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Australia's Premier Migration & Education Platform

Your path to Australia, expertly guided.

Connect instantly with OMARA-registered migration agents, qualified education counsellors, certified IELTS & PTE trainers, and immigration lawyers — available 24/7, across every timezone.

160+
Verified Professionals
24/7
Always Available
18+
Languages
4.9★
Average Rating
✅ OMARA Verified 🔒 Pay-Safe Escrow 🌏 Offshore Agents 🎓 IELTS/PTE Trainers

Find your expert

47 professionals available right now
Who are you looking for?

Four types of expertise, one platform.

Whether you need visa advice, an education pathway, exam coaching, or legal help — SettleSmart connects you to the right professional.

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Migration Agents
OMARA-registered experts for skilled visas, partner visas, employer sponsorship, appeals, and every visa class in between.
89 agents available
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Education Counsellors
QEAC-certified counsellors guiding you through Australian universities, VET courses, ELICOS, and study-to-PR pathways.
41 counsellors available
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IELTS / PTE Trainers NEW
Certified trainers helping you achieve your target band score for PR, university, or nursing registration. Sessions from $75.
28 trainers available
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Immigration Lawyers
Legal practitioners for complex cases, visa refusals, AAT tribunal representation, and matters requiring formal legal advice.
18 lawyers available
Simple process

From search to consultation in minutes.

No referrals, no waiting rooms. Find, book, and connect with your expert entirely online.

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Search
Select your service type, location, and availability.
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Browse & Filter
Compare verified experts by price, language, and specialty.
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Book Instantly
Choose your slot. Pay securely via Pay-Safe escrow.
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Consult Online
Video call inside SettleSmart. Share documents securely.
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Continue
Engage for full service or return for follow-up advice.
160+ verified professionals

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Price Range (per 30 min)
$50Up to $400+
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12 professionals found · 47 online now
Platform features

Built for trust, built for speed.

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OMARA Live Verification
Every migration agent checked against the live government register. Lapsed agents are automatically suspended.
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Trainer Verification
IELTS/PTE trainers submit credentials and score certificates. Verified badges appear on all trainer profiles.
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Pay-Safe Escrow
Funds held until your session is complete. Built-in dispute resolution. Consumer protection guaranteed.
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In-Platform Video
Secure video consultations inside SettleSmart. No third-party apps. Recorded with consent.
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Document Vault
Encrypted file sharing between client and professional. Upload passports, transcripts, writing samples securely.
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Verified Reviews
Only clients who completed a paid session can leave a review. No fake ratings, ever.
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Offshore Access
Agents and trainers available in your local timezone and language. Unique to SettleSmart.
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Real-Time Booking
Live calendar sync. Timezone-aware scheduling across AEST, IST, PHT and beyond.
Client Stories

Thousands have settled smarter.

★★★★★
"I was in Mumbai at 11pm, panicking about my visa timeline. Within 20 minutes I had a consultation booked and was speaking to a registered agent. Nothing else offers this."
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A.K.
482 Visa · Now in Melbourne
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"I needed Band 7 for my PR application. My IELTS trainer on SettleSmart gave me a writing strategy in one session that I used directly in the exam. Got 7.5. Cannot thank her enough."
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R.M.
IELTS Band 7.5 · Now on 189 Visa
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"The filter for Nepali-speaking agents was a game changer. I found someone who understood exactly my situation and the cultural nuances of my application."
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S.P.
Student Visa · Now studying in Brisbane
Join the platform

Grow your practice with SettleSmart.

Set your own hours, own your clients, and let us handle the platform — you focus on the advice.

Estimated Monthly Earnings
10 consultations / week$2,400+
20 consultations / week$4,800+
Full-service engagementsUnlimited
Platform commission15–20%
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Global Client Reach

Access clients from India, Philippines, Nepal, China, Sri Lanka and beyond — from your home or office.

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Set Your Own Schedule

Publish availability when it suits you. No minimum commitment required.

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Guaranteed Payments

All client payments held in escrow before your session. Weekly payouts to your account.

Apply as a Migration Agent →
What you'll need to join
✓ Current OMARA registration (MARN required)
✓ Valid Professional Indemnity Insurance (min $250K)
✓ ABN or ACN registration
✓ Government-issued ID verification
✓ Disclosure of any OMARA complaints or sanctions
✓ Signed SettleSmart Agent Services Agreement
✓ Professional profile photo and bio
Estimated Monthly Earnings
10 consultations / week$1,200+
20 consultations / week$2,400+
Institutional referral bonusesVariable
Platform commission15–20%
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Student Pipeline

Reach students from India, Vietnam, Nepal and the Philippines actively looking for QEAC-certified counsellors.

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Flexible Practice

Work offshore, from home, or alongside your existing institutional role.

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Build Your Reputation

Verified reviews from real students build your profile over time.

