That Johnston Life Podcast interviews real people who have made the move to Australia, sharing the highs and lows from this life changing experience. Hosted by That Johnston Life, who themselves emigrated to Australia during a global pandemic. For more information, help and hacks to move to Australia, subscribe to their YouTube channel That Johnston Life.
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Dive into the world of Australian migration with Alexander King, a seasoned expert from Migration Consultant Ltd, as he unravels the intricacies of immigrating to Australia. Whether you're an individual dreaming of a fresh start, a family seeking new horizons, or a business eager to tap into expansive markets, Alex King's insights will guide you through every step of the journey. Migration Consultant Ltd boasts representatives from all corners of the globe. Each episode of "Migration Matters ...
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The New Life in Australia podcast is here to inspire you to follow your dreams of relocating across the world. Host Karen Bleakley (Founder of SmartStepstoAustralia.com) moved to Australia with her family and, although it was life-changing, it wasn’t without its challenges. This podcast is about making the relocation and resettlement process easier for you, so you can enjoy this exciting adventure. Listen in as special guests share professional secrets and tips, learn from people who’ve made ...
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Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To Australia To Work In Healthcare
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Why This Expat Moved From Dubai To Australia On A Working Holiday Visa?
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Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To A Country Town In Australia
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Things They Don't Tell You About Moving From Essex To The Sunshine Coast
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Why Moving From Temp Visa To PR in Australia Is More Complicated
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This UK Police Officer’s Journey Will Make You Rethink Migration
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Why Leaving Family and Friends for Australia Isn’t Easy
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#28 Christmas Down Under: Festive tips to make the most of Christmas in Australia
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11:31"I know it can be a bit weird to adapt to if you're moving from a country where it's normally cold and chilly and snowy over the Christmas period. But it is different and if you embrace those differences, then I think you will come to love it too!" With thanks to Tonya Davidson from Davidson Property Advocates, Chris Noone from Carly Car Subscripti…
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What No One Tells You About Moving to Australia in a Caravan
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#27 Buying your home in Queensland the smart way with Buyers Collective
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45:18What is your priority when you're moving here? Is it the schools? Is it a house or an apartment? Do you love the ocean do you love the countryside? What are your must-haves? With thanks to Buyers Collective for sponsoring this episode. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast: In this episode, Karen talks to Dianne from Buyers Collective. In th…
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#26 The flexibility of car subscriptions for new arrivals with Carly Car Subscription
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20:04Australia is quite different to many other countries and a lot of the makes and models [of cars] are different and the way you use your car is different... Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to Chris Noone, CEO of Carly Car Subscription. In the episode, we cover: What is a car subscription and how is it differ…
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What No One Tells You About Moving To Australia With Teenagers
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#25 Wealth planning for a successful new life in Australia with Hoxton Wealth
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22:01Just do it! [Moving to Australia] has been the best decision I've ever made...Nothing has to be permanent so if you don't like it you can always go back. With thanks to Hoxton Wealth for sponsoring this episode. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to expat Emma Norton Selzer who is Head of Australia for Hoxton …
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#24 Bucket list experiences: Choosing your Whitsunday Island cruise
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12:40It's important to consider what you want from your Whitsunday Island cruise! Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this solo episode, Karen talks about one of the best travel experiences in Australia - taking a cruise in the Whitsunday Islands! It can feel very overwhelming to choose a cruise as there are so many to choose from from day c…
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We were going to live our lives to the fullest. Even if it meant making mistakes along the way. Even if it meant trying to figure things out as we went along. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this solo episode, Karen talks about the topic of living a life of no regret. The episode covers: The story that inspired this podcast topic. T…
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#22 Buying a home in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula with Davidson Property Advocates
