Study, work and live in Australia
Thanks to direct flights from the Manila to Sydney and Manila to Melbourne as well as easy connectivity via countries like Singapore and Malaysia, Filipinos are looking to the Land Down Under as a destination in their bucket list waiting to get ticked off.
That said, Australia is getting increasingly popular as a choice for Filipinos to study, work or live permanently too. Here are the top reasons:
AUSTRALIA IS HOME TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST LIVABLE CITIES
Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide are among the word’s most livable cities. This means that the cities offer superior living conditions and has more than satisfied metrics set by The Economist Intelligence Unit like: stability; healthcare; culture and environment; education; and infrastructure. The high rankings have become big drawing factors to make Australia as a top choice for families who want to relocate and start a new life.
ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS HOSPITALS VIA FREE OR SUBSIDIZED HEALTH CARE
Medicare is Australia’s universal healthcare system. Australian citizens and residents enrolled to the Medicare system can access healthcare services at minimal or no cost at all. Medicare covers items like seeing a general practitioner or a specialist; tests and scans; most surgery and procedures performed by doctors; and eye tests by optometrists. It does not include ambulance services; most dental services; glasses, contact lenses and hearing aids; and cosmetic surgery.
ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION
Australia is home to 6 out of the 100 top universities in the world. Its higher education system is also ranked among the world’s top 10. For those looking to belong to a highly diverse school environment, Australia is home to approximately 700,000 international students which makes the country the 3rd most popular international student destination just next to the US and the UK. The education system in Australia provides for free or subsidized education in the primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
ABOVE AVERAGE WORKING CONDITIONS
Unemployment in Australia is low, and the country offers one of the word’s highest average salaries. The presence of many multinationals and the diverse working environment allows for fulfilling careers and strong professional networks. As English is the main language, Filipinos who want to work in Australia will not have a hard time adjusting. Growth industries would include: construction, education, engineering, healthcare, mining and energy and science and technology.
A LARGE FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY
Filipino-Australians comprise a large sub-group of overseas Filipinos. Among the top areas in Australia with a considerable Filipino population are: New South Wales; Victoria; Queensland, Western Australia; and South Australia. Filipinos in Australia hold various occupations: professionals; laborers; clerical and administrative workers; community and personal service workers; and technicians and trade workers. In terms of industries, there are many Filipinos working in: healthcare and social assistance; manufacturing; wholesale and retail trade; and accommodation and food services, among others. Filipinos who intend to move to Australia will have a large community to welcome them and help them adjust to their new home.
PLANS TO MIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA?
Send us an email and request for a consultation session with
an Australia-based Registered Migration Agent (RMA) so you may be
professionally assisted in your plans. Green Earth Tours and Travel
collaborates with and represents a Registered Migration Agent. Our travel
agency believes that relocating to a new country is a big life-altering
decision. A Registered Migration Agent will help you assess the best pathway to
take to live, work or study in Australia.