Source: ABC News Australia — 2026-05-17
Not legal advice. Always consult a MARA-registered migration agent for your specific situation.
What changed
Beyond the Kitchen, a course run by Multicultural Services Centre of WA (as of May 2026), provides cooking and hospitality business skills training for women from migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker backgrounds. The program creates a structured pathway for participants to develop both practical kitchen skills and small business capabilities.
What this means for you
If you are on a 482, 485, or 500 visa and interested in hospitality or small business ownership, this course offers accredited upskilling that can strengthen your case for visa extension or PR. If you are a recent migrant on a 189/190 visa, this is a low-cost way to build a professional network and explore business opportunities in your new community.
Action items
- [ ] Contact Multicultural Services Centre of WA to confirm current course dates and whether you meet eligibility criteria
- [ ] Check if the course offers formal qualifications (e.g., Certificate III Hospitality) that could count toward skilled migration requirements
- [ ] Clarify with MARA if completing this course strengthens your visa application or points claim, especially if business ownership is part of your migration strategy
Who is affected
Women on 482, 485, 500, 189, and 190 visas in Western Australia who are interested in hospitality, food business, or entrepreneurship as a pathway to permanent residence or visa extension.
Visa types: general Audience: skilled-workers