Is there anyone out there with kids who doesn't drive? How do you get around (train/bus/taxi..?) in day to day situations, and how hard do you find it?

I'd love to hear from anyone who has been there, even if only for a year or 2, and your suggestions on how to make it as easy as possible.

We live in Sydney and neither of us have our licence, nor an affordable way to learn to drive. DP will probably get his L's in the next year or so and pay for lessons, but they're changing the licensing system yet again so who knows when he'll get a full licence!

I'd really like some positive advice... Please don't tell me it's impossible, as public transport may be our only option for a few years!

Thanks in advance