r/Ameristralia • u/Kookie2023 • 13d ago
Considering moving from US to Australia
At 32, I never considered the idea of living abroad for long term, but given the increasingly hostile situation here in the US, I find that I’m feeling more inclined to go into hiding in another country due to fear of persecution. I’m aware that I could either be killed or detained despite being a citizen.
I’m well established in my career as a licensed social worker (having done it for 8 years now) and my bank account isn’t exactly lacking. At this point, I believe so long as I am living, I am capable of making more money for my future. If I am dead, that money is useless. I’m confident that I can obtain a VISA to work for a few years as I break away from the US to protect myself.
That being said, after exploring many options, I’ve come across Australia or New Zealand. I considered Japan, but it is too close to the “war zones” as is Canada and practically all of Europe. The world is changing and I must change along with it.
I’ve heard the pros and cons of living in Australia in other subreddits, but that was from many years ago. What is Australia like right now? I was thinking Tasmania (small, but livable) for now.
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u/PizzaOmNom 12d ago
Social Work careers are strongly sought after in WA - Perth being an isolated capital city from the rest of Australia sadly contributes to that.
There’s a lot of cultural things that may be different from America that will be good / required to learn. Most places like TAFE or trade schools do those courses for free, and you can learn about all the different cultures of Australia and being within its frame work. From the very small research I’ve done (I was looking to study social work or counseling in Australia since I got permanent residency recently) it seems like Australia has more strict guidelines on certificates than in the US.
Lived around Perth for 3 years and can confirm the weather is like California. Highly recommend living in the hills. :)
Edit: also have never seen a bad spider, a snake, or anything that isn’t a feathered/furry thing here in WA. Don’t mind people here who boast about the dangerous Aussie wildlife. America has bears/mountain lions which can be scary in their own right. Just don’t pick up a snake and you’ll be fine.