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That Johnston Life Podcast interviews real people who have made the move to Australia, sharing the highs and lows from this life changing experience. Hosted by That Johnston Life, who themselves emigrated to Australia during a global pandemic. For more information, help and hacks to move to Australia, subscribe to their YouTube channel That Johnston Life.

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    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To Australia To Work In Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 69:23


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself. Our guest Gavin moved to Australia after realising he no longer valued the work culture in the Scottish NHS. What is the tipping point to make you want to start all over again down under?. How does healthcare compare in Australia to the UK? I guess we'll find out. 

    Why This Expat Moved From Dubai To Australia On A Working Holiday Visa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 55:23


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Jack moved to Australia after living in Dubai for 4 years in search of a different lifestyle. However faced challenges right from the beginning in securing work, finding friends and securing a longer term option to live and work in Australia. How did he overcome it all? I guess we'll find out.

    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To A Country Town In Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 61:37


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Charlotte moved to Australia with her husband and 2 young children in search of a change of lifestyle. However faced challenges living in a rural country town with no support and a husband working FIFO. How did she overcome all this to remain in Australia? I guess we'll find out. 

    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving From Essex To The Sunshine Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 47:42


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Alicia moved to Australia with her husband and 2 young children in search of a better work life balance and outdoor lifestyle. However after 14 months they found that life wasn't what they wanted and decided to move back to the UK. What drove them to make a second life changing decision and how difficult has it been for them? I guess we'll find out.Made in Spain Whether you're an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Why Moving From Temp Visa To PR in Australia Is More Complicated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 54:38


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Georgia and Tom moved to Australia on a 482 Temporary Visa. What motivated them to choose a Temporary Visa over Permanent Residency What are there next steps to secure Permanent Residency? I guess we'll find out. Made in Spain Whether you're an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    This UK Police Officer's Journey Will Make You Rethink Migration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 55:40


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Nell moved to Australia after applying to one of Australia's massive international police recruitment drives. What motivated her to try her policing in Australia? How much more different is policing on the other side of the world? I guess we'll find out.Find Nell on Instagram @moving.downunderMade in Spain Whether you're an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Why Leaving Family and Friends for Australia Isn't Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 59:15


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Jeni moved to Australia after deciding that always living for the next holiday or vacation wasn't for them. What motivated them to pull their 2 young girls out of school and move to Australia? How are they managing to cope leaving all their close family and friends? I guess we'll find out. Watch our podcast to find out how to migrate to Australia and what it's like moving to Australia.

    What No One Tells You About Moving to Australia in a Caravan Download Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 46:30


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself. Our guests Sean and Lucinda moved to Australia after deciding that they wanted a change from regular life in the UK. What motivated them to soon sell everything, take their kids out of school and go on a lap of Australia? How are they managing to navigate the process of home-schooling and generating an income to support themselves? I guess we'll find out.

    What No One Tells You About Moving To Australia With Teenagers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 48:10


    Send us a textMoving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Nick and Jody moved to Australia after deciding they wanted to take a chance moving to Australia on a temporary work visa but had to do it with their 2 teenage daughters. What is it like trying to move to Australia with 2 children who are old enough to have their own lives and opinions? How are they managing to navigate the process of securing a permanent visa, whilst also settling in the rest of their family? I guess we'll find out.

    What They Don't Tell You About A Working Holiday Visa To Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 28:10


    Send us a Text Message.Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guestJaime moved to Australia as they wanted something different and tried moving to Australia on a working holiday visa in a bid to seek something different. What is it like trying to move to Australia as a young person in 2024? How are they managing to navigate the process working and finding accommodation, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    How Moving To Australia The EASIEST Way Can Be A Lowkey Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 72:12


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Kim and Euan moved to Australia after deciding they had enough with living in the UK and tried moving to Australia on a working holiday visa in a bid to seek permanent residency. What is it like trying to move to Australia with no certainties about your future? How are they managing to navigate the process of securing a permanent visa, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Risking EVERYTHING To Permanently Live In Australia On A Working Holiday Visa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 50:46


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests James and Amy moved to Australia after deciding they had enough with living in the UK and tried moving to Australia on a working holiday visa in a bid to seek permanent residency. What is it like trying to move to Australia with no certainties about your future? How are they managing to navigate the process of securing a permanent visa, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Don't Buy a House in Australia Until You Hear This

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 49:49


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Ben is the Director of Track Financial who specialise in saving you money securing the best mortgage/home loan for you in Australia. What do you have to do to buy a house in Australia, and what is his best advice?  I guess we'll find out.

    Australia After Your Working Holiday: What No One Tells You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 37:37


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Kim moved to Australia after completing her working holiday visa nearly 4 years prior. What is it like trying to move back to Australia for a more permanent switch? How did they manage to navigate the process if securing a permanent visa, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving Back To Australia From Europe After 16 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 53:32


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Matt and Mel moved to Australia after raising their kids in Germany. What is it like moving back to Australia after living for so long in Europe? How did they manage their move with 2 young kids, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out. 

