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The New Life in Australia podcast is here to inspire you to follow your dreams of relocating across the world.
Host Karen Bleakley (Founder of SmartStepstoAustralia.com) moved to Australia with her family and, although it was life-changing, it wasn’t without its challenges.
This podcast is about making the relocation and resettlement process easier for you, so you can enjoy this exciting adventure.
Listen in as special guests share professional secrets and tips, learn from people who’ve made the move, and discover businesses that can help you realise your dreams. It’s all about ending the isolation, showing you what’s possible and sharing realistic expectations about starting a new life Down Under.
Tune in for inspiration, tips and actionable advice to kickstart your journey so you can create the life you've always wanted.
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#50 Moving Your Belongings to Australia: Smart Shipping Tips for a Smoother Move
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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#49 The power of your anti-vision: What you don't want your life in Australia to look like
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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#48 Create your vision: Plan your life and future in Australia
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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#47 How to move your money to Australia and get the most from your transfer with TorFX
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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#46 The real cost of living in Brisbane in 2025
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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#45 Finding a rental in Australia: An insider's guide from Rental Search Australia
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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#44 How to survive (and thrive) an Australian summer
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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#43 Spiders, snakes and sharks: Does everything in Australia really want to kill you?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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#42 Rethinking what 'home' really means
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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#41 The 5 worst things about living in Australia
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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#40 Will I regret moving to Australia?
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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#39 10 mistakes to avoid when moving to Australia
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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#38 Tips and strategies for moving to Australia with kids with Karen and Tracy
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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#37 How the Olympics is going to shape Brisbane's property market with Buyers Collective
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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#36 Planning a big holiday back to the UK with UK Travel Planning
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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#35 Strategies for buying and negotiating property with Davidson Property Advocates
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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#34 Cracking the Perth rental market: Tips for new arrivals with E-Sterling Services
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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#33 Rent, buy, invest - Your Queensland property journey with Minihan Group Australia
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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#32 Moving your pet to Australia with Transfur Animals
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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#31 Deciding where to live in Australia
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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#30 How much do you really need for your move to Australia...and is it worth it?
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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#29 How to move to Australia - Your step-by-sep guide
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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#28 Christmas Down Under: Festive tips to make the most of Christmas in Australia
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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#27 Buying your home in Queensland the smart way with Buyers Collective
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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#26 The flexibility of car subscriptions for new arrivals with Carly Car Subscription
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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#25 Wealth planning for a successful new life in Australia with Hoxton Wealth
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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#24 Bucket list experiences: Choosing your Whitsunday Island cruise
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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#23 Living a life of no regrets
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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#22 Buying a home in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula with Davidson Property Advocates
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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#21 Visa pathways: Navigating your move to Australia with True Blue Migration Services
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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#20 Plan your financial future in Australia with bdhSterling
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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#19 Moving to Perth with E-Sterling Services
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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#18 Sending your luggage to Australia with Send My Bag
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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#17 Bucket list experiences: The unforgettable experience of whale watching
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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#16 What is your 'why'?
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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#15 Losing someone when you live on the other side of the world
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Season Two Teaser Trailer for the New Life in Australia podcast
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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#14 Embracing Christmas in Australia
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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#13 Tips for planning your Australian holiday
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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#12 Moving on a parent visa and setting up a stand up paddle boarding business
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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#11 Christmas gifting when you move to Australia
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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#10 Australia is expensive: True or false
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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#9 Six tips for living with Australia's extreme conditions
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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#8 What to expect from Halloween in Australia
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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#7 Stretch your arrival budget by housesitting in Australia
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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#6 How to avoid making expensive mistakes when choosing migration services
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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#5 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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#4 9 Practical ways to overcome homesickness
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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#3 Moving to Australia...and moving again
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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#1 Introduction to the New Life in Australia podcast
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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#2 Moving to Australia: The decision making process
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Sep 13, 2023 |