In short
I'm so happy you're here.
This is a community for skilled immigrants to connect, share experiences and support one another as we build our lives abroad.
These guidelines help us create a welcoming, respectful space where everyone feels comfortable being themselves.
Membership is for adults aged 18 and over.
Treat others with care, even when their experiences or opinions differ from yours.
Discrimination, racism, xenophobia, personal attacks, insults and shaming aren't welcome here.
You can disagree with someone without making them feel unwelcome.
People may share experiences they haven't spoken about elsewhere.
Please don't screenshot, record, forward or share another member's posts, messages or personal stories outside the club without their permission.
About our live sessions:
If you'd prefer not to appear on a coaching recording, you can keep your camera off. Please be aware that your name, voice or chat messages may still be captured.
Only share personal details you're comfortable having included in a members-only replay.
Members must not make their own recordings or share club replays outside the membership.
Complete confidentiality can't be guaranteed in any online community, so please share at your own pace.
You don't need to be outgoing to belong here.
Join conversations, ask questions, share experiences or simply listen while you settle in.
There's no pressure to share personal details or attend every gathering.
Genuine recommendations and helpful resources are welcome.
Please don't advertise, recruit clients, post affiliate links or send unsolicited promotional DMs.
Word of Mouth is for sharing useful recommendations, not sales pitches. If you recommend a business you're connected to, please disclose that connection.
We all have different reasons for moving countries and different ideas about home and belonging.
Speak from your own experience rather than making assumptions about others.
Thoughtful conversations about culture, identity and discrimination are welcome.
Please avoid hostile political debates and generalisations about nationalities or cultures.
Life abroad can be wonderful, and it can also be hard.
It's okay to talk honestly about loneliness, grief, career setbacks and family challenges.
Listen with care, and ask before offering advice. Sometimes people simply want to feel heard.
You don't need to find a positive lesson in every difficult experience.
Please keep your home address, financial details and other sensitive information out of public discussions.
If you're taking part in Postmarked, exchange postal details privately and only when you're comfortable. A PO box is a good option.
If you arrange to meet another member in person, choose a public place for your first meeting and let someone you trust know your plans.
Here & Home Club offers connection, personal development and group coaching.
It isn't a substitute for therapy, medical care, legal advice or professional migration advice.
You're welcome to share your own visa or migration experience, but please don't advise others on their individual circumstances. For that, seek advice from an appropriately qualified migration or immigration professional.
If you're sharing something particularly distressing, a short content note at the beginning helps others decide whether they're comfortable reading it.
If you're experiencing a serious mental health concern, please seek professional support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.
If something makes you uncomfortable or you notice behaviour that doesn't follow these guidelines, please message me privately in the community or email [email protected].
I'll review concerns fairly and may remove content, issue a warning or end someone's membership if necessary.
Where a membership is ended for a guideline breach, future renewals will be cancelled. Any refund questions will be handled in accordance with our membership terms and applicable consumer law.
I may update these guidelines from time to time and will share any changes in Announcements.
My hope is that Here & Home Club becomes somewhere you look forward to visiting.
A place to be yourself, get to know people over time and feel supported as you build a life abroad that feels good to live.
I'm really glad you're part of it.
Hayley 🤍