0:00:03 > 0:00:06Hello, welcome to Wanted Down Under,
0:00:06 > 0:00:08the show that catapults a British family
0:00:09 > 0:00:11right across to the other side of the world,
0:00:11 > 0:00:15to help them make the biggest decision of their life -
0:00:15 > 0:00:18whether to stay in the UK, or to move to Australia.
0:00:18 > 0:00:24David and Margaret Campbell are desperate for a better life for their children Down Under.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26I want to spend time with my kids.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30I think they've got a better chance of a better lifestyle over there.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32But daughter Kirsty doesn't share their dream.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35Even thinking about it makes me want to cry.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Despite the beautiful weather and outdoors lifestyle,
0:00:39 > 0:00:42Australia's a long way from home.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46You don't realise just how much we've relied on them.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50This move may be a lot harder than they thought.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55I can't see us leaving her behind, because I think that would be too hard.
0:00:55 > 0:01:01The Campbells have a week of highs and lows ahead of them, but what will they decide?
0:01:25 > 0:01:29Around 150 people a day migrate to Australia
0:01:29 > 0:01:32in search of a better life.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35The country tops a list of destinations for migrating Brits,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38ahead of the United States, New Zealand and Canada.
0:01:38 > 0:01:44But does the reality of life Down Under always live up to the dream?
0:01:45 > 0:01:4820 British families have been pushed to breaking point
0:01:48 > 0:01:51as they find out about real life Down Under,
0:01:51 > 0:01:56and after just one week they'll have to vote one way or the other
0:01:56 > 0:02:00whether to stay in the UK, or to move to Australia.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03David Campbell, a 42 year-old catering manager,
0:02:03 > 0:02:05and his wife Margaret, a medical staff nurse,
0:02:05 > 0:02:09live with their three daughters, Kirsty, aged 15,
0:02:09 > 0:02:15and five-year-old twins Summer and Sky in the village of Slamannan near Falkirk.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19They've lived here all their lives, but dream of a better life Down Under.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22I want to spend time with my kids outside.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26I think they've got a better chance of a better lifestyle over there.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30I'd agree, I think at the end of the day that's the biggest thing,
0:02:30 > 0:02:33is the fact that summers here now are so poor.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36We've got two wee girls who are full of energy,
0:02:36 > 0:02:40and yet they're stuck in the house nine months of the year.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45They want more outside space for the twins to have the freedom to play.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49They're lively five-year-olds, zooming about the place.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53They're into everything, and they just want to learn constantly.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57The phrase I use for them is, "Little pocket rockets." They're very, very lively.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01You turn your back and one of them is distracting you,
0:03:01 > 0:03:05while the other one is up to no good.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08You can't just say, "Go out the front and play."
0:03:08 > 0:03:12It's too wet. It's constantly raining.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16Margaret works in the palliative care unit at Falkirk Hospital.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21This ward, within itself, can be quite hectic when they're dropping four or five patients on you,
0:03:21 > 0:03:26so I want to have that stability where I'm not going home from work fried.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29I don't want to go home from work stressed out of my head,
0:03:29 > 0:03:34and be worrying what I'm going into the next day, and that in itself is a big challenge.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37She's got good friends here, but would like to try something new.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43Australia needs good nurses, so she could easily get a visa on the skilled migration programme.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50David is a catering manager in town - when he's not cooking at home, that is.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52He hopes to find similar work Down Under.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56Both myself and Margaret love Home And Away and Neighbours, I'm sorry to say.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59So I think you can envisage in your mind that we'd go somewhere
0:03:59 > 0:04:02like Summer Bay, you know, and live happily ever after,
0:04:02 > 0:04:07which would be very nice, but it's probably a little naive of us to think that.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10But I think that's the image I've got in my mind,
0:04:10 > 0:04:13and it would be nice if we go there and that's exactly what we find.
0:04:13 > 0:04:18But the Campbells have lived in this village their whole lives,
0:04:18 > 0:04:22and have a large group of close friends and relatives on their doorstep.
0:04:22 > 0:04:28David's daughter Kirsty doesn't feel the same way as her parents about a potential move.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32The hardest thing would be leaving behind her best friend Laura.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Me and Laura are never apart.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Anything we do, we do together.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39She is like a sister to me.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43If she was my sister I'd do the exact same as what I do now with her,
0:04:43 > 0:04:45and I don't think I'd change one thing.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48I wouldn't. I love her to bits.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53But can she make that all-important, life-changing decision and leave Laura behind?
0:04:53 > 0:04:59Even thinking about it makes me want to cry. I don't think I'd be able to let her go!
0:05:02 > 0:05:08Both Mum and Dad are convinced she'll like Australia and just hope she'll choose to make the move.
0:05:08 > 0:05:09If she settles, fantastic.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13If she doesn't, then I think it could uproot everything.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15It's not only Kirsty David's worried about.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Margaret's whole family live in the same village.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Hopefully we'll manage to come to a unanimous decision,
0:05:22 > 0:05:26but I think the biggest thing would be Margaret missing her family.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29She's going to go thinking she won't miss them
0:05:29 > 0:05:31and when we get there, she'll miss them.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35So, what do they expect to find on the other side of the world?
0:05:35 > 0:05:40My ideal lifestyle would be to be able to get up in the morning,
0:05:40 > 0:05:44be healthy, have my kids around me and just have a comfortable life.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47And I don't think that's a lot to ask for.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51With a nice house, with four or five bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a barbecue.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53No, no, no, no!
0:05:53 > 0:05:58But has husband David set his expectations too high?
0:05:58 > 0:06:01Why should we lower our standards than what we've got here?
0:06:01 > 0:06:06No, I don't think we should lower our standards, but we need to be realistic. We'll wait and see.
0:06:06 > 0:06:11David and Margaret may be way off the mark with the kind of lifestyle they can afford Down Under,
0:06:11 > 0:06:15but they're desperate to follow their dreams.
0:06:16 > 0:06:22To help the Campbells make their decision, we're sending them to the Queensland city of Cairns.
0:06:22 > 0:06:28It'll give them a new start in a country where average temperatures top 30 degrees in summer.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Cairns is famous as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,
0:06:32 > 0:06:37and with beaches and rainforests just minutes from this small, friendly city,
0:06:37 > 0:06:39it has plenty to offer the Campbells.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45We've got three possible lifestyles for the family,
0:06:45 > 0:06:50each one offering a new way of life for them to try on their budget.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52But which one will be most suitable?
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Cairns is a small city,
0:06:56 > 0:06:58which has been highly developed in recent years.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02There are lots of new apartments, but family-sized units
0:07:02 > 0:07:06with sea views will set you back millions of dollars.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10A bit further out of the city centre, things become more affordable,
0:07:10 > 0:07:16and the Campbells could find a four-bedroom home within their ?200,000 budget.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19The main hospital would be easily accessible for Margaret,
0:07:19 > 0:07:24and David could look for catering managerial positions in the many restaurants and hotels.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27But work might not be available immediately.
0:07:27 > 0:07:33Both should be able to match their ?25,000 salaries, if they can find good jobs.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37So, very different from their life in the UK.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40But what about the second option?
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Life on the coast is more expensive,
0:07:43 > 0:07:47with average four-bedroom houses costing ?250,000.
