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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…

One of the most stressful things about migrating is finding work in your new home country. The current job climate in Australia is not what it used to be 5 years ago or even 10 years ago (obviously this is…

Stepping off the plane in Perth comes with a whole host of emotions: excitement, nervousness, sadness, joy and many more. It can also be quite daunting and if jet lag sets in, confusing too! It’s a good idea to write…

One of the toughest things about migrating is arriving in a new place and having to start from scratch with absolutely everything in your life. You have to find a new job, a new home, new schools if you have…