Comprehensive List of Resources for Kenyans in Australia and Those Planning to Migrate

1. Visa and Immigration Resources

  1. Australian Department of Home Affairs: Official immigration and visa information.
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

  2. Visa Documents Checklist: Helps you prepare all required visa documents.
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools

  3. Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA): Find registered migration agents.
    mara.gov.au

  4. Australia Skilled Occupation List: Check eligible professions for skilled visas.
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas

2. Study and Education Resources

  1. Study in Australia: Official resource for international students.
    studyinaustralia.gov.au

  2. Australia Awards Scholarships: Scholarships for Kenyan students.
    dfat.gov.au

  3. Commonwealth Scholarships: Funding opportunities for postgraduate studies.
    commonwealthscholarships.org

  4. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Required health insurance for students.
    oshcaustralia.com.au

3. Employment Resources

  1. SEEK: Australia’s leading job search website.
    seek.com.au

  2. Indeed Australia: Another popular job search platform.
    indeed.com.au

  3. LinkedIn Australia: Connect with professionals and find job opportunities.
    linkedin.com

  4. Job Outlook: Career planning and job market insights.
    joboutlook.gov.au

  5. Fair Work Ombudsman: Understand your work rights and minimum wage.
    fairwork.gov.au

4. Housing and Accommodation

  1. realestate.com.au: Find rental properties across Australia.
    realestate.com.au

  2. Domain: Another reliable property listing platform.
    domain.com.au

  3. Flatmates: Ideal for finding shared housing.
    flatmates.com.au

5. Kenyan and African Communities

  1. Kenyan Associations in Australia: Many cities have Kenyan community groups—search Facebook or Google for "Kenyans in [City]."

  2. Facebook Groups: Examples include "Kenyans in Australia" and "Africans in Sydney."
    facebook.com

  3. African Australian Network (AAN): A broader network for African immigrants.
    africanaustraliannetwork.org

  4. African Communities Council of Australia: Support for African migrants.
    accsa.org.au

6. Financial and Money Transfer Services

  1. WorldRemit: Affordable money transfers to and from Kenya.
    worldremit.com

  2. Sendwave: Another reliable option for sending money to Kenya.
    sendwave.com

  3. Wise (formerly TransferWise): Low-cost international money transfers.
    wise.com

  4. Commonwealth Bank: Offers services tailored for newcomers.
    commbank.com.au

  5. ANZ Bank: Another popular banking option.
    anz.com.au

7. Healthcare and Wellbeing

  1. Medicare: Learn about healthcare eligibility and benefits.
    servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare

  2. Beyond Blue: Mental health resources for migrants and students.
    beyondblue.org.au

  3. Lifeline Australia: 24/7 crisis support and mental health assistance.
    lifeline.org.au

8. Travel and Exploration

  1. Skyscanner: Compare flight prices from Kenya to Australia.
    skyscanner.net

  2. Transport NSW: Learn about public transport in New South Wales.
    transportnsw.info

  3. Myki (Victoria): Public transport card and resources for Melbourne.
    ptv.vic.gov.au

  4. Australia Tourism: Explore Australian destinations and attractions.
    australia.com