0:07:47 > 0:07:53And if you really want that dream home, you'll have to pay in excess of 300,000.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56Margaret would have to work in the city centre,
0:07:56 > 0:08:00and unless David found work in a local restaurant, he would, too.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03But Cairns is only 20 minutes down the road.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07The clean, sandy beaches make the coast a popular place to live,
0:08:07 > 0:08:10but in the summer it's also a hangout for jellyfish.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13However, there are plenty of safe, netted swimming areas.
0:08:13 > 0:08:19That all looks very inviting, but what about the third option?
0:08:19 > 0:08:23There are many places to live within easy reach of the city
0:08:23 > 0:08:27which offer a bit more space, but they can be expensive.
0:08:27 > 0:08:33This large four-bedroom house has acreage, but costs ?475,000.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35The Campbells could find a four-bedroom house
0:08:35 > 0:08:39within their budget of ?200,000, if they got a smaller garden.
0:08:39 > 0:08:45However, Margaret and David would both have to make the half-hour daily commute into the city to work.
0:08:47 > 0:08:54Three very different possibilities for our family to try, but which one did we decide would suit them best?
0:08:56 > 0:08:59We decided the city option would suit the Campbells best,
0:08:59 > 0:09:05for its close proximity to jobs for David and Margaret, and great facilities for the girls.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08We've lined up Margaret and David with jobs...
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Don't brown it! I know it's fish.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12Found a selection of housing options...
0:09:12 > 0:09:16What do you think? There's not an awful lot of space.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18And set up a taste of Australian life.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23So, will a week Down Under unite the family or tear them apart?
0:09:23 > 0:09:27It's time for the Campbells to take the plunge.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30Three flights and 30 hours after leaving the UK,
0:09:30 > 0:09:35the Campbells finally reach Cairns at midday local time.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Can you say hello? Hello.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48I hope Australia's ready for the Campbells. You said it!
0:09:48 > 0:09:50But Margaret's all ready spotted a problem.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Where's the sun?
0:09:52 > 0:09:55And it's a long flight with small children.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59I don't think you appreciate it. You think, "24 hour flight, that's great."
0:09:59 > 0:10:03But when you see what you've got to come through to get here,
0:10:03 > 0:10:05you think, "Oh." It's not easy. It's not an easy flight.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09David's dying to get a taste of Australia,
0:10:09 > 0:10:12but Kirsty could take some persuasion.
0:10:12 > 0:10:18I guess it's OK to look, but we don't know for certain if I want to come over or not yet.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21We're looking forward to actually having a look
0:10:21 > 0:10:26at the lifestyle, and see if it's as good as we've been led to believe.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30I suppose we want to look at the pitfalls as well as the advantages,
0:10:30 > 0:10:35and just have a right good look at everything we can, sort of weigh things up.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37The good points, the bad points. All of it.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40To see if it's really for us.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45So, just as the sun decides to make an appearance,
0:10:45 > 0:10:48the Campbell clan head off to their rented accommodation.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56They'll be staying in a house that boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms,
0:10:56 > 0:11:00two outdoor decking areas, a large garden and a swimming pool.
0:11:00 > 0:11:06It's even got the all-important barbecue area that's high up on David's shopping list.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09It's situated in Edge Hill, a popular northern suburb
0:11:09 > 0:11:12that's just five minutes' drive from the centre of Cairns.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17Have you ever seen anything like that?
0:11:18 > 0:11:21Look at that, wow. It's nice, isn't it?
0:11:21 > 0:11:22It looks spectacular.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25Well, that's a very promising start.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28Let's see what they make of the rest of the property.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32Close your eyes! Are your eyes closed? Wow.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35Oh, it's beautiful. Oh, lovely!
0:11:35 > 0:11:38These open-plan living areas aren't to everyone's taste,
0:11:38 > 0:11:43but this well-designed modern style is common in this type of property,
0:11:43 > 0:11:45and David could see himself cooking in here.
0:11:45 > 0:11:46A kitchen to die for.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50Even a big TV! Beautiful, isn't it?
0:11:52 > 0:11:56So far so good. But what about the sleeping arrangements?
0:11:56 > 0:12:00Oh, girls. That's lovely, isn't it?
0:12:00 > 0:12:02Look at the floors as well. Real floorboards.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Well, that's the twins sorted.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08But what about the elder daughter Kirsty?
0:12:08 > 0:12:11Oh, a nice double room. I like this. This is nice, isn't it?
0:12:11 > 0:12:13Swish, isn't it?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15But what about Mum and Dad?
0:12:15 > 0:12:18This one's nice, too.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Girls, I think this could be Mum and Dad's room.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23An en suite as well.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27As if it couldn't get any better, Margaret spots every girl's dream.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32Is that a walk-in wardrobe?
0:12:32 > 0:12:35They don't seem to dislike anything here.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38Perhaps we've found David and Margaret's ideal property all ready,
0:12:38 > 0:12:41even though it's way out of their budget.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Let's see what's happening out here. Girls.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47What do you think? Fantastic. That really puts your barbie to shame.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49It doesn't half, doesn't it?
0:12:49 > 0:12:51That's what you call a real barbie.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55So, while the girls have a quick dip in their new private pool,
0:12:55 > 0:12:59what do Mum and Dad make of their first glimpse of Australian living?
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Absolutely beautiful.
0:13:01 > 0:13:07Very relaxed. I think that's the first impression you get, as soon as you come off the plane.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09There's a relaxed atmosphere about it.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13My expectations is what we've got here -
0:13:13 > 0:13:17four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and a barbecue.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19That's what I'd like to see us having.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23So it looks like David and Margaret have made their minds up already.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25But what about Kirsty?
0:13:25 > 0:13:27What I've seen so far, I like.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29But I think it's a really big step.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33It's not as simple as just, "Because I like it over here, I can just move over here."
0:13:33 > 0:13:37I need to think of the consequences back home as well.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40So I don't know.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43But they may have been spoiled by their rented accommodation.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45Could they afford this kind of luxury?
0:13:48 > 0:13:53Back in Scotland, the Campbells live in a five-bedroom house in the village of Slamannan.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59They want to swap it for a four-bedroom house in Australia with more usable outside space.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02But they have a maximum budget of around ?200,000,
0:14:02 > 0:14:07depending on what they could earn in Australia and how much their home's worth.
0:14:08 > 0:14:13Property one is in the family-friendly suburb of Bentley Park, and offers four bedrooms.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18At around ?180,000, it's well within budget.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Oh, wow. I like this, I do.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30It's really open-plan, isn't it?
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Tiled floors.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35What do you think, girls? It's nice, isn't it?
0:14:35 > 0:14:37Do you like the suite? It's quite dark.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41Not a perfect start, but what else does this property have to offer?
0:14:43 > 0:14:46Look at this. I like this, girls. A nice, open area.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48This is nice, isn't it?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51It's nice and clean and tidy. The hob's over this side.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53Dishwasher. A lot of space.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57A lot of work surface.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01Things are looking up, and David's impressed with the size of the kitchen.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04This is open, isn't it? This is really, really nice.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07I'd possibly have those two rooms swapped around.
0:15:07 > 0:15:13I'd use that area as a dining area and bring the TV and stuff in here. It's a bigger area, isn't it?
0:15:18 > 0:15:20This is a wee single room.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23This could be Kirsty's room, this one, couldn't it?
0:15:25 > 0:15:29Bedroom. Oh, it's a double bedroom, isn't it? It's nice.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31It's quite small, though.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34It's quite small. Oh, it's en suite.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39Oh, I like this. This is nice. A double shower.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42Compared to ours, it's quite small. It's nice.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44And what will they find outside?
