It is totally up to you what you write but don't forget to check our Guidelines before you get started.

We see all sorts of different stories and writing styles on Tenpoundpom.com. Some people prefer to write just a few lines and some prefer to provide a much more detailed account. You have up to 2,500 words to play with so you can decide what suits you best.

For those of you who emigrated to Australia here are some ideas to help you get your story started. You could also use these questions to interview a close friend or family member to help them preserve their own amazing story on Tenpoundpom.com.

Parents and teachers, why not get your children involved and get them to help out with the interview?

Life before Australia

• What was your life like before you emigrated to Australia?
• Where did you live and what did you do?

Reasons for emigration

• Why did you emigrate?
• Why Australia?

Preparation and the build up

• What preparations were involved?
• How did you feel about moving to Australia?
• How did your family and friends feel about you leaving?

Departure day

• What was the day of departure like?
• Describe your emotions

The journey

• How did you travel to Australia?
• Who did you travel with?
• What was the journey like and how long did it take?
• Where did you stop on the way?
• Describe your emotions

Arrival and first impressions

• Where did you first arrive?
• What was it like when you arrived?
• What were your first impressions?
• Was it how you imagined?

Accommodation

• Where did you first stay and how did you get there?
• What was it like?
• How long did you stay?

Settling down

• Did you stay in Australia? If not, why?
• What was the first year or so like?
• How long did it take to find a job and a home?
• Where did you move to?
• Describe your emotions
• How long did it take you to settle?
• How long before you made your first trip back home?

Life now: reflections, emotions and trips back home

• What is your life like now?
• Do you still miss home? More or less than before?
• How often do you return home? More or less than before?
• How do you feel now about the decision to migrate to Australia?