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Single mum Tanya and her teenage son Jordan share an especially close bond. A year ago, Tanya believed Australia's outdoor lifestyle could improve the quality of life for both her and her wildlife-loving son, who has Asperger syndrome.
The pair spent a trial week in Perth, Western Australia, checking out the property, work and lifestyle opportunities before facing a life-changing decision - whether to stay in the UK or leave loved ones behind and start a new life on the other side of the world? One year on, Nicki Chapman discovers if the pair went ahead and made the move down under.
Three years ago a motorcycling accident left Stan Baum fighting for his life. Although he was recovering, wife Andrea believed moving to Australia could help the process and offer the couple a better future.
One year ago, they spent an emotional trial week living in Brisbane, before being faced with a life-changing decision - if they should leave behind loved ones who had helped them through tough times and make the move down under.
One year on, Nicki Chapman finds out on which side of the world the couple are now living.
Billy Fitzpatrick was keen to make a new start for his family in New Zealand. For wife Beth, things weren't as straightforward. She struggled to come to terms with the thought of leaving her mum behind in the UK.
Two years ago, the Fitzpatrick family spent a trial week living in Auckland. Beth seemed to be won over by the opportunities New Zealand offered, but did the family actually go ahead and make the move to the other side of the world?
Nurse Norma Jean believed a better future awaited her young family in Australia, even though she'd never been. But partner Steven wanted to stay at home, where he was surrounded by close friends, family and his beloved Newcastle United.
One year ago, the couple spent a week in Adelaide sampling Australian property, work and lifestyle opportunities, and Steven seemed to be coming round to the appeal of a life down under. Twelve months after their time there, have the Robinsons made the move to Australia for good?
The close-knit Wintrip family were determined to spend more time together, and thought a new life in Australia could be the answer. The only problem was that moving would mean splitting their family up for good - a prospect mum Sheri found terrifying.
One year ago, the family spent a trial week living in Perth, with Sheri and Paul hoping to persuade son Ryan to make the move along with daughter Grace. Twelve months later, discover if the family is still together, and which side of the world they're living on.
Glenn and Sue Morse had a seemingly idyllic life in the countryside with their two children. But long shifts as a policeman meant Glenn was missing out on his children growing up, and self-employed quantity surveyor Sue was feeling the pressure.
One year ago, they considered drastic action to turn their lives around. Moving to New Zealand would see Glenn become a house husband while Sue would become the sole earner.
A trial week living in Auckland saw the couple discover that while work for Sue would be available, it would come at a cost. One year later, which side of the world do the family call home?
Having had enough of British winters, Debbie Wynn was determined to move her family to Australia even though she'd never been there. Son Jacob was happy to go but Debbie's dream faced a hurdle in the shape of husband Carl. He was content with his busy life in the UK and couldn't understand the appeal of a country the family had never visited.
One year ago, Carl began to see some potential in Debbie's vision of their future when the family spent a week living in Australia. But are the Wynns still in the UK or enjoying a new life on the other side of the world?
A job as a lorry driver meant John Woodland was spending most of his time away from home. Daughter Chloe felt he'd missed out on her childhood, and wife Kerry just wanted more time with her husband.
After falling in love with Australia on an army posting, John was convinced a move down under could bring his family the quality time they desperately needed.
A trial week spent living in Perth managed to bring at least one other family member round to the idea of emigrating. One year later, have the Woodlands gone ahead with a move?
Claire Whyte dreamt of moving to Australia, but husband Martin wasn't convinced a move would work. His daughter Nicole also couldn't bear the thought of being so far away from her grandparents.
Two years after spending a week living near Brisbane on Australia's East Coast, did the Whyte family make the move down under?
Wendie Williamson had wanted to move her family to Australia for more than a decade. After going back to college and university to improve their chances of gaining a visa, both she and husband Peter believed the time was right for a move.
The couple's 18-year-old son Sonny had his own life in Hartlepool and was reluctant to join them, but Wendie couldn't imagine leaving him behind. A year ago, Wendie had just one week in Australia to try and change his mind. So are the family still together? And where do they call home?