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40:09I believe everybody needs representation at the table. With thanks to Davidson Property Advocates for sponsoring this episode. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to Tonya Davidson from Davidson Property Advocates. We cover: What is a buyer's advocate How can a buyer's advocate help you The different suburbs an…
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#21 Visa pathways: Navigating your move to Australia with True Blue Migration Services
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44:50We are trying to make the visa journey as stress-free as possible for our clients. With thanks to True Blue Migration Services for sponsoring this episode. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to Joy and Maryanne from True Blue Migration Services all about visas for Australia. We cover: Who are True Blue Migrati…
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#20 Plan your financial future in Australia with bdhSterling
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25:00You need to plan ahead and know how your assets will be treated in Australia. You need to have a financial plan! With thanks to bdhSterling for sponsoring this episode. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to Simon Harvey, Group Managing Directory of bdhSterling. We discuss: Moving your pension to Australia Plan…
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#19 Moving to Perth with E-Sterling Services
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44:58Perth is so family-friendly. Everything is built for families...the parks, the beaches, everything is centred around families. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks to Charles who runs E-Sterling Services, a relocation agency that helps you move to Perth in Western Australia. In the episode, we discuss: What is P…
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#18 Sending your luggage to Australia with Send My Bag
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33:04Customers can book as far in advance as they like and lock in the prices for the future... Don't pay an arm and a leg to take things with you! Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast SmartStepstoAustralia is an affiliate partner with Send My Bag and some of the links on this page are affiliate links. In this episode, Karen talks to Darren from…
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#17 Bucket list experiences: The unforgettable experience of whale watching
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17:43Whale watching really is one of the most incredible experiences in Australia! Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about the amazing experience of going whale watching in Australia. The episode covers: Will you get seasick and how to prepare What to pack for your day trip The importance of sunscreen Can you swim…
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When you connect with your 'why' it helps you overcome challenges. It gives you a reason to keep going even when things are difficult and get challenging. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about identifying your 'why'. Why do you want to move to Australia? When you know why you are moving, it helps you stay c…
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#15 Losing someone when you live on the other side of the world
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27:23We thought we had more time but things changed very quickly. Information changes fast and sometimes you just need to trust your gut and travel back without all of the facts. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about her experience of losing her dad earlier this year. This episode covers tips to help you prepare…
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Season Two Teaser Trailer for the New Life in Australia podcast
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0:43The New Life in Australia is back! With new episodes dropping every Thursday, you can expect more inspiration for creating your new life in Australia. The first episode of season two drops on Thursday 12th September 2024! Discover past episodes here. Support the showBy Karen Bleakley
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What They Don't Tell You About A Working Holiday Visa To Australia
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How Moving To Australia The EASIEST Way Can Be A Lowkey Nightmare
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Risking EVERYTHING To Permanently Live In Australia On A Working Holiday Visa
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Don't Buy a House in Australia Until You Hear This
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Australia After Your Working Holiday: What No One Tells You
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Things They Don't Tell You About Moving Back To Australia From Europe After 16 Years
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Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To Australia With No Visa
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How to Move to Australia as a Nurse - Everything You Need to Make a Successful Migration Application & Work in Australia
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16:12In this essential episode of "Immigrating to Australia as a Nurse," host Alexander King takes you through a comprehensive guide on how to successfully move to Australia as a nurse. From the initial steps of assessing your qualifications with ANMAC to obtaining registration with AHPRA, Alexander covers all the bases. We'll dive into the specifics of…
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Things They Don't Tell You About Using Your Work To Move To Australia
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Why Did This Couple Take 9 Years To Move To Australia?
