Happy Sunday everyone! Thank you for all your lovely comments, they really mean a lot to us, we love hearing from you all. We have noticed this evening that there has been a quality glitch with this video, and it is not as sharp as usual (we tried downloading it in a different way today 🤦🏽♀️) - anyhoo, we’re super sorry about this and will make sure that our videos are back to the normal quality from next week. This video is probably best watched on a smaller screen, like your phone or iPad. We hope you still enjoy the video. Much love xx
Dear Bam Family...you made the best decision in your life (aside from your marriage). From somebody who has travelled to every continent in the world...OZ is the finest country in the world and most people are likeable and supportive. Don't look back!
We bought the house next to the path that used to be on Home and Away. Our neighbours told us that the street used to be blocked off for filming every now and again. The filmed elsewhere when we did a knockdown rebuild.
You are so kind, thank you, it really means a lot. We are working hard to make every edit better than the last! Although I’m not sure we can beat the ‘bush turkey shimmy’ from last week’s video haha! Xx
We (mum dad and 3 children) are serious with moving from UK to Australia, much info to take In lol we found you guys and we have been hooked ever since lol your so relatable, clear and the vids are great 👍🏻 We are really undecided which part! One week we look at Perth, then gold coast then NSW lol Arrrhhhh looks like we may have to go where work takes us, so hope to live near the coast! Anyway rambling on now lol please keep the videos coming, we as a family watch you guys on a Sunday evening on the tv lol 🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it honestly makes us so happy reading this, it means alot 🥰 You can't really go far wrong in Oz, wherever you go, I'm sure you'll have a ball, and you could always move later down the line if you wanted a change of scenery ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam great to have a reply from you guys 👍🏻 hope the business works out please keep those videos going too we would love to see how you get on with it. Hubby chose to work from home after working too many hours and he loves it. He hopes to do the same in Australia lol again thank you for your reply and keep up the good videos 👍🏻🥰🏴
Oh Leo&Lola, I can’t believe I seen you on here had to look at your pic twice lol Are you really thinking of a move down under? What will happen to your online shops etc? I hope I can still buy my treasures from you wherever you will be lol I will message you personally, but seen you on here and was chuffed lol I was thinking of Australia but can’t for a while yet, but researching lol
@@mindsetmeditation1009 Hey how are you lol yea we are fans of the bam familam 👍🏻 well we are at the point now where it’s sort of now or never with the children’s ages, ours etc Wife would be main applicant as she’s got a ‘profession’ but only certain territories etc and hubby will set up business if and when possible. So as we are now but in Australia lol 🤞 we would sell / shut down the shops or look into transferring them to Australia, we are looking into it. As for your ‘treasures’ from us lol well postage may be too much for you 🤣 yea give us a message always good to hear from our customers 👍🏻🥰🏴
I'm in Gladstone north of you by 6 hours and originally from Perth,but I'd rather be up here than Perth as winter sets in as by looking at you recording that in bright sunshine. That's the beauty of Australia,doesn't matter what life you lead there's always sunshine to lift your spirits to do anything. I couldn't imagine living somewhere you have to be inside for most of the year
I stumbled across your vlogs and I’m addicted ..you seem like a great couple and lovely family ..I’m glad you choose Australia and have settled in so well…keep the videos up
New subscriber 🤘 i know a fair few poms but you lot are good eggs.. Really enjoy your vids & hope your fam enjoys this great country, even though it's bad times now with this covid shit.. keep the vids coming.
I would have thought Home and Away would scare foreigners away from coming here lol Glad you like it here,have you been to north Queensland yet ? i'm in Townsville .
Love your videos, you guys are such a cute couple. Can I ask what you both do for work in Australia, and how easy was it finding work? We're moving over next year so have lots to plan 😀❤
Thank you so much. Ben works in manufacturing and I work in retail. Finding work requires a big effort here when you first move, as you don't have the connections. We recently did a video on it though, and gave lots of advice - th-cam.com/video/ajUxYwj8QI8/w-d-xo.html
Not all of Canada is that cold all year round, you know. In fact, here in Southern Ontario, it's about 31 Celsius. I love Canada. But, if I had to live in any other country, Australia would likely be my choice. It seems like, aside from the climate, it shares a lot if similarities with Canada, but with warmer weather and a lot more tropical beaches.
