Contract SIGNED & visa is being processed! 😱 *UK to Australia vlog*

[@mariatateofficial]

Hey guys!! First of all - thank you so much for all the congratulatory comments ❤ its so lovely to read them all. Second - I deffo didn’t edit the video very well 😂 Mikey had been given an interview for a school on Yanchep, however the email he got from international recruitment stated that he was the recommended applicant for a DIFFERENT school. I just didn’t mention the name of the school in the video as it’s a very small town, but it is 1 hour from the coast and about 1.5h from Perth Northern suburbs. So we’re gonna be in a more remote area, but still very much looking forward to it all!

[@BarryRedhead-n6o]

We came to Perth in 1981 with a 5 and 3 year old and we have had a great life in Western Australia. Yanchep is a great spot on the coast with affordable housing, and a national park. I could not think of a better place to bring up a young family.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Everything falls into place, the minute you focus on something worthwhile! 🤗 I'm so happy for you! It will be a great lifestyle, and half the stress is over - hopefully you'll have a few days of rest and explore before you start! Make a spreadsheet of things you will bring or leave, and keep ticking things off! Only bring favorite toys, favorite snacks, a change of kids clothes and some rain jackets onboard! So excited, keep us informed! 🙋🎉💕

[@amatwa4328]

I am smiling as I watch your video, so happy for you I cant wait for us to make our move too, Congratulations :)

[@paulf9974]

Well done hope all your dreams and aspirations come true and welcome to Australia sounds great I’m in country Victoria so don’t know much about Perth but sounds great

[@roslynjonsson2383]

👏👏👏👏Congratulations Tate family. You'll love it here in WA im sure. Yanchep is a lovely area, and you even have a small koala population there ( the koalas used to be apart of an old wildlife sanctuary up there). Great fishing and boating as well in that area. Yanchep is pronounced Yanship. I would suggest you go to your chemist, and see if you can get some eucalyptus wipes, so you can hold a wipe on your kids noses, as you land in Perth. The built up pressure in kids ears can be excruciating pain for kids, which is why so many kids are screaming when getting off a plane, the smell of eucalyptus helps break the pressure. Take a cuddly toy, a small electronic game or ipad for the older child, and low sugar snacks for them. The airplane stewardess will provide colour pencils etc. Take low in sugar drinks for them also. Nothing worse than your child getting hyper on a plane. Good luck and congrats again xx

[@utha2665]

Yanchep is right on the coast and at best you'd be 5 mins from the beach. We have some of the best beaches in the world. Via the freeway it's about a 40 minute drive into the city, but you'd not need to go there very often, there are major shopping hubs with Joondalup about 15 mins away. The train line has just opened up there, so it's really convenient. I live in Butler, which is sort of half way between Yanchep and Joondalup and I love the area. It's a much newer area up this way, although Yanchep has been a small beach community since the 60s, it's just the urban sprawl has finally caught up with it. All the infrastructure is pretty much brand new. You're going to love it up here, if you like the warmth and the outdoors, you're in heaven.

[@georgewood2564]

Yanchep is only 55km from Perth, by freeway it will only take at most 35mins.😮You will be arriving in mid summer and Perth can get extremely hot, so prepare.

[@VikkiTelfer-d2y]

Omg congratulations that’s amazing news. Very happy for you all finally ! Thanks for sharing your Australian visa/job journey. We are also in the ‘limbo stage’ at the moment and it’s great to see these kinds of videos as I can relate to them so much. Most videos I find are people who are already there not many people share the journey of trying to get over. We are moving Edi-Perth in 2025. All the best with your move. Hope to see more videos. Thanks ☺️

[@mariatateofficial]

Ahhh honestly, this is why I've wanted to share it from the very beginning - because these things don't happen overnight like you see online when people share from the point they get a visa; it's like any kind of success, it comes from working at it, so I'm really pleased you've enjoyed it and I 100% plan to keep posting and sharing all of the in between bits too. I think the video for next week is 'a week in the life sorting our life out to move across the world' haha. Wishing you so much luck with your journey too!