0:15:44 > 0:15:46This is the barbie area, isn't it?
0:15:46 > 0:15:49Oh, wow, look at the fishes. They're huge!
0:15:49 > 0:15:53They are, aren't they? It's quite private as well.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56It's very private. It's kind of a grass, I'm not sure what it is.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59I think it could be quite small for them.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01It would be, I think so. Never mind.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05It's got that all-important outdoor space, but it has its drawbacks.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11There's a couple of areas that are quite light, the wee girl's bedroom is quite light,
0:16:11 > 0:16:15but you come in through the door and automatically it's really, really dull.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17Dull, un-huh. Mmm.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21And maybe it doesn't have the character they'd really love.
0:16:21 > 0:16:27It's nice, but I think really it's a traditional idea of the wooden house, a traditional Queensland house.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31This isn't the dream home the Campbells were after,
0:16:31 > 0:16:34but maybe property two will give them that little extra.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37It's a traditionally renovated Queenslander-style property,
0:16:37 > 0:16:40set on stilts to help the house stay cool.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43It has four bedrooms, a large garden and swimming pool,
0:16:43 > 0:16:50and is on the market for about ?195,000, and just within budget.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56This is nice, isn't it?
0:16:56 > 0:16:58Much more traditional. Look at the trees.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03The outside of the property is scoring points on looks alone, but what about the inside?
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Wow, girls.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09Isn't this gorgeous? It's lovely.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12It's just so airy, isn't it? So bright and bubbly.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15I love this, being able to sit here and look across.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18And just have the doors open, maybe. So airy.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20Well, they seem happy so far.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23And what about the all-important kitchen for David?
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Oh, wow. Dad could be busy here, couldn't he?
0:17:26 > 0:17:30This is what we imagined, this is the style.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32What do you think, Kirsty? Love it.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34Beautiful, isn't it?
0:17:37 > 0:17:40Look at that, girls. That's very nice as well, isn't it?
0:17:40 > 0:17:42It's like a princess' room.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44Very airy, isn't it?
0:17:44 > 0:17:50A fan as well, and the doors are good because it's a sliding door, so that makes good use of space.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54This property seems to be getting them all very excited.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56It's very spacious.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59I think it's got a really homely feeling about it.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03It has, it's lovely. That would be ideal for youse two, wouldn't it?
0:18:03 > 0:18:07It's got a lot of character in it. It has, it's got lots of character.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11It's all going so well. Could anything be wrong with this house?
0:18:11 > 0:18:15There's not an awful lot of space. There's no storage space.
0:18:15 > 0:18:20No, I think you'd be really cramped, even though this isn't probably the smallest room.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23But the negativity doesn't last long.
0:18:23 > 0:18:24A different colour in each room.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27I like the shape of it. I like the shape of it as well,
0:18:27 > 0:18:30because even though it looks very square, it's got a nice feeling.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33It seems to be ticking all their boxes.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35There's even a surprise downstairs.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37What have we got in here?
0:18:37 > 0:18:40This is another area, girls. Toilet.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46And a little shower area, I think.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51Wow.
0:18:51 > 0:18:52This could be ideal,
0:18:52 > 0:18:58either for Kirsty to have her own private space, or as somewhere to let out to make some extra cash.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01A contained flat area, isn't it?
0:19:01 > 0:19:06You've got the bathroom, the shower room, and a sitting room and a bedroom. That's what it is.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09It's a self-contained flat, isn't it?
0:19:09 > 0:19:11And what's outside?
0:19:11 > 0:19:12A nice pool, isn't it?
0:19:12 > 0:19:16Look at that.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20It's got steps down into it, though. An area to play, and then to swim.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26Much more the style that we were thinking about and wanting to have a look at.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29It's very unique.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33Although it's very square, it still has lots of character, doesn't it?
0:19:33 > 0:19:36Lots. Loads of character.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38It's got everything, really.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40It ticks all the boxes, doesn't it?
0:19:40 > 0:19:43We can see ourselves here. We could see ourselves here.
0:19:43 > 0:19:49This property seems to have it all, and even Kirsty's impressed.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52This house that we've just seen has just amazed me.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55If I had the chance, I would move over here in a minute.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59My Mum and Dad seem to like it as well. So, so far, so good.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03With all its character and the chance of some privacy,
0:20:03 > 0:20:07this house could be the key to persuading Kirsty of the Australian dream.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10But what does property three have to offer?
0:20:10 > 0:20:15Located down the road in the suburb of Mount Sheridan, this house also has four bedrooms,
0:20:15 > 0:20:19and is immaculately presented.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23It has an asking price in excess of ?205,000,
0:20:23 > 0:20:26and is slightly over their budget.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29But will it offer anything more than the last house?
0:20:29 > 0:20:34Oh, wow! Look at the floors. Very open plan, isn't it?
0:20:34 > 0:20:38There's a kind of partition between the kitchen and...
0:20:38 > 0:20:40I don't think it's that open plan.
0:20:40 > 0:20:41The dining area's open plan.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46It looks gorgeous, but how long would it last with two pocket rockets running around?
0:20:46 > 0:20:49Quite a lot of workspace again. There is a lot of workspace.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53That's really nice.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56Oh, girls, come and see this. Wow. This is lovely.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00This master bedroom comes with an en suite wet room.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05This is a small room. This would be Kirsty's room, wouldn't it?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08A box room for Kirsty.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12There's loads of rooms. Aye, it's like burrows, isn't it?
0:21:12 > 0:21:14Going off each other.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Your first impression coming through the door
0:21:17 > 0:21:20is that it looks as though it's going to be quite small and it's not.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27Oh, wow. This is another single also.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29It's nice, too, isn't it?
0:21:29 > 0:21:32She's made herself at home!
0:21:34 > 0:21:39Will the all-important garden impress them more than the house?
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Watch your fingers. What's that?
0:21:41 > 0:21:45That's a hot tub, darling. You can jump in that, have a big bubble bath in it.
0:21:47 > 0:21:54A gazebo. Could you sit out here at night time and have a wee drink and relax, eh?
0:21:54 > 0:21:56But that's all you could really do.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59No, there's not an awful lot of space for you.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02Well, I suppose if you utilised that area.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05No, there's not much of a garden space at all for our girls to run about.
0:22:05 > 0:22:10I think money-wise, you're getting a far better value elsewhere.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14We've shown David and Margaret three properties in Cairns.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18The first house in Edge Hill was too dark for Margaret.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Do you like where the suite is? It's really quite dark.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24And David wanted something a little more traditional.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28I like the idea of the traditional wooden Queensland house.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30The second property seemed perfect.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33Isn't this gorgeous? Oh, it's lovely.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35It even had space to rent out,
0:22:35 > 0:22:38should Margaret and David need to earn more to pay the mortgage.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42You've got the bathroom, shower room, sitting room and a bedroom.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44It's a self-contained flat, isn't it?
0:22:44 > 0:22:47The third property was deceptively big.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50Your first impression is, "It's going to be small", and it's not.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52But it wasn't right for them.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55It lacked the outdoor space that David and Margaret would desire
0:22:55 > 0:22:59No, there's not much of a garden space at all for our girls to run about.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03So, have the properties they visited whet their appetite for life Down Under,
0:23:03 > 0:23:07or have they dampened their spirits? The twins know which is their favourite!
0:23:07 > 0:23:11Blue one. Blue one. Blue one!
