Mamas Down Under — Webinar Series

Choosing the Right School in Australia

Everything you need to know before your children start school, straight from a relocation team and a working Australian teacher.

Join Mamas Down Under for a live 90-minute workshop designed to give your family the clarity, confidence and practical guidance needed to make informed decisions before you relocate.

Everything you need to know before your children start school, straight from a relocation team and a working Australian teacher.

Join Mamas Down Under for a live 90-minute workshop designed to give your family the clarity, confidence and practical guidance needed to make informed decisions before you relocate.

You've decided Australia is the move.

You've decided Australia is the move.

Now comes one of the biggest questions every parent asks: how do you choose the right school for your children?

Every state runs its own system, with catchment zones, public and private options, childcare, subsidies, enrolment rules and learning support that all work differently. It's a lot to take in from the other side of the world.

Join Mamas Down Under for a live 90 minute workshop built to give your family clarity and confidence before you relocate. Whether your children are starting childcare, primary school or high school, you'll leave knowing your options and feeling good about your next step.

Now comes one of the biggest questions every parent asks: how do you choose the right school for your children?

Every state runs its own system, with catchment zones, public and private options, childcare, subsidies, enrolment rules and learning support that all work differently. It's a lot to take in from the other side of the world.

Join Mamas Down Under for a live 90 minute workshop built to give your family clarity and confidence before you relocate. Whether your children are starting childcare, primary school or high school, you'll leave knowing your options and feeling good about your next step.

What makes this workshop different

This isn't information you could piece together from a search engine.

A qualified Australian teacher and professional speaker joins us live, bringing years of first hand experience inside the Australian education system.

Together with the Mamas Down Under team, you'll get honest, practical guidance: the questions to ask before you move, how schools really work, and how education, lifestyle and location connect. Bring your own questions for the live Q&A and get advice built around your family.

🇦🇺 Mamas Down Under Relocation Specialists

Hundreds of families relocated through personalised planning: suburb guidance, school research, childcare support and settlement help.

Qualified Australian Teacher & Professional Speaker

- Understanding the Australian education system

- Public, private and independent schools

- Catchment zones and enrolment requirements

- Childcare, kindergarten and early learning

- Child Care Subsidy eligibility

- Supporting children emotionally through the move

- Learning support for ADHD, autism and additional needs

- Building confidence, friendships and settling in

In this workshop, we'll cover

In this workshop, we'll cover

Nine areas that come up for almost every family relocating with children, plus live Q&A at the end.

The Australian Education System

How state differences, school years, curriculum and term dates compare with the UK and Ireland.

Choosing the Right School

Public, private, Catholic and independent options: the differences, the costs and what suits your child.

School Catchment Zones

Why your address matters and how the right suburb shapes your school options.

Choosing Where to Live

How schools, lifestyle, commuting, beaches and community fit together.

Childcare and Kindergarten

Waiting lists, kindergarten programs and how the Child Care Subsidy works.

School Enrolment

Documents, vaccination requirements, timelines and what to prepare before you arrive.

Supporting Your Child Through the Move

Practical ways to reduce anxiety, build resilience and help kids settle in.

Learning Support & Additional Needs

What's available for ADHD, autism, learning difficulties and gifted education, and how it varies by state.

Australian School Culture

Uniforms, parent involvement, extracurriculars and everyday school life.

What you'll leave with

✓ Confidence in how Australia's education system works

A clear view of your schooling options

Understanding of catchment zones and how they affect your move

More confidence choosing the right suburb for your family

Clarity on childcare, kindergarten and the Child Care Subsidy

Practical strategies to support your child emotionally

Knowledge of learning support services across Australia

Answers to your family's biggest education questions

Trusted resources and recommended professionals

Peace of mind before you relocate

Who this workshop is for

You're planning your move in the next 6 to 24 months

You're unsure how Australian schools compare with the UK or Ireland

You're choosing where to live based on schools

Your child is starting childcare, primary or secondary school

You want to help your child settle in emotionally

Your child has additional learning needs

You want advice from people who understand relocation and education

Workshop details

FormatLive online, via Zoom
Duration90 minutes
DateSunday 2 August 2026
Time10:00am UK Time
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Your ticket includes

£29
Per household. One ticket covers everyone at home.
  • Live guidance from the Mamas Down Under team
  • Expert advice from a qualified Australian teacher
  • Interactive live Q&A
  • Practical education planning strategies
  • Trusted resources and recommendations
  • Exclusive MDU partner offers
  • Education planning checklist
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