We honestly didn't realise that, but it's funny as people think the same of Australia, that it is the same everywhere and hot all year round, when in reality there's some places that get snow here ❤️
Thank you guys, I am enjoying all of your videos. Love from West Sussex, UK 🇬🇧 Are there any tricks to reduce the cost of the transition from the UK 🇬🇧 to Australia 🇦🇺? How about finding a job? Do you have to do it once in Australia 🇦🇺 or can you still do it while in the UK 🇬🇧 and move only after finding a job? Sorry if you have already answered these questions in other videos.
Years ago I lived in Copthorne, West Sussex, it's a beautiful area 🥰 No tricks as such. We did think that the value an emigration agent offered was worth spending on. We checked various sites for flight costs/accomodation/rental cars. On arrival we made an arrangement with the management of our accomodation to stay there long term - it saved us a lot of money until we bought our house. Hope that helps 🥰
Hey guys really helpful 😊 thanks . We were there 7/ 8 years and decided to move back to uk when we had our daughter to be close to family. She is now 3. We are Australian citizens as well as UK so we're looking at coming back to Australia again in the next year or two. I think the only thing for me is I'll be so gutted to leave grandparents. And she is very close to them. I'm a little scared of that. But your videos are really helpful inspiring and make me feel like it will all be OK. How was it for the younger girls starting primary school in Australia. Do they start a year later then in the UK? Also did the girls transition well to making friends? Thanks Mia
Hey Mia, it's so tough leaving family. Thankfully Ben's Mum was so incredibly supportive of us, which made it easier, although I realise it must have been tough for her. The kids have all thrived at school here and made friends easily. They have a fantastic friendship group. I think kids start school at different ages in different states. The school year starts in January - Ella started just after her 5th birthday, Mia was still 4 when she started - we are in QLD ❤️
That's a tough question as we only know one area really well. We suggest you start your search by choosing a state, then look at the cities in that state, and how far away from the city you would like to be. Have a look online at house prices and fb community pages. Also depending on your job, an area may be more practical for you if you need to be near to potential workplaces. We hope this helps xx
@@ginashiel105 I had watched Home and Away since I was very young and had always been desperate to go to school there, it was my dream, so I asked my Mum, and she arranged for it to happen. I was very fortunate that my Mum encouraged adventure 🥰 I was a nightclub manager back in the UK 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam Just out of interest how did you qualify to migrate as I think you mentioned that it was you who would qualify.....were they looking for your particular skill?
Cheers Shaun H ‘cause I was going to ask the same thing. It’s something to think about- like Oz and NZ have with free movement, recognition of qualifications, free trade and mutual defence but with UK and Canada added in. Plus flights between us would get cheaper with increased demand.
I’m last 😂😂main thing is I’m here, though, in the meantime, Bam Famalan you guys made the best decision for your family, a lot of people assume the place where they are born is the best place to be which is NEVER the case, there is nothing wrong with wanting MORE, I can’t say I blame you, better lifestyle, better weather, what’s there not to like, my daughter moved there 8 years ago and definitely has no regrets, I’m sure with what’s going on in 🇬🇧 you must be glad that you are not over there, so just enjoy and take care🦋🦋🦋🦋
So lovely to hear similar stories. We came as a family for a month working holiday, we all fell in love on our second week and wanted to try out 6 months. We got rid of our house, put everything in storage in the uk and left... never went back. We are now visa hopping until we know our next move, but we just love life here. We want to move from Brissy to Sunshine Coast. 😍
Hi guys,really enjoying your videos.This question is related to when you moved to Australia,the actuality of finding jobs and a home.We are from Ireland.My Husband Philip and 7year old twin girls.
Jet lag seems to be worse for everyone heading east from Europe/UK to Australia. At least when you're based in Australia, it messes up your first week back home, not the first week of your travel time!
What a great bloody video. Your openness and honesty is so very refreshing and I love you both for being like that. I must say that you have made my country Australia richer by your decision. As a side note, could you tell us all how your girls acted to such a big decision to move, and how they adapted to their new life. Cheers from South Oz.
