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Moving to Australia – Family & Education

Moving to Australia? Get our guide!

Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in Australia we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

study abroad

Want To Study Abroad? Here’s What You Have To Do

  If you have ever dreamed of studying abroad, now is the time to take action. Studying in a foreign country can be an amazing experience that will open your eyes to new cultures and ways of thinking. This article will outline the steps that you need to take to make your dream a reality….

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Giving Birth In Australia

Giving Birth In Australia: Maternity Hacks For Expecting Expats

  Pregnancy and giving birth are one of the truest life-defining moments for those who are looking to become mothers.  Moving to a country like Australia requires a lot of courage and determination, mainly if you’re planning to stay there for longer and also give birth one day.  Here are some maternity (and other) hacks…

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expat partner

Wanting To Work As An Expat Partner? Do You Really Want To?

When your partner is offered a career enhancing opportunity abroad and you decide together to take the step, the family will enter a whole new phase in family life.  If you are happy to leave your job behind and look forward to spending more time with the family and building a new life in the…

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expat partner

The Impact Of Giving Up Your Job To Become An Expat Partner

Not everyone outside the expat community responds positively when you talk about being an expat. Sometimes judgement is apparent; you can be seen as a spoiled, stay-at-home expat partner with no material needs or wants, spending lazy afternoons at the pool-side sipping cocktails with friends. This may or may not have been true many decades…

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moving overseas with a pet

7 Things You Should Know About Moving Overseas With A Pet

  Moving overseas with a pet is an arduous task that requires a lot of forethought and planning. Most travelers leave their pet to a care facility to avoid all the hassles and loads of paperwork associated with bringing a pet abroad. However, parting ways can be a hard choice for people having a deep…

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Stress-Free Family Move Overseas

8 Essential Tips For A Stress-Free Family Move Overseas

    You may have landed a job abroad, and you just want to settle in a different place. Regardless, moving overseas is a significant decision.  That said, you should keep these tips in mind to ensure a stress-free family move overseas:     1. Check for Repairs When settling into a new home, especially overseas,…

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Parenting Styles From Around The World

Parenting Styles From Around The World

Parenting styles often come under scrutiny in modern cultures. There are many different resources and methods for every element of parenting, from toilet training to schooling, making it difficult to know the best way to bring up your little one. Plus, with plenty of well-meaning (and some more critical) people waiting to give their opinion…

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online homeschooling

Online Homeschooling vs International Schools

More parents and children than ever before have discovered the benefits of online homeschooling. The once obligatory international school is increasingly being dropped by parents for a more modern and convenient option.  Although international schools are one option, these days online homeschooling is rapidly becoming the most popular choice. If ensuring an outstanding British education overseas…

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foreign divorce

Life after a Foreign Divorce

  Where there has been a divorce in another country, there are many reasons why spouses may need to apply to the courts in England and Wales.  Jenny Arnold, senior associate solicitor at JMW Solicitors, sets out the approach of the courts to a foreign divorce.       The doors of the English and…

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adjust to school abroad

6 Tips For Helping Your Child Adjust To School Abroad

  As a parent, you’ve probably experienced or at least thought about the anxiety surrounding your child’s first day of school. You know that you’re leaving them in good hands, but you can’t help but wonder what their experience will be. A new environment, unfamiliar faces, and tons of new information all at once seem…

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