About us
Pioneers in education, for more than 30 years we have been helping people of all ages achieve their dreams in Australia. We are more than an education agency: we are qualified migration agents recognized by the Australian government, which allows us to advise and represent you legally with access to the latest migration changes and legislation. As migration agents, we must comply with the Code of Conduct at all times and act accordingly.
Throughout our journey, more than 7,476 people have used our services, 99.4% of visas have been successfully processed, and more than 80% of our clients have recommended us. So many people can’t be wrong!
Michal Sestak
Founder/ Director of AustraliaOnline and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0208424)
As the founder of the agency and a registered migration agent, Michal brings over 30 years of experience in the Australian education industry. Originally from the Czech Republic, Michal moved to Sydney as a student, where he studied Finance and Business as well as Migration Law. Since 1993, he has been dedicated to assisting other students in achieving their goals, while also teaching migration law at the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). Michal holds a strong sense of duty and responsibility in caring for his clients by providing them with professional, up-to-date, and realistic advice and information for their future.
Languages: English, Czech, Slovak
Marek Hrcka
Manager of AustraliaOnline Sydney and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0741913)
Marek has been a valued member of our team as one of our registered migration agents for over 10 years. With a degree in Migration Law, he specialises in student visas, partner visas, and skilled migration. Marek also teaches migration law at the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA), the country's leading association for migration agents. We take great pride in having one of the finest migration agents on our team, ensuring that application processes are guided by a professional, thereby maximising visa success prospects.
Languages: English, Slovak, Czech
VERONICA GARCIA
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant at AustraliaOnline Sydney
Verónica, originally from Rosario, Argentina, is a professional lawyer with extensive experience. She plays a crucial role at AustraliaOnline, closely monitoring immigration processes with the high level of attention to detail they demand. Her invaluable dedication and professionalism in overseeing our clients; cases make her an essential member of our team.
Languages: English, Spanish
ABRIL VILA DI LUCA
Migration Coordinator
Abril arrived in Australia from Argentina with a Working Holiday Visa and fell in love with the country and its beautiful beaches. She holds a degree in Law and works with the AustraliaOnline team, providing assistance in migration planning and working closely with clients. Each client has their own set of goals, and Abril is dedicated to helping them throughout the entire process.
Languages: Spanish, English
JUAN IGNACIO RIVAS
Migration Coordinator
Juan is a lawyer from Argentina. Upon arriving in Australia, he was fascinated by the country, its beaches, and its people. With years of experience in various areas of law, he is dedicated to providing assistance and advice, meticulously and professionally coordinating migration processes. His responsible and attentive approach allows him to offer personalized service to our clients, ensuring that each case is handled with care to achieve a successful migration process.
Languages: English and Spanish
Jessica Kajanova
Student Counsellor
Jessica first came to Australia on vacation and immediately fell in love with the country. She later returned as a student, completed her studies in accounting, and is currently pursuing a degree in counselling. As part of the AustraliaOnline team, Jessica works as a student advisor and also assists our senior migration agents. She is a highly enthusiastic and supportive team player who genuinely cares about each of our clients’ cases.
Languages: English, Czech/Slovak
LINA JARAMILLO
Sales and Marketing Manager
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Lina has a background in graphic communication and advertising. With over 7 years of experience in the Australian education market, she is a key member of the AustraliaOnline team. Lina’s extensive knowledge of the Australian education industry allows her to guide students with strategic educational plans to achieve their goals, always adhering to principles of honesty and integrity that define her approach.
Languages: Spanish, English
Catalina Eslava
Manager LATAM/ Asesora Estudiantil
Catalina es originaria de Bogotá, Colombia y ya hace más de 5 años que llegó a Australia. Catalina es graduada en negocios internacionales y su trabajo en AustraliaOnline se enfoca en asistir a nuestros clientes residentes en el exterior, especialmente en Latinoamérica. Cada cliente es único y Catalina se especializa en diseñarles el mejor plan de estudios para poder cumplir sus objetivos personales.
Idiomas: Español, Inglés, Portugués
VANESSA GUERRERO
Student Counsellor
Vanessa, originally from Bogotá, Colombia, came to Australia as an international student. She holds a degree in International Business and has extensive experience in customer service. As a member of the AustraliaOnline team, Vanessa works as a Student Advisor, providing customer service and guidance to our onshore clients. She is attentive and dedicated, ensuring that each of our clients feels secure and satisfied throughout their application processes.
