Australia has a great deal to offer those considering migrating to a new country. Apart from the gorgeous beaches, agreeable climate, and varied landscape, Australia also boasts a high standard of living and outstanding health and educational systems. Australia’s well-planned roads and transportation system, reliable infrastructure, quality housing, and political and economic stability give it an edge over many other countries.

Consisting of six states and two major territories, Australia is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of area. Australia attracts people from all over the world, making it an extremely diverse melting pot of cultures. More than 200 different languages and dialects are spoken in Australia, the most common being English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, and Arabic.

World-Class Education

Many people who choose to migrate to Australia do so because of the country’s excellent education system. Australia follows a three-tier education model consisting of primary education, secondary education and tertiary education (universities, technical schools, etc). It has some of the best known schools and universities in the world that attract top scholars and teachers from around the globe.

One unique characteristic of the Australian education system is the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), which is a system of national qualifications for schools, vocational education and training, and higher education. The AQF enables students to move from one level of study to another with ease and offers a great deal of flexibility when it comes to career planning. Visit the Australian Education International website for more information about studying in Australia.

Investment, Business & Employment Opportunities

Australia has a stable economy and a very low risk of political instability, making it an ideal place for foreign investment. In addition, the Australian government recognises that in order to remain economically competitive on the world stage, the country must attract highly skilled workers, often from overseas. Hence, the government is eager to ease the path of individuals who wish to migrate to Australia, particularly those with special skills or the ability to enhance the country’s economy, competitiveness or well-being.

Universal Health Care

Medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance. Its main purpose is to provide Australian citizens and permanent residents with affordable and high quality health care. Medicare allows Australians and permanent residents of the country to receive free treatment in public hospitals and free or subsidised treatment from medical practitioners.

Another concept introduced by the Australian government is the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme under which citizens and permanent residents can purchase prescription medication at an affordable price.

For more information about these and other health care programs in Australia, visit the Medicare Australia website.

Encouraging Migration

Migrating to Australia can be easier than migrating to many other countries. The government actively encourages people to consider relocating to Australia. The most popular categories under which individuals apply for either temporary or permanent residence in Australia are: student visa, skilled migration, employer sponsored migration, business migration, and working holiday, among others. Each of these migration categories has its own requirements and numerous rules and restrictions that must be followed.

For those interested in migrating to Australia, Daniel & Associates provides expert visa and immigration consulting services. We can help make sure your visa application is filed under the correct category, and we provide a comprehensive visa assessment/immigration plan to pave the way.

For additional information, see our complete list of services, or visit our online visa assessment page.