The Young Movers Guide To Australia

Hey, I'm Gemma. I moved to Australia myself (with two kids in tow, which is a whole other story), but I've also watched my big sister, my younger sister and my friend do the classic young-mover version, the backpack, the working holiday, the one-way flight and the slightly nervous stomach.

This guide pulls together all their wins, disasters and hard-won tips, plus everything I've learned along the way, so you don't have to figure it out the expensive way.

It's not here to hype up the dream or scare you with forum horror stories. It's the honest, no-nonsense version: a series of very doable steps laid out in plain English. Get the visa, sort your tax, open a bank account, find a job, make some mates, and try not to get bitten by anything.

Inside you'll find the lot: Working Holiday visas explained simply, the second- and third-year regional work rules, real money talk (how much to actually bring), TFN, tax and super, finding work with a CV and cover letter you can copy and tweak, buying a car for the great road trip, what to pack, how to make friends without losing yourself, and how to turn a one-year visa into staying for good.

Whether you're a backpacker on a working holiday, a recent grad chasing a sponsored job, or just someone who fancies a year (or three) in the sun, this is the guide I wish someone had handed me before I went.

Gemma, Perth, Australia