I moved to Perth 41 years ago from Kent. Best move I ever made with family and two teenage kids. Perth has the best climate in Australia. The most sunshine open free clean air space with higher rainfall than London mostly falls in winter with the lowest winter day temperature of 12 degrees. The sun shines nine months of the year almost continuously. The kids grew up had their own house in their 20's and found it difficult writing back to their friends in England and couldn't describe their life here as it sounded as they were boasting. Australian people are now recorded as the wealthiest people in the world largely due to the prosperity of the country. We have been covid free for 300 days and life is as near normal as possible. I went back in 94 and was bitterly disappointed with England the air was dank and polluted the sun shone a dull yellow through a humid polluted sky. There are hundreds and thousands of people in Western Australia who have come from the old country and once settled which takes at least 5 years never want to go back. To what! And why would you? PS. If you are a motorcyclist WA is a dream place to ride as the weather is so kind. My Dad moved here in his seventies as the winters in England were killing him. He ended up living 2 days short of 100 very healthily. The hospitals and the health care system is second to none here. Most of the 2.5 million people in Western Australia come from somewhere making it a very diverse community. Here in the West, many Americans say, Perth is California but much better we even have Freeways, not Motorways.
@@TheBAMFamalam If you come and visit Adelaide there is also a massive UK diaspora there, another great place to live because it's so affordable with great beaches, food, friendly people, wineries etc, and a nice place to visit, it's best to visit any time ( besides winter ; June, July, or August. )
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@@TheBAMFamalam you say you're "lucky" to be in Oz, but really it was the BRAVE step to move to another country - which is a _massive_ undertaking even for a single person with no family! But you GAVE IT A GO, and it has paid massive dividends :) ♥ Congratulations, and I hope you feel that Australia is just as much *yours* as it is mine
Great to see a hard working family with a positive attitude join us. Your family is a welcome addition to our country. PS. i just saw the bit where you've been here for more than 3 years. You are Aussies now! But i will still give you grief about the cricket.
Really honest video….I am very happy for you all….it was the right move, I love Australia…..shame some 20 years ago we just did not have enough points to move, well we live in Jersey now…so not too shabby, cannot wait for our third trip to Oz in 2024…plan to stay longer in five years time…..great site I stumbled on…nice one guys, stay safe and happy
We have been dubbed the “Lucky Country “ and I have traveled quite a bit earlier in my life and I fully understand the sentiments. Welcome to Oz and wish you all the best in the future.
The lucky country was an ironic comment arising from a book by Donald Horne. He thought that Australia was lucky as it had struggled through things despite being run by idiots. He was not a fan of Rob Menzies
You guys are amazing. Welcome. It is one thing to leave your home country to come live here but you worked and studied to do so is amazing. Absolutely, great to have you here
You guys have made the right choice , we moved from south africa 10 years ago and have not looked back. Both our kids were born here , it is difficult without family but ultimately you are doing the right thing for your families future
@@TheBAMFamalam Wow, the face of Perth has changed more in 4 years, that a hundred years. And so much more to come.. The head of my family "Mr George Stedman Watts" was the artist commissioned to design the common seal for Western Australia back in 1867. He then carried on as a farmer in a farm community he founded called Wandering. Tracking horses he lost on a hunt. He found them 4 days later wandering in a valley he made claim too, as his land claim. Australia is rich with history from the UK, you will find in all cities.
Depends on which part of Canada!!! Vancouver has amazing summers! I agree that the rest is a mix of horribly cold and humid heat! But… Australia is better all year so good for you guys, as someone who also moved away from the UK, I am very pleased it worked out so well for you all.
Welcome Guys glad you are happy, yes it must be hard being so far from your families but in the end it comes down to what is best for your Children. I live in South Australia in the country south of Adelaide , hot summers, cold winters but beautiful Beaches and Rural Views. Happy New Year and all the best in the Future
Hey guys, love the video. My wife and I are thinking about starting the same journey. We are contemplating making the move. The more that we think about it, the more we fall in love with the idea. A long way to go yet, but I was wondering what it was that you studied on the skills list and also what part of Queensland that your living in and how your finding it there? You look to be very happy there, we’ve got two young girls also. Thanks.
Hi, thank you so much! It was certainly the best decision we could have made, we are so happy. I was a nightclub manager back in the uk, so my qualification is in management. We are in the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane - we love it, it’s a lot more rural than anywhere we’ve lived before, so great for raising kids. I honestly can’t imagine living anywhere else now, it’s beautiful. Let us know if there’s any topics you would like us to cover, we remember what a minefield it is trying to get information when you’re the other side of the world! ❤️
Thanks for the reply! 👍🏽😁 we would love to know more about the whole visa process and the pros and cons of getting a migration agent. Seems to be a lot of money on top of the actual visa. Is it worth it? Thanks again.
We have a video coming out this Sunday which is a step by step guide to emigrating and will give you more info on the process. With regards to cost, we personally felt that it was worth it. As soon as I met our agent, I knew I needed her, she was a wealth of knowledge. If we had to do it all again, we would still use her. You can talk to agents first, and then see how you feel about it 😊
Ah that’s great, thanks for that. I’ve got in touch with a couple of agencies just waiting to hear back now. Looking forward to the video! Great work guys, keep it going. 👍🏽😁
@@TheBAMFamalam the sunshine coast is beautiful, and a great place to raise a family. Much more relaxed than the gold coast, although both are beautiful. If you get the chance you should definitely check out far north queensland; so much beautiful rainforest, fresh water swimming holes, beaches, and ofcourse the great barrier reef. Much more humid though so aim for winter (no jellyfish then too)
Welcome to Australia. So glad you have finally settled in well. Come down to visit Melbourne and I’ll show you round. What is it about the UK shopping that you miss? Keen to see how you’re getting on in the future. 👋🏻 😀
Thank you ❤️ There are just a few shops I miss... River Island, Tesco, Asda, Primark, The Range, Argos - I just make the most of them on my holidays there, I make sure there is plenty of suitcase room for the return journey haha ❤️❤️
Merry Christmas and Happy New year! What's your advise for a single person who like Australia but has never been there , how and where to start? Thank you
Merry Christmas to you too! The best place to start is by speaking with a MARA registered emigration agent - they can let you know your visa options. From there, we have heaps of videos on our 'Our Move To Australia' playlist, which may help you 🇦🇺
We’re not sure about bass, but hear that people enjoy fishing for barramundi locally. Quite a few people have boats, you can also hire them on the river 😊 We’re pretty sure we’ve seen a baptist church Coolum Beach, I would imagine there are plenty, we just haven’t been looking out for them ❤️
Welcome to Australia guys! If you want to experience some cold weather and autumn colours, come to Canberra for a visit. (Eek, just realised you've been here for years. Oh well, hello anyway!)
