Zoegilly

Hiya!! im a 29 year old, married with 2 children (a girl of 3years and a boy of 6 months) I'm just about to go back to work after maternity and my current employer have sent me an email with a potential opportunity to do the job i do now in the Uk over in Canberra (relocation package included / sponsorship with visas etc). The opportunity would be for a minimum of 18months. I'm going to start discussions with my employer regarding the role, what comes with the relocation package and all the other Job / finance related info but I am looking for some help and info on housing / schools etc in Canberra. I'd really just love someone to chat to who may have been in the same situation as myself who is willing to be open and honest about what they've experienced. Some more info about me too: I've personally never been to Australia but my husband has and he has nothing but praise for the Country. We are a couple who have always loved our holidays in the sun and the kids seem fond of it too, especially my little girl who is a real outdoors child, I realise this will not be a holiday as we will be working / schooling / living but the warmer climate and longer evenings really entice us. We are assuming we would have a better work life balance and this is the man driver behind us even thinking about a move. Both my husband and I work really hard in our jobs, my husband is often working 6 days a week at present and we want the ability to spend more time with the kids. I am super super close to my family (parents and 2 sisters plus niece and nephew) and this is my one MASSIVE at present but my parents have expressed they think this is a real opportunity for us as a family and would support our decision. (They too looked into migrating when I was little and their parents talked them out of it so maybe they are thinking "what if") anyway i I will stop rambling, if you live in Canberra or have any experience if emigrating as a 30 ish year old with children I would love to hear your thoughts, warts and all!! Many thanks xxxxxxx