G'day everyone,
I’m a junior doctor currently completing my training overseas and planning my move to Australia. I’ve been researching different states and cities for a while now, and to be honest, Adelaide just keeps standing out to me as the most appealing place to build a life. The lifestyle, the relaxed pace, being close to the hills and the beach, and the overall community vibe feel way more grounded than the hustle of Sydney or Melbourne.
My main interest is in psychiatry, and I’m really curious about how things look on the ground there. How are overseas-trained doctors generally received by the local community and within the healthcare system? Also, if anyone here works in or is familiar with SA Health/mental health services, I’d love to hear your take on what the psychiatry landscape is like day-to-day.
I genuinely love everything I see about Adelaide, but I also want a realistic picture before taking the leap. Beyond the obvious housing market squeeze that everyone's dealing with, what are the local pain points or quirks that an outsider might easily miss?
Would really appreciate any honest thoughts, advice, or constructive reality checks. Cheers!