0:23:11 > 0:23:14And even Kirsty's mind may be changing.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16The pool was gorgeous.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20The rooms upstairs were absolutely gorgeous. I loved the living room,
0:23:20 > 0:23:23and the kitchen was just right for my Dad. So, how will they vote?
0:23:23 > 0:23:27We've seen three great properties today and we're going to vote...
0:23:34 > 0:23:36Australia!
0:23:39 > 0:23:44That beautiful Queenslander is an absolute steal,
0:23:44 > 0:23:47but the Campbells have to be able to afford their mortgage,
0:23:47 > 0:23:52which means both David and Margaret finding goods jobs.
0:23:52 > 0:23:57Back in Scotland, Margaret earns ?25,000 a year as a nurse,
0:23:57 > 0:24:00but she's ready for a new challenge.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03I've done a lot of courses, I've done Nurse Prescriber.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07That, in itself, is something really quite outstanding to have.
0:24:07 > 0:24:12My wish list for Australia would be to go back and to work medical,
0:24:12 > 0:24:17to work with a variation of patients, people that are all ages.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19Not just to specialise in one area,
0:24:19 > 0:24:23and to go back and use the skills that I've trained really hard to get
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Margaret's come to Cairns Base Hospital to look for a job.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31The Director of Nursing is Glinda Summers.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35We have about 1,100 nurses working here in Cairns Base,
0:24:35 > 0:24:42and about 1,800 in the district, so we're constantly looking for nurses and especially from the UK.
0:24:42 > 0:24:47With over 150 British nurses already here, Margaret should fit right in.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51Margaret's on her way to meet Glinda,
0:24:51 > 0:24:53but she's anxious about the day ahead.
0:24:53 > 0:24:59My major concern is basically not fitting in,
0:24:59 > 0:25:02and it being too different from the UK.
0:25:02 > 0:25:07She wants to know if the workload might be a bit easier than back in Scotland.
0:25:07 > 0:25:14I'm just really interested, obviously, in the comparisons of job likeness from UK to Australia.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17Well, we're very proud of the UK nurses that have come out here,
0:25:17 > 0:25:20because they have fantastic skills,
0:25:20 > 0:25:24and they have complemented our workforce enormously.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28I'd be really interested to find out what hours I would be working,
0:25:28 > 0:25:31and obviously the salary at the end of that.
0:25:31 > 0:25:36Basically, in the wards, the shifts usually... the morning shifts start at 7am,
0:25:36 > 0:25:41the afternoon shifts at about 2:45pm, and the evening shifts start at about 10:45pm.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44And in relation to the salary,
0:25:44 > 0:25:50a new nurse earns as a base salary about $50,000.
0:25:50 > 0:25:54And a nurse who's had about seven years' experience,
0:25:54 > 0:25:57which I would assume you would fit into,
0:25:57 > 0:26:01would, as a base salary, get about $64,500.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04That's about ?5,000 more than she earns in the UK.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08But there's one small problem which needs sorting out immediately.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11I see you've got your UK NHS uniform on,
0:26:11 > 0:26:15but I think you'd better put our uniform on.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19And for today, because it's Tropical Friday,
0:26:19 > 0:26:25a lot of the nurses wear tropical shirts on Fridays because the patients love it,
0:26:25 > 0:26:28because it gives them a very tropical and lively feel,
0:26:28 > 0:26:32so if you put this on, we'll take you up and show you around one of the wards.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34Excellent. That's a brilliant idea!
0:26:34 > 0:26:37As Margaret relaxes into the tropical vibe,
0:26:37 > 0:26:40David's about to be put through his paces.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43How long for table 30?
0:26:43 > 0:26:47Back in the UK, he earns ?25,000 a year as a catering manager,
0:26:47 > 0:26:51but he may not find that kind of work in Cairns immediately.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55So what does he expect from the Aussie catering industry?
0:26:55 > 0:27:00I would like, possibly, to go back into the education cycle in Australia,
0:27:00 > 0:27:02where I possibly would go into the kitchens,
0:27:02 > 0:27:07and work in the kitchens there as a catering manager or a senior manager.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10So it would be good to be able to do that.
0:27:10 > 0:27:14But I'm quite happy to put the whites back on and cook if need be.
0:27:14 > 0:27:20Well, that's a good job because it looks like that's where David's going to have to start in Australia.
0:27:20 > 0:27:25He's meeting Alistair MacFarlane to see if he can hack the pace in an Aussie kitchen.
0:27:25 > 0:27:26David! Pleased to meet you.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29Welcome to Cairns and to the Salt House.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33We're exceptionally busy in there, I need you in the kitchen right now.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36It's been some years since David's worked in the kitchen,
0:27:36 > 0:27:41but if he thinks he's in for an easy ride, he's got another thing coming.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45After a quick introduction to Australia's favourite fish, the barramundi,
0:27:45 > 0:27:48it's straight in at the deep end. I'll get you to prepare it,
0:27:48 > 0:27:51and when it comes on order, you're the main man to cook it. OK, fantastic.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54It's been a couple of years, but you never really lose it.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57Once you get the basics, the basics stay with you for life.
0:27:57 > 0:28:03I love cooking and I've always cooked, so it's really natural for me to go back to it again.
0:28:03 > 0:28:09As the kids take it easy with a drink, the pressure's on David as lunchtime service starts hotting up.
0:28:09 > 0:28:12How long for the barramundi, David? I've got a table waiting.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14Come on, mate. That's it.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17Get those fins off.
0:28:17 > 0:28:18Quickly!
0:28:18 > 0:28:20And it shows no signs of easing up.
0:28:20 > 0:28:25David! I've got five barramundi on order. Can you hurry up, please? I'm not here all day.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28You're not here for a holiday, you're here to work.
0:28:29 > 0:28:30David?
0:28:30 > 0:28:34David. David. David! Hello?
0:28:34 > 0:28:38I'm going to need you on the sauce in a minute. I'll give you two minutes.
0:28:38 > 0:28:43But back on the ward, Margaret's having a much calmer experience.
0:28:45 > 0:28:50She's meeting with nurse Georgina Baillie, who emigrated from the UK two years ago.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55How have you found it, moving from the UK to Australia?
0:28:55 > 0:28:57It was very traumatic. I found it very hard.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01I missed my family deeply, missed so much of my friends, but I actually settled.
0:29:01 > 0:29:05Within about three weeks of working I was really comfortable,
0:29:05 > 0:29:09because I've done renal for so many years, it's actually the same layout,
0:29:09 > 0:29:12same sort of way it's run here. It's the same way it's run in the UK.
0:29:12 > 0:29:17So that's more good news for Margaret, and if Georgina wasn't convincing enough,
0:29:17 > 0:29:20the patients even have a go.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23We've got beautiful weather.
0:29:23 > 0:29:26Not so cold as in England.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28With winters and things like that.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31So it would be an ideal place to live, I'd say.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34And with views like this from the ward window,
0:29:34 > 0:29:36which job would you choose?
0:29:36 > 0:29:41It's been really quite good. It's interesting, the whole time we've been on the ward,
0:29:41 > 0:29:45there's not been one buzzer went off and it's been really quite calm.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49I think that's because the patients are tended to on such a regular basis
0:29:49 > 0:29:52because it's got a higher patient/staff ratio.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55Patients don't need and want for so much.
0:29:55 > 0:30:02Certainly not like the UK, where every two minutes there's a buzzer going and you just jump.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04It is a very calm environment.