Welcome to godscountry can you imagine the people who ruled pomgolia in the old days thought they were punishing our ancestors by forcing them to come to a clean healthy environment, where once you did your time you could pretty much do as you please.my late wife's great great grandfather was sent to the lucky country for stealing 3 silver spoons and ended up owning half of Newcastle now,and I was dragged here by my mum and dad 71 yes ago and a day doesn't go by that I thank God they did.your kids are going to have the best life here in Australia and Can be whatever they want. You can't honestly say the same about pommieland.
I do hope you managed to find your car. Welcome to Australia and I sincerely hope that the move has been a great positive for the family. I'm an expert shopper by the way and purchase from around the World but through importers here in Australia. If you need any help, give me a yell and I can point you in the right direction. We have many UK brands available here also. Your dog was so cute running from the waves. My German Shepherd was so afraid at the beach that she refused to even look out to sea but stood with her back to the waves. Take care and hope you have an easy transition. You'll be surprised at all the people willing to help you, so don't ever feel you're alone.🇦🇺🍻
G'day from Melbourne, Australia🦘 🇦🇺 Enjoy your life here in Australia 😁👍 My parents moved here to Australia from Morocco, Northern Africa in the mid 1960s.
I emigrated from UK in 1977, never looked back. Now have my own dynasty, 2 daughters and 3 grandsons. You will never regret your move. Apart from pandemic, I get family visit every 2 years. Who would not want to live close to Pacific Islands and Asia. Yes friends become family.
We are only 5 years in, but can’t imagine looking back either! I got to go to the UK twice in 2019, so I’m grateful that I saw everyone not so long ago ❤️❤️
Missed our flight window due to Covid (family of 5) really hope the borders open soon 😔 we just have to wait I suppose. Hopefully our visas can be backdated to March 2020. Here’s hoping 🤞🏻 great video guys thanks for sharing 😎
Hi guys, loved your video. We are currently in UK and husband wants to move to a sunnier country. He’s used to the heat as he’s from Sicily. I, on the other hand, don’t like it if it’s too hot, like 28 degrees Celcius. Where abouts are you in Australia? Are there areas where it doesnt get as hot in the summer? Love, Ella x
Hi Ella, we went to Melbourne a few years ago in the summer, we honestly had no idea that we would need jumpers and coats, we hadn’t taken any with us! Although the south does get hot, it’s not so humid and it’s not hot every day. We are in QLD, which is very humid and hot throughout the summer. Tasmania might also be worth looking at x
Everything sounds great, can you like drop some more info on the visa route and which agent did you use? I am in the same path myself and thinking of moving there beginning of next year. Nice content keep it up!!
The agents we used were Emergico in Brisbane, we were super happy with the service that we received. They will be able to give you current information for your situation 😊
Fantastic video. This is our goal. Did you guys find permanent accommodation after you all arrived there or beforehand when Maz went alone for 5 weeks? This is something we are trying to decide if it's worth someone going first beforehand.
Thank you so much ❤️ We booked a 2 week holiday accommodation the day that we flew over, then when we arrived, we asked the management if we could stay for longer, until we bought a house. They gave us a good deal on rent and it meant that we didn't need to buy furniture for a rental. We ended up living there for 5 months 🇦🇺
I am massively put off from applying for Aus because of the points system, other people having more points and also losing all that money if applying and no response or a long wait.
We hear ya! Visas into Australia are enough to make anyone lose their minds - it is a super stressful and costly process. You really have to want to come to take on that process 🦘
Yes! I lOVE Surfer's Paradise 😍 We're in Sydney but we try to go to The Gold Coast each year. It sounds very smart to holiday in a destination first before moving there as you don't want to be stuck living somewhere you wouldn't like. Wow, first turn over! Hahaha the spiders, yes lol Yes, our health care system is top notch compared to other places in the world 😊 I'm a teacher so I'm happy that you like our schools here 😁 Awww cute dog! I don't blame you pup for being scared of those waves as they will cover you!! lol You're kids look so happy and that's the important thing 🥰 New Sydney friend here!
Hi what part of Australia did you move to .I did a year working holiday 10 years ago in Sydney and Perth. I'd love to try to move back with my wife and two young children (8 and 5) but really not sure on the part to try.thankyou
I'm studying Zoology and finishing my first year so hopefully in two years me and my partner can look at starting our journey to moving from the UK to Australia, we spent a year there on a working holiday visa and since coming back home, even though we love our family there is sooo much more opportunity just waiting to be discover in AUS!! cant wait to go back there, its not felt like home since we left AUS
What an exciting time for you both! We got Kokopop here, he is only a year old and has been a beautiful addition to our family. We do have friends that have brought dogs with them, I know that it is an expensive process, but apart from that I think all went well for them ❤️
Hey, congratulations on your new move! We have a whole playlist of videos that you may find useful - it includes, cost of living, settling in, things to do etc. Here is the link to watch - th-cam.com/play/PLilyqsb6tINyOxWtPL2rPhsuFheuk7taa.html
Thank you so much! Great question - we moved to a regional area and everything shuts by 8pm - that is the time we used to go out. Everybody goes to bed early here and gets up super early. It took us a few years to get used to that. That was probably the biggest culture shock for us 💕
How exciting! Thank you for watching. We lived the other side of the river, in Kent, when we lived in the UK. Let us know if you have any questions, we are more than happy to help where we can 😊🇦🇺
The things I love about Europe don't exist here and I miss them. I will retire back to Europe if not before. I'm in Perth and grew up in London, so it's always so remote and small to me. BUT... The health care is mostly fantastic. Kids actually like going to school! It's easy to get around. The pay is soooo much better. The attitude generally is better and the weather and beaches... just amazing
How do you get your dog over ? We have a golden retriever and would like to move form Canada to Australia. Is there a separate process to apply for the dog ?