    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To Australia With No Visa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 50:58


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Alex and Lou travelled South East Asia and moved to Australia even before their visa was granted. What is it like moving to Australia with everything gambling on your visa grant? How did they manage their move with 3 young kids, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Things They Don't Tell You About Using Your Work To Move To Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 50:36


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Clara and Danny emigrated to Melbourne because of Tesla. What is it like moving to Australia in your 20s? How did they manage to make the move, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Why Did This Couple Take 9 Years To Move To Australia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 48:45


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Inya and Neil finally emigrated to Melbourne after a long 9 years of trying to secure a visa. Why did it take so long, and what can you learn from their process? I guess we'll find out.

    Vlogging To Visas: How Did This Youtuber Move To The Gold Coast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 37:21


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Sam emigrated to the Gold Coast off the back of his skills and his YouTube channel. How did YouTube help him secure an employer sponsored visa for him and his girlfriend? I guess we'll find out. 

    They Moved From Someone's Garden In The UK To Adelaide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 29:49


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Lauren and Tyler emigrated from near Walsall to Adelaide with their children and are loving life. What is it like migrating while pregnant? How different is their life since they made their move? I guess we'll find out. Search for @laurenhollins_ on Instagram or @lollipopscrochet on facebookBuy direct https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LollipopsCrochetAU?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

    Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To Perth, Australia With Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 60:43


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Jazz and Martin emigrated from Cambridge to Perth with their 4  children and are loving life. What is the move like from the kid's perspective? How different is their life since they made their move? I guess we'll find out. 

    The Unlisted Job That Got This Family into Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 53:32


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests James and Chelle emigrated from Manchester to the Central Coast with their 2 young children on a Permanent Residency visa, however they managed to do so on with a job that isn't usually on the skills list. How different is their life since they made their move? I guess we'll find out. 

    Why This Nurse is Leaving EVERYTHING for Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 33:07


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Magda is a nurse living in the UK who is fed up with living in the rate race. Running multiple jobs, she and her husband are looking to see if the promise of Australia is all it cracks up to be. How is she finding the visa process in THE most in demand job? I guess we'll find out. 

    How DIFFICULT is it to Marry an Australian During a Pandemic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 51:17


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Kaitlyn found love on a holiday to Australia, but then couldn't be together because of Covid 19. How did she and her partner manage to get back together, and what is it like trying to secure one of the most expensive visas available, the partner visa? I guess we'll find out. 

    Why You Keep Moving Back and Forth: A Ping Pong Pom Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 31:30


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Chris made the move with his partner over 10 years ago, but decided Australia wasn't for them. Once they moved their family back to the UK, they soon realised what they were missing!! How long did it take to move all the way back to Australia again? How did they manage to move to the other side of the world, TWICE? I guess we'll find out. 

    Moving to Australia? Here's What Migration Agents Won't Tell You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 23:53


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Maryanne, Joy and Fiona share their inside knowledge about the migration process. Being from True Blue Migrations Services, one of Australia's best MARA registered agents, they tell all on the latest news for migrating to Australia. Thinking of moving to Australia? Want to know whether using an agent is for you? I guess we'll find out. 

    3 Years On Hold For A Visa To Australia Then Move In 7 Weeks With 4 Kids

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 56:23


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest James made the move with his wife and 4 kids after waiting 3 long years to secure a visa. Once their visas were granted they uprooted their lives to move in just 7 weeks!! Is life better for them now in Burleigh Heads after migrating from the Scottish Highlands? How will they find it in their new lives abroad? I guess we'll find out. 

    Moving Your Young Family To Australia In LESS THAN 6 MONTHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 45:30


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guests Adam and Anni made the move with their baby boy on a sponsorship visa that only took 6 months for them to get! Is life better for them now in Melbourne after migrating from Coventry in the UK? How will they find it in their new lives abroad? I guess we'll find out. 

    When You Move To Australia From Germany BUT Leave Your Family Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 37:21


     Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Bek made the move with her Australian partner and her young family but left everyone else behind in Germany. Is life better for them now in the Gold Coast after migrating from Frankfurt? How will they cope without the previous close support? I guess we'll find out. 

    The GOOD, BAD AND UGLY: Moving to Australia On A Global Talent Visa

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 36:22


    Moving to the other side of the world is tough, we know this from our own experience making the move during a global pandemic. To help you decide whether a life down under is for you this series aims to share with you the highs and the lows of the migration journey to help and inspire you to make the move to Australia yourself.Our guest Hannah also made the move with her partner during difficult times and even spent 2 weeks quarantining in Darwin. Is life better for them now in Sydney after emigrating from the UK? How did they manage to make the move during the Covid pandemic? I guess we'll find out.

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