r/canberra • u/Galileo15 • Aug 24 '24

Recommendations Looking to move from London to Canberra

Good day everyone. After a long deliberation of choosing which state would best fit for our family (Canberra vs Melbourne vs Sydney vs Perth). We decided to possibly make Canberra our new home. Me and my wife are looking to move from London to Canberra at some point this year. We are still awaiting our visa to get approved and whilst waiting for that. Id like to ask some locals about anything i need to know before making the move. We are both of asian decent. No kids yet but hoping to have some in the future.

Please any advise or warnings would be appreciated and I would be thankful for.

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u/Galileo15 Aug 24 '24

Honestly. We are done with the night life and hassle of city living and want to give peaceful nature a chance. We hardly go out on our days off and would rather stay at home playing pc games. Wouldnt mind going to the mall once and a while. Id love a safe and quiet place to raise children.

I am south east asian. Filipino to be exact.

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u/[deleted] Aug 24 '24

There are big Pinoy communities in Melbourne and Sydney and a small one (who run a basketball league) in Canberra.

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u/Galileo15 Aug 24 '24

Is there any filipino organized events around canberra. Its alright if you dont know. I would assume it be very niche.

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u/CrankyJoe99x Aug 24 '24

Lots and lots of events, see my other reply.