There are pet relocation companies. Try googling some Canadian ones. We didn't have dogs when we moved, so are not entirely sure of the process. Would love to hear how you go though, as we get asked alot 🐾
Hi guys, what qualification did you have to obtain ? I graduate in 2023 so does my partner. And we are trying to put the building blocks together for moving and being ready come that time. Any help would be 👍 we would be moving from ireland.
Mine was a diploma, I also had 13 years experience, but every occupation requirement is different. Also, where we moved to a regional area, that also makes a difference as they seem to want more people to go there, rather than to the cities 😊 Have you found out if you will need post qualification experience for the visa type that you are going for? ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam thank you for replying 🙂 so if we migrated from the UK to Australia for work, we would have to pay I take it? If so, how much is it per year?
Hi, Lily is the only one who went to school in both countries, she said that the main difference is the technology - you bring your own laptop/ipad into school here. Also, the schools were smaller in the UK, so she knew most people in the school. She is enjoying the outdoor culture here, she wasn't too keen on cold weather! Other than that, culturally it is pretty similar 😊
Thank you so much! The best advice that I have is to speak with a Mara registered agent, they will be up to date on all of the current circumstances. If there is a way to get here sooner, they will know it. Let us know how you go ❤️🇦🇺
Hi,what did you study if you don’t mind me asking and what age bracket were you in?The reason I am asking this question as my husband and I are 35 plus and my son is going to be 18 soon and he can apply for a working holiday visa and I would like to study nursing.thank you!
Thank you so much ❤️ The visa that we got no longer exists, it was scrapped a few years ago. You can get current advice from a Mara registered emigration agent though 🥰
@@shannonkavanagh8178 that is a great question. I guess it depends on what you're bringing with you in your container - will you need to kit out a house? Have you already got a job to go to? We did a cost of living video, which should give you an idea of day to day costs - th-cam.com/video/T999sID_20Y/w-d-xo.html
I came 1982 from Germany to QLD Lived in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and now on the Atherton Tableland retired Temperature Min 10 Degrees Max 30 Degrees on 700 meters above sea level! One hour Drive to Cairns Look at the mess in Europe now But we have another one here around In China CCP I can only advise to come to Oz One of the best Countries Good Luck to everyone who wants to make that move We found ours
Me and my partner are wanting to move to Australia as soon as he has enough experience as an electrician.... I would love to hear how the whole process was in moving? I.e finding a house in Australia and how it works with qualifications ECT x
We have a video coming out this Sunday about Aussie houses, so that will have a bit more info in it. With regards to electricians qualifications, we don’t have any personal experience of that. I’m sure you could ask your migration agent about that 😊
As a electrician you would have to re-do your qualifications but I have friends that moved over as a electrician, just had to have the role as apprentice until he’s passed all the Aussie standards, which I believe the only place near us was eagles hills in Brisbane 👍🏻
We didn’t, he was a new addition to our family this year. A number of our friends have brought their dogs over, and as far as we are aware they have not had any problems. The only bad thing we’ve heard is how expensive it was ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam thanks so much!! Did you guys take all of your things with you or did you sell and rebuy! Would love to see a more in depth video on things like that and your experience as I enjoyed the last one so much xx
We hardly brought anything! We figured that the homes here wouldn’t suit or be the right size for the furniture that we had. The only large item that we brought over was our fridge/freezer. We are so glad you enjoyed it. We will be making more emigration videos where we will delve into it more ❤️
Haha thankfully we have barely seen anything like that! We have had a few huntsman spiders in our home - they are big and scary looking but don’t cause any harm. The first time we had one though, we didn’t know that! Ben was trying to catch it with a Tupperware tub, which was when we discovered that they jump! Ben was frantically trying to catch the jumping ‘monster’, while I was crying with laughter on the other side of the room 🤣🤣 Honestly though, I wouldn’t let it hold you back, it really isn’t a problem 💕
Tell you what, I’ve been to OZ two years in a row and I haven’t been bugged. Been to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Queensland, Melbourne and lived in Sydney and I still have to see a bug. LOL. There’s more in LA and San Fo where I lived for more than 15 years, but definitely none in Indiana where I lived for 20 years. Now, I live in an island in the Philippines mostly and here i see all sorts of bugs, There’s more to life than to be afraid of bugs. Virus. Yeah, those are bummers.
I have lived oz for71 yrs and have only seen avenomous snake in the wild twice sure every thing here could potentially kill you, you just have to leave them alone and they wil leave you alone.
Thank you for making this video. I am married, we have 2 daughters. My husband and I are both 28 and seriously thinking about making the move. Where is it you guys live? Was it easy getting your kids registered into school? My eldest (5) is autistic so I have already thought about possibly homeschooling the girls as I used to work in a SEN Section of a primary school before having children.
Hi, thank you so much for watching! It is no problem getting into school where we are, as you live in a catchment area, the school are required to accept you if you live in that area. Hopefully the school would be able to support your daughter's needs, so that you have a choice. From what I've seen, the school's cater well for all children xx
If you want to move to Australia and you want the best available help for your Autism child. I just gave it to you. My kid now talking because of that school. They only deal with children with special needs.