0:30:04 > 0:30:07This could be exactly what Margaret's looking for,
0:30:07 > 0:30:12and the better salary would improve the family's chances of affording the move.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14So, what did she think?
0:30:14 > 0:30:19Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous. The staff were great.
0:30:19 > 0:30:21Relaxed environment.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24I don't think I've ever been on a ward that's been that quiet.
0:30:24 > 0:30:27All through my training and my nursing career,
0:30:27 > 0:30:31you work in the buzz, and that was really calm, relaxed and quiet.
0:30:31 > 0:30:36If David's looking for calm and quiet, he's in the wrong place.
0:30:36 > 0:30:39If you can't stand the heat, get out the kitchen!
0:30:43 > 0:30:47Look at that. Absolutely beautiful. You've only got another 120 to do,
0:30:47 > 0:30:49in five minutes. Five minutes.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52You're under no illusions. You've got to work hard and quick.
0:30:52 > 0:30:57It's about getting that, it's about finding your feet and then being able to pick up the pace and go with it.
0:30:57 > 0:31:01It's very important that both myself and Margaret work over here,
0:31:01 > 0:31:07because we want to maintain the lifestyle we have in Scotland. In order to do that, we need to work.
0:31:07 > 0:31:11Don't drown it! BLEEP. I know it's fish! We're not taking it back to the ocean!
0:31:11 > 0:31:14Anthony's a hard task-master.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17I think if I didn't come up to grade, he'd fire me in a minute!
0:31:17 > 0:31:20You never know, we might make a chef out of you yet!
0:31:23 > 0:31:27So, at the end of his shift, David joins the girls and waits for Margaret
0:31:27 > 0:31:29to return from the hospital.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36Hello! Hiya. How you doing? I'm fine.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38Did you have a nice day? Yeah, I had a good day.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42Where did you get this snazzy shirt from? Part of the team.
0:31:42 > 0:31:45Could you see yourself working in it, then? I could, actually.
0:31:45 > 0:31:49I think it's much more relaxed than what home is.
0:31:49 > 0:31:54Not a buzzer, and the numbers of staff to patients, the ratios, were absolutely fabulous.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56And pay? The big one.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59Much the same as what I am in the NHS in Scotland.
0:31:59 > 0:32:02There's probably slightly better, I would say, here.
0:32:02 > 0:32:07The only difference being, is you would be working in the sun.
0:32:07 > 0:32:11Margaret's obviously very positive about the move and the job that will come with it,
0:32:11 > 0:32:15but for David it would be a step down from his current managerial position.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18Will he be willing to make the sacrifice for the move?
0:32:18 > 0:32:23We've experienced working in Australia, so we're going to vote...
0:32:25 > 0:32:28Australia! UK.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32Why UK?
0:32:32 > 0:32:36Because I havnae quite found work here, what I've got at home yet.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39Tough! Too bad!
0:32:39 > 0:32:41Oh dear,
0:32:41 > 0:32:45after such a positive start, could David be changing his mind?
0:32:48 > 0:32:52Looks like David bit off more than he could chew.
0:32:52 > 0:32:55Life in a busy Aussie kitchen wasn't for David,
0:32:55 > 0:32:59but Australian cuisine is a major part of the Australian lifestyle,
0:32:59 > 0:33:02and has a flavour all of its own.
0:33:02 > 0:33:08Due to its tropical location, Cairns has an abundance of exotic fruit and vegetables,
0:33:08 > 0:33:13and its close proximity to the Barrier Reef means there's a wide choice of fish and seafood.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16With all this access to good quality produce,
0:33:16 > 0:33:20it's no wonder food is an important part of Australian culture.
0:33:20 > 0:33:25Food and wine's incredibly important to Australian families and the people that live here.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28I mean, it's the only country in the world that eats its coat of arms.
0:33:28 > 0:33:31We eat emu, and we eat kangaroo.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34With its history of immigration from all over the world,
0:33:34 > 0:33:38Aussie chefs have been able to draw on all the best bits of international cuisine,
0:33:38 > 0:33:42and create their own fusion of cooking styles.
0:33:42 > 0:33:47Australian cuisine, overall, is extremely diverse because of the different cultures we've got.
0:33:47 > 0:33:52Melbourne's influenced by Italians and Greeks, so the actual flavours of the food there
0:33:52 > 0:33:55are fabulous Greek restaurants, fabulous Italian restaurants.
0:33:55 > 0:34:00People, ultimately, regardless of what country you come from, want food to taste good.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04And I think if you draw upon all the good things that come from the cuisines of the world,
0:34:04 > 0:34:08which we're lucky to have exposure to here, then you get that.
0:34:08 > 0:34:13Australian cuisine has developed a confidence all of its own, with a no-fear attitude.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17You won't be disappointed with the quality of the produce you get on your plate.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25David and Margaret Campbell want a better life Down Under.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27I want to spend time with my kids, and I think
0:34:27 > 0:34:31they've got a better chance of a better lifestyle over there.
0:34:31 > 0:34:34But daughter Kirsty is reluctant to make the move.
0:34:34 > 0:34:38Even thinking about it makes me want to cry.
0:34:38 > 0:34:40They liked the properties.
0:34:40 > 0:34:43Isn't this gorgeous? It's lovely.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45Margaret loved working in the local hospital.
0:34:45 > 0:34:49Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous. Staff were great.
0:34:49 > 0:34:54But David found working in the kitchen of a busy Aussie restaurant a bit daunting.
0:34:54 > 0:34:59Don't drown it! BLEEP. I know it's fish, we're not taking it back to the ocean!
0:34:59 > 0:35:03Will seeing their friends and family make the decision to move even harder?
0:35:03 > 0:35:09You don't realise just how much we've relied on them.
0:35:13 > 0:35:18A major part of this move is all about the family's finances.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21If the Campbells are going to afford their dream home,
0:35:21 > 0:35:25they have to get a good price for their house back in Scotland.
0:35:25 > 0:35:31Their home is a five-bedroom property which David bought in 2003 for ?59,000.
0:35:31 > 0:35:38They've since added the loft conversion themselves and believe it to be worth around ?125,000 today
0:35:38 > 0:35:42We've sent two estate agents round to give them a more recent valuation.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47Oh, wow.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50DOOR OPENS ON TV
0:35:54 > 0:35:55Entrance into the lounge.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58'Nice and spacious.'
0:35:58 > 0:36:00Plenty of natural light coming in.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06OK, now through to... Glazed door into kitchen.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08Great sized room.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12'And easily big enough for a natural three-piece suite.'
0:36:13 > 0:36:15Nice modern kitchen.
0:36:16 > 0:36:22'Definitely plenty of work surface area and a fine-sized garden out there, fully enclosed.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25'Certainly enough space for improvement.'
0:36:25 > 0:36:27Here we go. Kirsty's room.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32That's the cleanest your room's ever been!
0:36:33 > 0:36:37He seems to like the downstairs, but what about the loft?
0:36:37 > 0:36:39'Fantastic built-in wardrobe space there.'
0:36:39 > 0:36:41Never get enough storage.
0:36:41 > 0:36:45I think the loft conversion really maximises the space within this room.
0:36:45 > 0:36:49Velux window, just going to give lots of natural light in.
0:36:49 > 0:36:51Altogether, a very, very good bedroom.
0:36:51 > 0:36:52'Excellent.'
0:36:52 > 0:36:55He seems impressed, but what about the price?
