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Journey to Oz

Nick Hansen and Evan Bishop

21 episodes

8 months ago

In this episode of the Journey to Oz podcast, we chat to Jacqx, who migrated to Australia from France in 1969. We discuss the migration-purpose voyage, the Australian skill shortages of the 1960s and 1970s, and what it was like as a child growing up in a foreign country. Once she learnt the English language, Jacqx later found her passion for storytelling, and today she is a published playwright and author with a passion for life stories and true stories. If you are wanting to share your life ...

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In this episode of the Journey to Oz podcast, we chat to Jacqx, who migrated to Australia from France in 1969. We discuss the migration-purpose voyage, the Australian skill shortages of the 1960s and 1970s, and what it was like as a child growing up in a foreign country. Once she learnt the English language, Jacqx later found her passion for storytelling, and today she is a published playwright and author with a passion for life stories and true stories. If you are wanting to share your life ...

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Episodes (20/21)

Journey to Oz

Ep 21: Jacqx from France

In this episode of the Journey to Oz podcast, we chat to Jacqx, who migrated to Australia from France in 1969. We discuss the migration-purpose voyage, the Australian skill shortages of the 1960s and 1970s, and what it was like as a child growing up in a foreign country. Once she learnt the English language, Jacqx later found her passion for storytelling, and today she is a published playwright and author with a passion for life stories and true stories. If you are wanting to share your life ...

3 years ago

37 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep20: Robyn from South Africa

In this episode of the Journey to Oz podcast we chat with Robyn Vogels, the owner of Personnel Relocations and co-author of Your DIY Move to Australia - an Amazon Best seller. Robyn has a lot of firsthand relocation experience after moving internationally several times before settling in Australia. Over the last 15 years she has helped many families migrate to Australia by supporting and mentoring them through the relocation process. Robyn and the team at Personnel Relocations help families t...

3 years ago

27 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep19: Lily from China

In this episode of the Journey to Oz podcast, we chat with Chinese-Australian Lily, who migrated to Australia 10 years ago after a heart warming chat with her son, leaving the corporate world in China to start fresh in Australia. Lily now owns a successful business in Australia, but her journey to this point, like many migrant women, was not easy. Lily's business, Hygea, is a mobile platform where users book residential cleaning service at ease by selecting the most preferred cleaner av...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep18: Increases to Visa Charges and the Process

In this episode we discuss we discuss not only the increases to various Visa Application Charges, but also the process that occurs annually so that you can prepare for this year and future years, such as the temporary removal of the BPay function and the annual IMMIAccount closure. If you like what you have heard then please subscribe and leave us a review. The Journey to Oz Podcast is produced by: Nick Hansen from Hansen Migration MARN: 1679147 www.hansenmigration.com.au Evan Bishop from...

3 years ago

6 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep17: Aaron from Wales

In this episode we speak to Aaron about his journey to Australia. Aaron had quite a challenge in getting permanent residency after having a conviction and a prison sentence in the United Kingdom for perverting the course of justice in his role as a police officer. Which sounds quite bad but it was actually quite a noble act that led to the conviction. He then adopted a child with his husband and they are now living happily together in Melbourne as a family. If you like what you have heard p...

3 years ago

49 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep16: Reeva from South Africa

Reeva runs 'Proudly South African In Perth', a website that comprehensively covers relocation budgets, has a cost-of-living calculator, and has a wealth of knowledge about resettlement and travel tips. Originally from South Africa, Reeva shares this knowledge through her own experiences of migrating to Australia in 2013 after stints in both the UK and France. We discuss Reeva's upbringing, her time spent in Europe, and a deep dive into her sense of online community. Proudly South African in P...

3 years ago

30 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep15: Australian Migration Planning Levels 2022-2023

In this episode we discuss the migration planning levels that were announced recently as part of the federal budget. We explain how the places have been distributed and how we think this may affect processing times in the skilled, employer sponsor and family visa categories. You can also read a blog on this same topic by visiting the Hansen Migration website: https://www.hansenmigration.com.au/blog/australian-migration-planning-levels-2022-2023 If you like what you have heard please s...

3 years ago

12 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep14: Kamy and Duni from Sri Lanka

Kamy and Duni are both originally from Sri Lanka and met almost 4 years ago. We discuss how they met, how they explained their relationship to their families, the prospective marriage visa application process and what it's like for Kamy to be a transgender person in a country where being transgender is not commonly accepted. We also deliver them some very exciting news which they were happy to include in this episode of the podcast. We also speak to Bronte Price who is is gay marriage celeb...

3 years ago

51 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep13: Avi from Israel

After serving as a soldier in the special forces for the Israeli Defence Force, Avi moved to Australia in 2006, when he sold art door-to-door while studying as a student. Fast forward to today and he now owns a successful art retail business, Fantastic Framing, that has stores around Australia. We talk about his journey as well as how he has managed to expand his retail business during the pandemic which has seen so many others in the retail sector suffer. Avi also discusses the benefit...

