New Life in Australia podcast

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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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#51 Raising resilient kids in a new country, with Sam from Courageous Girls Club

“Nobody has set out to move to Australia for a worse life. We’ve all done it because we believe this is a really good move for the benefit of everybody in our family.“ Moving to Australia with children brings a whole layer of complexity on top of the usual relocation admin, from visas and schooling […]
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#50 Moving your belongings to Australia: Smart shipping tips for a smoother move

“I think the service can just relieve you of an additional weight physically and mentally whenever you first arrive in a country.” Moving to Australia is an exciting new adventure, but the practical side of relocating your life across the world can feel really overwhelming. What should you bring? What should you leave behind? Is […]
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#49 The power of your anti-vision: What you don’t want your life in Australia to look like

“You don’t accidentally build your dream life. You build it by noticing when you’re drifting and choosing a different direction.” Moving to Australia is often framed around big goals, new beginnings and exciting possibilities. But what happens after the move? When the dust settles, routines take over and life starts to feel like it’s running […]
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#48 Create your vision: Plan your life and future in Australia

“Creating a vision for your new life begins the moment you start imagining what’s possible for you.”  In this final episode for 2025, Karen talks about how to intentionally design your life in Australia, whether you’re still planning your move, deep in the admin, or already settled. Moving to Australia is a huge achievement — […]
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#47 How to move your money to Australia and get the most from your transfer with TorFX

“We helped to move just over £300,000 to Australia and were able to achieve an additional $18,000 Australian dollars into her bank over the UK bank she was using. That’s huge!” Moving to Australia is exciting, but it comes with challenges – especially when it comes to transferring your money internationally. In this episode, Karen […]
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#46 The real cost of living in Brisbane in 2025

“Is Australia affordable? I think it is definitely more expensive than the UK in many ways but there are areas where life is cheaper, so it’s swings and roundabouts as to which one is actually cheaper.” Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode about the real costs of living in Brisbane […]