0:36:55 > 0:36:59In the current climate, I would like to believe this property
0:36:59 > 0:37:02would achieve in the region of ?115,000.
0:37:03 > 0:37:08That's a lot less than they'd hoped, but could a second opinion be any better?
0:37:08 > 0:37:13I would expect to achieve in the region of 110,000-115,000
0:37:13 > 0:37:15for this property in this area.
0:37:18 > 0:37:24The valuation proves that our property is now sitting in what they would call negative equity.
0:37:24 > 0:37:29Where we're probably about 10,000 down on what we were valued last time.
0:37:29 > 0:37:35I think with the prices, you know, 115,000, it's probably right.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38But I don't think I would sell for that.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41That was a bit of a shock to the system,
0:37:41 > 0:37:44and could affect the Campbells' decision.
0:37:44 > 0:37:46If they really want to move to Australia,
0:37:46 > 0:37:50they're going to have to take a long hard look at whether they can afford it.
0:37:52 > 0:37:57The decreased value of their house would affect the kind of home they can buy in Australia.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59The Campbells are on a very tight budget,
0:37:59 > 0:38:02and may need to take a closer look at their entire finances.
0:38:02 > 0:38:06We've prepared a comparison of their UK and Australian expenses,
0:38:06 > 0:38:10to see if they can afford the dream life Down Under.
0:38:10 > 0:38:14Your wage is approximately 50,000.
0:38:14 > 0:38:18Buying the home, so this is with 0% deposit.
0:38:18 > 0:38:23So, the blue house that we liked is approximately 375,000 for the mortgage.
0:38:23 > 0:38:27So that's slightly up. There's about ?300 of difference there. Pool pump.
0:38:27 > 0:38:29Small pool pump or a large pool pump.
0:38:29 > 0:38:34So you would be probably aiming for middle of the road there as well,
0:38:34 > 0:38:36so that's another ?23 a month.
0:38:36 > 0:38:38You've got your chemicals as well.
0:38:38 > 0:38:41So you've got your pump, your chemicals...
0:38:41 > 0:38:44But then if you've got a pool, you have to maintain it,
0:38:44 > 0:38:47and the house we're looking at has a pool.
0:38:47 > 0:38:49The pool is one thing,
0:38:49 > 0:38:53and without family round the corner, childcare would become an added expense.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56We still haven't added the childcare thing in.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00It could be slightly up, just on the fact that we don't pay anything.
0:39:00 > 0:39:04I think you could say if you put a couple of hundred pounds in a month, that's a fair amount.
0:39:04 > 0:39:09They realise they'll have to cut back on their luxuries.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12We'll no' be looking to run two cars.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15There is a good transport system in Cairns,
0:39:15 > 0:39:18and it's a possibility we wouldn't use two cars.
0:39:18 > 0:39:22They're willing to make sacrifices for the sake of the sunshine.
0:39:22 > 0:39:28You've got to take into the fact that it's the lifestyle that's going to make it the better move, isn't it?
0:39:28 > 0:39:33You know, if you're going to spend that kind of money in either country, you might as well be here in the sun.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35Well, exactly.
0:39:35 > 0:39:36Than being at home in the rain.
0:39:38 > 0:39:44The final cost of living for the UK was about 2,612,
0:39:44 > 0:39:50and the final cost for Australia was 2,605, so there was only ?7 of difference,
0:39:50 > 0:39:54so we kind of suspected it was pound-for-pound fairly similar.
0:39:54 > 0:39:57I think it's fair to say that would be taking into account
0:39:57 > 0:40:04that we both were able to get jobs similar to what we have in the UK.
0:40:04 > 0:40:07We would be looking to cut the cars down from two cars to one car,
0:40:07 > 0:40:15and also we would possibly look at not having a pool with whatever house we decide to go to,
0:40:15 > 0:40:19because that seems to be a fairly expensive luxury.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24David and Margaret's dream has been diminished by the reality of their finances.
0:40:24 > 0:40:29They realise they'd have to make sacrifices if they're going to make ends meet,
0:40:29 > 0:40:32but has it dampened their enthusiasm to make the move?
0:40:32 > 0:40:34For cost of living, we are going to vote...
0:40:41 > 0:40:44Australia!
0:40:44 > 0:40:47Back home in the UK, none of the two of us are frightened to work,
0:40:47 > 0:40:50and we'll both go out and we'll work really hard to get what we want.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57The cost of living could set them back a bit,
0:40:57 > 0:41:00but there's always a way to make things work.
0:41:00 > 0:41:05Shopping at a market is very much part of the Australian lifestyle,
0:41:05 > 0:41:08and could save the Campbells some money into the bargain.
0:41:17 > 0:41:20Will we get some sweetcorn for the barbie? Yeah!
0:41:20 > 0:41:21That would be nice.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24Look at this one, girls. I've never seen this before.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26What's that? A dragon fruit.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28$6, and 4 is change. Thank you very much.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32Look at the chives as well. Beautiful. Shall we have a wee taste?
0:41:35 > 0:41:38That's quite nice.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42We'll move on and see what else we can find. Come on, then.
0:41:43 > 0:41:44Does that taste like apple?
0:41:44 > 0:41:48No, no. It's almost, er... It's a very creamy-textured fruit.
0:41:50 > 0:41:51Thank you very much, sir.
0:41:51 > 0:41:58Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the market, Kirsty manages to get five minutes to herself
0:41:58 > 0:42:03to buy a present for her best friend Laura who's back in Scotland, who's always on her mind.
0:42:03 > 0:42:10She's into jewellery, so I thought I would get her something that she would like.
0:42:12 > 0:42:14So I might just get her this.
0:42:14 > 0:42:15Thank you.
0:42:15 > 0:42:19Thanks, Princess. Thank you!
0:42:19 > 0:42:23I've enjoyed it so far. I've been thinking about Laura a lot and my other family a lot.
0:42:23 > 0:42:28It's a lot different over here when you've not got them around, so you do think about them a lot.
0:42:28 > 0:42:34After a bit more retail therapy, Kirsty heads to meet her parents at a cafe,
0:42:34 > 0:42:37where they discuss the lifestyle in Australia,
0:42:37 > 0:42:39and the twins get to burn off some excess energy!
0:42:42 > 0:42:44The lifestyle's fantastic.
0:42:44 > 0:42:46A completely different pace.
0:42:46 > 0:42:51Everything's very relaxed and slow-paced, completely different to what we're used to at home.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53It's what we're looking for.
0:42:53 > 0:42:54It's just fantastic.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58So, how will they vote?
0:42:58 > 0:43:03We've spent a full day today checking out the lifestyle and we're going to vote...
0:43:09 > 0:43:10Australia!
0:43:16 > 0:43:20The Campbells certainly won't miss the damp Scottish weather,
0:43:20 > 0:43:24but they'll also be leaving behind close family.
0:43:24 > 0:43:29If they make the move, they'll need to establish a new circle of friends.
0:43:29 > 0:43:35We've arranged for them to meet a young family in Cairns, so they can find out if they'd fit in there.
0:43:36 > 0:43:40They arrive at the lagoon in Cairns town centre to meet with Scott
0:43:40 > 0:43:45and Kylie Dunbar-Reid and their children Cody, Chiara and Chloe.
0:43:45 > 0:43:47And they'll feel right at home,
0:43:47 > 0:43:51because they're having a barbecue... in the rain.
0:43:51 > 0:43:53Hi there, I'm David. Pleased to meet you.
