1 Feb, 2021 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker
If you’re moving to Australia with kids, the chances are you’ve got concerns about what schools are like in Australia. You want your kids to have an amazing education and the Australian education system is very different to other countries in so many... Read More
31 Jul, 2020 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration
“How do I move to Australia?” is the question that I get asked the most often so I decided to write a detailed post that will help you find out everything you need to know about how to move your life to the other side of the world so you can work and live... Read More
17 Apr, 2018 | Action Taker, Migration
For me, one of the most daunting parts of moving to Australia was moving all of our stuff. We’d lived in our house for ten years so had a lot of junk, we had three kids under five who had (and still have!) a lot of
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20 Mar, 2018 | Action Taker, Migration
Deciding to move your life to the other side of the world is HUGE. It’s overwhelming, stressful, happy, sad and exciting all rolled into one. There is so much to do, from deciding whether to take your pet with you to completing the English language test, from... Read More
3 Mar, 2018 | Action Taker, Migration
The aim of this post is to help you decide which Australia English language test to do for your Australian visa while also providing you with resources that will make your revision for the English proficiency test easier. Specifically, it sets out the PTE vs IELTS for... Read More
16 Mar, 2017 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker
I’ve met lots of migrants while living and travelling in Australia. Many people love their new home, but there are a few who don’t. Some people decide to go back to the UK because they miss it too much. I’ve come to realise there are certain... Read More
20 Feb, 2017 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker
I started Smart Steps to Australia to provide a resource for families who are considering moving to Australia. Initially, I thought about writing a couple of books on the subject but I knew that wouldn’t really offer the level of support I wanted to give –... Read More
27 Jan, 2017 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Discover Australia, Migration, New Life Maker
I’ve been writing articles and features for Australia and New Zealand magazine in the UK since I came back from our backpacking trip in 2009. I’d been an avid reader of the magazine for so many years, it was so exciting to finally be able to write for them... Read More
17 Nov, 2016 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker
I started my Move to Australia Facebook group up quietly for a very good reason. I wanted everyone in the group to get to know one another slowly – a bit like when you arrive at a party one at a time and are introduced to everyone who arrived before you. I... Read More
3 Aug, 2016 | Action Taker, Migration
Have you been agonising over whether you really need to use a migration agent? Or have you been busy Googling: ‘migration agent reviews’ and ‘top Australia immigration consultants’ to help you find the best migration agent to help you immigrate... Read More
5 Jul, 2016 | Action Taker, Migration
Hi there! I guess if you’re reading this then you’re considering moving your family to Australia. It’s a huge move, I won’t lie. For me, the move has been life-changing, inspiring and exciting. Life’s what you make it, regardless of where... Read More
3 Jul, 2016 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker
Thanks for popping by. I just wanted to say a quick ‘hello’ and welcome you to my new website – Smart Steps to Australia. At the moment you’ll see some areas are still in development – if you subscribe to my email list I’ll keep you... Read More