@@TheBAMFamalam NDIS in Australia also help with funding for your child to see specialist. I get $30.000 a year in funding from them. Don't be shy for help. Australia has it
Hey my family and I are looking to migrate to Australia but everything is on a paused with covid and stuff quick question does it have alot of job opportunities for a general electrician in Queensland?? Coming from trinidad 🇹🇹
Hi, how exciting! To be honest as neither of us are electricians, we don't have a lot of knowledge about job opportunities. As far as we're aware there is always a need for good tradies. Perhaps contact some potential employers to seek advice ❤️
Hi, me and my fiance are 21 and we have got a 4 month old son. We have been speaking about the idea of moving and it seems to be getting more and more appealing. What I want to know is, would we need a large chunk of money to emigrate (40-60k) and how easy is it to find a job? Thank you
We know people that have brought a lot of money over and we know plenty that came with barely anything. The major costs will be your visas, flights and new set up costs (such as cars, furniture etc), you will also need money to keep you going until you find work and get paid. With regards to finding work here, it's just a case of really putting yourself out there, and if you need work quickly, then you need to be willing to accept anything, until you can find the role you want. Even minimum wage here is pretty high, so any kind of work will cover your outgoings if you are sensible about it ❤️🇦🇺
Population under 30 million in a country that’s massive! So let’s of space. Combination of great weather, no pollution and some of the best beaches in the world! Great healthcare, laid back friendly people who don’t take life too seriously. You can’t go wrong
I moved to Perth 41 years ago from Kent. Best move I ever made with family and two teenage kids. Perth has the best climate in Australia. The most sunshine open free clean air space with higher rainfall than London mostly falls in winter with the lowest winter day temperature of 12 degrees. The sun shines nine months of the year almost continuously. The kids grew up had their own house in their 20's and found it difficult writing back to their friends in England and couldn't describe their life here as it sounded as they were boasting. Australian people are now recorded as the wealthiest people in the world largely due to the prosperity of the country. We have been covid free for 300 days and life is as near normal as possible. I went back in 94 and was bitterly disappointed with England the air was dank and polluted the sun shone a dull yellow through a humid polluted sky. There are hundreds and thousands of people in Western Australia who have come from the old country and once settled which takes at least 5 years never want to go back. To what! And why would you? PS. If you are a motorcyclist WA is a dream place to ride as the weather is so kind. My Dad moved here in his seventies as the winters in England were killing him. He ended up living 2 days short of 100 very healthily. The hospitals and the health care system is second to none here. Most of the 2.5 million people in Western Australia come from somewhere making it a very diverse community. Here in the West, many Americans say, Perth is California but much better we even have Freeways, not Motorways.
We are also from Kent. We have only passed through Perth, but really look forward to a visit one day ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam If you come and visit Adelaide there is also a massive UK diaspora there, another great place to live because it's so affordable with great beaches, food, friendly people, wineries etc, and a nice place to visit, it's best to visit any time ( besides winter ; June, July, or August. )
You're a lovely family. So glad you are enjoying your new lives in Oz!
Thank you so much! ❤️
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I am really pleased you love Australia. I absolutely love my country I am a very proud Australian.🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thank you ❤️ We are feeling pretty lucky to be here 🇦🇺
Yeah australia is great!
@@TheBAMFamalam you say you're "lucky" to be in Oz, but really it was the BRAVE step to move to another country - which is a _massive_ undertaking even for a single person with no family! But you GAVE IT A GO, and it has paid massive dividends :) ♥ Congratulations, and I hope you feel that Australia is just as much *yours* as it is mine
Would love to move. The amount of outdoor space and swimming pool houses is ridiculous. Great video by the way
I am from Australia and I just want to say a very warm welcome to your lovely family, great video, thank you for sharing :)
Thank you ❤️❤️
I always admire people who expand their horizons and travel.
But I find it jawdropping when people make a significant sea change like this. Brave.
Thank you ❤️
Great to see a hard working family with a positive attitude join us. Your family is a welcome addition to our country. PS. i just saw the bit where you've been here for more than 3 years. You are Aussies now! But i will still give you grief about the cricket.
Thank you! Haha we wouldn’t expect anything less 😁🇦🇺
You guys seems so nice. Thank you for choosing Australia. And the very, very, very best of luck for your whole family..
Thank you so much ❤️
Welcome to Australia it’s a beautiful country I’m glad you love being here from a fellow Aussie
Thank you so much ❤️🇦🇺
Really honest video….I am very happy for you all….it was the right move, I love Australia…..shame some 20 years ago we just did not have enough points to move, well we live in Jersey now…so not too shabby, cannot wait for our third trip to Oz in 2024…plan to stay longer in five years time…..great site I stumbled on…nice one guys, stay safe and happy
I think you stayed at the same hotel I have stayed at when I go down to the Sunshine cost
We have been dubbed the “Lucky Country “ and I have traveled quite a bit earlier in my life and I fully understand the sentiments.
Welcome to Oz and wish you all the best in the future.
We do feel pretty lucky to live here 😁
Thank you 🥰
The lucky country was an ironic comment arising from a book by Donald Horne. He thought that Australia was lucky as it had struggled through things despite being run by idiots. He was not a fan of Rob Menzies
@@TheBAMFamalam what part of the UK are you originally from?
@@edwardamosbrandwein3583 we were from Kent 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam Thx for your information.
Enjoy your new life in Australia!
Congratulations for moving in Australia. I hope I'll get the opportunity to move in this beautiful country in the future. Cheer !
from a french guy
Thank you! And best of luck with your adventure, keep us posted! ❤️
Get ya Butt out here Mate!!
You guys are amazing. Welcome. It is one thing to leave your home country to come live here but you worked and studied to do so is amazing. Absolutely, great to have you here
Thank you so much for your lovely message ❤️
currently hating the UK were looking into moving and Australia is on the top of our list.
We can honestly say that moving to Australia is the best decision we made xx
@@TheBAMFamalam how did you chose which area to move to?
You guys have made the right choice , we moved from south africa 10 years ago and have not looked back. Both our kids were born here , it is difficult without family but ultimately you are doing the right thing for your families future
Great to have you here!
Thank you so much ❤️
We are moving back home to Australia soon too 🐨💙
How exciting ❤️❤️
Lol
Dear BAM family you are wonderful!
Have you met the Johnston family UK to Sunshine Coast also on Utube?
Thank you so much 🥰 We haven’t met them yet, I’m sure we will do though xx
Yes, my family moved over to Perth as settlers back in 1865. 7 generations on still here!