Aww such a good video guys. Have you done a detailed video of like telling the kids you were moving or like how you packed, made decisions about your British life etc. You 2 are soo sweet. Thank you for making these videos ❤️🙏🏻
Those are some fab ideas. Lily is the only one who we told, as Ella and Miakat were just babies back then ❤️. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰🥰
You made the right decision... yes very cold in Canada, in the winter. My son and daughter in law came to Brisbane for work for three years and I came to Brisbane for three weeks was wonderful. Come for sure to visit. And here in Ontario the seasons are not like we’re when I was a kid now 73. We seem to go from winter to summer , hugs
Congratulations, Australia got all climate zones, so there is nothing better ! My daughter was 10 years old when we came here from Germany in 1982 and she is a teacher now ! She still thanks me for bringing her to Australia. You can live in NZ as well with an Aussie passport ! We lived in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and now the Sunshine Coast which we love best ! Greetings from the Sunshine Coast-Queensland
Im a London boy who came here with my family aged 3 in 1970. While I love this country and consider myself 100% Australian its important to realise that kids growing up wont have the same opportunities when it comes to careers as they do in Europe or the UK. Depending on where you live in Australia they may not have the opportunities they want and need. To give you an example, Ive spent most of my life in Perth except for a period living in Sydney and when I was in the army. Perth is basically the mining capital of the world. If you have a trade or qualification relevant to mining the opportunities are endless. Queensland is the second area in Australia where mining is big. But if you want to be, say, an art conservator, youre never going to be doing that in Perth and probably not in Queensland - there just isnt enough demand for that sort of thing in these places. So different parts of Australia offer different opportunities to kids who grow up here. Its not like the UK where its just a matter of maybe getting on a train to go to your dream job or university. Its really important to have a good idea of what your kids want to do with their lives and, if that opportunity isnt available in your city, area, or state, help them to move - even interstate - to get those relevant qualifications and/or do the things they want to do. Just because for you Queensland or Brisbane works, dont make the mistake, that ive seen generations of poms make (Including my parents), of not realising that your kids are not you and they may need more from this country than you do. With all the great things this country offers families its a really easy mistake to make. Lastly, love your videos. Really refreshing and fun.
That’s a really great point, we had notice that also, and that there are so many people who work away from their families. Thank you so much for watching 🥰🥰
Hi Maz & Ben! I’m wondering when you moved did you take everything with you like your home belongings? We are looking to just starting the process and unsure what to do on that side of things. Thank you Mel & Ben
Hey Mel and Ben, We didn't, and to be honest it cost us a fortune to start from scratch again. We would advise that you at least bring tools and electricals - those are probably the most expensive things to build up again xx
Hi there. Just started following you guys, from Belgium. Good job! Learning a lot. Questio (have not been able to find a answer): what kind of work do you do? Thanks and have a great day
You probably wont see this lol but this video means alot because i live in australia and i love the support, i was wondering when did you move to australia?
Hi, you will be unable to get a citizenship without a permanent resident visa, and you have to have lived here for a while. It would all depend on your profession as there are many different visa pathways. The best thing to do is have a chat with an emigration agent, to find out what is the best visa for you to go with ❤️
She settled in pretty well - she kept in touch with her friends and family on whatsapp and fb. She was pretty open to everything new and just went with the flow ❤️ She is now in high school, has a lovely friendship group, is doing well in school, is working - she is absolutely thriving ❤️
We came on a 457 and then a 187, however both of those have been scrapped now. If you need visa advice, it is best to contact a Mara registered emigration agent, as they can give you current advice suited to your circumstances 🇦🇺
Hello guys, excellent video. I would like to ask, how can i immigrate to Australia (Melbourne) since there's lockdown? And generally. I'm from Greece and i always wanted to travel there for vacations or for ever. My uncle lives there so I'm trying to find as many as informations I can, thank you very much!
Hi, currently we believe that the border restrictions only allow permanent residents and citizens to enter Australia. The best thing to do is to contact a Mara registered emigration agent to find out what your options are ❤️
Happy Sunday everyone! Thank you for all your lovely comments, they really mean a lot to us, we love hearing from you all.
We have noticed this evening that there has been a quality glitch with this video, and it is not as sharp as usual (we tried downloading it in a different way today 🤦🏽♀️) - anyhoo, we’re super sorry about this and will make sure that our videos are back to the normal quality from next week. This video is probably best watched on a smaller screen, like your phone or iPad. We hope you still enjoy the video.
Much love xx
Dear Bam Family...you made the best decision in your life (aside from your marriage). From somebody who has travelled to every continent in the world...OZ is the finest country in the world and most people are likeable and supportive. Don't look back!
Thank you, yes we think so too. We are enjoying every second of it 😁
We bought the house next to the path that used to be on Home and Away. Our neighbours told us that the street used to be blocked off for filming every now and again. The filmed elsewhere when we did a knockdown rebuild.
