About sheilaa: Our mission

At sheilaa, we have one goal: to help Australian women living abroad feel less alone. By providing resources to help women overcome their feelings of homesickness and connect with others in the same situation, we hope to help them find their feet and feel settled, wherever they are.

That includes women of all ages, marginalised genders, our Kiwi sisters, and anyone who has a connection to Australia.

We welcome any feedback, questions, and suggestions for improvement - get in touch by visiting our Contact page.

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Who’s behind sheilaa?

Hi, I’m Inka! I created sheilaa as a way to connect with and support other Aussie women like me. Originally from Melbourne (Naarm), I left for a working holiday in London, where I met my Catalan husband. A few years later, we moved to Barcelona, and we've been here raising our two little girls ever since!

In my spare time, I love exploring nearby towns with my family, diving into a good book, going to gigs, and checking out the growing number of Aussie cafes popping up around Barcelona.