[@catheimecholzb]

thanks for this video @Maria Tate woohoo I have been waiting for my visa to be approved. ;) all the blessings and the best outcome! update us when your visas get approved. totally encouraging

[@catheimecholzb]

All faith!!! ❤

[@lyndamoore7328]

Congratulations 🎉 and you were pretty spot on with your pronunciation of Yanchep. You will be arriving right in the middle of summer here in WA, as someone has already advised - lot of water to stay hydrated and plenty of sunscreen and a good hat.

[@roger4mac]

I'm so, so pleased for you guys. Yanchep was pretty well pronounced. Instead of 'chep' try 'shep'. You are only 5 minutes from the beach. I don't know a lot. Years since I went there I live in Rockingham, by the beach. The opposite side of Perth. Make the kids tired before the flight. Let them sleep most of the time. Don't feed them rubbish, makes them hyperactive. Food on the planes are good. If they do cry and some people are disturbed, bugger them. Live your life. The seats at the rear are the best. Close to the toilet for the kids. I've been following your plight, so happy for the result.👏

[@stephencox4224]

Both Western Australia's southern areas and Tasmania are havens for those from the UK and when you get there you will know why unless you crave sunshine and beaches then Queensland will also work

[@1BIGFROGGY]

Congratulations! 😎⛱🦜🦘🦈🌊🐍🕷🦟🐮🤠 Wishing you and family all the best!🐨

[@brianpeddie8687]

If it’s Yanchep, google says it’s 43 mins from Perth (at 9pm on a Saturday), and Yanchep is a coastal town (suburb)

[@risetv1]

Congratulations! Yanchep is a lovely location very scenic and last time i was there 9 years ago they were building houses and my friend reserved a plot. A perfect safe location for a family.

[@LaurieRobyn]

Congratulations!! 🥳 Lots and lots of development going on in the Yanchep area (housing etc) and the rail line got extended into Yanchep so even commuting on public transport has become much easier (I think it takes about an hour into the CBD). Think it will be great for you guys! There's also quite a few Facebook groups for mum's groups and things like that (all local areas in Perth have these), might be worth joining those ahead of time to get a feel for things that are going on. ☺

[@rusty4827]

Well congratulations. Yes you pronounced Yanchep correctly. I have not been there only to Perth but it started life as a village well north of Perth but it is now a well equipped sizeable town on the edge of the Perth metro area. It has gorgeous beaches and most of the basics in facilities and is only an hour from Perth City Centre. So all the best in the move.

[@Davo-i1s]

Congratulations guys on finally getting offered a contract after all those disapointments. We went through Yanchep last year on a lap around Australia with our caravan its now more like a coastal suburb on the fringe of Perth than an isolated town and if I recall there is a reasonably new suburban rail line linking it to the city. That section of the coast from Yanchep up to Geraldton is pretty popular with the locals for spending holidays there are plenty of places to explore that are not too far away from Yanchep like Perth city, Fremantle, Cervantes, The Pinacles, Jurien Bay. Lancelyn, Geraldton etc. We travelled a number of long haul flights with our kids who were similar ages to yours and the biggest thing other than trying to keep them amused was the discomfort that the changing pressure had on their ears - as a couple of the ealier posters suggested giving them something to chew during the take offs and descents can help. 24hrs is a long time on a plane if you are lucky they will sleep for decent amounts of it also a break in Dubai or somewhere similar can also be welcome relief even its just to stretch your legs and give you a break from the confines of an areoplane cabin.. You are definately going into it with the right mindset the 24hrs of discomfort will be well worth it especially after waiting so long for it all to happen. I think you maybe travelling a bit longer than 24hrs when you factor in the time that you leave home until the time you finally arrive in Perth it is going to take you a few days to shake off the jet lag and feel normal again...Safe travels and good luck with the next chapter of your lives.

[@DavidMcGrath-mp7ne]

Well done, what an involved pathway. Bring warm clothes it does get cooler in winter.