I'm so glad that my 7th generation family from convict ancestors from Ireland and England still enjoy it here. Cheers guys.
It's a pretty good place to be! 🇦🇺❤️
Same 8th generation First Fleet. So glad to come from good Convict stock
The editing on this is amazing! Love your channel the videos progress so much each time!
You are so kind, thank you, it really means a lot. We are working hard to make every edit better than the last! Although I’m not sure we can beat the ‘bush turkey shimmy’ from last week’s video haha! Xx
We (mum dad and 3 children) are serious with moving from UK to Australia, much info to take In lol we found you guys and we have been hooked ever since lol your so relatable, clear and the vids are great 👍🏻
We are really undecided which part! One week we look at Perth, then gold coast then NSW lol
Arrrhhhh looks like we may have to go where work takes us, so hope to live near the coast! Anyway rambling on now lol please keep the videos coming, we as a family watch you guys on a Sunday evening on the tv lol 🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it honestly makes us so happy reading this, it means alot 🥰 You can't really go far wrong in Oz, wherever you go, I'm sure you'll have a ball, and you could always move later down the line if you wanted a change of scenery ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam great to have a reply from you guys 👍🏻 hope the business works out please keep those videos going too we would love to see how you get on with it. Hubby chose to work from home after working too many hours and he loves it. He hopes to do the same in Australia lol again thank you for your reply and keep up the good videos 👍🏻🥰🏴
Oh Leo&Lola, I can’t believe I seen you on here had to look at your pic twice lol
Are you really thinking of a move down under? What will happen to your online shops etc? I hope I can still buy my treasures from you wherever you will be lol
I will message you personally, but seen you on here and was chuffed lol
I was thinking of Australia but can’t for a while yet, but researching lol
@@mindsetmeditation1009 Hey how are you lol yea we are fans of the bam familam 👍🏻 well we are at the point now where it’s sort of now or never with the children’s ages, ours etc Wife would be main applicant as she’s got a ‘profession’ but only certain territories etc and hubby will set up business if and when possible. So as we are now but in Australia lol 🤞 we would sell / shut down the shops or look into transferring them to Australia, we are looking into it. As for your ‘treasures’ from us lol well postage may be too much for you 🤣 yea give us a message always good to hear from our customers 👍🏻🥰🏴
@@leolola1322 thank you ❤️ Keep us updated with your adventure 🥰🇦🇺
I'm in Gladstone north of you by 6 hours and originally from Perth,but I'd rather be up here than Perth as winter sets in as by looking at you recording that in bright sunshine. That's the beauty of Australia,doesn't matter what life you lead there's always sunshine to lift your spirits to do anything. I couldn't imagine living somewhere you have to be inside for most of the year
We stayed in Gladstone on our way back from Airlie last year 😊
It makes so much difference waking up to blue skies every day, even in the winter 🇦🇺❤️
I stumbled across your vlogs and I’m addicted ..you seem like a great couple and lovely family ..I’m glad you choose Australia and have settled in so well…keep the videos up
We're so glad you're enjoying them, thank you so much 🥰
you both are just wonderful, and im so glad u love my country as much as i do. love watching your videos, good luck in all that you do....x
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, we're so happy that you enjoy watching 🥰
Fantastic guys we love following your journey 😀😍
Thank you so much ❤️
I’ve binge watched your entire catalog…phew!
Haha, there will be a new one out every Sunday for you 😉
Great videos, what a lovely family😀
Thank you so much 🥰
New subscriber 🤘 i know a fair few poms but you lot are good eggs..
Really enjoy your vids & hope your fam enjoys this great country, even though it's bad times now with this covid shit.. keep the vids coming.
Thank you so much, we're really glad you're enjoying the videos 🥰
If you really want a snow holiday we have that in Oz too
We have lots of plans to travel in the future, and can't wait 😁
Question: What were you doing for a living before the move, and once you got to Australia?
I worked as a nightclub manager, Ben was an ultrasonics engineer. When we moved, I got back into management and Ben got into caravan building xx
Yes I was about to say the wages are much higher in Australia so it’s all relative to the cost of living.....
Nice to see your videos, thank you. , but my question is , how you decided to which part of Australia to live in?
Check out this video about why we chose to move to Queensland - th-cam.com/video/TecHl5lUIZg/w-d-xo.html
I would have thought Home and Away would scare foreigners away from coming here lol
Glad you like it here,have you been to north Queensland yet ? i'm in Townsville .
