☘️ What’s on for the Irish in Sydney → | Premium — promote your business or event — AU$59/mo | Hiring? Job ads — AU$200/mo → Premium AU$59/mo  ·  Job ads AU$200/mo →
Get Premium
Start here

New to Sydney? Start here

The things every Irish person in Sydney asks in their first year, from visas and your first week to finding your people and getting home for Christmas.

Before you fly

Visas, what to sort at home, and cover for the trip.

Moving to Australia from Ireland: the complete guideEverything to sort before you go, step by step.Read the guide → How to apply for a working holiday visaWho can apply, the cost and how long it takes.Read the guide → The working holiday visa ballot: what's changingThe 2026 changes and what they mean for you.Read the guide → Travel insurance for a working holidayWhat Irish people need, and what Medicare won't cover.Read the guide →

Your first week

The admin that makes everything else easier.

Your first week in Australia: the checklistTax file number, bank account, super and a SIM.Read the guide → Does Medicare cover Irish people?What the Ireland–Australia health agreement covers and what it doesn't.Read the guide → Cheapest way to move money from IrelandGetting your euro into an Aussie account without losing a chunk.Read the guide →

Work and staying longer

Jobs, your 88 days and your visa options.

Irish Around Oz jobsHiring? Get your job in front of thousands of Irish jobseekers across Australia.Advertise a job → Regional work: the 88 days guideWhat counts, where, and how to get your second year.Read the guide → Visa options to stay longerYour options once the working holiday runs out.Read the guide →

Find your people

Pubs, GAA, trad, gigs and Irish-run businesses.

Irish in Sydney: where to find your peoplePubs, GAA clubs, trad sessions and more.Read the guide → What's on for the Irish in SydneyGigs, festivals, GAA, comedy and community nights.See what's on → Irish business directoryTradies, hairdressers, accountants and more, recommended by the community.Find a business → The Irish Around Sydney Facebook groupRooms, jobs, questions and someone to go for a pint with.Join the group →

Going home

For a visit or for good.

Flights home to IrelandCompare Google Flights, Skyscanner, Aviasales and Kiwi in one go.Search flights → Christmas in Australia when you're IrishGoing home or staying put, and the post dates for presents.Read the guide → Working holiday tax refund guideGetting back the tax you're owed.Read the guide → Claiming your super backHow to get your superannuation when you leave Australia.Read the guide → Moving back to Ireland: the complete guideEverything to sort before and after you go home.Read the guide → Shipping your stuff homeSending a bag, luggage or a full move to Ireland.Read the guide →
Keep this on your phoneAdd the free Irish Around Sydney app to your home screen. No app store needed.
Get the app