McDonald
Families are given a look at life in Australia or New Zealand. Paul McDonald has a dream to move to Australia, but his wife Christine loves her life in north east England.
Paul McDonald has a dream and he is determined to make it come true, but his wife Christine loves her life in the heart of north east England. A trial week in Brisbane sees the family experience the sort of homes, work opportunities and lifestyle they could enjoy, before they vote on where they want to spend the rest of their lives.
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Paddle boarding fun
Duration: 01:44
McDonald family update
When the McDonalds came back from Australia they decided that they
were going to go for it. They had everything ready to go ahead and
appliedΒ for a visa toΒ CanberraΒ in June last year but the
government changed the points system to 65. They didn't have enough points to emigrate so
they could not go ahead with the application.
They were very disappointed and then had to look into how they could gain the extra points needed to
go ahead with the process. Paul is currently completing a diploma so that they
can apply for partner points which will give them the points they need. They
are hoping that they will beΒ able to applyΒ for their 489 visas to
Darwin by the end of this year.
The boys keep changing their minds as to
whether they want to live in Australia but they can definitely see the benefits
of a better life out there. Β They are so grateful that they got the chance
to be part of the show and experience Australia as itΒ helped the family
fall in love with the place.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nicki Chapman |
| Series Producer | Jacqui Berkeley |
| Executive Producer | Paul Connolly |
| Executive Producer | Lindsay Bradbury |
Broadcasts
- Mon 28 Jan 2019 11:00
Tue 29 Jan 2019 06:30- Sun 23 Aug 2020 11:00