Hosted by Karen Bleakley · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 49 episodes
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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.
Karen Bleakley hosts New Life in Australia, a society show with 49 episodes published.
“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 possibil
"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 st
“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 com
“ 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 N
With thanks to Rental Search Australia for sponsoring this episode. “ More people in this industry is great but you really need to do your research. Do some background checks by looking at reviews and social media.” Welc
“ My husband thinks I'm bonkers but it really does cool me down! ” Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about how to survive and thrive in summer in Australia, including: Tips and hac
“ The wildlife here is more incredible than dangerous - you just need to be aware of it .” Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about her experience with Australia's scary and dangero
“ When we decided to move to Australia, one of my biggest fears wasn’t about visas or jobs or even the flight… it was about whether I’d ever feel at home again. I worried that I’d always be in this in-between place — mis
“Most of these are all connected with the same theme!” Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this week's episode, Karen gives a different perspective about living in Australia by exploring some of the worst thi
“I don't think you regret giving something a try!” Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this week's episode, Karen answers this important question: Will I regret moving to Australia? Karen shares an eye openin
“We assumed because we were eligible now, we'd always be eligible!” Don't make these common mistakes with your move to Australia! Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this solo episode, Karen explores 10 commo
“Do it with your kids, not to them. Include them!” Moving to Australia with kids? In this episode, Karen chats with Tracy Collins about how to help children adjust to their new life Down Under. From choosing the right sc
"I like to reference Sydney when they announced the Olympics 1990 to when they held the games in 2000, the government spent a similar amount on infrastructure projects...these things make the city a more desirable locati
"Be flexible. Don't overplan. Work around the things you absolutely have to do. 28 days isn't a long time!" Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen chats to Tracy Collins from the UK Travel Pl
"I had these clients…they’d seen a property in Hawthorn. That area wasn’t in our brief…this is why we do a brief, so we aren’t tempted by shiny things. They told me they wanted capital growth, and that property wouldn’t
"It always surprises me when I go to do viewings. People walk in and view and don’t have a conversation with the agent. You are there to present…always try and have a conversation with the agent and introduce yourself. I
“If I wouldn’t live in it or invest in it myself, I wouldn’t recommend it to any of my clients either.” With thanks to Minihan Group Australia for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Karen chats to Janice Minihan f
"We know pets are part of the family, and we want the journey to be as stress-free for them as it is for you." In this episode, I chat to Andy Simons, owner and director of Transfur Animals, a UK-based pet shipping compa
"No place is absolutely perfect, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work towards building your dream lifestyle." Trying to decide where to live in Australia? Whether you’re choosing between Brisbane and Perth, city or regio
"You can always make more money… but you can never replace the time." Wondering how much it really costs to move to Australia? This episode is a must-listen if you’re starting to plan your relocation and want to avoid hi
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