicants on their journey from applying for the visa, investing in Australia, and ultimately relocating to enjoy Australia’s enviable lifestyle.

Click here to download: Smooth-Road-to-Travel-China-to-Australia-_-updated-February-2015.pdf

Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory, and the city offers plenty to those who are thinking about moving there from abroad. In addition to employment opportunities, Canberra gives residents the ability to explore public gardens, museums, green spaces, restaurants and an active nightlife. Here are the factors that you should consider when immigrating to Australia.

The Best Areas in Canberra

Canberra is a great place to call home for families and single professionals alike. There are many suburbs from which to choose, and the best option for you depends on your lifestyle. Yarralumla is often ranked as the best suburb in Canberra due to its friendly residents and ample opportunities to work and play. Kambah is the largest suburb and draws people who enjoy diversity and lots of green space.

Finding a Place to Live

Bupa Swanston Street is located in the heart of Chinatown, Melbourne. It was established in Dec 2014 to provide service to the local community and overseas visitors.

Do visit us if you have any queries in regards to health insurance, the team here will be more than willing to help.

Migration Alliance has been provided with the following information:

The Government has made changes to the Temporary Skilled (Subclass 457) visas.  These changes action the recommendations in the 457 Integrity Review.  Assistant Minister Cash announced the Government Response to the 457 Integrity Review on 18 March 2015.

The Government:

The RRT have permitted the following information to be sent to members:

"Dear NSW community liaison network members,

Kay Ransome, the Principal Member of the Refugee Review Tribunal will be holding information sessions about the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA) in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth in May 2015.