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In this episode, Lisa is joined by Roxanne Mann, founder of Nesting Down Under.

Roxanne lives in North Perth with her family, having moved to Australia on an Employer Sponsored Visa through her husband's trade as an Electrician.

They used the DUC for the entire journey — from the skills assessment and visa process, to securing a rental through the DUC Home Search Service with the help of Gemma Teale last year.

Lisa and Roxanne chat about her migration journey, the home search experience, and her business Nesting Down Under — a personalised service where Roxanne prepares your home before you arrive. This service is exclusively available to clients relocating to Perth.

Record date: 17/06/2025

Explore sponsored job opportunities here: DUC Employment Hub DUC Employment Hub

Learn more about Nesting Down Under here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/relocations-partners-nesting-down-under/

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In this episode, Lisa is joined by Katie Hodgetts, who is in the early stages of her migration journey and currently living in the UK.

Katie is a Secondary School Teacher and has completed her skills assessment. She’s now working with Jenny to gather the documents needed for her EOI and visa application.

Katie’s family includes her husband Conor, their daughters Lillie (7) and Primrose (2), their son Elias (5), and stepdaughter Miley (11).

They've never visited Australia and they’re still deciding where they’d like to settle.

Recording date: 12/06/2025 Learn more about Australian states and suburbs here: DUC Relocation Hub – This is a unique, one-of-a-kind site. Built by Migrants, for Migrants!

More about Skills Assessments here: Australian Skills Assessment - Emigrate to Australia - Down Under Centre

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On this episode, Wes is joined by Joshua and Natalie Ellis. They are based in the UK, and are currently at the EOI stage, awaiting an invite for a 190 or 189. They will be applying under Joshua's skill as a qualified Carpenter, and moved through the Skills Assessment and English Test stage within 3 months!

They've never visited Australia before but are planning on moving to Perth with their 3 children aged 6, 4 and 1.

Record date: 3/6/25More about the Carpentry Skills Assessment here: Carpenter Skills Assessment Australia - Down Under CentreMore about life in Western Australia: Western Australia – DUC Relocation Hub

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Roger Smith, a Plumber now living in Perth with his wife Sarah and their two children, aged 11 and 8.

Roger and his family made the move to Australia on 491 visas, and in this chat, he shares their migration journey — from visa process to settling into life on the West Coast.

They discuss what it’s like arriving on a 491 visa, the transition from UK to Australian plumbing, and Roger’s experience with GAP training.

Recorded on: 02/06/2025

More about the Plumbing Skills Assessment here: Plumber Skills Assessment Australia - Down Under Centre More about life in Western Australia here: Western Australia – DUC Relocation Hub

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Darren Jonathon, a teacher living in Ryde, Sydney.

Darren’s visa journey is a unique one — from arriving on a Working Holiday Visa in 2010, to studying in Australia, securing a 186 Permanent Residency visa, and finally becoming a citizen in 2015.

They chat about life in Sydney, what it’s like teaching in Australia, the cost of living, and the key differences between life in the UK and Autralia.

Recorded on: 26/05/2025.

Check out Darrens blog: Average Joe Down Under: www.darrenjonathon.com

More about Skilled Visas: Skilled Visas for Australia - Down Under Centre - Emigrate to Australia 

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Dave Wilson.

Dave lives in Adelaide and migrated from the UK five years ago on a 190-visa with his wife and two sons. He now works as an Assessor for Electricians.

They chat about Dave’s life in Australia, including building his own home, the licences required to work as an electrician, and what to expect from the practical assessments and technical interviews.

If you're an electrician planning to make the move, this is a must-listen!

Recorded on: 030/6/2025

More about the Electrical Skills Assessment here: Electrical Skills Assessment Australia - Down Under Centre More about life in South Australia: South Australia – DUC Relocation Hub

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**Please note that the sound quality in this episode is poor in parts, however, the content is too valuable not to share. Thank you for your understanding.**In this episode, Wes is joined by Carol Matthews and her 8-year-old son, Zac.
Carol is a social worker based in the UK and has recently been granted a 190-visa under her occupation and will be making the move to the Sunshine Coast later this year with her husband and two children.

Jett, Wes’s Son also joins to answer some of Zacs questions - so this is a great listen if you are making the move with kids!

Record date: 26/05/2025

More about skilled visas: Skilled Visas for Australia - Down Under Centre - Emigrate to AustraliaMore about life in Queensland: Queensland – DUC Relocation Hub

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In this week's episode, Wes is joined by Jen Robertson.

Jen recently moved to Adelaide from Scotland with her husband James, a carpenter, and their two younger children. The family relocated on 189 visas in February, and now live in Seaford Heights, South Australia.

Jen shares their journey, including how they started the process back in 2022, and how they are settling into life in Australia.

Their eldest son, Ben (19), remained in Scotland to complete his apprenticeship, while Zach (6) and Elliot (4) made the move with them.

Record date: 26/05/2025

More about the Carpentry Skills Assessment: https://www.downundercentre.com/carpenter-skills-assessment-australia_s8

More about life in South Australia: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/south-australia/

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In this episode, Lisa is joined by, Gemma Teale and Neely Price -two incredible Relocation Agents who help people moving to Perth with the Home Search Service and Relocation Calls.

They discuss in detail the services, the packages and how we help people looking to secure a rental property in Australia as well as exploring what life is like in Perth.

This is a fantastic listen if you want to learn more about our Relocation Services, or about life in Perth. 

Read our latest blog post giving insight to How Our Home Search Service Can Help You Find a Rental in Australia here: https://www.downundercentre.com/blog/how-our-home-search-service-can-help-you-find-a-rental-in-australia

Find out more about the Home Search Service, and complete our request form here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/need-assistance-finding-a-rental/

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From concrete jungle to a mountain forest ..a Carpenter's journey...

In this episode, Wes is joined by Mark Henniker. Mark is an Assessor for the Carpenter and Carpenter & Joiner Skills Assessments.

They discuss the Practical Assessments and Technical Interviews for these trades, and they also discuss Marks unique story and how he lives off grid.

If you're a Carpenter or Carpenter & Joiner preparing for your skills assessment, this is a must listen! 

Record date:1/5/25

More about the Carpenter Skills Assessment: https://www.downundercentre.com/carpenter-skills-assessment-australia_s8

More about the Carpenter & Joiner Skills Assessment: https://www.downundercentre.com/carpenter-and-joiner-skills-assessment-australia-s23