[@krh007]

My wife is from the UK (Cornwell) & i was born & bred in Perth. She came here some 20yrs ago & never went back (except for holiday's visiting family). We went back in May for a wedding in Kent & did some tourist stuff travelling around the place including seeing reli's in Harrogate, spending time in London etc. There is no way she could ever go back to life in the UK and the weather as she hates the cold now. We also toured Europe in that same trip and when we got back home it hit me just how lucky we are living in Perth raising a family We have travelled to many countries over the yrs and it is always the same feeling on returning home - that it is great to be back home to our lifestyle

[@mariatateofficial]

I really feel like we'll have a similar experience, purely because we've never felt at home here in the UK since we left Sydney! It just doesn't feel right for us anymore since then. I can't wait!

[@sheakealadams256]

Firstly congratulations! As for flying with kids, hear me out... a snackle box! I'm 28 and I still take these on every flight and the flight attendants always ask about them. Easiest way to make sure the kids have foods they'll enjoy and makes flying a tiny bit easier. Would also recommend a "go pack" for each each person, filled with their necessities in the case something happens to luggage. YT kids has a download feature which I found invaluable! Not sure if Roblox has an offline mode, but minecraft does if the 6 yo has a device. Also don't forget to stretch throughout the duration of the flight! Good luck! 😀

[@2btriggerhappy2010]

Thats incredible. I'm so happy for you guys. You're going to love it here :) Our new neighbors just moved here a few months ago from the UK and they are absolutely loving it. I do hope you have the same great experience as them.

[@mariatateofficial]

Ohhh I love this. I'm so excited, even if it's initially hard, we're not phased at all. We know how much we love it and will make it work regardless!

[@maureenlowther7621]

Congratulations can’t wait for your new life in Australia to begin ❤️❤️

[@emmacamfield7009]

So so happy, have been absolutely gripped to your journey! We’re making our way over to WA early next year. Cannot wait 🎉🎉

[@amygone2pot]

The kids will be fine on the flight - I have bern on many long haul flights, kids are never a problem - its the babies who don’t travel so well, poor little mites. The cabin staff are do good with the kids snd they love all the special food and the movies.

[@joshrobbinson416]

Congratulations guys! Well deserved!! Followed the story from the beginning!

[@sg4364]

Yay!! 🎉 See…if you didn’t put up the Xmas tree, you still would have been waiting! Why is life like that?! Congrats, we love Yanchep (pronounced Yan-ship). Gorgeous seaside town, huge Brit population, lots of new builds going on there. My hubby does plenty of tiling jobs up there and in its nearby suburbs of Two Rocks and Alkimos. Yanchep has a gorgeous lagoon for swimming, we used to take day trips up there back in the 80s and 90s when there wasn’t much else to do but picnic and swim all day. ❤

[@davexenos9196]

You are going to a very beautiful part of the world, congratulations.

[@fujivato]

Woohoo congratulations!

[@babsbee4566]

Congratulations ! i live 10 minutes from Yanchep, in Eglinton.Yanchep is lovely, you won't regret this move, we've been here 17 years from Manchester. x 🏄‍♂🐨🏖

[@mariatateofficial]

Oh amazing! What have you found to be the best thing about your move?

[@babsbee4566]

@@mariatateofficial lots of things, its safer, more work prospects, lovely environment to bring your children up in, we love Manchester, but its not like it was when we were kids, our children are all adults now, but all our Grandchildren have been born here in Perth, its a lovely place to grow up, a more positive place to live xx

[@rosmeeker1964]

Remember to have sweets/lollies for the kids to chew on during takeoff and landing.

[@Polly-kq5wl]

Hey, You will love living in Australia. It's gunna be sort of WOW. No more snow or 10 layers of clothes on to keep warm. Sand castles instead of snowmen. Hope the kids are learning to swim cause there going to need too. No more fake suntans. Drop bears and bunyips just down the road a bit.