Wowza! You’d have seen a lot of changes! ❤️🇦🇺
@@TheBAMFamalam Wow, the face of Perth has changed more in 4 years, that a hundred years. And so much more to come.. The head of my family "Mr George Stedman Watts" was the artist commissioned to design the common seal for Western Australia back in 1867. He then carried on as a farmer in a farm community he founded called Wandering. Tracking horses he lost on a hunt. He found them 4 days later wandering in a valley he made claim too, as his land claim. Australia is rich with history from the UK, you will find in all cities.
Depends on which part of Canada!!! Vancouver has amazing summers! I agree that the rest is a mix of horribly cold and humid heat! But… Australia is better all year so good for you guys, as someone who also moved away from the UK, I am very pleased it worked out so well for you all.
Australia is similar in that everywhere you go has a different climate - we froze when we went to Melbourne 😂
Thank you so much 🥰
Welcome, it's nice to see that you've all settled, and life is good. Happy, healthy 2021.👍😊
Thank you ❤️ Happy New Year 🥂
Welcome Guys glad you are happy, yes it must be hard being so far from your families but in the end it comes down to what is best for your Children. I live in South Australia in the country south of Adelaide , hot summers, cold winters but beautiful Beaches and Rural Views. Happy New Year and all the best in the Future
We couldn’t agree more ❤️ Social media makes it all so much easier as well. We are yet to visit Adelaide, but we will do one day. Happy New Year 🇦🇺
Hey guys, love the video. My wife and I are thinking about starting the same journey. We are contemplating making the move. The more that we think about it, the more we fall in love with the idea. A long way to go yet, but I was wondering what it was that you studied on the skills list and also what part of Queensland that your living in and how your finding it there? You look to be very happy there, we’ve got two young girls also. Thanks.
Hi, thank you so much! It was certainly the best decision we could have made, we are so happy. I was a nightclub manager back in the uk, so my qualification is in management. We are in the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane - we love it, it’s a lot more rural than anywhere we’ve lived before, so great for raising kids. I honestly can’t imagine living anywhere else now, it’s beautiful. Let us know if there’s any topics you would like us to cover, we remember what a minefield it is trying to get information when you’re the other side of the world! ❤️
Thanks for the reply! 👍🏽😁 we would love to know more about the whole visa process and the pros and cons of getting a migration agent. Seems to be a lot of money on top of the actual visa. Is it worth it? Thanks again.
We have a video coming out this Sunday which is a step by step guide to emigrating and will give you more info on the process. With regards to cost, we personally felt that it was worth it. As soon as I met our agent, I knew I needed her, she was a wealth of knowledge. If we had to do it all again, we would still use her. You can talk to agents first, and then see how you feel about it 😊
Ah that’s great, thanks for that. I’ve got in touch with a couple of agencies just waiting to hear back now. Looking forward to the video! Great work guys, keep it going. 👍🏽😁
@@TheBAMFamalam the sunshine coast is beautiful, and a great place to raise a family. Much more relaxed than the gold coast, although both are beautiful. If you get the chance you should definitely check out far north queensland; so much beautiful rainforest, fresh water swimming holes, beaches, and ofcourse the great barrier reef. Much more humid though so aim for winter (no jellyfish then too)
Jinkxy lol me & my hubby still do that
Uh we hating lockdown here in nsw
Wish we lived closer you are the perfect mates to have
Haha we are the opposite of cool on camera 😂 Fingers crossed you are getting closer to being out of lockdown now, we do feel for you xx
Welcome to Australia. So glad you have finally settled in well. Come down to visit Melbourne and I’ll show you round.
What is it about the UK shopping that you miss? Keen to see how you’re getting on in the future. 👋🏻 😀
Thank you ❤️ There are just a few shops I miss... River Island, Tesco, Asda, Primark, The Range, Argos - I just make the most of them on my holidays there, I make sure there is plenty of suitcase room for the return journey haha ❤️❤️
Only heard of Tesco. Will look out for those shops when in the UK next....eventually. 😃 Have a happy February.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year! What's your advise for a single person who like Australia but has never been there , how and where to start? Thank you
Merry Christmas to you too! The best place to start is by speaking with a MARA registered emigration agent - they can let you know your visa options. From there, we have heaps of videos on our 'Our Move To Australia' playlist, which may help you 🇦🇺
So happy for you guys! Looking forward to moving to Australia soon too it’s always been my dream ☺️
Thank you! That’s so exciting, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam absolutely will, thank you guys - good luck to you all wishing you success and happiness ❤️
How’s the bass fishing down there? Are there many lakes and do many people own bass boats? Also are there any Baptist churches?
We’re not sure about bass, but hear that people enjoy fishing for barramundi locally. Quite a few people have boats, you can also hire them on the river 😊
We’re pretty sure we’ve seen a baptist church Coolum Beach, I would imagine there are plenty, we just haven’t been looking out for them ❤️
Welcome guys,new friend here from Perth WA,awesome content❤️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Welcome to Australia guys! If you want to experience some cold weather and autumn colours, come to Canberra for a visit. (Eek, just realised you've been here for years. Oh well, hello anyway!)
Thank you! Yes, Canberra is on our list to visit as well - we want to see so many places when borders are less restricted ❤️
Welcome, you guys seem great and have a lovely family.
Thank you so much ❤️
Welcome to godscountry can you imagine the people who ruled pomgolia in the old days thought they were punishing our ancestors by forcing them to come to a clean healthy environment, where once you did your time you could pretty much do as you please.my late wife's great great grandfather was sent to the lucky country for stealing 3 silver spoons and ended up owning half of Newcastle now,and I was dragged here by my mum and dad 71 yes ago and a day doesn't go by that I thank God they did.your kids are going to have the best life here in Australia and Can be whatever they want. You can't honestly say the same about pommieland.
