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Australia's Rental Market: A Crisis in Rapid Motion with no signs of slowing
When you're planning a move to Australia with your family, you might expect to spend time choosing a suburb, school, lifestyle etc, but one factor you may not fully anticipate is how fiercely competitive the rental market has become. The national rental vacancy rate dropped to around 1.0% in January 2025, a historically low figure with some cities such as Brisbane dropping to as low as 0.8%. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, median rents across states r
Oct 28


Did someone say FRANCHISE?! Who wants in??
HELLO MAMAS 🌻 We’ve been on a magical mystery ride lately that keeps popping up with new opportunities and new ventures that we are loving to explore! On the other hand, it sometimes feels like we’ve got our fingers in too many pies which can feel overwhelming and stop us in our tracks. You’d think that 3 brains over 1 would be an advantage but when your besties are like mirror images of yourself, it can be hard to keep focused with your eye on the prize. So we’ve had to pul
Oct 13


🇦🇺 Top Tips for Moving to Australia in 2025 — From Mamas Who’ve Been There
Hey Mama, So you’re dreaming of swapping grey skies for sunny weekends and backyard BBQs? We get it — Australia is a dream for many...
Jun 17


THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEPRESSION IN AUSTRALIA IS..... LONELINESS, AND THIS IS HOW WE ARE GOING TO TACKLE IT.
MAMAS DOWN UNDER MEET UPS GO NATIONWIDE MAMAS DOWN UNDER MEET UPS GO NATIONWIDE. Phew!! What a few months it’s been. MDU is well under...
Jun 4


Uncover the Ultimate Family-Friendly Suburbs in the Gold Coast: Your Expat Guide to Choosing the Perfect Home!
Relocating to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for families. The Gold Coast, with its breathtaking...
Mar 7


Choosing the Right School in Australia: A Parent's Guide
Hey mamas, it’s been a while! We’ve been working behind the scenes in all things MDU. There’s so much we want to do with this platform...
Feb 3


A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM US
As the Christmas period draws in, we understand that life as an expat can feel extremely lonely and emotional. I know I can speak for...
Dec 5, 2024


WHATS ON THIS HOLIDAYS? GOLD COAST EDITION
23 Nov2024 Labrador Christmas Carnival Join us for a fun-filled family day out at the Labrador Christmas Carnival, with free rides, stage...
Nov 20, 2024


Mamas Down Under - Let us introduce ourselves
HEY MAMAS We’re here!! Our first blog entry!! Honestly, this journey we’ve been on so far is very surreal. We’ve said it many times in...
Nov 12, 2024
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