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In this episode of the DUC Podcast, Wes is joined by Greg Wilkes from Develop Coaching. Greg helps Construction business owners grow profitable businesses by mastering the basics of business.

A Carpenter himself, Greg now lives in Sydney with his family (Wife, and 2 kids) – they moved on a 190-visa two years ago.

Record date: 10/12/2024

More about the 190-visa here: Skilled Visas for Australia - Down Under Centre - Emigrate to Australia

More about NSW here: New South Wales – DUC Relocation Hub

In this episode Wes is joined by Emily Boden. Emily, James (Husband - Electrician) and their 2 children live on the Sunshine Coast.

The family used the DUC for the Skills Assessment and their 190-visas (they lodged onshore and are waiting for their visa grant).

They used the DUC Relocation Services to secure a rental using Louise Game, and Emily is now working as a Relocation Agent doing Relocation Calls and Home Searches for people moving to the Sunny Coast!

Record date: 09/12/2024

More about our Home Search Service: Need help securing a rental property? – DUC Relocation Hub

More about the Electrical Skills Assessment: Electrical Skills Assessment Australia - Down Under Centre

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Sophie and John are in the UK and are moving to the Sunshine Coast. Sophie was recently granted her Partner visa. They will be moving with their two daughters, Rubie and Molly, who are citizens by decent.

John’s Mum (70) will also be joining them once they move – she is a previous permanent resident and will be applying to reinstate this when she is onshore.

The family are also using the DUC Home Search Service to find a rental with Emily Boden.

Explore our Home Search Service here: Need help securing a rental property? – DUC Relocation Hub

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In this weeks episode, Lisa is joined by Daisy and Becci.   

Becci is a DUC Relocation Agent – she does Relocation calls and the Home Search Service for people moving to the Gold Coast.  

Daisy is the Marketing Manager for the DUC. She emigrated to Australia this year (listen to episode 13 for Daisy’s story).  

Becci helped Daisy with the Home Search Service and found her a property on the Gold Coast.

On this episode we discuss the Home Search Service. 

Record date: 20/11/2024

Explore our Home Search Service here: Need help securing a rental property? – DUC Relocation Hub

Find out more about living in Queensland here: Queensland – DUC Relocation Hub

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In this episode of the DUC Podcast, Wes chats with Rob Outram, a Roof Tiler from the UK who recently received his 190-visa grant. Rob, along with his wife Rebecca and their three children—Bobby, Oscar, and Esme—is preparing for an exciting move to Western Australia.

They had a super quick timeline and received their grant 174 days from their very first phone call to the DUC! 

They are going to visit Australia in February 2025 to activate their visas and will make the move once they sell their house. 

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

More on WA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://relocation.downundercentre.com/western-australia/

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In this week's episode of the DUC Podcast, Wes is joined by Jade Grant, a Social Care Worker from Ireland currently in the process of securing a 190-visa. Jade and her partner, Jordan—a skilled Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic—recently received their state nomination approval for a 190-visa from NSW. Alongside their daughter, Riley, they’re planning to move to Perth, Western Australia.

Jade shares their migration journey, from applying under Jordan’s skillset to achieving their visa nomination. They discuss why the family decided to make the move Down Under, the challenges they’ve overcome, and what they’re most excited about as they prepare to make the move.

Record date: 13/11/2024

Find out more about Australian visas here: Visas for Australia - Skilled, Employer Sponsored, Partner, Parent Visas

Explore the DUC Relocation Hub here: DUC Relocation Hub – This is a unique, one-of-a-kind site. Built by Migrants, for Migrants!

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This week, Wes is joined by Dominic and Sarah Greenhalgh, along with their 10-year-old son, Felix. Sarah, a teacher, secured their 189-visa through her occupation, and the family is excitedly preparing for their upcoming move from Rochdale to Perth on the 25th November!

They used our Home Search Service, and our Relocation Agent, Gemma Teale, helped them to secure their first Australian home for their arrival.

Recorded: 29/10/2024

Explore our Home Search Service here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/need-assistance-finding-a-rental/

More about WA here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/western-australia/

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Jenni and Dan Coates, along with two special guests from their family: their 9-year-old son, Jago, and Dan's mum, Sheila. Together, they share their perspectives on the family's upcoming move to Australia—from both a child’s and a grandparent’s point of view!

Currently based in the UK, Dan is an electrician, and they were granted their 190-visa in September 2024. The family plans to relocate to North Perth in 2025. 

They had a relocation call in June with our Relocation Agent, Gemma Teale, and are now working with her to secure a rental property for when they arrive

Record date: 28/10/24

More on WA: ⁠⁠⁠https://relocation.downundercentre.com/western-australia/⁠⁠⁠

More about our Relocation Calls here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/relocation-agent-3/

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Andre from Pets Abroad, an official DUC partner! 

Andre is a vet, and worked in the quarantine facility in Melbourne for 10 years. He has since moved to the UK, where he and his wife set up Pets Abroad, to help people transport their pets around the world. 

Record date: 24/10/24

More information about Pets Abroad here: https://relocation.downundercentre.com/relocations-partners-pets-abroad/

Read our blog post on how to move your pets to Australia here: https://www.downundercentre.com/blog/moving-your-pets-to-australia-pets-abroad

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In this episode, Wes is joined by Roger and Liz. They moved from Derby in the UK to South Australia in May 2023, on Parent Visas! 

They are the first grandparents we've had on the podcast, and they mainly made the move because both of their children have moved to Australia, and they wanted to be close to their children and grandchildren! 

Record date: 23/10/24

More information about Parent visas: ⁠https://www.downundercentre.com/parent-visas-australia

More on SA: ⁠⁠https://relocation.downundercentre.com/south-australia/⁠⁠

Relocation Services in SA: ⁠⁠https://relocation.downundercentre.com/relocations-in-south-australia/