This is a quick update because the latest news has already been published on a number of excellent resources.
On 15th May the Treasury released a further exposure draft relating to the proposed Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) reform. Again, at a glance, it looked like it might be good news for overseas temporary residents as transitional arrangements were mentioned. However, upon closer examination it appears that not much is… Read more
Australian media recently announced a new mobile phone \ Facebook app that provides real-time advice to parents experiencing sleep-related issues with their children.
The report Mum read in the Daily Telegraph confirms that, “In Australia, about 25 per cent of up to three-year-olds have sleep problems and, with older children aged three to six, 18 per cent of mums consider their child’s sleep a problem.”
The new Live Advice Facebook service is offered by… Read more
To: The Hon Wayne Swann MP – Treasurer, The Hon David Bradbury MP – Assistant Treasurer
CC: The Hon. Joe Hockey MP – Shadow Treasurer, The Hon Barry O’Farrell – NSW Premier, The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP – NSW Education Minister, Australian and UK media.
I am writing to urge you to give overseas temporary residents, in particular families living in NSW, a fair go regarding the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) \ Living Away from Home… Read more
Over the past 24 hours there has been wide discussion and debate regarding a 2012 – 2013 Budget announcement and the Australian government’s proposed LAFHA reform. Mum hopes to set the record straight…
On Tuesday 8th May, in a joint media release with the Hon David Bradbury Assistant Treasurer and Minister Assisting for Deregulation, the Australian government announced further reforms to the Living Away from… Read more
Last month, during the wet spells we’ve been having in Eastern Australia, Mum read an article about the increasing number of Death Cap Mushrooms in and around Canberra. Wherever you live in the world, you no doubt teach your children to be wary of mushrooms and toadstools, however likely it is to find a fairy underneath.
Death Cap Mushrooms live up… Read more
This week’s Photo Friday was taken at the outdoor toddler playground in Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter, Sydney. Whenever I see this sign it makes me smirk because it’s not the most obvious sign you’d expect to see at a playground.
If you haven’t been before the Entertainment Quarter or “EQ” as it’s commonly known, at Moore Park is a great place to visit with kids. There are two… Read more
A few weeks ago we wrote about Opening a bank account in Australia – which bank and when to open an account. Mum explained that it’s easy to open an account from your country of origin and pick up your cards once we arrive in Aus. Of the “big four” banks in Australia we recommended the Commonwealth Bank Australia and can provide assistance in opening an account: read about our call back service… Read more
We launched our third Australian relocation ebook this week: The ABC of Australian Schooling, aimed at students (children), parents and teachers.
Our third ebook provides over 100 terms used in everyday school life in Australia; the simple, visual format make it perfect for children of any age. It will help you feel confident and excited about your move to Australia.
Our other ebooks are essential reading for parents… Read more
We are very excited to announce the launch of our latest ebook to help and support family relocation to Australia. The ABC of Australian Schooling, co-authored with Lesley Snell from Northern Beaches Know-How, is available now.
The ABC of Australian Schooling is essential reading for parents, teachers and students moving to Australia. The simple format make it perfect for all children relocating to Australia, from Primary to… Read more
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