3 years ago

31 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep12: Monika from Poland

We speak to Monika and Matt about how they met and how they decided to settle in Melbourne. We discuss stage 1 and stage 2 of Monika's partner visa application, her citizenship application and becoming parents of two young children. This is quite a light hearted interview that will probably give you a few chuckles. We also provide some good news updates regarding Ali from episode 5 and Kristina from episode 10. If you like what you have heard please subscribe and leave us a review. The Jo...

3 years ago

43 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep11: Catherine from Canada

We speak to Catherine Devrye, keynote speaker and Australia Day Ambassador. Catherine is a best-selling author and past winner of the Australian Executive Woman of the Year Award. Although when she came from Canada to Australia, she climbed a long way from a waitress and teacher to become such an influential figure today. If you like what you have heard please subscribe and leave us a review. The Journey to Oz Podcast is produced by: Nick Hansen from Hansen Migration MARN: 1679147 www...

3 years ago

41 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep10: Kristina and Alex from Ukraine

In this special episode of Journey to Oz we speak to Kristina and Alex about the unfolding situation in Ukraine. They are both originally from the southern regions of Ukraine and now live in Victoria. They have family on the ground in Ukraine that are giving them regular updates. We also discuss visitor visa options that may potentially allow citizens of Ukraine to travel to Australia to visit family and friends while the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate. If you like what...

3 years ago

40 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep9: Ruchika from India

We speak to Ruchika about what motivated her to relocate from India to Australia with her young family. She is a big advocate for empowerment of women and is focused on sustainability solutions. She started a sustainable nappy and clothing business which led her to being a finalist on in the AusMumprenuer Awards. She then recommenced working in her field of Physiotherapy before moving to the public sector and now works for the Transport Accident Commission as a Project Lead for Health a...

3 years ago

36 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep8: Prosper from Zimbabwe

We are proud to share the truly inspirational journey of Prosper, who came from Zimbabwe to Australia 10 years ago after learning about a world outside of his community from his high school Math teacher, fueling his inspiration to escape the only world he knew. However, his journey from Zimbabwe to Australia was long and never easy. Today, Prosper is a husband and a father, runs his own business LiveLong Digital (https://livelongdigital.com.au/), and has a wonderful life mission of being a ro...

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep7: Yndra from Venezuela

In this episode we speak to Yndra and Dan about how they met and the challenges they faced bringing Yndra to Australia. They applied for a prospective marriage visa in 2019 and waited more than 2 years for the visa to be granted. Even then Yndra wasn't able to travel to Australia immediately thanks to the COVID-19 border closure. This is an inspiring story of patience and persistence and a worthwhile listen for anyone in a long distance relationship. We also discuss the Novak Djokovic visa ca...

3 years ago

54 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep6: Navdeep from India

In this episode of Journey to Oz we chat to Navdeep who came from India to Australia 10 years ago. We discuss the balance required when being hard working international student, his journey to permanent residency, and his motivation to also study migration law so that he can become a Registered Migration Agent to help others avoid the sometimes bumpy journey he had. If you like what you have heard please subscribe and leave us a review. The Journey to Oz Podcast is produced by: Nick Hansen ...

3 years ago

42 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep5: Ali from Afghanistan

We speak to Ali about being evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, when the allied forces finalised the withdrawal of troops in August 2021. We also discuss his upbringing in Afghanistan, his relationship with his wife Noorzia, his career as a lawyer, life as a refugee, his disappointment with the Australian Government, the Taliban and how listeners can help the Afghan people. Ali and Noorzia are such resilient people and have an inspiring story. If you would like to help the Afghan people please...

3 years ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep4: Ryan from England

In this episode of the Journey to Oz Podcast we speak to Ryan about his path from a young backpacker to now Australian-citizen. Ryan is also the Director of Creative Natives, a creative, digital, and marketing recruitment agency. He gives an invaluable insight into gaining employment and changing careers in the work-from-home and post-lockdown era. Ryan's journey of how he strived for Australian Permanent Residency by gaining last-minute employer sponsorship is one that shares many parallels ...

3 years ago

34 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep 3: Tuan from Vietnam

In this episode of the Journey to Oz Podcast we speak to Tuan and Anthony about their relationship and legalities of why Tuan had to return to Vietnam and wait offshore for his partner visa application to be processed. We also provide updates regarding international students, as well as the New Zealand and Singapore travel bubbles. If you like what you have heard please subscribe and leave us a review. The Journey to Oz Podcast is produced by: Nick Hansen from Hansen Migra...

3 years ago

25 minutes

Journey to Oz

Ep 2: Andreas from Germany

In the second episode of the Journey to Oz Podcast we speak to Andreas about his love for Australia after successfully finding an employer sponsor from Germany. He was able to get an exemption to enter Australia for work purposes and now works as a mechanic in country Western Australia. We also discuss the addition of parents of adult Australians to list of exempt persons and how that will affect parents applying for visas onshore. If you like what you have heard please subscribe and l...

4 years ago

46 minutes