Irish in Perth guides
Practical guides for Irish people moving to Perth, settling in, finding work, avoiding scams, meeting people and keeping a bit of home close by.
Moving to Perth from Ireland: First 30 Days Checklist
A practical arrival checklist for Irish people landing in Perth, from the airport run to bank accounts, tax, phones, licences and finding your feet.
Where to Live in Perth: North vs South of the River for Irish New Arrivals
A plain-English suburb guide for Irish newcomers comparing beach life, nightlife, transport, rent and community links north and south of the Swan River.
Finding a Room in Perth: Rentals, Bond, House Shares and Red Flags
What Irish arrivals should know about finding a room, paying bond, inspecting house shares and avoiding rental scams in Perth.
Buying a Car in Perth: Rego, Transfer and Insurance for Irish New Arrivals
A plain-English guide for Irish newcomers buying a car in Perth, including vehicle transfer, rego, what WA rego covers, what it does not cover, and checks to do before paying.
Getting a WA Driving Licence: Irish and Overseas Licence Requirements
What Irish newcomers need to know about driving in WA, transferring an overseas licence, proof of identity, visitor rules, permanent resident timing and recent recognition changes.
Irish Jobs in Perth: Trades, Healthcare, FIFO and Admin Work
A starter guide to job hunting in Perth for Irish newcomers, covering CVs, licences, work rights, labour hire and the industries people ask about most.
FIFO Jobs for Irish Newcomers: How to Get Started
What to know before chasing FIFO work from Perth: rosters, tickets, entry-level pathways, medicals, expectations and social life.
Irish Nurses in Perth: AHPRA, Hospitals, Agencies and Sponsorship
A practical orientation page for Irish nurses considering Perth, including registration, documents, agencies, public and private hospitals.
Electricians and Trades in WA: Licences, Jobs and First Steps
A starting point for Irish electricians, plumbers and tradies moving to Perth, with WA licensing checks, white card requirements, job hunting basics and what to sort before you arrive.
Irish Electricians in Perth: WA Licence, White Card and TA Work
A focused guide for Irish electricians moving to Perth, covering WA licensing, TRA assessment, supervised work, gap training, White Card and when TA work may be the better short-term option.
Irish Plumbers in Perth: WA Licensing, Gas Fitting and Drainage
A focused guide for Irish plumbers moving to Perth, covering WA plumbing licensing, gas fitting, drainage, white card, site work and questions to ask employers.
White Card in WA vs Safe Pass in Ireland: What Irish Tradies Need to Know
A plain-English comparison for Irish arrivals: what a WA White Card is, how it compares with Ireland Safe Pass, and why construction sites may ask for it before you start.
Irish Pubs in Perth: Where to Watch GAA, Rugby and Big Matches
A match-day guide to Perth Irish pubs, what to check before you go, and how to find screenings for GAA, rugby and football.
GAA, Sport and Social Clubs in Perth: How to Meet People
New to Perth and looking for people? Start with GAA, social sport, Irish clubs, pub events and low-pressure ways to build a circle.
How to Avoid Ticket Scams in Perth Facebook Groups
A quick safety guide for buying concert, sport and event tickets through Facebook groups, with warning signs and safer payment habits.
Accommodation Scams in Perth: Warning Signs for New Arrivals
Rental scams can hit hardest before you have landed. Here is how to spot fake rooms, fake landlords and pressure tactics.
Irish Food, Home Comforts and Where to Find Them in Perth
For the days you miss home: where to look in Perth for Irish and British groceries, tea, crisps, chocolate, breakfast meats, pubs, sport, music and small comforts.
Moving Home from Perth to Ireland: Cars, Furniture and Closing Things Down
A leaving-Perth checklist for selling household items, wrapping up rentals, cars, accounts, super and goodbyes.
Migration Agents in Perth: What to Ask Before Paying
A practical question list for choosing a migration agent, checking registration and avoiding vague promises.
Making Friends in Perth When You Are New, FIFO or Far From Home
A gentle, useful guide to building a social life in Perth when you have just arrived, work odd rosters or miss home.
These guides are based on common community questions and are kept practical. For visas, work rights, licensing and tenancy issues, always check the official source linked inside the guide.