Whether english is your first language or not, if you’re coming to Australia you will need to learn ‘Australian English’! It takes many misunderstandings and laughs along the way, but you’ll get there! There are quirky expressions aplenty Downunder, that might leave you scratching your head if you're not familiar with them. Here are some of our favourites…

As a British expat who has relocated to Australia for the good life, I understand the challenges of starting afresh in a new country. One of the key aspects of settling into your new life Downunder is building a supportive social network. In this blog post, I'll share some valuable tips and insights on how to make friends and feel at home in your new Aussie surroundings.

There’s no doubt that when moving to Australia, you have to take that leap of faith and just assume that everything will work out fine. We are answering the questions that you had about settling into your new life as an expat Downunder.

We understand your situation – you’re currently removing your gloves, inside which your fingers have become little icicles, and you’re just waiting for summer to come, so that you can defrost! You could sit around freezing, or, just throwing it out there, you could move to Australia, which is what we reckon you want to do!

When we first moved to Australia, 7 years ago, we were a bit naïve, full of hope and threw ourselves into our new dream life, head first!