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Jones Family

Struggling to make ends meet at home, Paula was considering taking her family to Australia. Did their week in Adelaide convince them to make the move?

An updated look at families previously featured on Wanted Down Under. Paula Jones had struggled to make ends meet ever since becoming a single mum and, despite going back to university, had no choice but to rely on the state for support. Desperate to provide a better future for her children and escape the benefits trap, Paula was considering a fresh start with her family in Australia. But while son Luke was up for a move, daughter Kacey wasn't convinced that what the country had to offer was worth sacrificing the close relationship she had with her dad.

On their first trip down under in 2015, the family spent a week in Adelaide. Did the financial reality of life in Australia live up to Paula's hopes and persuade Kacey to make the move? One year on, we find out where the Joneses are now.

44 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:04

    Queen

    Heaven For Everyone

  • 00:20

    Olly Murs

    Anywhere Else

  • 00:21

    Kaiser Chiefs

    Ruby

  • 00:25

    Lana Del Rey

    Ride

Jones Family Update

The Jones family are still working hard to make their dream of moving to Australia a reality. Paula and Kim are working in the same jobs – saving for the move. Kacey is doing well in school and Luke is enjoying his course at university. The plan is to move forward with a move down under once the finances are in place. We wish the Jones family the best of luck with their Australian dream!

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Nicki Chapman
Producer George Boyle
Director Vincent Kinnaird
Series Producer Tracie O'Neill
Executive Producer Paul Connolly

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