Mum's gone 2 Aus

When Mr Mum’s gone 2 Aus recently announced that it won’t be long before we can apply for our Australian citizenship, do you know what I responded? “Far out!”

It only seems like yesterday that we were arriving to our temporary accommodation in Sydney, and stressing about preschools and where to live long term; and phrases like “Far out!” sounded very odd.

It was during the recent school holidays that I first realised I’d ramped up a level, yet again, in terms … Read more

Last winter we spent a very enjoyable weekend in Canberra and shared our Canberra discoveries in A weekend in Canberra – excitement and education for kids. We recently had another short break in Australia’s capital city and had more fantastic family fun.

Many Sydneysiders we chat to are dismissive of Canberra, but we’ve been impressed with the things to do and places to see, and it’s very easy to get around. Yes, the grid-style layout of the city isn’t exactly … Read more

Continuing our series on Australian relocation: State capital city links and websites, today we’re sharing the love for online resources that help families who are relocating to Perth, the state capital city of Western Australia.

Perth has always been a popular location for relocating Brits – known to be Australia’s sunniest city, the contrast with the UK climate is stark. Being a relatively short flight from South Africa it’s also a popular destination for South African immigrants.

Here is … Read more

When I started blogging I read books providing tips for new bloggers. One of the tips I read said that bloggers should avoid “ranting”. The author said that it’s fine to discuss challenges you are facing but if a blog turns into a constant rant about poor service, or the difficult times an individual is having, readers will switch off.

Avoiding the odd rant has been something I have tried to stick to on this blog. Mum’s gone 2 Aus… Read more

If you have are reading Mum’s gone 2 Aus you have probably sat down, after the kids are in bed, to embark on some research about your family relocation to Australia. You will be hoping to move one day, or maybe you have already obtained your visa and confirmed your relocation date.

Whatever stage you’re at with your family relocation to Australia, Mum’s gone 2 Aus provides you with a wealth of knowledge and support. We started the blog a … Read more

In our Australian relocation dilemma: What to ship to Australia? Mum discusses the essential items you will want to ship to Aus, as well as some additional products and household items you might like to add to your boxes or container.

Once you’ve decided what to ship you will need to choose a shipping company, and a method of shipping your items.

Boxes, container? Air, Sea? Get a shipping quote or estimate

Depending on the volume and size of the … Read more

Before working as a freelance writer and blogger Mum worked in Information Technology as a Project Manager. It is work I enjoyed, but once our second son arrived I decided, like many mums, that I wanted to find something more child friendly. I looked for a job I could do from home, that allowed me to set my own hours.

Writing and blogging has served me well for several years and Mum’s gone 2 Aus has been a great support … Read more