We left the UK and settled in Australia for a better family life - our children are so much happier here

British families have revealed why they've uprooted their lives to move their children to Australia so their children can enjoy a 'better life'. 

Better healthcare and an outdoor lifestyle are among the reasons parents of young broods claim to have made the 24-hour flight across to the other side of the world.

Kimberley Lucas moved from Scotland to Sydney 16 months ago,citing the family-friendly benefits of living in the sunny country. 

In a TikTok video Kimberley said the playgrounds are 'amazing'.

'Although it is hot and sunny outside,there are shaded areas to protect your children from the high UV.

'Because of the weather here you spend a lot of time outdoors and as a mum it's great to be out,we eat lunch in the park. 

Hannah Zaslawski moved to the UK from Sydney after the Covid lockdown and said it had 'always been her dream to move to London'

She said that work-life balance was very prevalent in Sydney,whereas she noticed many of her housemates would 'work until 8pm to climb the corporate ladder' in London. 

Hannah is now back in Sydney and while she does not necessarily prefer London,she admits the transport in the capital city is 'far,far,far superior'.

She added: 'It's so easy,run every two minutes,and there are stops everywhere,and I never got over the double decker buses.

'I'm back in Sydney and the idea of missing my train and having to wait 15 minutes for the next one haunts me. Sydneysiders drive a lot more,I would say driving is more essential here as we aren't so well connected.' 

Like Simba,Hannah said she experienced her first cold winter in Britain and said that although she experienced SAD during her time here,she got to experience a 'real Christmas' for the first time. 

The customer service compliant manager said: 'Living in London [was the first time] I experienced snowfall,and my first year living there we had that beautiful snow day,I was absolutely giddy. 

'I took myself to Hampstead Heath,and that's still one of my favourite days in London. I also loved my first cold Christmas,I finally felt like I was experiencing the right Christmas,wearing cozy jumpers and drinking hot chocolate and mulled wine.

'In Australia for Christmas it's a lot of bikinis and fake snow outside of houses. I also found that when Summer came along in London it completely changed the atmosphere,I don't think we have that huge shift in Sydney because we have good weather all year round.'

The 32-year-old added: 'I have my highs and lows in both. I wish I could have the weather and lifestyle of Sydney but with the atmosphere and business of London.'

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