Haha not us!
We’ve been as far north as Airlie Beach so far, we have a lot of places to visit still 🇦🇺❤️
Love your videos, you guys are such a cute couple. Can I ask what you both do for work in Australia, and how easy was it finding work? We're moving over next year so have lots to plan 😀❤
Thank you so much. Ben works in manufacturing and I work in retail. Finding work requires a big effort here when you first move, as you don't have the connections. We recently did a video on it though, and gave lots of advice - th-cam.com/video/ajUxYwj8QI8/w-d-xo.html
@@TheBAMFamalam thanks! I'll check it out x
@@fivestarvlogs8359 ❤️
Not all of Canada is that cold all year round, you know. In fact, here in Southern Ontario, it's about 31 Celsius. I love Canada. But, if I had to live in any other country, Australia would likely be my choice. It seems like, aside from the climate, it shares a lot if similarities with Canada, but with warmer weather and a lot more tropical beaches.
We honestly didn't realise that, but it's funny as people think the same of Australia, that it is the same everywhere and hot all year round, when in reality there's some places that get snow here ❤️
...and better neighbours to the south!
Love your happy videos
Thank you ❤️
Thank you guys, I am enjoying all of your videos. Love from West Sussex, UK 🇬🇧
Are there any tricks to reduce the cost of the transition from the UK 🇬🇧 to Australia 🇦🇺? How about finding a job? Do you have to do it once in Australia 🇦🇺 or can you still do it while in the UK 🇬🇧 and move only after finding a job?
Sorry if you have already answered these questions in other videos.
Years ago I lived in Copthorne, West Sussex, it's a beautiful area 🥰
No tricks as such. We did think that the value an emigration agent offered was worth spending on. We checked various sites for flight costs/accomodation/rental cars. On arrival we made an arrangement with the management of our accomodation to stay there long term - it saved us a lot of money until we bought our house. Hope that helps 🥰
@@TheBAMFamalam Woow, Copthorne is 8 minutes away from my home in Crawley. We have been neighbors here … 🥰
Thanks a lot for all the details! 🥰
Hey guys really helpful 😊 thanks . We were there 7/ 8 years and decided to move back to uk when we had our daughter to be close to family. She is now 3. We are Australian citizens as well as UK so we're looking at coming back to Australia again in the next year or two. I think the only thing for me is I'll be so gutted to leave grandparents. And she is very close to them. I'm a little scared of that. But your videos are really helpful inspiring and make me feel like it will all be OK. How was it for the younger girls starting primary school in Australia. Do they start a year later then in the UK? Also did the girls transition well to making friends? Thanks Mia
Hey Mia, it's so tough leaving family. Thankfully Ben's Mum was so incredibly supportive of us, which made it easier, although I realise it must have been tough for her.
The kids have all thrived at school here and made friends easily. They have a fantastic friendship group. I think kids start school at different ages in different states. The school year starts in January - Ella started just after her 5th birthday, Mia was still 4 when she started - we are in QLD ❤️
Forever Home 🏡!
Australia 🇦🇺 is not a bad trade off at all
We think we've done pretty well! ❤️🥰
Any advice on areas to live for family with 2 early teen boys? X
That's a tough question as we only know one area really well. We suggest you start your search by choosing a state, then look at the cities in that state, and how far away from the city you would like to be. Have a look online at house prices and fb community pages. Also depending on your job, an area may be more practical for you if you need to be near to potential workplaces. We hope this helps xx
Thanks. Brisbane is where we are aiming for. Not sure north or south though x
Bloody Pommies don't make it sound too good NAH just joking love your channel....just down the road in Brizzie...cheers ~baden~
Haha thank you very much 😁🇦🇺
Love home and away and wenthworth prison drama hope you guys are all good take care
Home and Away is still by far my fave programme ever - I'm sure Ben feels the same... 😆
@@TheBAMFamalam Alf Stewart rules
@@slowsteadysteve6565 he sure does, I think he holidays in Noosa, so hopefully one day we’ll bump into him 😁🤞🏼
Did your parents live in Oz when you were young as you mentioned you went to school there for a year...
No, my parents lived in the UK, I was at boarding school ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam Wow! was that as a school swap? What job do you do that you were accepted into Australia,as they seem very choosy !!!
