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Inside this free guide, you’ll find:

  • The 3-step framework for confident decisions
    Our RISE–PREP–READY method helps you shortlist suburbs, apply for schools, and secure rentals with clarity.

  • The key documents schools and landlords expect
    From visa records to references, know exactly what to prepare so your applications stand out from overseas.

  • How to compare suburbs with confidence
    Use the interactive Suburb Decision Matrix in your Excel planner to balance commute, community, and cost - and see your family’s sweet spot clearly.

  • Proven tips from real relocations
    Learn how early planning, labelled documents, and quick applications make all the difference when renting or enrolling from abroad.

  • Ready-to-use checklists that keep you on track
    Stay organised with printable School and Rental Checklists that turn a complex move into calm, step-by-step progress.

This guide gives you a clear framework for securing rentals & schools, plus a matching Excel planner to keep every detail organised. Inside, you’ll find practical steps real families have used to plan their move smoothly; from shortlisting suburbs to securing school placements & rentals - all before they land.

Why You’ll Love This Guide

  • Takes the stress out of overseas applications


    Includes checklist of documents schools and landlords expect.

  • A white house with a brown shingled roof, surrounded by green trees, under a blue sky with white clouds. A wooden sidewalk leads to the house, with a picnic table on the grass to the right.

    Real steps used by relocating families


    Practical, proven advice that’s worked for families moving to Australia.

  • A 3D illustration of a Microsoft Excel icon with a white background, showing a green sheet with a white 'X' symbol, floating above a solid green surface.

    Paired with your Homeward Planner Excel tool


    Track suburbs, schools, and rentals side by side — all in one place.

  • A booklet titled "HOW to" resting on a gray fabric couch, with a hardwood floor visible in the background.

    Beautifully simple and 100% free


    Clear, printable, and designed to make planning calm and confident.