It certainly has a history like no other! We honestly feel so grateful to be able to bring our kids up here. ❤️🇦🇺
It’s great your enjoying australia! I live in WA and its awesome! 🤩 hope you can visit it one day
We can't wait to visit WA! We are so eager to start travelling! ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you for sharing. Look forward to your other content. Thank you,
Thank you, glad you’re enjoying 🥰
👋👋 Hey Hey !! Awesome y`all made it safe and sound 😃😃 Y`all will adjust fine, especially for the holidays 👍👍#21
I do hope you managed to find your car. Welcome to Australia and I sincerely hope that the move has been a great positive for the family. I'm an expert shopper by the way and purchase from around the World but through importers here in Australia. If you need any help, give me a yell and I can point you in the right direction. We have many UK brands available here also. Your dog was so cute running from the waves. My German Shepherd was so afraid at the beach that she refused to even look out to sea but stood with her back to the waves. Take care and hope you have an easy transition. You'll be surprised at all the people willing to help you, so don't ever feel you're alone.🇦🇺🍻
Haha yes we found it eventually! Thank you! Yes, ours absolutely loves the beach... just not the water! ❤️
welcome down under BAM fam
Thank you 🥰🇦🇺
Where is lumber for building houses imported from?
Hi, we believe most house builders use Australian timber 😊
It is interesting to see Australia through other eyes than my own
Yes, it's funny, everyone's experiences are so different ❤️
G'day from Melbourne, Australia🦘 🇦🇺
Enjoy your life here in Australia 😁👍
My parents moved here to Australia from Morocco, Northern Africa in the mid 1960s.
G'day! I bet you're feeling as lucky as we are! ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam oh yes! I'm glad l was born and raised here in Australia than in Morroco, North Africa were my parents grew up 😁👍
@@carerforever2118 My settler moved to Australia from New Jersey USA 1847. 174 years ago
I'm so glad you moved here apart from the whole covid situation, welcome to our land x
Thank you. I think we have been very lucky not to have experienced the covid situation that is happening elsewhere in the world ❤️
2:25 - Hahaha! I know that exact view from the Phoenician in Broadbeach 👍
Haha well spotted! That’s where we stayed on our first holiday together here! 😁
Love your content, thanks for sharing all this information with us. What kind of education did you do for the visa?
Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying 🥰 I needed a diploma 😊
I emigrated from UK in 1977, never looked back. Now have my own dynasty, 2 daughters and 3 grandsons. You will never regret your move. Apart from pandemic, I get family visit every 2 years. Who would not want to live close to Pacific Islands and Asia.
Yes friends become family.
We are only 5 years in, but can’t imagine looking back either! I got to go to the UK twice in 2019, so I’m grateful that I saw everyone not so long ago ❤️❤️
Missed our flight window due to Covid (family of 5) really hope the borders open soon 😔 we just have to wait I suppose. Hopefully our visas can be backdated to March 2020. Here’s hoping 🤞🏻 great video guys thanks for sharing 😎
Oh no! We've got our fingers crossed for you. Keep us updated on how you go, and thank you so much for watching ❤️🇦🇺
Hi guys, loved your video. We are currently in UK and husband wants to move to a sunnier country. He’s used to the heat as he’s from Sicily. I, on the other hand, don’t like it if it’s too hot, like 28 degrees Celcius. Where abouts are you in Australia? Are there areas where it doesnt get as hot in the summer? Love, Ella x
Hi Ella, we went to Melbourne a few years ago in the summer, we honestly had no idea that we would need jumpers and coats, we hadn’t taken any with us! Although the south does get hot, it’s not so humid and it’s not hot every day. We are in QLD, which is very humid and hot throughout the summer. Tasmania might also be worth looking at x
Loving your videos! We are hoping to move over next year 🤞🏻 visa will hopefully hurry up!
How exciting! We’ve got our fingers crossed for a quick visa grant for you! 🤞🏼
Good luck
Thank you 🥰
Hi love the log I’m in Perth Western Australia
Hi, thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️
Everything sounds great, can you like drop some more info on the visa route and which agent did you use?
I am in the same path myself and thinking of moving there beginning of next year.
Nice content keep it up!!
The agents we used were Emergico in Brisbane, we were super happy with the service that we received. They will be able to give you current information for your situation 😊
Very helpful ty.
You are very welcome 🥰
Fantastic video. This is our goal. Did you guys find permanent accommodation after you all arrived there or beforehand when Maz went alone for 5 weeks? This is something we are trying to decide if it's worth someone going first beforehand.
Thank you so much ❤️ We booked a 2 week holiday accommodation the day that we flew over, then when we arrived, we asked the management if we could stay for longer, until we bought a house. They gave us a good deal on rent and it meant that we didn't need to buy furniture for a rental. We ended up living there for 5 months 🇦🇺
I am massively put off from applying for Aus because of the points system, other people having more points and also losing all that money if applying and no response or a long wait.
We hear ya! Visas into Australia are enough to make anyone lose their minds - it is a super stressful and costly process. You really have to want to come to take on that process 🦘
@@TheBAMFamalam thanks for the reply!
Yes! I lOVE Surfer's Paradise 😍 We're in Sydney but we try to go to The Gold Coast each year. It sounds very smart to holiday in a destination first before moving there as you don't want to be stuck living somewhere you wouldn't like. Wow, first turn over! Hahaha the spiders, yes lol Yes, our health care system is top notch compared to other places in the world 😊 I'm a teacher so I'm happy that you like our schools here 😁 Awww cute dog! I don't blame you pup for being scared of those waves as they will cover you!! lol You're kids look so happy and that's the important thing 🥰 New Sydney friend here!
Hi what part of Australia did you move to .I did a year working holiday 10 years ago in Sydney and Perth. I'd love to try to move back with my wife and two young children (8 and 5) but really not sure on the part to try.thankyou
We're on the Sunny Coast in QLD - we've got a Sunny Coast playlist on our channel, if you wanted to check out the local area 😀
@@TheBAMFamalam will check it out thankyou for the reply 😀
Great vid. By the look of those beaches you must be somewhere between Byron Bay and the Sunshine Coast?
Thank you, yes that was filmed on the Sunny Coast ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam Love it. Coolum/ Noosa/Alex Headlands, great neck of the woods 👍
@@timspare80 it doesn't get much better! ❤️
I'm studying Zoology and finishing my first year so hopefully in two years me and my partner can look at starting our journey to moving from the UK to Australia, we spent a year there on a working holiday visa and since coming back home, even though we love our family there is sooo much more opportunity just waiting to be discover in AUS!! cant wait to go back there, its not felt like home since we left AUS
What an exciting time for you both!
