Skilled workers in Birmingham are being offered the chance to start a new life Down Under.
A recruitment push is being launched to get more people to consider moving to the state of South Australia.
The state's government is particularly keen to meet people working in fields such as healthcare, education, construction, engineering and public services in a bid to tackle a skills shortage.
The 'Move to South Australia º£½ÇÊÓƵ Roadshow' is coming to Birmingham next month where interested parties can learn more about the options available to them and meet employers willing to offer sponsorship.
The event will include exhibitor booths, presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
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Delivered by the Department of State Development, the roadshow follows independent research by recruitment agency Robert Walters which found 43 per cent of º£½ÇÊÓƵ residents would consider relocating to South Australia.
Key factors included the chance of a better lifestyle, the rising cost of living in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and the state's strong employment prospects.
Louisa Newstead, director of population and migration at the Department of State Development, said: "Every year, hundreds of º£½ÇÊÓƵ residents make the move to South Australia, drawn by exciting career opportunities, world-class education and a relaxed, welcoming lifestyle.
"With strong demand across health and care services, construction, education and technology, combined with lower living costs and a Mediterranean climate, it's no surprise that many º£½ÇÊÓƵ migrants quickly feel at home in South Australia.
"This is South Australia's first state-led skilled workforce and migration delegation to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, a landmark initiative that reflects our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient workforce and importantly, inviting skilled professionals from the º£½ÇÊÓƵ to be part of our vibrant communities."
Clarette Goodhead is a former University of Birmingham student who left the º£½ÇÊÓƵ more than five years ago to work in South Australia as a teacher, even appearing earlier this year on a TV dating show.
She said: "I have a better balance in my life, it's less performance driven and I have more time for myself and a life outside of school.
"I'm able to switch off and then have my own life outside of work. You don't live to work, you work to live here, and work doesn't dominate everything.
"There's a reason why so many British people come over to Australia and never leave because they see what an incredible life they can have here and it really is the best decision."
The roadshow will be held on October 14 at the Eastside Rooms conference centre in Woodcock Street.
