How to become an Australian citizen: Info, tips, guidance
Later this month, we’re going to be taking our Australia citizenship test! I often get asked questions about how to get Australian citizenship so I thought I’d share our experience of applying for our Australian citizenship and preparing for the Australia... Read MoreThinking of moving to Australia?
People keep telling me they can’t possibly leave everything behind and move to another country, even though it’s something that is tugging on their heartstrings. I wanted to write a bit about our story of moving to Australia to show that we are no... Read MoreThe things nobody tells you about emigrating (but I wish I’d known)
When you’re moving to Australia, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in the visa process and all of the admin like opening a bank account and shipping your belongings. It can become all-consuming. And if you don’t know any friends who have done it... Read MoreHow to make friends in a new country: Tips, ideas and inspiration
I get a lot of emails and Facebook messages from readers asking how to find friends in Australia. I get it – you’re leaving behind an established network of friends and family and, quite often, you’re starting a new life in Australia where you know... Read MoreThe Australian school system (things I’ve learnt + our experience)
Starting school in Australia can be daunting for anyone, let alone if your kids are starting school in a brand new country. The Australian education system can feel so alien when you first arrive, not to mention getting used to the timings of Australian school... Read MoreHow do you spend Christmas in Australia? Inspiration and fun ideas
A few people have asked me what Christmas in Australia is like as it’s difficult to imagine a hot Christmas unless you’ve experienced it. So I put the call out on Facebook a couple of years ago to ask people: ‘how do you spend Christmas in... Read MoreHow to find the best places to live in Melbourne Australia
I just want to give you a bit of background information before launching into today’s sponsored post which comes courtesy of ausrental. When we moved to Australia, it was daunting as we didn’t know Brisbane. We paid £2000 for a temporary rental for one month through... Read MoreDeclutter action plan: Get organised for your move to Australia in four months
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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