Christmas in Australia
With 1,277,474 UK born expats currently living down under, more and more Brits are experiencing a sunny Christmas in Australia Many of Australia’s Christmas traditions have been brought over by the waves of European migrants and will be very familiar to new arrivals. Australia’s native culture and climate has shaped and influenced Christmas customs over the […]
Moving to Australia: Importing Christmas Decorations
Australia is well known for being very strict on what goods can and can’t enter the country. If you are considering removals to Australia from the UK and wish to bring your Christmas decorations along with you, it’s essential to consult with your removals company about what items you can and can’t take. The risk […]
Student and Working Holiday Visas, Australia – A Personal Account
Below one of our customers shares their personal account of visiting Australia for the first time: I first visited Australia in 2010. I was at the University of Cape Town, South Africa and decided I wanted to au pair for my 3-month summer holiday. It was a toss up between a family in Sydney and […]
John Mason International Movers teams up with ‘I’m a Celeb’ star to help people emigrate to Oz
Shipping and removals company, John Mason International Movers, has partnered with ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ star, Iain Lee, to put a fun twist on the rules and regulations of emigration through a series of videos. Emigrating to any country can be a stressful time, let alone over 9,000 miles across the world […]
Thinking of Moving to Australia? Explore Western Australia
Are you thinking about moving to Western Australia? This area makes a third of Australia, covering a massive 1.6 million square miles of pristine coastline, desert, wild bush and lush tropical areas. Below are just a few of the reasons why you should explore this sparsely inhabited region of Australia. Perth If you are considering removals […]
The Angel of the North – 20 years of angelic advertising or devilish disregard for the arts?
Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the Angel of the North has become an object of conversation, divergent opinion and comment. Perhaps this is why it has been used by marketers and campaigners to promote their product or cause for many years. In the following blog, we examine whether use of the Angel for marketing […]
Streuth! Angel of the North hijacked for Australia Day
Here at John Mason International Removals, we give thousands of UK residents a ‘down under’ lifestyle every year (We’ve moved over 60,000 people to Australia in our history), so we always take the time to celebrate Australia Day in a special way. This year is no exception – to mark the bond that exists between […]
Visas for Australia – Visitor, Student and Working Holiday Visas
Australia’s immigration laws are tough on prospective immigrants. They are designed to fill the labour shortages in various job sectors and to bring highly qualified people into the country to boost its economy. Australia works on a points system for immigration, awarding points for age, education, work experience, English language ability and occupation. At the […]
Items that you can and can’t take into Australia
If you are planning relocating to Australia, you are allowed to take your personal effects and household goods which you owned for 12 months prior to your move to Australia. If you have receipts proving the items are yours and they are over 12 months old, all the better. Australia is understandably very vigilant when […]
Healthcare in Australia and Health Visa Requirements
Australian Immigration Health Requirements The granting of a visa for permanent residence, provisional visas and some temporary residence visas in Australia, are subject to each applicant meeting a certain minimum health requirement. The exact health requirements vary from visa to visa, although will usually include a chest X-ray, an HIV/Aids test and a general medical. […]