lol, yup its me.
Well I'd certainly say do it. Not all things are rosey but overall its tons better. Depending where you go (been told the East Coast is cheaper) the cost of living can be a bit steep. Fuel is cheap (not that the Aussies think so! Before Gareth says anything!!!), food is dearer and flip the cost of utilities is really expensive. But we will get solar to help.
As said, get your tax file number, visit Centre Link for your Medicare card, get an Aussie drivers licence and get the bank account sorted. We have gone with Westpac, like Commonwealth, they loads of ATMs.
What can I say, its a fab laid back life style, sun shines tons more than in the UK, evenings are warm enough to sit out for months of the year, beaches are gorgeous and you can walk around all day in your thongs!! Dont get me wrong, there are things we miss but hey, its hot, sunny and great for the kids! Where we are, there are some stunning places to visit like, the pinnicles, Wave rock and Monkey Mia where the dolphins come to shore. The outbacks not far away and you can have loads of offroad fun there.
Give it a go, whats to loose???
Oh and thongs over here are flip flops lol!