New Life in Australia podcast

New Life in Australia podcast with Karen Bleakley cover art with a couple walking on a beach

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast 

The New Life in Australia podcast is packed with inspiration, tips and advice to help you plan your New Life in Australia!

Join Karen and her special guests as they share professional secrets and tips, learn from people who’ve already made the move to discover all of the things they wished they’d know, and find businesses that can help you realise your dreams. 

Covering practical tips as well as mindset shifts, this podcast is about inspiring you to take the leap and go all-in creating an amazing New Life in Australia! 

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Karen and Matt wine tasting in the Granite Belt

#57 Why I’ll Never Be a Ping Pong Pom | New Life in Australia

“I live in Australia, I love Australia and this is my home.” Have you ever heard the term ping pong pom? It’s used to describe people who move back and forth between Australia and the UK as they try to decide where they really want to live. In this episode, I’m sharing my own thoughts […]

#56 The ultimate travel essentials checklist for long-haul travel

“You’re not just going on a holiday. You’re returning to your old home while living somewhere new.” After travelling between Australia and the UK quite a few times, I’ve gradually worked out my travel essentials, so I wanted to share them in this episode.  This is my ultimate travel essentials checklist for long-haul travel, including […]
Leon and Eugene from buyersagents.com.au

#55 How buyer’s agents help you buy smarter in Australia with BuyersAgents.com.au

“When it comes to purchasing a property, the biggest thing is finding the right location. You don’t want to put your money into the wrong street or the wrong property.” Thanks to Buyersagents.com.au for sponsoring this episode.  Moving to Australia and trying to buy property can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unfamiliar with suburbs, pricing […]
Karen and her family at the Whitsundays

#54 5 things I wish I knew before moving to Australia

“You spend so much time researching your visas, houses, schools, jobs, the costs. You don’t really think about all of the things that you can’t put into a spreadsheet.” This week on the New Life in Australia podcast, Karen shares five things she wishes she had known before moving from the UK to Australia with […]
Some friends at the beach with surf boards in Australia

#53 How to make friends in Australia: Building your support network

“You don’t arrive with a network in Australia, but it’s something that you actually build and cultivate yourself.” This week on the New Life in Australia podcast, Karen talks about one of the biggest challenges of starting over in a new country: making friends and building a support network. Leaving behind friends and family can […]
Headshot of Suja from Homward Australia

#52 Finding a rental in Australia with relocation support from Homeward Australia

“Relocation is like a puzzle, so there are many pieces, and they all need to come together. One missing piece and the puzzle is incomplete.” Thanks to Homeward Australia for sponsoring this episode.  This week on the New Life in Australia podcast, Karen speaks with Suja from Homeward Australia, a relocation support service helping families […]
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