We have decades of experience helping people, and their sponsors, navigate the Australian visa process. Let us support you each step of the way.
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Director and Registered Migration Agent
Perth Office (MARN 0533533)
With 20 years’ experience as a Registered Migration Agent, Amanda has built a national and international footprint of clients from across a diverse range of industry sectors.
Adept in all areas of migration services, she is also highly experienced in dealing with complex m
Director and Registered Migration Agent
Perth Office (MARN 0533533)
With 20 years’ experience as a Registered Migration Agent, Amanda has built a national and international footprint of clients from across a diverse range of industry sectors.
Adept in all areas of migration services, she is also highly experienced in dealing with complex migration matters such as health, character and compliance issues. Visit Amanda's LinkedIn profile here
Director and Registered Migration Agent
Melbourne Office (MARN 0317820)
With a HR and migration career spanning over 25 years, Julie has worked in HR roles across the FMCG, pharma, medical research and the disability sectors in addition to more than a decade specialising in migration.
Julie holds a BA/BBus and Masters in Immigration Law & Practice. Visit Julie's LinkedIn profile here
Stepping Stone was first established in 2003 and began as a boutique business supporting expatriates with their relocation to Australia. This marked our natural progression into the migration sector and the rest is history!
Julie and Amanda met when working in HR within the pharmaceutical industry and so began a professional relationship that has spanned more than 25 years. Driven by their passion for combining great client experience with employment expertise, they have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to expats and the Australian visa system.
With offices in Perth and Melbourne, let us support you, or your organisation, with advice and assistance to navigate visa pathways for Australia.
Australia offers a range of business-sponsored immigration pathways designed to attract skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to contribute to the nation’s economy.
These pathways provide opportunities for businesses to address skill shortages while supporting long-term migration goals. There are both temporary and permanent visa options.
Skilled migration pathways attract talented individuals who can contribute to the nation’s economy and address workforce shortages.
These programs focus on selecting skilled workers with the qualifications, experience, and potential to meet Australia’s labour market needs. This pathway includes options for independent skilled applicants, those sponsored by state/territory governments and those intending to live in designated regional areas.
Family migration pathways allows for Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor married or de facto partners, parents, children and some other relatives under family visa streams.
There are visa pathways for international students to complete study in Australia and additional pathways exist post-qualification upon the conclusion of study.
Working holiday maker visas provide opportunities to work and explore the country, with extensions available for completing specified work in regional areas.
Regional migration is ideal for those willing to embrace the opportunities of living and working outside major cities. There are a range of visa options available.
There are also tailored agreements between the Australian Government and regional areas to address specific skill shortages (called Designated Area Migration Agreements or DAMAs). These pathways typically offer concessions on English language requirements, age limits, and salary thresholds in addition to a broader range of occupations compared to other visas.
Australia offers visa options for business owners, investors and entrepreneurs to support our economic growth.
Business visas often require nomination by an Australian state or territory and each region may have specific investment thresholds, industry preferences, and business activity criteria.
