Newbie to site and Canberra!

Hi all - my family and I are feverishly preparing for our move from the US to Canberra in the next few weeks!  Lots to think about and prepare.  I thought this forum would be a great way to share information pre and post move.  Any insights would be greatly appreciated.  I have lived/worked as an expat previously, but this time we have kids, etc. to consider.  We will be living in Canberra for a minimum of 12 months and don't know much about the city other than what we have learned online.  Where to live is of great concern to us so the kids have access to good schools, friends, activities.  I'm also unsure what options would be available to us in terms of leasing/buying a car.  Whew!  That's quite a start.... more to come.