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It is just the most perfect time to start some new Christmas traditions for yourself. Your traditions from your home country probably came from family traditions. You do things in the way that everyone else in the family has always done them, and you’re following that process. But when you get here, you’re free to create your own brand new traditio…
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#13 Tips for planning your Australian holiday
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20:56When you get out there and explore, it really just reminds you why you moved. So, especially if you’ve been feeling a bit homesick, there’s nothing more exhilarating and exciting than pulling into a really beautiful new beach and remembering that you actually get to live here! Whenever I think to myself, I’m so lucky to live here, it’s so beautiful…
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#12 Moving on a parent visa and setting up a stand up paddle boarding business
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41:33We live in central Queensland, it's the Sunshine State. You know, it's very rare that we don't see the sun. It's warm. Even in wintertime for us, it was warm. And you know, paddle boarding - it's low impact. It's a good all round sport for any age group, any level of fitness. And it's great, not just for body fitness, but for the mind and the soul …
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#11 Christmas gifting when you move to Australia
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18:05It’s really difficult for your family to know what things are going to work for your new life in Australia and what is practical to give you as a Christmas gift for your final Christmas before you move. Help them out by giving them some ideas! Welcome to episode 11 of the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about consideratio…
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#10 Australia is expensive: True or false
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20:01I see a lot of people in forums giving their list of outgoings, but one person's outgoings is so different to another person's outgoings. So I just wanted give you a different perspective on things...The truth of the matter is that you don't know the context of the figures that people are sharing online. Welcome to episode 10 of the New Life in Aus…
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#9 Six tips for living with Australia's extreme conditions
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15:15When we first arrived in Australia, we were driving to the shops and we got stuck in a massive hailstorm. It was the biggest one that I've ever experienced.. We weren't on any of the the alert lists, and we weren't prepared for it. It was an absolutely insane hailstorm. I've never seen hailstones as big as that! We were able to take cover quickly, …
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#8 What to expect from Halloween in Australia
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15:23It might be your first experience of things feeling opposite here in Australia. It was our first real experience of celebrating something that we were used to celebrating in cold weather in the UK while it was really hot weather in spring in Queensland. It’s a strange experience getting used to events being hot and sunny rather than being freezing …
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Vlogging To Visas: How Did This Youtuber Move To The Gold Coast?
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#7 Stretch your arrival budget by housesitting in Australia
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20:18We had access to a car and a 4-bedroom home with pool for three and a half months. We reckon we saved $25 to $27,000 by housesitting in those first few months...We didn't have to pay any bills or anything like that. So basically, apart from putting petrol in the car and paying for our phone access, there was nothing else. Welcome to episode seven o…
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#6 How to avoid making expensive mistakes when choosing migration services
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26:23It breaks my heart every time I receive a message from somebody who has lost money because the migration company they chose blocked them, went under or didn't even exist in the first place! It's really expensive to set up a new life over here, and you really want to make sure that the services you are booking and paying for are going to deliver the…
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Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It's essential to respect the sun and begin with healthy habits from day one. Welcome to episode five of the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen is sharing 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia. Being safe in the sun is something you need to build into your life from the …
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Emigrate to Australia as a Cook (ANZSCO: 351411)
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14:36What are the eligibility requirements for immigrating to Australia as a Cook? Eligibility requirements include being aged under 45, scoring 65 points on the Australian Immigration Points Score, having the required skills, qualifications, and meeting health and character checks. For more information: https://migrationconsultant.com/australia/trades/…
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Emigrate to Australia as a Chef (ANZSCO: 351311)
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13:35Migrate to Australia as a Chef (ANZSCO: 351311) Australia has a critical shortage of Chefs. If you are a qualified Chef aged under 45 then you are eligible to migrate to Australia provided you can score 65 points and have a positive Skills Assessment. To Migrate to Australia as a Chef you need to: Be aged under 45 Score 65 Australian Immigration Po…
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Navigating the Path to Australia: A Bricklayer's Guide to Immigration 🧱🌏 https://migrationconsultant.com/australia/trades/bricklayer/ Australia, with its booming construction industry, presents a promising landscape for skilled bricklayers seeking new opportunities and a fresh start. If you're a bricklayer dreaming of making the move Down Under, th…
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How to Migrate to Australia as a Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO: 394111) Australia has a critical shortage of Cabinetmakers. If you are a qualified Cabinetmaker aged under 45 then you are eligible to Immigrate to Australia provided you can score 65 points. https://migrationconsultant.com/australia/trades/cabinetmaker/ Who can apply? Before you pack your bags…
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Emigrate to Australia as a Carpenter and Joiner
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13:35How to Migrate to Australia as a Carpenter and Joiner Be aged under 45 Score 65 Australian Immigration Points Have a Positive Skills Assessment from Vetasses Lodge an Expression of Interest Receive an Invitation to Apply Pay the Visa Fees Pass Health and Character Checks For more information: https://migrationconsultant.com/australia/trades/carpent…
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