Australia has become one of the most attractive destinations for Filipino students seeking quality education, better career prospects, and long-term settlement opportunities. With hundreds of courses and a welcoming multicultural society, it offers the perfect environment to build your future.
At Danfe Consulting, we’ve supported thousands of international students—including a growing number of Filipino students—through every stage of their education and migration journey in Australia. Based in Melbourne and Sydney, we provide expert guidance on everything from admissions and visas to post-study work and PR pathways.
Every student has a unique story, but many Filipino students face common questions like:
Our experienced education and migration consultants offer personalised support to help you make informed decisions—whether you’re still in the Philippines or already onshore in Australia.
1. Education Counselling
We help you choose courses aligned with your career goals—whether it’s Nursing, Aged Care, Information Technology, Business, or Engineering. We only recommend CRICOS-registered institutions approved by the Australian Government.
2. Admission and GTE Support
From preparing your GTE statement to submitting a strong application, we make sure you meet all Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements for a Student Visa (subclass 500). Learn more: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
3. Student Visa Assistance
Our team provides end-to-end visa support, ensuring your documentation and financials meet DHA standards. We also help with dependent visa inclusion.
4. Onshore College Transfers
If you're already in Australia and looking to change your college, we assist in the process with compliance, timing, and documentation.
Proven Track Record
We’ve helped over 10,000 international students settle and succeed in Australia since 2014.
Culturally Sensitive Advisors
Our counsellors understand Filipino culture, family values, and education backgrounds. We tailor our advice accordingly.
Offices in Melbourne & Sydney
We’re locally present and accessible, so you’re never far from help when you need it.
Transparent & Ethical Support
We provide honest guidance, clear timelines, and no false promises—building trust through results.
Migration Expertise
Our team includes MARA-registered agents who understand the legal intricacies of student-to-PR migration.
5. OSHC and Post-Arrival Support
We arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and help you settle in—connecting you with Filipino communities and resources in Melbourne and Sydney.
6. Migration Planning
After your studies, we help you transition to Graduate Visas (485) and later into Skilled or Sponsored PR options (subclass 189, 190, 491).
"Danfe helped me transfer to a better college with affordable tuition. They were honest, fast, and treated me like family."
– Anna, Nursing Student, Melbourne
"From my student visa to PR planning, Danfe guided me all the way. Highly recommended to all kababayans in Australia."
– Joseph, Former IT Student, Now on 491 Visa
Danfe Consulting – Melbourne Office
Suite 511, Level 5, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9602 3237
Email: apply@danfeinternational.com
Whether you're planning to apply from the Philippines or are already studying in Australia, Danfe Consulting is here to make the process easier, faster, and more reliable. Book a free consultation and take your next step with confidence.
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Addressing your top concerns about Education, Visa & Migration
Danfe provides education counselling, student visa support, migration services, PR guidance, college transfers, GTE/SOP preparation, OSHC, and skills assessments.
We are MARA-registered, community-trusted, and have helped over 10,000 students and migrants achieve visa and PR success.
We assist with admissions, student visa applications, visa extensions, course changes, and PR pathway planning.
While not compulsory, using a registered agent like Danfe ensures your application is accurate, compliant, and has a higher success rate.
Yes, our migration agents are MARA-registered and fully compliant.
Yes, we craft genuine, high-quality statements aligned with DHA guidelines.
You need a valid CoE, financials, English proficiency, OSHC, and GTE documentation.
We assess your eligibility and guide you through the new enrolment and visa update process.
We calculate your points and help boost them with experience, study, NAATI, and partner skills.
It’s an evaluation by an assessing authority confirming your qualification and experience match your occupation.
IT, engineering, nursing, trades, social work, early childhood education, and community services.
We guide you through occupation selection, ROI/EOI submission, and application with the sponsoring state.
Generally no, unless you’ve studied or worked in a designated regional area or meet specific state criteria.
Yes, we prepare and lodge EOIs and monitor invitations for skilled visas.
The employer must pay the SAF levy by law.
Study in-demand courses, gain skilled experience, and apply through 189, 190, or 491 pathways.
It depends on your background. Most use 485 → skills assessment → 190/491 nomination → PR.
Not directly. You need work experience, skills assessment, and to meet visa points.
Yes, we prepare and lodge all required documents and guide your ROI and EOI process.
We provide culturally inclusive support with a focus on long-term success, not just visa approvals.
Yes, we specialize in student-to-PR planning, including skill assessment, EOI, and state nomination.
We assist with admissions, student visa applications, visa extensions, course changes, and PR pathway planning.
Absolutely! We offer virtual consultations for clients across Australia and overseas.
Our team can communicate in English, Nepali, Hindi, Tagalog, and more.
We guide you through course selection, GTE writing, document prep, and visa lodgement.
It allows recent graduates to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily after completing a CRICOS course.
Yes, we assist with application preparation, skills assessment, and future PR planning.
Passport, transcript, IELTS/PTE, AFP clearance, health check, insurance, and skills assessment if applicable.
189 is independent, 190 is state-nominated PR, and 491 is regional (5-year visa with PR pathway).
It allows skilled workers to work for an approved sponsor in Australia. Requires job offer and relevant skills.
We assist with preparing documents and guidance, though job search is the applicant’s responsibility.
Employer pays sponsorship/nomination fees and SAF levy; applicant pays visa fee and optional agent fee.
After 2+ years with the employer, you may apply for a 186 TRT stream PR with skills, English, and age criteria.
It determines your eligibility for skilled visas based on age, English, education, experience, and more.
It determines your eligibility for skilled visas based on age, English, education, experience, and more.
Improve English scores, gain work experience, study in-demand courses, and lodge early.
It only takes a few minutes to get started!