Myburgh
Having fragile X syndrome meant life was tough for Albie. Mum Jayne thought the warm lifestyle of Australia would be good for him, but dad Eugene wasn't convinced.
Young Albie Myburgh is the apple of his parents' eyes. He has a rare genetic disorder, fragile X syndrome, that causes developmental problems that mum Jayne believed would lessen in the warmth of the sun. To give him the best possible chance, Jayne was determined to take Albie to Australia 鈥� a place where she had yearned to live for a long time.
No stranger to hot climates himself, Albie's father, South African-born Eugene, was well aware of his wife鈥檚 dreams but needed more than a promise of sunshine to convince him he should move to the other side of the world. He was fearful the family would be throwing away the wonderful network of love and support currently provided by friends and family in the UK.
A week in the Brisbane sunshine let the Myburghs see if the benefits of the Australian lifestyle could make up for the emotional upheaval of leaving family behind. We find out whether they made the life-changing decision to relocate to Australia.
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Myburgh Family
Duration: 02:11
Myburgh Family Update
The
Myburghs arrived in Brisbane on 26th January: Australia Day!
So
far, it鈥檚 been a whirlwind, with so much to do. Eugene now works the company
who sponsored his visa. Albie is settling into his new school.
The family have moved in and are setting down roots in Wynnum.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nicki Chapman |
| Series Producer | Jacqui Berkeley |
| Executive Producer | Paul Connolly |
| Executive Producer | Lindsay Bradbury |