0:43:53 > 0:43:55Hi, Scott.
0:43:55 > 0:43:58I seriously think we've brought the rain with us.
0:43:58 > 0:44:05And David has another chance to improve his Aussie cuisine with a lesson on the barbie. Brilliant.
0:44:05 > 0:44:09Hopefully our wives will keep the salad up and going.
0:44:09 > 0:44:13Margaret's keen to find out whether they'll meet new friends in Cairns.
0:44:14 > 0:44:21We've got a really, really close family, which is going to be quite an upheaval to leave.
0:44:21 > 0:44:27I think that's a big concern that leaving our family behind, that we're going to be so isolated.
0:44:27 > 0:44:30See that first shell there, just hang on to that.
0:44:30 > 0:44:37From there forward, we're just going to peel all the shell off. Nice and clean. That's him!
0:44:37 > 0:44:42While Mum, Dad and the twins settle into lunch, Kirsty has a chance to explore Cairns on her own.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45I'm really nervous about meeting these girls,
0:44:45 > 0:44:49and I think it's because the only other time I meet new friends would be on holiday.
0:44:49 > 0:44:53I'm not the one that makes the moves because I'm too nervous to make the moves.
0:44:53 > 0:44:57It's always them that makes the moves to me. So, I'm really nervous about it.
0:44:57 > 0:45:01She's always been worried about leaving her best friend behind back home,
0:45:01 > 0:45:04so we've arranged a meeting with some girls her own age.
0:45:04 > 0:45:07Sophie and Leith are going to show Kirsty around.
0:45:07 > 0:45:10Hello. Hi, I'm Sophie. Kirsty. I'm Leith.
0:45:10 > 0:45:12How's it all going in Australia for you?
0:45:12 > 0:45:16Er... Really, really nice, actually. It's been really good so far.
0:45:16 > 0:45:21The girls decide to treat Kirsty to some traditional Aussie shopping.
0:45:21 > 0:45:22What have I done to it!?
0:45:27 > 0:45:31Ooh, my mum's got that. Oh, really?
0:45:31 > 0:45:34They all seem to be getting along really well,
0:45:34 > 0:45:38but for Kirsty, her friends at home are still on her mind.
0:45:38 > 0:45:41I've got a best friend that's a girl and I love her to bits, honestly.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44And it's going to be really hard to leave her to come here.
0:45:44 > 0:45:48Perhaps she needs to get properly immersed in the Aussie culture?
0:45:48 > 0:45:52DIDGERIDOO MAKES LOW NOTES
0:45:52 > 0:45:55It's not long before Kirsty's fitting right in.
0:46:11 > 0:46:14Thank you. What about you keep this one, for good luck?
0:46:14 > 0:46:19Thank you! Welcome to my country. Thank you!
0:46:19 > 0:46:25Back at the lagoon, David's got another shrimp on the barbie and Margaret's also making friends.
0:46:25 > 0:46:29What we've seen so far is, everybody's been so friendly,
0:46:29 > 0:46:33and people are quite willing to give you their numbers and say, "E-mail me."
0:46:33 > 0:46:35Oh, food up! Excellent.
0:46:36 > 0:46:41Even when it's raining, it's still warm enough to enjoy being outside.
0:46:41 > 0:46:43So far, so good.
0:46:43 > 0:46:44Do you want a prawn?
0:46:45 > 0:46:50It's even warm enough for the twins to take a quick dip in the communal outdoor pool.
0:46:50 > 0:46:52Swim across to me.
0:46:52 > 0:46:57While the kids seem to be getting on swimmingly, so do the parents.
0:46:57 > 0:47:01And, despite the Aussie rain, the afternoon flies by.
0:47:01 > 0:47:04Before long, if it's time to go.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15Kirsty and her new pals have found an ice-cream bar,
0:47:15 > 0:47:20and they're discussing whether it's better to be a teenager in Scotland or Australia.
0:47:20 > 0:47:22What do you do in the UK?
0:47:22 > 0:47:25Walk about the streets because that's all we do.
0:47:25 > 0:47:28That is all there is to do in Slamannan.
0:47:28 > 0:47:31Or there's a community centre. You can go over on the PCs for free.
0:47:31 > 0:47:34The boys can play football, we can watch.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37There's pool and everything up the stairs, so that's OK.
0:47:37 > 0:47:39So what do youse do over here with your friends?
0:47:39 > 0:47:41Do you do the same as me?
0:47:41 > 0:47:46Yeah, we do the same except, cos the weather's so good most of the time,
0:47:46 > 0:47:49we go to the beach or we go to the lagoon or we just go around town.
0:47:49 > 0:47:51It sounds so fun! It is.
0:47:51 > 0:47:56So how do Sophie and Leith think Kirsty would get on as an Australian teenager?
0:47:56 > 0:47:57Yeah, she's a really nice girl.
0:47:57 > 0:47:59She was easy to get along with.
0:47:59 > 0:48:02We were able to make conversation very easy. I think she'd fit in well.
0:48:02 > 0:48:06It's a really good place for teenagers to grow up,
0:48:06 > 0:48:09because people are friendly and there's lots to do.
0:48:09 > 0:48:13And the weather's good so we can go out most of the year round. Yeah, it's good.
0:48:13 > 0:48:18But has Kirsty's day with the girls changed her mind about moving to Australia?
0:48:18 > 0:48:22I wasn't too sure about what people were like because I've only spoken to adults.
0:48:22 > 0:48:27So it was good to find out what they were really like, and they're really nice.
0:48:27 > 0:48:32But it still makes the vote really hard because I have friends at home that I've always been friends with.
0:48:32 > 0:48:37And then I've met two really nice girls, who hopefully I'll stay in contact with.
0:48:39 > 0:48:44It's hard to choose between the two of them. So, I think it's going to be really, really hard,
0:48:44 > 0:48:46but we'll just need to wait and see.
0:48:46 > 0:48:51Margaret and David are still apprehensive about whether Kirsty wants to come.
0:48:51 > 0:48:56I think it's a very big ask for Kirsty just to up sticks and move,
0:48:56 > 0:49:02because at 15, 16, they start to develop longer relationships.
0:49:02 > 0:49:07I'm still apprehensive to whether she wants to actually come or not.
0:49:07 > 0:49:11I don't know about that and I don't think Kirsty knows herself.
0:49:11 > 0:49:14To be honest, I think she's just at a really awkward age
0:49:14 > 0:49:18and I think her decision will be made when we're finalising things
0:49:18 > 0:49:20The Campbells have enjoyed meeting people,
0:49:20 > 0:49:24so when it comes to making new friends, how are they going to vote?
0:49:24 > 0:49:27OK, this is about whether we want to stay at home with our friends,
0:49:27 > 0:49:31or we want to come to Australia and make new friends. Let's vote.
0:49:37 > 0:49:40Australia!
0:49:40 > 0:49:42Are we all Australia?
0:49:42 > 0:49:45Yes! Wow! Yay!
0:49:50 > 0:49:53The whole family have enjoyed making new friends,
0:49:53 > 0:49:58but nothing can replace having family just around the corner.
0:49:58 > 0:50:02This could be the one thing that really makes them think twice.
0:50:02 > 0:50:07We've prepared some messages from back home.
0:50:07 > 0:50:11'Hiya!' Hi, Margaret, David, girls.
0:50:11 > 0:50:15'David's a very fun person, an excellent older brother.'
