Agent Profile

Brenda has been actively involved in the horse industry her whole life, including working as a stallion handler and then riding school manager in the UK and Ireland. After a successful career in the construction industry, Brenda migrated to Australia in 1990. Upon moving to Australia, Brenda set up Stablemate, a company established to assist employers in the horse industry to find staff. Stablemate went on to establish a global exchange program, which as part of the exchange process assisted applicants and employers with Australian visa applications. Eventually, due to diversification and a renewed focus on the immigration process, Stablemate became TEP – a business that exclusively provides immigration assistance to those wishing to travel to and/or remain in Australia. Brenda has been a practicing Migration Agent since 2002 (MARN: 0213896) and has substantial experience giving advice on both temporary and permanent visa options. She has managed, directed and been the chairperson of several companies and industry organisations. Brenda’s qualifications include: Australian Immigration Law and Practice Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems Diploma of Racing – Thoroughbred Trainer Diploma from the British Builders Merchants Federation Australian & British Horse Riding coach Brenda regularly advocates on behalf of employers and industry and has held many positions of leadership throughout the years. She is currently the member of the Migration Institute of Australia Regional committee; whose goals include advocating for regional migration pathways and regional employers. Between 1996 and 2012 Brenda travelled extensively looking for and interviewing skilled workers for the horse industry. She spoke at numerous colleges and universities including in the United Kingdom, the Netherland, Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, South Africa, Argentina, Turkey and Australia. Brenda is a practicing Christian who has invested in studying Christian business and leadership.