@@ginashiel105 I had watched Home and Away since I was very young and had always been desperate to go to school there, it was my dream, so I asked my Mum, and she arranged for it to happen. I was very fortunate that my Mum encouraged adventure 🥰
I was a nightclub manager back in the UK 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam Just out of interest how did you qualify to migrate as I think you mentioned that it was you who would qualify.....were they looking for your particular skill?
@@ginashiel105 Luckily my occupation was on the skills list, I had to gain an extra qualification before I could apply, which took around a year 😊
What are your thoughts on CANZUK?
That would be wonderful, we think it's great to work together with other countries, as it makes you stronger 😊
Cheers Shaun H ‘cause I was going to ask the same thing. It’s something to think about- like Oz and NZ have with free movement, recognition of qualifications, free trade and mutual defence but with UK and Canada added in. Plus flights between us would get cheaper with increased demand.
Went to Canada ‘96. Too cold and boring.
We are sure we would have loved Canada also, however, we much prefer the warm winters here 🥰
@@TheBAMFamalam hot today here. More to come tomorrow. High humidity is coming in November 🤮
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I love love love your video's
Haha you were so quick!!! Thank you so much for watching 💕💕
No problem love your videos keep up the work!
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I’m last 😂😂main thing is I’m here, though, in the meantime, Bam Famalan you guys made the best decision for your family, a lot of people assume the place where they are born is the best place to be which is NEVER the case, there is nothing wrong with wanting MORE, I can’t say I blame you, better lifestyle, better weather, what’s there not to like, my daughter moved there 8 years ago and definitely has no regrets, I’m sure with what’s going on in 🇬🇧 you must be glad that you are not over there, so just enjoy and take care🦋🦋🦋🦋
Could you share how you guys settle down in Australia?.
Great idea, we will pop that into our video schedule ❤️
It's sad about your jeans. You might get a pair at St Vinnies without holes. You may even get hold of a pair for your hubby.
So you don't think they're cute then?! 😂
So lovely to hear similar stories.
We came as a family for a month working holiday, we all fell in love on our second week and wanted to try out 6 months. We got rid of our house, put everything in storage in the uk and left... never went back. We are now visa hopping until we know our next move, but we just love life here. We want to move from Brissy to Sunshine Coast. 😍
It would be hard not to fall in love with Australia. The Sunny Coast is awesome for raising a family. Keep us updated with your story ❤️🇦🇺
Hi guys,really enjoying your videos.This question is related to when you moved to Australia,the actuality of finding jobs and a home.We are from Ireland.My Husband Philip and 7year old twin girls.
Jet lag seems to be worse for everyone heading east from Europe/UK to Australia. At least when you're based in Australia, it messes up your first week back home, not the first week of your travel time!
What a great bloody video. Your openness and honesty is so very refreshing and I love you both for being like that. I must say that you have made my country Australia richer by your decision. As a side note, could you tell us all how your girls acted to such a big decision to move, and how they adapted to their new life. Cheers from South Oz.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰 I have just put your suggestion on our video list to film 🥰
I’m so proud of you guys. You’re such lovely examples of the right people for Australia.
Ah thank you! You win 'loveliest message of the day' today 🥰
What a gorgeous family, just saw your videos and love them. Welcome to Oz so happy you appreciate the beauty of it :)
Thank you so much 🥰
Great job as usual. We're moving over from Ireland in 18 months and find your vids fantastic. Thank you... keep it up.
Ah thank you so much 🥰 We’re super glad you’re enjoying them 🇦🇺❤️
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Aww such a good video guys. Have you done a detailed video of like telling the kids you were moving or like how you packed, made decisions about your British life etc. You 2 are soo sweet. Thank you for making these videos ❤️🙏🏻
Those are some fab ideas. Lily is the only one who we told, as Ella and Miakat were just babies back then ❤️. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰🥰
So what do you do for a living ??
You made the right decision... yes very cold in Canada, in the winter. My son and daughter in law came to Brisbane for work for three years
and I came to Brisbane for three weeks was wonderful. Come for sure to visit. And here in Ontario the seasons are not like we’re when I was a kid now 73. We seem to go from winter to summer , hugs
Thank you 🥰 We do look forward to visiting one day, we still haven't seen our cousins home and can't wait to 🥰
Great vid 🌼!Welcome to our beautiful country & making it your new🏡🪴 ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️🇦🇺
Congratulations, Australia got all climate zones, so there is nothing better !
My daughter was 10 years old when we came here from Germany in 1982 and she is a teacher now !
