Regional Migration Australia opens new office in Bairnsdale

Regional Migration Australia was established three years ago, offering migration consultancy services to both national and international clients. Gippsland-based and with a genuine passion for regional development, the small but dedicated team focus on working closely with businesses to help them address skilled worker shortages.

Providing support services for migrants and visa holders is another key aspect of what the consultancy offers.

Recently, Regional Migration Australia launched a new office in Bairnsdale, with a gathering of stakeholders at The Old Grain Store. Expanding their services to East Gippsland will enable the team to provide localised assistance to farmers, helping them to meet their staffing requirements. Face-to-face appointments with a registered migration agent will be available in the Bairnsdale office, in addition to walk-in visits.

Trish Reardon is a co-founder of Regional Migration Australia and a registered migration agent. She explained the benefits of the recent expansion into East Gippsland.

“Having an office in Bairnsdale will provide improved access for the region’s migrant population,” she said. “Often, farm employees will come to regional and rural Victoria on a working visa, and then want to stay.

“Our role is to see what we can to do to help them; they may have family members they’d like to bring to Australia as a more permanent arrangement. We help them work through the migration process. What we also aim to do is make sure farmers have the workforce available to meet their business needs.

“Both employers and employees located in East Gippsland will now be able to speak with a registered migration agent in person,” said Trish.

Regional Migration Australia has recently initiated English lessons in partnership with GippsTAFE and works closely with businesses to facilitate understanding of worker requirements and employer obligations. Through increased knowledge, employers can help employees feel safe and valued, and better support their workers to remain as part of the local workforce.

Since opening in February, the Bairnsdale office has been operating five days per week, with a central contact number for appointments and information. Enquiries from businesses and Local Government Authorities are most welcome. If you’d like to contact Regional Migration Australia, call 1800 567 663 during office hours and the team will be pleased to assist. Alternatively, visit their website for more information: https://regionalmigration.com

Regional Migration Australia is a Food & Fibre Gippsland member. If you’re interested in learning more about what we can offer to our members, visit our Member Deals & Offers page here.