Languages: Spanish, English
MONICA HERRAN
Student Counsellor
Monica is Colombian, born, raised, and educated as an Economist in Bogotá. Currently living in Melbourne, Australia, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business. Monica supports students arriving in Australia, particularly those coming to Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth. She assists them in ensuring their initial experience is calm, stress-free, and filled with information to help them navigate and settle into Australia. Throughout the entire process until clients achieve their goals, AustraliaOnline’s dedicated team provides responsive support, with Monica playing an integral role. She is known for her kindness and responsibility in carrying out her work.
Languages: Spanish, English
LUCY NGUYEN
Legal Assistant / Student Counsellor at AustraliaOnline Sydney
Lucy is a qualified lawyer from Vietnam. Her challenging beginnings in Australia and the journey to obtaining permanent residency motivated Lucy to assist other qualified Vietnamese students in navigating the Australian migration system. Lucy demonstrates a strong commitment to providing comprehensive and up-to-date guidance to students about their potential long-term future in Australia.
She actively participates in meetings and training sessions with AustraliaOnline’s migration team (comprising two migration agents and two lawyers) and the education team to stay informed about immigration and education updates.
Languages: English, Vietnamese
Lina Hernandez
Student Counsellor
Lina, originally from Bogotá, Colombia, graduated in Marketing and Advertising and has over 7 years of experience in the field. She arrived in Australia approximately 8 months ago and serves as our lead advisor in Brisbane. With her extensive professional background, Lina has developed effective tools and acquired new skills to initiate processes with our clients, accompanying and guiding them towards achieving their educational goals. She provides personalised guidance to each client, making her a crucial member of the AustraliaOnline team.
Languages: Spanish, English
Diana Granda
Customer Service / Student Counsellor
Diana is from Medellín, Colombia, and has been in Australia for approximately a year. She holds a degree in Communication and Project Management, with over 15 years of experience in this field. Diana plays a crucial role in our team as she oversees customer service, supports students upon their arrival in Australia, and is part of the team responsible for tracking visa renewal processes for all our clients.
She is fully committed to ensuring compliance and providing assistance in any process our clients and students may require.
Languages: Spanish, English
DIEGO GORDILLO
Student Counsellor
Diego is from Mexico City but resides in the Port of Veracruz. With more than 6 years of experience in the education industry, he is ready to support each student in a personalized manner based on their interests and needs. Transparency and professionalism come first; he is constantly training to provide students with the correct guidance and the best options according to their profile and interests.
Languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian
JAIME GOMEZ
Student Counsellor
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, with a degree in Business Administration, he is a dynamic, focused, and passionate individual regarding his commercial management.
An expert in studying abroad programs, he enjoys thoroughly identifying the needs, fears, and expectations of his students to assist them in planning their study projects for each destination. Providing support throughout every stage of the process with commitment and integrity is essential.
Languages: English, Spanish
ANDREA TORRES
Student Counsellor
Andrea, originally from Bogotá, Colombia, is a social communicator and journalist with a specialisation in commercial management. She spent a year in Australia six years ago, which has played a fundamental role in her position at AustraliaOnline. Andrea shares her personal experience with students, making it meaningful and relevant to each of them. Her dedication to students makes her a responsible and honest advisor, driven by the goal of fulfilling students’ dreams and ensuring a unique experience for everyone.
Languages: English, Spanish
Agustina Patane
Student Counsellor and Visa Assistant
Agustina is from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Institutional Communication, reflecting a keen, curious, and detail-oriented profile. She applies her knowledge and skills at AustraliaOnline in processing visas, ensuring that each client completes their process accompanied and efficiently before embarking on their journey.
Languages: English, Spanish
MARIA FERNANDA VARGAS
Multimedia Specialist
Maria Fernanda is from Bogotá, Colombia, and is a professional social communicator and journalist. Her role at AustraliaOnline is crucial, as she continuously creates content for the agency’s social media projects. Maria Fernanda brings a lot of dedication and enthusiasm to her work, making her a valuable addition to the AustraliaOnline team.
Languages: Spanish, English
VALENTINA CABALLERO
Director of Marketing and Communications
Valentina is from Bogotá, Colombia. She is a professional social communicator and journalist with a specialisation in digital advertising and a diploma in marketing and sales. Her role specifically focuses on communications, where she collaborates with her team to maintain social media and the website with all the necessary and updated information for our students and individuals interested in the migration process to Australia.
Languages: English, Spanish
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