She still thanks me for bringing her to Australia. You can live in NZ as well with an Aussie passport !
We lived in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and now the Sunshine Coast which we love best !
Greetings from the Sunshine Coast-Queensland
We hope that our girls will also appreciate what they have here. We are also on the Sunny Coast, best place ever! 😍
Im a London boy who came here with my family aged 3 in 1970. While I love this country and consider myself 100% Australian its important to realise that kids growing up wont have the same opportunities when it comes to careers as they do in Europe or the UK. Depending on where you live in Australia they may not have the opportunities they want and need. To give you an example, Ive spent most of my life in Perth except for a period living in Sydney and when I was in the army. Perth is basically the mining capital of the world. If you have a trade or qualification relevant to mining the opportunities are endless. Queensland is the second area in Australia where mining is big. But if you want to be, say, an art conservator, youre never going to be doing that in Perth and probably not in Queensland - there just isnt enough demand for that sort of thing in these places. So different parts of Australia offer different opportunities to kids who grow up here. Its not like the UK where its just a matter of maybe getting on a train to go to your dream job or university.
Its really important to have a good idea of what your kids want to do with their lives and, if that opportunity isnt available in your city, area, or state, help them to move - even interstate - to get those relevant qualifications and/or do the things they want to do. Just because for you Queensland or Brisbane works, dont make the mistake, that ive seen generations of poms make (Including my parents), of not realising that your kids are not you and they may need more from this country than you do. With all the great things this country offers families its a really easy mistake to make.
Lastly, love your videos. Really refreshing and fun.
That’s a really great point, we had notice that also, and that there are so many people who work away from their families.
Thank you so much for watching 🥰🥰
I’m loving your video’s. I’m glad you explained “ why you moved to Australia “
Thank you so much for watching 🥰
If you wanted the real seasons you should have moved to Vic.
We are very happy here, we will look forward to travelling around Oz more in the future though, and having many more experiences ❤️
Hi Maz & Ben!
I’m wondering when you moved did you take everything with you like your home belongings? We are looking to just starting the process and unsure what to do on that side of things.
Thank you Mel & Ben
Hey Mel and Ben,
We didn't, and to be honest it cost us a fortune to start from scratch again. We would advise that you at least bring tools and electricals - those are probably the most expensive things to build up again xx
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Bet you are glad you chose the Sunshine Coast
We are defo not complaining 😁
What did you guys do for work? X
Sorry guys I know this was a year ago but I've just started watching your videos and we are looking into moving as a family xx
Hi there. Just started following you guys, from Belgium. Good job! Learning a lot. Questio (have not been able to find a answer): what kind of work do you do? Thanks and have a great day
You probably wont see this lol but this video means alot because i live in australia and i love the support, i was wondering when did you move to australia?
Thank you so much for watching 🥰 We moved here 5 years ago ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam thank you and I love watching your videos, they make my day 🥰
@@madysonnilson232 you just made our day, thank you 🥰
hi, quick question would it be easier to go on a working holiday visa and get sponsored or just get go get your citizenship?
Hi, you will be unable to get a citizenship without a permanent resident visa, and you have to have lived here for a while. It would all depend on your profession as there are many different visa pathways. The best thing to do is have a chat with an emigration agent, to find out what is the best visa for you to go with ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam im doing a masters degree in Social work and thank you for the advice
@@chloecullen1706 keep us updated ❤️
how did Lilly settle in, she was at a age where she could have been affected the most
She settled in pretty well - she kept in touch with her friends and family on whatsapp and fb. She was pretty open to everything new and just went with the flow ❤️ She is now in high school, has a lovely friendship group, is doing well in school, is working - she is absolutely thriving ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam good
I always give you all a like.
Thank you 🥰
What visa did you go on?
We came on a 457 and then a 187, however both of those have been scrapped now. If you need visa advice, it is best to contact a Mara registered emigration agent, as they can give you current advice suited to your circumstances 🇦🇺
Perfect
Thank you 🥰
Hello guys, excellent video. I would like to ask, how can i immigrate to Australia (Melbourne) since there's lockdown? And generally. I'm from Greece and i always wanted to travel there for vacations or for ever. My uncle lives there so I'm trying to find as many as informations I can, thank you very much!
Hi, currently we believe that the border restrictions only allow permanent residents and citizens to enter Australia. The best thing to do is to contact a Mara registered emigration agent to find out what your options are ❤️