WEST 1 Perth

I am Vivi, and although not Gaucha from birth, I grew up in Rio Grande do Sul and came from a town called Santa Cruz do Sul. When I decided to embark on this journey of coming to live in Australia, I chose Melbourne to live, but in the course of years, I realized I needed fresh air and so today I live in Perth, the city I chose and can now call "home".

I have a degree in Computer Science and numbers have always been an attraction for me. I work as a project manager for many years and in parallel to my career in IT, administer the agency WEST 1 Perth.

I am a very transparent person and love new adventures and especially traveling. The cuisine of a country is something that fascinates me because I love to try different things in the kitchen. I am married and have a beautiful little boy that fills me with joy every day.

Come to Australia was the best decision of my life, I love this country as if it was mine, and I recommend to all those who like me, one day want to adventure into the Kangaroo land.

I’m Phil, a 90’s young man full of plans and dreams for the future!

Born in Sao Bernardo do Campo – Sao Paulo, Graduated in Marketing. 

I have always dreamed about living in another country, didn’t know exactly where, but the idea has always been fixed in my mind.

After some researches about where to go, my wife (girlfriend back then) and I, have decided: Australia it is!

We arrived in Perth in May/2013 and since we got here, only wonderful things have happened for us!

On my first week here I got a job as a waiter in a Café shop in the city, in two weeks I became Barista and after a month I was the Café manager. Everything happened really fast.

I believe that “nothing happens by chance”, and here in Australia, I started to believe it even more. Every time something “bad” happened, it turns out to be something “great” at the end! That’s how I became a Student Counsellor at WEST1.

Work with costumer’s services is my passion, I love the interaction with other people, sharing information, giving advice and have the opportunity to help the students to guide their future is priceless! 

I’m also still working as Barista on weekends because that’s something I love to do as well!

I think the best thing about living in Australia is that even when we’re busy, we can still manage some time to do things that you enjoy!  My favorite hobbies are cooking, going to the gym, playing table tennis, riding my motorbike, playing guitar and of course, at least once a month I like to have a BBQ with friends!

Life in Australia is awesome mate!     

So, if you are reading this and thinking about embarking on a new journey, go for it!

I’m not saying only to Australia, but anywhere you want to go! If you have your mindset and open for new challenges, doesn’t matter where you are, you will succeed!   

Eu vim para a Austrália com o objetivo de melhorar meu inglês, mas eu acabei me apaixonando tanto pelo país que hoje eu chamo ele de casa.

Eu não escolhi a Austrália para morar. A Austrália me escolheu!