We got Kokopop here, he is only a year old and has been a beautiful addition to our family. We do have friends that have brought dogs with them, I know that it is an expensive process, but apart from that I think all went well for them ❤️
As a new migrant to Australia, what is it like to take care for kids bills like school, shopping and accommodation
Hey, congratulations on your new move! We have a whole playlist of videos that you may find useful - it includes, cost of living, settling in, things to do etc. Here is the link to watch - th-cam.com/play/PLilyqsb6tINyOxWtPL2rPhsuFheuk7taa.html
Great video! Was there any significant culture shock when you moved? Anything that took you a while to get used to?
Thank you so much! Great question - we moved to a regional area and everything shuts by 8pm - that is the time we used to go out. Everybody goes to bed early here and gets up super early. It took us a few years to get used to that. That was probably the biggest culture shock for us 💕
I will move to Australia soon!!!!!
How exciting! Best of luck with your move ❤️❤️
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@@TheBAMFamalam thanks!
Amazing video! I’m currently 16 and living in Essex uk, but my dream is after I complete my studies I’m hoping I can move to Australia aswell
How exciting! Thank you for watching. We lived the other side of the river, in Kent, when we lived in the UK. Let us know if you have any questions, we are more than happy to help where we can 😊🇦🇺
Welcome to Australia!!
Thank you so much ❤️🇦🇺
The things I love about Europe don't exist here and I miss them. I will retire back to Europe if not before. I'm in Perth and grew up in London, so it's always so remote and small to me.
BUT... The health care is mostly fantastic. Kids actually like going to school! It's easy to get around. The pay is soooo much better. The attitude generally is better and the weather and beaches... just amazing
There's so many wonderful things about both places, in an ideal world I'd love to be able to pop back more often ❤️
Omg this is my dream to move to Australia it’s always on my mind and I always look at video 🥰
I dreamed about it for so long too! And the reality is great, we really love it here 🥰🇦🇺
@@TheBAMFamalam thank u for getting back at me it’s late there isn’t it
It is nighttime for us, 11pm now 😊
@@hamidsharif1261 I hope you make it here, you're most welcome to come 😁
How you going with the summer heat and humidity? I thought Mr Bam hated the heat....LOL
Haha we have aircon! Oh and icy poles 😂❄️
@@TheBAMFamalam We do have snow in winter if he feels the need.
@@Blanchy10 when we can travel without the threat of border closures we might come and enjoy some snow! ❤️
How do you get your dog over ? We have a golden retriever and would like to move form Canada to Australia. Is there a separate process to apply for the dog ?
There are pet relocation companies. Try googling some Canadian ones. We didn't have dogs when we moved, so are not entirely sure of the process. Would love to hear how you go though, as we get asked alot 🐾
Out of curiosity what qualification did you get?
Love your story 👍
Thank you ❤️❤️
If you don’t mind me asking what migration agent did you use?
We used Emergico in Brisbane, they were awesome 😊
Welcome to paradise!
Thank you! We are loving every second! 🇦🇺
Hi guys, what qualification did you have to obtain ? I graduate in 2023 so does my partner. And we are trying to put the building blocks together for moving and being ready come that time. Any help would be 👍 we would be moving from ireland.
Mine was a diploma, I also had 13 years experience, but every occupation requirement is different. Also, where we moved to a regional area, that also makes a difference as they seem to want more people to go there, rather than to the cities 😊
Have you found out if you will need post qualification experience for the visa type that you are going for? ❤️
how did you find jobs so quickly in Australia?
I wish we could do this but it’s all money 💗💗🇦🇺
Do you have to pay for the kids school?
There are state and private schools here in QLD, state schools are free for children to attend, unless they are international students 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam thank you for replying 🙂 so if we migrated from the UK to Australia for work, we would have to pay I take it? If so, how much is it per year?
Go for a shop in Melbourne.
We went to Melbourne last year, we will head back for a holiday when we can 😁💕
Would love to know what your children think of the different changes it was between schools and culture
Hi, Lily is the only one who went to school in both countries, she said that the main difference is the technology - you bring your own laptop/ipad into school here. Also, the schools were smaller in the UK, so she knew most people in the school. She is enjoying the outdoor culture here, she wasn't too keen on cold weather! Other than that, culturally it is pretty similar 😊
The Australian ethos is “work hard, play harder”
I live in NSW Australia. do you live in New South Whales?
We are in QLD ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam oh
Welcome 🙂
Thank you ❤️
I’m trying to move to Australia this year but covid isn’t helping! Any advice! By the way what a beautiful family you have!
Thank you so much! The best advice that I have is to speak with a Mara registered agent, they will be up to date on all of the current circumstances. If there is a way to get here sooner, they will know it. Let us know how you go ❤️🇦🇺
Hi,what did you study if you don’t mind me asking and what age bracket were you in?The reason I am asking this question as my husband and I are 35 plus and my son is going to be 18 soon and he can apply for a working holiday visa and I would like to study nursing.thank you!
Hi, I studied business management, I was 30 when we applied for our visas 😊
Which immigration agent did you use? ❤
Welcome to Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you ❤️🇦🇺
What visa did you guys go for and what are the requirements for it? Also love your videos 💗
Thank you so much ❤️ The visa that we got no longer exists, it was scrapped a few years ago. You can get current advice from a Mara registered emigration agent though 🥰
@@TheBAMFamalam thanks so much 💗
The entrances to the beach are numbered for ease of location for the ambulance for when there’s a shark attack.
Love you Bam Family. Watch out for sharks!
