One of the most daunting things about moving country is learning a whole new tax system. The Aussies seem to like to do everything differently and the tax system is no different! I asked Gillian from Simple Accounting Solutions to…
One of the most daunting things about moving country is learning a whole new tax system. The Aussies seem to like to do everything differently and the tax system is no different! I asked Gillian from Simple Accounting Solutions to…
When you move to Australia, you’ll be confronted by a whole new language. That’s because despite people speaking English, Aussies love to shorten everything and they have probably some of the most slang I’ve ever heard! If you thought we…
Moving to another country is always a new and exciting experience. When you first arrive in Australia and start to settle into your new life down under, you’ll start to pick up on some things in your new surroundings. Here…
Two of my most popular blog posts are the ones about the cost of living in Perth. Clearly there is a huge demand from potential migrants to know exactly how much life in Australia will cost them and what they…
One of the most frequent questions I get from new or prospective migrants is: ‘How does child care work in Australia?’ Please note the government policy around childcare changed in 2018 and the benefits mentioned here have been combined…
*I have recently updated this post to reflect our 2020 costs of living in Perth.* A couple of years ago I wrote a post about the cost of living in Perth. At the time, we were renting and now we’re…
Today I’m sharing a post from the heart from Gillian Nathan, a fellow South African who has made the move to Australia and has gone through all the emotions that you did or are currently going through. Thanks for sharing…
There’s no denying that things are tough in WA these days. Gone are the days of easy to find jobs and high salaries being the norm. With the recent downturn in the mining and oil and gas industries, many households…
Admit it. The thought of putting petrol in your own car terrifies you. So many massive things on your list of fears when it comes to migrating, but this is not one to ignore. In order to help you prepare…
When you first move to Australia, you may decide to stay in short term accommodation for a while before deciding on where you want to live. If you’re lucky enough, you may have friends or family to stay with but…