High school in Australia isn’t just uniforms and exams - it’s part-time jobs, volunteering rosters, dodgy muck-up day ideas, and the great Schoolies migration to the Gold Coast, Byron Bay or the Sunshine Coast.

In this episode, we break down the quirks, expectations and milestones of Aussie teen life.
Why do assignments matter more than tests?
Why does every employer love a 15-year-old with a Woolies badge?
And why does weekend sport feel like the unofficial national religion?

A warm, honest guide for migrant parents learning the strange beauty of raising teens in Australia.

What on earth is a tuckshop? Why is my six-year-old going to a disco? And why does everyone eat sausages on slices of white bread?
This episode unpacks the uniquely Australian world of primary school life—lingo, traditions, surprises and all.

Do you remember your first Aussie grocery shop? I do. I stood in the yoghurt aisle for 47 minutes and nearly cried.

In this cosy kick-off we unpack the small shocks of settling in, decode school lingo (mufti day, tuckshop, permission slips), and just talk about the general things we encountered when we arrived.

Freebie: Get the 1-page Aussie School Lingo Cheat Sheet ⁠here⁠

Q&A: Tell me your funniest “Woolies shock” and I’ll read a few next episode.

Host: Christine, co-founder of Jo’s Dreamland - eco-friendly, educational bedding that turns bedtime into a calm, curious place. 20% of profits go to children’s charities.