Author: Jeff Harvie
Jeff is registered migration agent who has been helping couples with visas to Australia ... Jeff is the owner / operator of Down Under Visa. If you would like to SUBSCRIBE, please click HERE.

  Depression! Not a pleasant topic, I know. But it’s fairly common and I’m sure many of our clients are experiencing depression right now. It’s obvious. And I think I can help, therefore I’ll do my best to give some …

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The long wait during COVID – How to cope and make it easier     Jake was inspired by the last article on FilipinaWives about Australian Filipina couples kept apart during COVID and the border lockdowns and travel bans in …

COVID, quarantines, and patiently waiting – Australian Filipina couple Read More »

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Australian Filipina Couples – Being Apart during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Times     Back “in my day” Australian visa processing was much faster, and being apart wasn’t so extreme. Mila and I applied for our Prospective Marriage Visa through Hong Kong …

Coping With Being Apart – Advice for Australian Filipina Couples Read More »

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Public Displays of Affection – Philippines and Australia     Public displays of affection! One of the challenges in a cross-cultural relationship is realising there are different “standards”. I’m sure I’ve discussed these things before. Something is acceptable in one …

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  Australian men and Filipina ladies can often form the most wonderful and happy marriages. The cultures of Australia and the Philippines have some similarities, but more areas where we blend nicely together and make something even better. I suppose …

Philippines Mind Reading Skills – Not an Australian-Man Thing Read More »

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  To the average Australian, going to the hospital is a bit of a last resort. Not talking about turning up at the Accident and Emergency when you slice your finger open and it’s 3:00am. I’m talking about an illness …

The Philippines and the Filipino Hospital Read More »

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  Marriage for life! Even though it may sound like an outdated concept….a dream from days-gone-by before skepticism toward anything non-scientific set it….the fact that people still DO get married in this day and age is testimony to the fact …

Filipina Ladies and Marriage For Life Read More »

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  We’ve praised the Filipina lady regularly and vigorously here on FilipinaWives. And why wouldn’t we? Most wonderfully kind, caring and sweet ladies in the world. And most are also hard-working, practical and responsible. An Aussie man who meets and …

Australian Men – A great catch, ladies! Read More »

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  I think most of us understand the term “breakdown maintenance”? We all know those with cars that only get serviced when they stop working? The car sees the mechanic when a bit falls off it that can’t be easily …

Philippines Health Issues – Breakdown Maintenance Read More »

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  Thoughts of the good and loyal woman – the ideal Filipina wife – have had me thinking over the last few days. I have an old mate from NZ whom I’ve known for……no idea. 16, 17, 18 years or …

A good and loyal wife from the Philippines Read More »

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