[@mariatateofficial]

I'm excited to see the primary school has swim lessons in the curriculum, but my oldest has been doing lessons here in the UK so she's comfy in the water. The 2 year old will be doing some classes with me when we arrive, too!

[@brettsells4397]

yanchep is 40 minutes to the cbd yanchep is also very close to the beach

[@mstmy7082]

Dang, I've never clicked a link so fast, lol. So happy to hear your great news, congratulations 🎊 My mode of travel always consists of breaking it up into 3 flights 7-8hr flights (flying to Australia is faster then flying to the Uk due to tail winds). First stop is Dubai, usually spend 2-3hrs there between flights to stretch out my legs and have a restbite from sitting in the plane. Then 7-8hrs on to Singapore, my very favourite airport in the world! It has so much to see and do just in the airport so any amount of time spent there is fine. Then another x amount of hrs to perth, (its def less time than it takes me to fly to Brisbane which is about 7hrs) then on to your Australian destination point. I also find the very best way to avoid jetlag when you arrive is to make sure your landing time into Australia is after 6pm. Travelling, especially with kids is very tiring, sleep is hard to come by so it's best to arrive later in the day. That way by the time you reach your accommodation, and maybe have a bite to eat, you'll all be very ready for bed, and as It'll be nearing bedtime here, you'll sleep soundly till morning. Thus avoiding too much jetlag. I'm so excited to watch your adventures unfold, please update us often. 😊 One last tip, my advice is to avoid Bangkok as a change over point. Its the worst airport ever and security is extremely tight, so the make you go thru very stringent and intrusive security screening several time while there! Its stressful enough without that addid stress, plus having kids. You'll be pulling your hair out in frustration!

[@mariatateofficial]

Hahah I love how invested you've been in the journey - it's so nice to hear!! I loveeee Singapore airport, it is truly amazing. I think the flight we're looking at is a stop in Dubai, but just enough time to walk from one terminal to the other, then back on the next flight. I'm going to be posting lotssss more, 100%, I think the next vlog will be a week in our life packing up, getting sorted etc as we've had a lot to do. Just so so happy to be doing this!

[@baljj]

Congrats! Brace yourself re the heat - we’re entering spring now and it’s already 36 in VIC. Scared of what’s in store for summer! Good luck with the move!

[@mariatateofficial]

It's gonna take some acclimatising for sure! I've got pocket travel fans for the kids so at least they don't get overwhelmed and cranky the second we land!

[@RAYZ5-j1v]

So happy for you and family. Now you can move forward, The flight may be long, But remember that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 🌈 Australia your new home ❤🇬🇧/🇦🇺

[@zwieseler]

Yanchep isn’t a country town, it’s an outer suburb. It’s 55 mins to the city centre by train, and Yanchep lagoon is a really nice beach right there in Yanchep. And the Yanchep national park, where you’re guaranteed to run into kangaroos, is a 10 minute drive away….

[@mariatateofficial]

Yess, it looks beautiful there. I realised that because I didn't name the school that was mentioned in the email after Yanchep, that it sounds like that's where we're moving to - but it's the countryside we'll be going!

[@zwieseler]

⁠@@mariatateofficialAh my bad. I grew up in a town called Northam which might be where you’re headed. Good luck with it all.

[@zwieseler]

⁠@@mariatateofficialAh my bad. I grew up in a town called Northam which might be where you’re headed. Good luck with it all.

[@thelittlewaxingcompany6705]

Love this so much ❤

[@MarkGaudie]

I’m so thrilled for you guys!!! 🎉 PARTY TIME! My wife has just found a job that’s come up with her company in Melbourne and she’s just getting together her cover note to send off to them with her CV. I’m praying it works out for us as it’s been quite stressful trying to get a visa that we even have a fighting chance of getting. In terms of tips for the kids on the plane. Get plenty of snacks and mini games they can play. We have mini travel board games and puzzle games. I highly recommend getting up for regular walks up and down the plane with your kids. Our kids usually see other kids their age on the plane and end up playing with them a little. Last time we flew to Australia our 9 month old daughter she managed to kick my wife’s red wine all over the poor guy behind us. I thought he would be fuming be thankfully he was an absolute gent and said “don’t worry about it. I’ve got children too and will clean off.” Phew!!! Best of luck on your new adventure and start decluttering on Facebook marketplace to get them extra pennies in the bank to assist you with your move. Again I’m very excited for you all. Brilliant news!

