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"A collection of short, personal experiences that Vicky Gray and her family encountered during the first year of their new life Down Under. In addition to entertaining diary entries, inspirational stories from other expats, top tips and vital resources, the book is crammed full of well-researched information on everything you need to know to survive and thrive during your first year in Australia. Inside you will learn: How to get into Australia, step by step What stuff you definitely need to take with you The ins and outs of taking your pets All you need to know about banks How the school system works - from daycare up How to use the healthcare system How to get a job - and pay tax! How to rent or buy property Why it's easy to live in Oz and much more as Ben Southall, winner of Best Job in the World says: ""a superb guide to everything a Pom needs to know about this huge island.'"

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A superb guide to everything a Pom needs to know about this huge island! They may look the same, speak roughly the same language, drive on the same side of the road and claim to play cricket as well as us, but there's an entire minefield of potential slip-ups here in Australia. Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts unravels them all from tax to travel, sayings to sport and shopping to sickness. By the end of it you may even understand Aussie Rules Football...in fact, no way bro! A must read for anyone considering relocating or those who are already here Ben Southall, Winner 'Best Job in the World' Island Caretaker - Queensland Tourism Ambassador A highly amusing and well-organised book, written by a British expat who has experienced the emotional rollercoaster of migrating to Oz first-hand. Vicky Gray's wry look at the highs and lows of building a new life Down Under offers all kinds of useful 'insider' knowledge, tips and facts. With this invaluable guide to hand, any would-be escapee will be armed and ready for that first year Down Under. Joanne Mullen, editor Australia & New Zealand Magazine Congratulations Vicky Gray. Your book combines priceless how-to advice with a wealth of real-life learnings that could save many Brits a painful experience in paradise. This book is exactly what Her Majesty ordered. Andrea Martins, director and co-founder www.expatwomen.com Don't want to stick out like a brand-new expat? Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts gives you the lowdown on life Down Under that you won't get anywhere else. A British expat, Vicky Gray has written an entertaining and informative book that includes diary entries, top tips, and official statistics, delivering what you really need to know about life in Australia. Whether you're thinking about relocating or just visiting, if you only read one guide, make sure it's this one! Toni Summers-Hargis, author, Rules, Britannia: An insider's guide to life in the United Kingdom Vicky Gray leaves no grey areas in this solid, practical and personal how-to book on how to emigrate to Australia. With her wicked sense of humour, a real knack for noticing things and her accessible writing style, this is the only book I'd buy if I had the good fortune to be under 45 and could move there myself. Jo Parfitt, author of 28 books including A Career in Your Suitcase, www.joparfitt.com

"""A superb guide to everything a Pom needs to know about this huge island! They may look the same, speak roughly the same language, drive on the same side of the road and claim to play cricket as well as us, but there's an entire minefield of potential slip-ups here in Australia. Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts unravels them all from tax to travel, sayings to sport and shopping to sickness. By the end of it you may even understand Aussie Rules Football...in fact, no way bro! A must read for anyone considering relocating or those who are already here"" Ben Southall, Winner 'Best Job in the World' Island Caretaker - Queensland Tourism Ambassador ""A highly amusing and well-organised book, written by a British expat who has experienced the emotional rollercoaster of migrating to Oz first-hand. Vicky Gray's wry look at the highs and lows of building a new life Down Under offers all kinds of useful 'insider' knowledge, tips and facts. With this invaluable guide to hand, any would-be escapee will be armed and ready for that first year Down Under."" Joanne Mullen, editor Australia & New Zealand Magazine ""Congratulations Vicky Gray. Your book combines priceless how-to advice with a wealth of real-life learnings that could save many Brits a painful experience in paradise. This book is exactly what Her Majesty ordered."" Andrea Martins, director and co-founder www.expatwomen.com ""Don't want to stick out like a brand-new expat? Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts gives you the lowdown on life Down Under that you won't get anywhere else. A British expat, Vicky Gray has written an entertaining and informative book that includes diary entries, top tips, and official statistics, delivering what you really need to know about life in Australia. Whether you're thinking about relocating or just visiting, if you only read one guide, make sure it's this one!"" Toni Summers-Hargis, author, Rules, Britannia: An insider's guide to life in the United Kingdom ""Vicky Gray leaves no grey areas in this solid, practical and personal how-to book on how to emigrate to Australia. With her wicked sense of humour, a real knack for noticing things and her accessible writing style, this is the only book I'd buy if I had the good fortune to be under 45 and could move there myself."" Jo Parfitt, author of 28 books including A Career in Your Suitcase, www.joparfitt.com"

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