Wendy Chong is the founder and energy behind Home Run Realty, and she help many recent migrants navigate the property market in Australia, either for those seeking to rent or to buy a house or apartment. Wendy tells David and Grant what people need to consider, and there are many ideas about the property market raised in this discussion.  To contact Wendy to discuss a way into the property market, head over to her Home Run Reality website or see her introductory video on YouTube. If you want a personal consultation with David, book an appointment here. If you need some immigration advice ..read more

There are some common mistakes that you need to avoid and some main points that you need to get right when you are applying to become an Australian Citizen. David Bongiorno and I go over the things to get right, especially making sure your sums add up, and we rejoice in the joys of a Melbourne summer afternoon. Seasons Greetings to you all! If you want a personal consultation with David, book an appointment here. If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interested in having your own podcast, follow Grant on Twitter @workthecloudoz or ..read more

In this episode, meet Jaco Vorster, an Auditor who has built a successful careeer in Australia after coming to Australia from the Rainbow Nation, South Africa. What is similar about the 2 Commonwealth countries, with a love for cricket and rugby?  What is different?  Let's find out! If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interested in having your own podcast, follow Grant on Twitter @workthecloudoz or connect on LinkedIn. If you like the show, why not tell us what you think? We love knowing what you think of the show, or ..read more

Paul Cott, from Law on Liddiard, returns with an important update for anybody who thinks they may be a Casual worker in Australia. The law covering casual employees has changed, so you need to be aware of what your circumstances might be following this change. Paul also has a podcast, so why not check it out? You can do that here. If you want a personal consultation with David, book an appointment here. If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interested in having your own podcast, follow Grant on Twitter @workthecloudoz or connect o ..read more

David Bongiorno tells Grant what the state of play is regarding travel and visas as we come into November.  Things seem to change every day, so keep listening, and checking out David on social media, to get the latest. It looks like we ARE now moving into a new normal.  Let's see!? If you want a personal consultation with David, book an appointment here. If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interested in having your own podcast, follow Grant on Twitter @workthecloudoz or connect on LinkedIn. If you like the show, why no ..read more

David runs through the latest news from the Aust Government - leaving Australia, update on Visitor visas, Qld delays the state-nominated skilled migration program, NSW Business and Skilled Migration (subclass 491) is open for all of October and David gives his tips for if you have to leave Australia at the moment. If you want a personal consultation with David, book an appointment here. If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interested in having your own podcast, follow Grant on Twitter @workthecloudoz or connect on LinkedIn. If yo ..read more

New South Wales has opened it's state-sponsored program, for General Skilled Migration, for those already living in New South Wales, and can satisfy a range of criteria, that David Bongiorno and Grant Williams, explore in detail in this episode. This program is based on the skilled occupations list for New South Wales. This is the website you need to check out, if you are interested in this program. https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skilled-occupation-lists There is some quality banter at the back end of this episode! If you want a personal consultation with D ..read more

There is not a lot that needs to be said about this episode - it is aimed at a very particular cohort (haven't we heard a lot about that word in the countless medical updates and press conferences, during the pandemic?!) - medical students, studying onshore (here in Australia) and who complete the final year of their course in 2021. David Bongiorno takes you through his tips and tricks, so that you have no hiccups as you progress from student, to fully-fledged medical professional.  Congratulations on completing your study, and for doing so in such an extraordinary period in our history ..read more

David and Grant are joined for this episdoe by Sara Bogdanovic, who has arrived in Australia from Serbia, via the circuitous route via Zimbabwe and then to New Zealand. What was it like to be white non-English speakers in the post-colonial Zimbabwe?  What are the similarities and differences between Australia and New Zealand, through the eyes of Balkan Europeans who have settled in Africa? This is a fascinating view of life in the Antipodes. You can check out Sara on LinkedIn here If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or Twitter @davidbongiorno If you are interes ..read more

David and Grant are joined by Michael Glasser, who came to Australia as a child from South Africa, and has carved out a career in the highly competitive Social Media space, and along the way, has become somewhat of an expert on Burgers. These are the places you can find Michael, if you need some advice or inspiration to make an impact using social media for busieness. http://firstmove.com.au https://www.facebook.com/firstmovedigital/ https://www.instagram.com/firstmovedigital/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-move-digital If you need some immigration advice, contact David on Instagram or ..read more