[@mariatateofficial]

Ohhh I have EVERYTHING crossed for your wife's application!! Keep me posted! And thank you for the tips, I'm going to try and get the bulkhead seats so they have some floor space to stretch slightly as well. Will make do even if it's chaotic - it's all worth it in the end!

[@libbypeace68]

I'm so happy for you!

[@mariatateofficial]

Ahh, thank you Libby!! Appreciate you x

[@linhofmann4913]

17 hrs on Qantas, direct London to Perth flight . Doesnt have wifi though 🤦, but its quick. Singapore Airlines and Emirates are probably the best options for kid friendly airlines between UK and Perth.

[@JoelWende]

Yep did it earlier this year. It’s amazing how quick it feels! I don’t have kids though, but if they load up iPads beforehand they should be ok 🤞

[@silverkitten100]

Congratulations 🎉🎉 We flying to Adelaide on New years eve 😁 I will be teaching in a remote town in South Australia and also start on 20 January. All the best with your move and good luck. Exciting times 😊😊

[@mariatateofficial]

Oh that's so exciting!! How are you finding the logistics of the move and getting ready to go over?

[@silverkitten100]

@mariatateofficial been a bit stressful as we sold our house and had to move out on 15th 🫠 we staying with family until we fly.

[@mariatateofficial]

@ honestly, having a house to sell first is one of the biggest stresses isnt it! Like how do you time it when there’s other people involved! It’s gonna fly in before you know it, and then it’ll be like a blip we totally forget about haha

[@amygone2pot]

Once you arrive, take care to respect our sun. You will be coming from Northern winter to full summer here. Keep the children covered and hydrated (and you too!)

[@mariatateofficial]

Oh absolutely, I burn at the best of times, and deffo felt the impact in the Sydney sun when we lived there. Will definitely be taking all the precautions.

[@top40researcher31]

all i can say is *WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA* but be prepared we are in last week of spring and summer starts next week and CONGRATULATIONS

[@mariatateofficial]

Just did a big clothing order and it's just shorts, thin tshirts, SPF swimsuits for the kids, hats and sandals! Waiting until we land to get SPF sorted. But deffo on my mind for sure haha

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

Yanchep is only a 40min drive from Perth. Thought you said you were an hour from the beach? I dont understand. Maybe i misheard. Either way you can travel up and down that coastline. Good luck.

[@JoelWende]

My guess is she has a specific beach in mind…probably Cottesloe. That’s 59 minutes from Yanchep on Google maps. You’re correct though, there are much closer beaches, including Yanchep Beach which will be 5 minutes away 😂

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

@JoelWende yeh it threw me. I was thinking what is 45 min inland 🤣

[@mariatateofficial]

Because I didn't mention the name of the school my husband has been given a contract for, it 100% sounds like we're moving to Yanchep but we're not hahah. Sorry guys!

[@pommygeezer9309]

Don’t forget to bring yer Tent ⛺️ love!?

[@roger4mac]

I'm getting excited for you.

[@mariatateofficial]

Eeeeeek! It's all coming together!

[@mrsnaoum]

Congrats and good luck, from Rockingham WA.

[@mariatateofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@amygone2pot]

The kids will be fine on the flight - I have been on many long haul flights, kids are never a problem - its the babies who don’t travel so well, poor little mites. The cabin staff are so good with the kids and they love all the special food and the movies.

[@mariatateofficial]

It's an adventure we're looking forward to!

