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Living in Australia guide | 39 things you need to know about life in Australia

1 May, 2023 | Lifestyle

I often get asked what it’s like living in Australia. It’s one thing taking a holiday to Australia, but moving to Australia permanently is a different experience altogether. Let me share with you what it’s really like living in Australia in this... Read More
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House sit in Australia: Save money with house sitting

28 Feb, 2023 | Migration

This post shares tips and inspiration about how to house sit in Australia. I’ll be honest, house sitting wasn’t something I’d ever thought about when we were planning our move to Australia, but I’ve recently been chatting to a friend who moved... Read More
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Waiting for visa | 15 things to do while waiting for your Australia visa

19 Feb, 2023 | Migration

One of the most challenging parts of moving to Australia is waiting for visa grant confirmation to come through. From the moment that you decide to make the move to Australia to actually being granted permission to move, it can feel like such a long time! Waiting for... Read More
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Moving abroad with children: 8 tips to help expat kids settle

29 Apr, 2022 | Migration

When you’re relocating overseas with children, it adds some extra challenges to the adventure. This post about tips for moving abroad with children comes from my own personal experience of moving overseas to raise our kids in Australia. Thank you to A Team Tuition for... Read More
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Get a Wise Account: Cheap transfers, easy international banking

5 Dec, 2021 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker, Tips & Guides

I had never heard of a multi-currency account like a Wise Account when I moved to Australia. I really wish I’d known about it sooner! Formerly known as a Trasnferwise account, a Wise Account offers a flexible online bank account that is great for the transition... Read More
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