We sure will! Have a great weekend 😊
I live in Melbourne gets cold lol
It's pretty cold here today too! 🥶
I am really wanting to relocate my family to Australia, we are a family of 4 im hoping it is doable in the near future 🙏💕
How exciting! Let us know if you have any questions ❤️🇦🇺
@@TheBAMFamalam thankyou!! Do you know roughly how much money we'd need to take out to be able to just get settled without worrying? 😁xx
@@shannonkavanagh8178 that is a great question. I guess it depends on what you're bringing with you in your container - will you need to kit out a house? Have you already got a job to go to? We did a cost of living video, which should give you an idea of day to day costs - th-cam.com/video/T999sID_20Y/w-d-xo.html
@@TheBAMFamalam thankyou!! I will give this a watch 😁xx
I came 1982 from Germany to QLD
Lived in Brisbane, Gold Coast,
Sunshine Coast and now on the
Atherton Tableland retired
Temperature Min 10 Degrees
Max 30 Degrees on 700 meters above sea level! One hour Drive to Cairns
Look at the mess in Europe now
But we have another one here around
In China CCP
I can only advise to come to Oz
One of the best Countries
Good Luck to everyone who wants to make that move
We found ours
Me and my partner are wanting to move to Australia as soon as he has enough experience as an electrician.... I would love to hear how the whole process was in moving? I.e finding a house in Australia and how it works with qualifications ECT x
We have a video coming out this Sunday about Aussie houses, so that will have a bit more info in it. With regards to electricians qualifications, we don’t have any personal experience of that. I’m sure you could ask your migration agent about that 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam amazing can't wait cx
As a electrician you would have to re-do your qualifications but I have friends that moved over as a electrician, just had to have the role as apprentice until he’s passed all the Aussie standards, which I believe the only place near us was eagles hills in Brisbane 👍🏻
@@pomdownunder6620 amazing thankyou for the advice xx
Welcome to you, love your attitude, but never forget its about the kids future, probably more than yours.
Absolutely, we are so grateful to give our kids this lifestyle ❤️
Did you have your dog in the UK? We are so worried about ours traveling over x
We didn’t, he was a new addition to our family this year. A number of our friends have brought their dogs over, and as far as we are aware they have not had any problems. The only bad thing we’ve heard is how expensive it was ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam thanks so much!! Did you guys take all of your things with you or did you sell and rebuy! Would love to see a more in depth video on things like that and your experience as I enjoyed the last one so much xx
We hardly brought anything! We figured that the homes here wouldn’t suit or be the right size for the furniture that we had. The only large item that we brought over was our fridge/freezer.
We are so glad you enjoyed it. We will be making more emigration videos where we will delve into it more ❤️
Very expensive to move a dog to Australia.
Your dog needs to do quarantine and have vet checks and certain needles.
@@Robert-cu9bm thank you for the info
Hi guys, what part oz you living in. You guys citizens yet. Thx for great vlog
We are on the Sunny Coast, QLD. Not yet, that is our next step! Thank you for watching 🇦🇺❤️
Was adjusting to the wild life - spiders, sharks, snakes etc. hard? that’s the biggest thing holding me back from visiting...!
Haha thankfully we have barely seen anything like that! We have had a few huntsman spiders in our home - they are big and scary looking but don’t cause any harm. The first time we had one though, we didn’t know that! Ben was trying to catch it with a Tupperware tub, which was when we discovered that they jump! Ben was frantically trying to catch the jumping ‘monster’, while I was crying with laughter on the other side of the room 🤣🤣
Honestly though, I wouldn’t let it hold you back, it really isn’t a problem 💕
@@TheBAMFamalam Haha, I love that!
Tell you what, I’ve been to OZ two years in a row and I haven’t been bugged. Been to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Queensland, Melbourne and lived in Sydney and I still have to see a bug. LOL. There’s more in LA and San Fo where I lived for more than 15 years, but definitely none in Indiana where I lived for 20 years. Now, I live in an island in the Philippines mostly and here i see all sorts of bugs, There’s more to life than to be afraid of bugs. Virus. Yeah, those are bummers.
I have lived oz for71 yrs and have only seen avenomous snake in the wild twice sure every thing here could potentially kill you, you just have to leave them alone and they wil leave you alone.
Thank you for making this video. I am married, we have 2 daughters. My husband and I are both 28 and seriously thinking about making the move. Where is it you guys live? Was it easy getting your kids registered into school? My eldest (5) is autistic so I have already thought about possibly homeschooling the girls as I used to work in a SEN Section of a primary school before having children.
Hi, thank you so much for watching! It is no problem getting into school where we are, as you live in a catchment area, the school are required to accept you if you live in that area. Hopefully the school would be able to support your daughter's needs, so that you have a choice. From what I've seen, the school's cater well for all children xx
Australia has schools for children with special needs. My child has Autism too
If you want to move to Australia and you want the best available help for your Autism child. I just gave it to you. My kid now talking because of that school. They only deal with children with special needs.
@@TheBAMFamalam NDIS in Australia also help with funding for your child to see specialist. I get $30.000 a year in funding from them. Don't be shy for help. Australia has it
Love from Birmingham
All the best :)
Thank you soooo much 💕
I'll be doing the opposite heading to The UK.
Enjoy Australia.
Best of luck for your adventure ❤️
Hey my family and I are looking to migrate to Australia but everything is on a paused with covid and stuff quick question does it have alot of job opportunities for a general electrician in Queensland?? Coming from trinidad 🇹🇹
Hi, how exciting! To be honest as neither of us are electricians, we don't have a lot of knowledge about job opportunities. As far as we're aware there is always a need for good tradies. Perhaps contact some potential employers to seek advice ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam tank u so much love your videos can't wait to come to Australia
@@beautylifebysl4718 you are very welcome and thank you so much for watching. Keep us updated on your journey ❤️
Hi, me and my fiance are 21 and we have got a 4 month old son. We have been speaking about the idea of moving and it seems to be getting more and more appealing. What I want to know is, would we need a large chunk of money to emigrate (40-60k) and how easy is it to find a job? Thank you
We know people that have brought a lot of money over and we know plenty that came with barely anything. The major costs will be your visas, flights and new set up costs (such as cars, furniture etc), you will also need money to keep you going until you find work and get paid. With regards to finding work here, it's just a case of really putting yourself out there, and if you need work quickly, then you need to be willing to accept anything, until you can find the role you want. Even minimum wage here is pretty high, so any kind of work will cover your outgoings if you are sensible about it ❤️🇦🇺
Population under 30 million in a country that’s massive! So let’s of space. Combination of great weather, no pollution and some of the best beaches in the world! Great healthcare, laid back friendly people who don’t take life too seriously. You can’t go wrong
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