Scott Jordan
I came to Australia in 2017. Despite having engineering qualifications in South Africa, I had to become a student here and start all over again. The pathway to my dream of becoming an Australian Citizen meant repeating my welding and engineering trade, which is tough starting all over again at 27. It's also tough to live off lower wages while trying to establish yourself in a new country.
I spent the first 5 years working across a number of Gold Coast industries, getting to know the work environments, learning about myself and though the first few years were brutal. It happened, I got my Australian Citizenship in 2023.
Now I intend to make the most of the opportunities available here, in Australia.
What an amazing country to wake up every day and have opportunity. In 2022, I had the chance to travel around Australia and take in the stunning sites, meet the locals in small towns and large cities, I got to really explore!
I am so happy to say that, without a doubt, the Gold Coast in the best place in all of Australia! Our beach culture, seemingly endless summer, growth and strong entrepreneurial spirit, it's the place I feel most at home. I give a strong second to Coral Bay/Exmouth/Broome!
When I arrived in Australia, I was blessed to stay with my brother as I found my feet. He was always looking at property - it made me wonder if property was something I could ever get into or might have the opportunity to learn more about.

