If you’re moving to Australia with kids, the chances are you’ve got concerns about what schools are like in Australia. I’ve recently written a feature for Australia and New Zealand magazine about our experience with private schools in Australia, but... Read More
Have you been considering making the move to Australia for a long time? Do you keep telling yourself that you’re happy enough in the UK but the feeling of wanting a different lifestyle stays at the back of your mind? Maybe you’ve got lots of ideas in your... Read More
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
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
People are always asking me whether moving to Australia was worth it. It cost a large chunk of equity from our home, set my husband’s career onto a slightly different track (from military aviation to commercial aviation), meant leaving behind our parents, our... Read More
We came back from our round-the-world backpacking trip 2009 expecting twins. Although we loved Australia and had seriously been talking about migrating while we were travelling, having two babies
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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
