A collection of short, personal experiences 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. Learn how to get into Australia, what stuff you definitely need to take with you, pets, banks, schools, healthcare, how to get a job and pay tax, how to rent or buy property and why it is so easy to live in Oz.