Rebecca, Senior Business Development Consultant, South Australian Government
Rebecca Barton has spent over six years living and working in South Australia and now calls the state her home. Currently working in the South Australian government in the Skilled and Business Migration team, Rebecca devotes herself to encouraging fellow UK citizens to follow in her footsteps and make the move to South Australia.
“I’ve now got permanent residency, and I am loving the fact that I can stay long-term. It just means I can set down more roots. We wouldn’t look to move”
Rebecca noted that South Australia has been treating her well and she now looks to focus on purchasing a house with her husband to feel more settled and comfortable.
“For me, I feel happier just because the weather is so much better here. It’s consistently warm and it’s a longer summer. I’m always outside. You can plan a weekend and you don’t have to worry about the weather.”
With warm and consistent weather, she now loves to go for walks on the beach and best utilise her evenings. Rebecca and her husband decided to remove the television from their home, so they can both enjoy nature and the weather in South Australia.
When reflecting on the economical difference, Rebecca added that living expenses in South Australia are much more affordable compared to her previous lifestyle in the UK. She noted that having dinner at a restaurant is almost half the cost and fuel is cheaper too.
“It’s cheaper in Australia. I used to drive a diesel car in the UK, and I drive a diesel car here too and I spend half the price per litre. If you drive long distances, then you will spend half the amount of money.”
Rebecca’s advice to anyone considering relocating from the UK to South Australia is to take the chance and make the move.
“Definitely do it. My life has changed so much for the better and I’m so glad I took the risk.”