[@charlesemerson6763]

Best of luck, sedate the kids for the long flight🤣. If you are going to keep the kids fed on the flight just remember that any type of foods be it fruits or lollies ( sweeties) are subject to bio security here so make sure it's all consumed before you land and if you do have anything left, make sure you declare it because if you don't and they find it then hefty fines apply. Apart from that it'll be hot when you land but having said that it was pissing down with rain when we landed 53yrs ago.

[@jacquieyeung5811]

So thrilled for you.❤❤❤

[@mariatateofficial]

@@jacquieyeung5811 we’re just so excited now and can’t believe it’s happening 🥲🥲🥲🩷

[@petertimp5416]

Hope it all works out for you

[@mariatateofficial]

thank you so much, Peter!

[@robinlabouche2230]

We live in Northam Western Australia, which is about 1 hour North East of Perth, we live on aroung two acres backing on to farmland and we love it....we migrated from Derbyshire in 1982 with our two little kids and we now have 3 first generation Australian grandkids, you will love it here (But saying that, Albany is beautiful too)...never missed England at all 😘Well except maybe watching my beloved Liverpool lol !!!!!

[@mariatateofficial]

Hahah, I think I'm going to miss my fave eateries the begin with, but I'll get over that fairly quickly. I'm so excited to give my kids the chance to grow up there and find their own paths with everything. It's just so amazing to think about

[@linhofmann4913]

YAN- CHEAP , just say it fast and you will get it correct . It's on the coast , Yanchep Lagoon is a stunning beach. It's a suburb of Perth , train from Yanchep to Perth City costs about $5. You have scored a great spot

[@mariatateofficial]

hahah okay, I can do that. Thank you!

[@paulrichardson5892]

on that long flight . my advice . no alcohol and plenty of water.

[@mariatateofficial]

I honestly look at people having alcohol on flights (who are ok with flying), and think they must be mental. I feel like I wake up in the morning with a hangover just because I have 2 kids 😂😂😂😂 never mind adding alcohol to the mix.

[@Adebayoolatunjiyusuf-hv7ne]

If I can get a job in Australia I will be happy it's my favorite destination ❤ I believe one day it will happen 💯

[@marcusversace9423]

Im Australian and have been traveling on long haul flights since I was 15 and now over 60 Long haul flights- 24 hours before you fly out as a total rest day and be fully packed living out of on board luggage Food and drinks will always be available on flights Colour copies of passports Hard copy of travel e ticket and itinerary Hard copy of visa approval Hard copy of any required medical or vaccinations for entry 3 Clothing outfits 1 From where your flying from - 2 Once on board after take off or after first meal change into track suit outfits from the long haul flights for comfort and ease 3 If stopping over in warm climate - has shorts and T shits for comfort 4 clothing for destination - light clothing is summer - warm if winter 6 Talcum powder - great for feeling comfortable when applied to under arms and private areas (if airline allows it - Ive had mine confiscated) 7 Small container of your favorite perfume or cologne for fragrance 7 Moisturiser for refreshing your skin 8 Travel electric shaver 9 Very comfy shoes 10 change of under ware and bag to place washing or throw away 11 toot brush and tooth paste plus mouth wash 12 Eye drops to counter act long flights 13 Lip gloss 14 comb or hair brush Self cleaning - take along a 3 x face washers in sandwich bag for each person - small container of your favorite shower gel - you can soak the washer in a toilet tap and with shower gel wash yourself down to be clean and trow away - second washer soak with water to cleanse and rinse your body and trow away - 3rd washer use to dry yourself ans trow away - makes you feel great Exercise regularly for blood circulation Have fun its an adventure

[@mariatateofficial]

So so helpful, will deffo be taking a lot from this! thank you

[@whocares5968]

Sliav di caucjsk czlekski Melbourne? Casklysk di cldandj da necono Adelaide?

[@karenberger999]

Hey guys, Yanchep is right near the beach. Our family moved across the country 12 years ago and we found that daunting. But it is the best thing we ever did. We live 20 minutes from Yanchep. If you need any help when you get here, just message me. Karen