Mrinaal Datt
“I arrived in Australia on July 31, 2022, because my partner wanted to pursue his master’s degree. Honestly, I never planned on moving here. However, life had other plans and Melbourne became home. Moving here wasn’t a culture shock, but there was definitely a learning curve. From figuring out housing to dealing with my partner […]
Julija Ovnic
“My Australian adventure started in 2009 when I first visited Brisbane and instantly felt at home. A year later, in 2010, I moved to Australia to pursue my Master’s in International Tourism and Hospitality Management at James Cook University. Originally from Slovenia, I had a career as a lawyer, but the thought of spending two […]
Olly Hoffman
“My journey, from moving cities for love to creating my business in Sydney, is a testament to turning obstacles into opportunities and success. I’m originally from Melbourne, but about 3 & a half years ago, I made the move to Sydney. My wife & I had been doing long-distance dating for about 2 & a […]
Naresh Shukla
“In 1976, I left the comfort of my home in Delhi to embark on a journey of discovery. My adventure began with a move to Mumbai, leading me eventually to the Middle East, where I lived and worked for nine transformative years. As a family, we began considering a move to a Western country, with […]
Michelle Yañez-Olivares
“Growing up as the daughter of a Latino immigrants in Sydney, I’ve always navigated life with a dual identity. This experience profoundly shaped who I am today & set the course for my future endeavors. Sydney, with its multicultural fabric, was where I pursued my studies in sociology. Alongside my studies, I worked for a […]
Darren Mitchell
“If you told my 20-year-old self that he would one day become a sales leader, he would have laughed heartily. It’s because back then, I was pursuing an engineering degree. For three years, I worked as an engineer, building commercial structures, and dreaming of becoming a highly successful project manager. But life, as it often […]
Helena Erck
“Driven by a passion to make a difference, my journey shifted from understanding business to aligning purpose, well-being, & community impact. At 20, I completed a Bachelor of Arts with a desire to do good for the world. How? The world is built on businesses—hospitals, charities, schools—entities of influence founded on business operations. Rather than […]
Tica Masuku
“What I didn’t expect was how much Australia would become a part of me! I was born & raised in the Netherlands, where I studied Human Geography at the Utrecht University – a field that explores human behaviour in relation to place. During the degree, I started applying my knowledge to the real estate sector. […]
Harsiddhi Pancholi
“I moved to Australia with my husband in 2008, seeking new professional experiences & a fresh start. We settled in Melbourne, greeted by my sister & parents, I quickly found work in clinical research, where I managed around 50 sites across Australia & NZ. The job was demanding, with long hours and extensive travel, but […]
Umair Mohammed & Linzie Borderias Lee
“I grew up in Hyderabad, India, where I was always fascinated by technology and the endless possibilities of the internet. This passion eventually led me to Melbourne, Australia—a city known for its blend of simplicity, culture, and innovation. Meanwhile, Linzie Borderias Lee’s journey started in Guangzhou, China. She moved to Adelaide when she was nine, […]