BRITstralian ‪®‬ Anna Moran

Jessica Ollerenshaw is a university graduate from Rugeley in the West Midlands who shares her experiences whilst backpacking down under.
The 23 year old took a trip to Australia on a 417 Working Holiday Maker Visa in 2022 after completing a Sports Management degree at Manchester Metropolitan University and struggling to afford her bills as a restaurant manager in Manchester.

As part of her backpacking experience, Jessica has traded in the
comforts of her previous 9 to 5 to work on a farm amongst dangerous snakes in the gruelling Queensland heat.

NOTE: The views and opinions shared by the guest(s) in this podcast are the views and personal experiences of the guest(s) and are not necessarily representative of the views or  opinions of BRITstralian or the host.

This episode is sponsored by INTRO Travel - use the code ‘BRIT’ to get 5% off any of their award winning group tours.
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Doctor Michael Mrozinski, an NHS-trained emergency services doctor, emigrated from Scotland to Australia in 2016 on a sponsorship visa after suffering from burnout.
The TikTok famous medic who moved from Glasgow to Melbourne shares his experiences down under with his  400,000 followers.

Dr Michael, who also has a huge following on Instagram, talks about the differences he has experienced between working in the UK and Australia.
If you're a fellow healthcare professional, an aspiring expat, or simply curious about the opportunities Australia has to offer, you may find it interesting to listen to this episode.

NOTE: The views and opinions shared by the guest(s) in this podcast are the views and personal experiences of the guest(s) and are not necessarily representative of the views or opinions of BRITstralian or the host.

This episode is sponsored by True Blue Migration Services. 
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Kaye Priest, originally from Stourbridge, UK saw her salary almost triple after leaving her job as a sales manager in Torquay, Devon to move to Victoria, Australia.

The mum-of-two  was in her late thirties when she emigrated down under after being offered an enticing employment opportunity with long-lost relatives living there.
However, Kaye’s plans did not work out as she had initially hoped. Listen in to find out how things have turned out for Kaye and her family.

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This episode is sponsored by Powahaus, a business advice hub in Australia, co-founded by Kaye Priest. They run the New Business Centre offering advice and tips for start ups and new business owners.

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Carol Smith, originally from Dorset, UK, swapped her family home for a caravan
after overcoming overcoming breast cancer and a double mastectomy.
The 36-year old mum-of-two set off on an open-ended adventure from Bensville, New South Wales with her husband, Adam, and their sons, who were aged just 3 and 5 at the time of Carol's cancer diagnosis.

Carol explains what it was like to face such a frightening health battle in Australia, as well as how she handled the news with her two boys and her reasons for taking her family off-grid.

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Gavin Kippins, also known as 'Gavlahh' from Halstead, Essex emigrated to Brisbane in 2012.

The happy-go-lucky chappy who cannot stand the smell of fish was nicknamed 'Fryer Gav' when he took a chance at opening a British fish and chip shop in Australia.

Little did he know that this venture would later lead him to create A Bit of Britain, a  bustling little community for British expats down under in search of a slice of 'home'.

Gavin provides a snapshot of  the cherished memories that British expats yearn for when they live abroad when he explains what his customers are crying out for.

A Bit of Britain, North Lakes is temporarily closed for repairs, but their Upper Coomera store is open for business as usual.

This episode is sponsored by Rubys Home Store; a delightful, eclectic British and Australian designer homewares store offering quirky décor and beautiful gifts.
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Maz is a mum of three who relocated to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland from Kent, UK with her daughters and her husband in 2016.

Since moving to Australia, the family have traded the comforts of their modern, suburban home close to the beach for a remarkable 10-acres of former farmland in the countryside.

Find out how they navigate the challenges of their new rural lifestyle, including encounters with wild snakes and kangaroos.

Maz, her husband, and their children, aka The BAM Famalam invite thousands of followers into their daily lives down under on their YouTube channel and on  social media. Find them on Youtube, or follow them on  Instagram and Facebook .

This episode is sponsored by British Travel.
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NOTE: The views and opinions shared by the guest(s) in this podcast are the views and personal experiences of the guest(s) and are not necessarily representative of the views or  opinions of BRITstralian or the host.
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Britstralian acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to the Elders of this nation, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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