British parents reveal why they left the UK to settle in Australia - and describe the impact it's had on their children British parents with young children have been flocking to Australia for better life READ MORE: Is moving to Sydney REALLY all it's cracked up to be? By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline and Jowena Riley Published: 04:49 EDT, 18 September 2024 | Updated: 06:14 EDT, 18 September 2024 e-mail 9 View comments British families have revealed why they've uprooted their lives to move their children to Australia so their children can enjoy a 'better life'. Better healthcare and an outdoor lifestyle are among the reasons parents of young broods claim to have made the 24-hour flight across to the other side of the world. Kimberley Lucas moved from Scotland to Sydney 16 months ago, citing the family-friendly benefits of living in the sunny country.

In a TikTok video Kimberley said the playgrounds are 'amazing'. 'Although it is hot and sunny outside, there are shaded areas to protect your children from the high UV. 'Because of the weather here you spend a lot of time outdoors and as a mum it's great to be out, we eat lunch in the park.

British families have been uprooting their lives to move their children to Australia in order for them to have a 'better life' Kimberley Lucas (pictured) moved from Scotland to Sydney 16 months ago and spoke about the family-friendly benefits of living in the sunny country 'We spend winter outside because of the sunshine and we get to spend a lot o.