Staff Profile

Name: Grant Frankcombe
Position: Senior Migration Advisor
My role: To lead the migration services team and ensure that a high standard of service is being provided to all our clients.
You lived in Amsterdam for several years. What were the highlights?
I actually lived in Utrecht and worked in Amsterdam for just under 10 years. Living and working in the Netherlands was fantastic and the highlights were many. The opportunity to experience a different culture and lifestyle is something that I think that gives you a much greater understanding of the world. It really expands your horizons. I made many friends through playing cricket with Kampong Cricket Club and this was definitely a highlight, especially the year we won our league championship. Just getting the opportunity to visit many other parts of Europe was also a real highlight. I also now know the difference between a pannekoek and a poffertje!
Why did you decide to return to Australia?
I have two young daughters and we just felt that the open spaces and warmer climate would make Australia a better place to bring them up. Holland is very crowded and wherever you go there are usually queues and entry fees involved. Living in Melbourne means that we can work in the city and then get away on the weekends to national parks and great beaches that are nearby. It’s so easy to get away from it all. The kids love the nature and are able to play outside a lot more.
In every sport, there is always one team that everyone dislikes, unless you support them yourself. Why do you support the Collingwood Football Club?
My father is a Collingwood supporter and although he’s now in his 70’s we still get to go to an occasional game together. I remember when I was young my grandmother gave me a photograph of the 1953 premiership side and a great uncle still lives in Collingwood. So it’s always been a family thing and my daughters are now getting involved and I have taken them to a couple of games recently and they just love it. While it’s true that many people dislike Collingwood, we understand that being biggest and most famous club in Australia, and one of the most successful, makes us the envy of many opposing fans.
What do you love most about Australia?
I love the relaxed lifestyle and the climate. Melbourne is such a vibrant and multicultural city. What’s not to love?
Why should people use LIVE IN australia.com to help them migrate to Australia?
I have worked in the migration industry for about 12 years and, having joined LIVE IN australia.com early last year, I really love the passion of the staff. People who use LIVE IN australia.com will know that the team will do everything possible to make sure that their migration dreams are realised.