0:50:15 > 0:50:18He's taught me a lot of things through the years.
0:50:18 > 0:50:20'He's very slow to anger.'
0:50:20 > 0:50:24He's good with the girls. Yeah. He's a good family man.
0:50:25 > 0:50:31Margaret? Fiery. Outgoing. Supportive and very protective.
0:50:31 > 0:50:33'That's Margaret.'
0:50:33 > 0:50:35And very encouraging.
0:50:35 > 0:50:36She wants you to do everything.
0:50:36 > 0:50:38That's why I'm not surprised
0:50:38 > 0:50:42that she's going to Australia, because she wants the best for her whole family.
0:50:45 > 0:50:50'Kirsty is trustworthy, funny and loud.'
0:50:50 > 0:50:54Summer and Skye. I love them to bits.
0:50:54 > 0:50:57'Everything has got to be exactly the same,'
0:50:57 > 0:51:02and they just do not like it if something is different.
0:51:02 > 0:51:06'Since we have been friends, we're just really, really close,'
0:51:06 > 0:51:08and we can talk about absolutely anything.
0:51:08 > 0:51:10I'm not embarrassed to tell her anything,
0:51:10 > 0:51:12and she's the same with me.
0:51:12 > 0:51:15'She's, like, I don't know how to explain it.
0:51:15 > 0:51:18'But, yeah, she's higher up than a sister would be.'
0:51:19 > 0:51:24We are very close. If I'm having any problems, the first place I come to is David's house,
0:51:24 > 0:51:30'just to sit with the family and have all the kids running round about me screaming and shouting.
0:51:30 > 0:51:33'We'd definitely miss him. Definitely.'
0:51:33 > 0:51:36I live really close to my sister.
0:51:36 > 0:51:39It's only, like, two streets away.
0:51:39 > 0:51:41'And that's how I like it.'
0:51:42 > 0:51:44Stop it!
0:51:44 > 0:51:48I think it would be hard to keep in contact because it's so far away.
0:51:48 > 0:51:51'It's not like we can just go and visit each other all the time.
0:51:51 > 0:51:54'I wouldn't feel I had someone I could trust like Kirsty,
0:51:54 > 0:51:57'and it would take ages to find someone I could trust as much as Kirsty.'
0:51:57 > 0:51:59I just want her to stay here.
0:52:03 > 0:52:06I'll miss them all. That's true.
0:52:07 > 0:52:13Your Mum can't speak. She's over the moon. Overcome.
0:52:13 > 0:52:15'I hope you have a lot of fun out there.'
0:52:15 > 0:52:20I do really miss you, but I really hope you're having a lot of fun.
0:52:20 > 0:52:22So, I love you loads and bye.
0:52:24 > 0:52:26I hope youse are behaving, girls.
0:52:27 > 0:52:34Kirsty, I hope you are too! Love youse.
0:52:35 > 0:52:37That was good, wasn't it? Yeah!
0:52:37 > 0:52:40That was almost like Gran was watching you, wasn't it?
0:52:40 > 0:52:42She knew exactly what you were up to.
0:52:42 > 0:52:48You don't realise just how much we've relied on them.
0:52:49 > 0:52:52We do rely on the extended family, don't we?
0:52:52 > 0:52:57And they're always there. You know, there's always somebody at the end of the telephone.
0:52:57 > 0:53:03If it's not my sister, then there's my mum, my dad, your mum, your dad.
0:53:03 > 0:53:07I think coming out to Australia, we're not going to have that. No, we won't have it.
0:53:08 > 0:53:12I've been thinking about Laura a lot, and even when I'm not with her,
0:53:12 > 0:53:15she's always really in my mind.
0:53:15 > 0:53:18The simple wee thing just makes me think of her,
0:53:18 > 0:53:22do you know what I mean? It's just... It's hard.
0:53:25 > 0:53:30The Campbells have a really tight-knit group of friends and family,
0:53:30 > 0:53:33and seeing them, well, it may change it all.
0:53:33 > 0:53:37Over the last week, they've experienced everything Australia has to offer.
0:53:39 > 0:53:44The Campbells have really taken to the idea of life in Australia.
0:53:44 > 0:53:47I hope Australia's ready for the Campbells!
0:53:47 > 0:53:50Absolutely beautiful. Very relaxed.
0:53:50 > 0:53:53That's the impression you get as soon as you come off the plane.
0:53:53 > 0:53:57There was one property that won their hearts.
0:53:57 > 0:54:01Isn't this gorgeous? Oh, it's lovely.
0:54:01 > 0:54:03The blue one! The blue one!
0:54:03 > 0:54:06Margaret really enjoyed the work.
0:54:06 > 0:54:10Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous. Staff were great.
0:54:10 > 0:54:14They thought the cost of living in Australia was similar to that in the UK.
0:54:14 > 0:54:20There was only ?7 of difference, so we kind of suspected it was, pound-for-pound, fairly similar.
0:54:20 > 0:54:23However, David would have to get a good job.
0:54:23 > 0:54:28Work-wise is probably my biggest concern because I have really good colleagues,
0:54:28 > 0:54:30and I love my job back in the UK,
0:54:30 > 0:54:36and I do think that it might be a struggle to find something similar here.
0:54:36 > 0:54:39And Margaret's got a lot to leave behind.
0:54:39 > 0:54:41I have really strong roots back in the UK,
0:54:41 > 0:54:45and I've got a good job, good house.
0:54:45 > 0:54:48You're going to start a new life, basically.
0:54:48 > 0:54:53So it would be really difficult to leave all that behind and start afresh.
0:54:55 > 0:54:58The final decision could hang in the balance with Kirsty.
0:54:58 > 0:55:02Her heart has always been in Scotland, with her best friend Laura.
0:55:02 > 0:55:06Even when I'm not with her, she's always really in my mind.
0:55:06 > 0:55:11But will she make the decision that David and Margaret are hoping for?
0:55:11 > 0:55:15I think this vote today is going to be one of the hardest decisions of my life.
0:55:17 > 0:55:19Oh, I don't know. Erm...
0:55:19 > 0:55:23Could her final decision divide the family?
0:55:23 > 0:55:27From a mother's point of view, if Kirsty didn't vote for Australia,
0:55:27 > 0:55:30I think it's going to be very, very difficult to leave her in the UK.
0:55:30 > 0:55:33I can't see us leaving her behind.
0:55:33 > 0:55:36I can't imagine that because I think that would be too hard.
0:55:36 > 0:55:42So, with all things considered, which way will the final vote go?
0:55:43 > 0:55:45Australia!
0:55:45 > 0:55:47And I'm going to vote...
0:55:49 > 0:55:52Australia!
0:55:53 > 0:55:57Was that half and half, Kirsty? Was that really an Australia?
0:55:57 > 0:55:59No. A real Australia? Uh-huh.
0:55:59 > 0:56:02I think this week's been fabulous,
0:56:02 > 0:56:06and looking at everything round Australia,
0:56:06 > 0:56:09I think I want to stay here. It's a lot better than home.
0:56:09 > 0:56:15I know I'm leaving my friends, but you make more and you'll never forget the old.
0:56:15 > 0:56:17Cairns, here we come!
0:56:27 > 0:56:29Good for them.
0:56:29 > 0:56:31It's always hard leaving loved ones behind,
0:56:31 > 0:56:36but for the Campbells, the promise of life in the sun is just too tempting.
0:56:36 > 0:56:38Let's hope it all works out for them.
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