Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do I actually get when I buy the playbook?
No overwhelming, static 300-page PDFs here—we promise. You get instant access to a beautifully organized, interactive Notion workspace designed to act as your personal moving dashboard. It’s broken down into clear, stress-free phases (Before You Leave, Landing Week, and Settling In) packed with interactive checklists, step-by-step guides, and templates. Because it's a digital workspace, you can easily customize the timelines, track your personal progress on your phone or laptop, and take your move one bite-sized piece at a time without losing your sanity.
2. Who created The Australian Migration Playbook?
We’re a family who has lived, worked, and relocated across five countries—Canada, Lithuania, the UK, New Zealand, and finally, Australia. We know the exact mix of thrill and total panic that comes with packing up your entire life. We created this because we’ve been exactly where you are right now. We’ve lost sleep looking for missing documents, discovered hidden requirements too late, scrambled through stressful rental applications, and even spent months worrying if our beloved family pet would survive the long flight. We made the expensive mistakes so you don't have to. It’s simply the honest, real-world survival guide we desperately wish someone had handed us before we moved.
3. Are you migration agents? Does this include visa advice?
No, we aren’t migration agents or lawyers, and this playbook doesn't replace official government advice. Think of us as the trusted friends who successfully moved before you. While a migration agent handles your legal right to enter Australia, we handle the actual reality of your day-to-day life: setting up the right bank accounts, navigating Medicare, surviving tough rental markets, enrolling kids in school, and avoiding the costly mistakes most expats make in their first 90 days. An agent gets you your visa; we help you build your new life.
4. What specific topics does the playbook actually cover?
We’ve packed our Notion workspace with the real-world essentials you need to organize your move. Instead of giving you generic, one-size-fits-all answers, we give you the frameworks, timelines, and tools to map out your unique journey, covering: • Custom Budget Planning: Because everyone's budget is personal, the playbook gives you an interactive calculator to map out your own "Landing Buffer" (rental bonds, temporary housing, and setup costs) based on your unique situation. • Taxes & Paperwork: Exactly how and when to apply for your Tax File Number (TFN) so you can smoothly transition your info to your new employer. • Superannuation (Super): A clear breakdown of how the Australian retirement fund system works, how to choose your first fund, and how to track it. • Banking & Healthcare: Setting up your Australian bank account from overseas and navigating the Medicare registration system seamlessly. • Housing & Rentals: How to approach the local rental market, what documents to have ready for local applications, and managing temporary accommodation. • Pet Relocation: Checklists and timelines to help you navigate the strict biosecurity steps required to bring a pet across the world safely.
5. Do I need a special app to use this? What is Notion?
Not at all! Notion is a super-flexible, clean digital workspace, and it is completely free for personal use. You don't need to be a tech wizard to use it—if you can click a link, you can use this playbook. The moment you buy, you’ll receive a private link that duplicates our master workspace straight into your own account. It works beautifully on your phone, tablet, or laptop so your moving checklists are always in your pocket. We even include a quick, 2-minute video to show you exactly how to navigate it.
6. I haven't even gotten my visa approved yet. Is it too early to buy this?
Honestly, it’s the absolute best time to start. The biggest mistake we made in our own moves was waiting until our passports were stamped to start preparing. There are critical documents you should be gathering from home, budgets you need to calculate, and massive mental shifts you can make months before you ever board the plane. Starting early doesn't just save you money—it is the single best way to lower your anxiety and approach your landing week with total clarity.
7. Can I buy this as a gift for someone moving to Australia?
Absolutely—and it’s one of the most practical, meaningful ways to say, "I love you, and I want you to survive this massive transition!" When you purchase, simply check the "This is a gift" box at checkout to enter their email address. They’ll receive a warm welcome email with instant access to their new Notion dashboard, alongside your personalized gift message. You get to be the legendary friend who saved their sanity, and they get to bypass the moving chaos.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do I actually get when I buy the playbook?
No overwhelming, static 300-page PDFs here—we promise. You get instant access to a beautifully organized, interactive Notion workspace designed to act as your personal moving dashboard. It’s broken down into clear, stress-free phases (Before You Leave, Landing Week, and Settling In) packed with interactive checklists, step-by-step guides, and templates. Because it's a digital workspace, you can easily customize the timelines, track your personal progress on your phone or laptop, and take your move one bite-sized piece at a time without losing your sanity.
2. Who created The Australian Migration Playbook?
We’re a family who has lived, worked, and relocated across five countries—Canada, Lithuania, the UK, New Zealand, and finally, Australia. We know the exact mix of thrill and total panic that comes with packing up your entire life. We created this because we’ve been exactly where you are right now. We’ve lost sleep looking for missing documents, discovered hidden requirements too late, scrambled through stressful rental applications, and even spent months worrying if our beloved family pet would survive the long flight. We made the expensive mistakes so you don't have to. It’s simply the honest, real-world survival guide we desperately wish someone had handed us before we moved.
3. Are you migration agents? Does this include visa advice?
No, we aren’t migration agents or lawyers, and this playbook doesn't replace official government advice. Think of us as the trusted friends who successfully moved before you. While a migration agent handles your legal right to enter Australia, we handle the actual reality of your day-to-day life: setting up the right bank accounts, navigating Medicare, surviving tough rental markets, enrolling kids in school, and avoiding the costly mistakes most expats make in their first 90 days. An agent gets you your visa; we help you build your new life.
4. What specific topics does the playbook actually cover?
We’ve packed our Notion workspace with the real-world essentials you need to organize your move. Instead of giving you generic, one-size-fits-all answers, we give you the frameworks, timelines, and tools to map out your unique journey, covering: • Custom Budget Planning: Because everyone's budget is personal, the playbook gives you an interactive calculator to map out your own "Landing Buffer" (rental bonds, temporary housing, and setup costs) based on your unique situation. • Taxes & Paperwork: Exactly how and when to apply for your Tax File Number (TFN) so you can smoothly transition your info to your new employer. • Superannuation (Super): A clear breakdown of how the Australian retirement fund system works, how to choose your first fund, and how to track it. • Banking & Healthcare: Setting up your Australian bank account from overseas and navigating the Medicare registration system seamlessly. • Housing & Rentals: How to approach the local rental market, what documents to have ready for local applications, and managing temporary accommodation. • Pet Relocation: Checklists and timelines to help you navigate the strict biosecurity steps required to bring a pet across the world safely.
5. Do I need a special app to use this? What is Notion?
Not at all! Notion is a super-flexible, clean digital workspace, and it is completely free for personal use. You don't need to be a tech wizard to use it—if you can click a link, you can use this playbook. The moment you buy, you’ll receive a private link that duplicates our master workspace straight into your own account. It works beautifully on your phone, tablet, or laptop so your moving checklists are always in your pocket. We even include a quick, 2-minute video to show you exactly how to navigate it.
6. I haven't even gotten my visa approved yet. Is it too early to buy this?
Honestly, it’s the absolute best time to start. The biggest mistake we made in our own moves was waiting until our passports were stamped to start preparing. There are critical documents you should be gathering from home, budgets you need to calculate, and massive mental shifts you can make months before you ever board the plane. Starting early doesn't just save you money—it is the single best way to lower your anxiety and approach your landing week with total clarity.
7. Can I buy this as a gift for someone moving to Australia?
Absolutely—and it’s one of the most practical, meaningful ways to say, "I love you, and I want you to survive this massive transition!" When you purchase, simply check the "This is a gift" box at checkout to enter their email address. They’ll receive a warm welcome email with instant access to their new Notion dashboard, alongside your personalized gift message. You get to be the legendary friend who saved their sanity, and they get to bypass the moving chaos.