Apply as an Education Counsellor →
What you'll need to join
✓ QEAC certification or institutional sub-agent agreement
✓ Knowledge of ESOS Act 2000 and GS requirements
✓ ABN or professional practice registration
✓ Government-issued ID verification
✓ No active bans from any Australian institution
✓ Signed SettleSmart Agent Services Agreement
✓ Commission transparency declaration
Estimated Monthly Earnings
10 sessions / week ($120 avg)$3,840+
20 sessions / week ($120 avg)$7,680+
Study packages (5-session)$400–$800
Platform commission15–20%
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Set Your Own Rates

You control your pricing — 30-min sessions, 60-min sessions, full mock tests, and multi-session packages. SettleSmart suggests a range but the rate is yours.

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Full Trainer Dashboard

Manage sessions, availability, rates, earnings, and student reviews from one purpose-built portal.

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Huge Demand

Thousands of PR applicants, nursing registrants, and students need Band 7+ every year. The market is enormous and underserved.

Apply as a Trainer → View Trainer Dashboard →
What you'll need to join
✓ Proof of IELTS or PTE score (Band 7.5 / 79+ recommended)
✓ TESOL / CELTA / teaching qualification (preferred)
✓ Minimum 1 year of documented coaching experience
✓ ABN or professional practice registration
✓ Government-issued ID verification
✓ Signed SettleSmart Trainer Services Agreement
✓ Professional profile photo and sample session description
Estimated Monthly Earnings
8 consultations / week$4,480+
Full-case engagementsUnlimited
Platform commission15–20%
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High-Value Cases

AAT appeals, visa refusals, complex sponsorship matters — clients who need a lawyer are willing to pay for expertise.

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Guaranteed Payment

Escrow-protected payments. No chasing invoices. Weekly payouts.

Apply as an Immigration Lawyer →
What you'll need to join
✓ Current Australian practising certificate
✓ Admitted to the bar in at least one Australian state
✓ Professional Indemnity Insurance (min $1M)
✓ ABN registration
✓ Government-issued ID verification
✓ Signed SettleSmart Legal Services Agreement

Start your application.

Takes less than 5 minutes. We review all applications within 48 hours.

First 90 days free for all new professionals during our launch period.

Simple & Transparent

Pricing that makes sense.

No hidden fees. No surprises. You see the cost before you book — always.

Education Counsellor
$65
– $120 per 30-min session
University & VET admissions
Study pathway planning
OSHC & ELICOS guidance
Genuine Student requirements
Offshore counsellors available
Find a Counsellor →
IELTS / PTE Trainer NEW
$75
– $180 per session
IELTS Speaking & Writing coaching
PTE Speaking & Writing feedback
Full Mock Test + Debrief
Target Band 7+ for PR
Study packages available
Find a Trainer →
MOST BOOKED
Migration Agent
$150
– $280 per 30-min session
OMARA-registered agents
All visa classes covered
Onshore & offshore available
Document review included
Follow-up engagement option
Find an Agent →
Immigration Lawyer
$280
– $400 per 30-min session
Formally trained solicitors
Complex & refused cases
AAT tribunal representation
Legal advice & submissions
Court representation available
Find a Lawyer →
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Pay-Safe Escrow — always on. Every payment is held in escrow until your consultation is marked complete. If a session cannot proceed, your full payment is returned within 2 business days. No questions asked.
Platform Compliance

Regulated, protected, and transparent.

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OMARA Framework
All migration agents hold a current MARN verified against the live OMARA register. Lapsed agents are automatically suspended.
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ESOS Act Compliance
Education counsellors comply with ESOS Act 2000 and hold QEAC certification or valid institutional sub-agent agreements.
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Trainer Credential Checks
IELTS/PTE trainers submit score certificates and qualifications. All credentials verified before listing is approved.
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Privacy Act 1988
All personal data handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act. Documents encrypted at rest and in transit.
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Australian Consumer Law
All fees displayed transparently before booking. No misleading outcome guarantees. Clear dispute resolution for all users.
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Pay-Safe Protection
All payments held in escrow until session complete. Full refund within 2 business days if a session cannot proceed.
Our Story

Built to make Australia accessible to everyone.

SettleSmart was founded on a simple belief: navigating migration, education, and exam preparation in Australia shouldn't require luck, connections, or a fortune.

Whether you need a MARA agent at 11pm from Mumbai, an IELTS trainer in Nepali, or an immigration lawyer for an AAT appeal — we built the platform to make it possible.

SettleSmart is a marketplace platform, not a migration agency. We connect you to regulated professionals — we do not provide migration or education advice ourselves.
160+
Verified professionals
18+
Languages spoken
24/7
Always available
4.9★
Average rating

Ready to start your journey?

Book a consultation with an OMARA-registered agent, QEAC counsellor, IELTS/PTE trainer, or immigration lawyer — from $65, available 24/7.

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