http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/ Poms In Oz forum for migrating to Australia - Discuss moving to Australia en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:42:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/tangerinev3/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/ http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94615-how-has-your-life-changed.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:38:58 GMT Most people move to another country looking for a better way of life.Some are hoping for a better work/life balance,some are looking for better... Most people move to another country looking for a better way of life.Some are hoping for a better work/life balance,some are looking for better financial rewards and others still, put a strong emphasis on a healthier outdoor lifestyle.Those making the move with children are looking for a better life and more opportunities for their children.

Most of us have one of the above on our wish list when we pack up and head off on the life changing move to Australia.

But what actually happened once you got there?How different is your life to the one you had back at home?

Has life actually changed for the better or is it just different?Could you have achieved the same improvements without leaving home,by making some simple changes to the way you lived or just by having a new outlook?Could you have moved areas and started again for example?

We have found that our lives have not improved since moving here.We have made some changes but they are ones that could have happened anywhere,so apart from the climate not much has been a change for the better.

Some people love it here and have a great lifestyle.Some love it here and are happy to sacrifice a lot to live here.Some people,like myself,like it here,but feel what we have lost is more than what we gained.

What are your thoughts?Better?Just different?Sacrifice too high? ]]> Chewing the fat famousfive http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94615-how-has-your-life-changed.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/new-south-wales/94614-irish-family-living-inthe-entrance-untill-end-november.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:44:52 GMT Hi Guys, Myself and three kids 18,16,12 came over 6 weeks ago to join my husband who has been here now 3 months. So far I am not working, kids not... Hi Guys,
Myself and three kids 18,16,12 came over 6 weeks ago to join my husband who has been here now 3 months. So far I am not working, kids not in school and the only other adults I talk to are my hubbys friends who are all men.
Would love to meet up with mothers(40) and kids around same age. Our lease is up the end of november and we will be looking for somewhere else to live. We were thinking further up the coast maybe queensland although Port Macquaire is lovely any advice would be helphul.
Anna ]]> New South Wales Kerrygal http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/new-south-wales/94614-irish-family-living-inthe-entrance-untill-end-november.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/news-gossip-chat/94612-rental-property-needed-adelaide.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:58:59 GMT Hi, can anyone help, I'm looking to rent at least a two bedroom property in Adelaide as we are soon to be moving there, so if anybody has anything available any time after mid October, for me, my wife and two daughters. I'm looking for a let of up to $250 per week, many thanks, Glen.
:wink: ]]> broughton http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/news-gossip-chat/94612-rental-property-needed-adelaide.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/dilemmas/94611-what-do-first-when-we-arrive.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:38:17 GMT So we have 15 weeks till we arrive in Brisbane and it has suddenly occurred to me that we have a lot to do when we arrive!:chatterbox: So can... So we have 15 weeks till we arrive in Brisbane and it has suddenly occurred to me that we have a lot to do when we arrive!:chatterbox:

So can anybody help me as to what or where we have to go and whether I have forgotten anything?

1. Go to bank to activate account and pick up cards.

2. Medicare (where?)

3. Change driving licences (where?)

4. TRN (where?)

Thanks guys

JOHN ]]> Dilemmas mr luvpants http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/dilemmas/94611-what-do-first-when-we-arrive.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/western-australia/94610-schooling.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:59:18 GMT Hi

I'm moving to Brisbane in 4 weeks and going to the city for the first 2-4 weeks then moving slight out of the city to live (need a holiday first). My concern is my daughter and schooling. I'm aware that schools start in Feb but will they except her for the maybe their last term.

Also are the children in school 5 days or 6 days a week. Oh my daughter is 10 and I have resident visa 176

My head is full of soft toys at the mo and could prob write loads of threads :chatterbox:

Last question, once my APHRA application has been complete (god knows when that will be) is there much call for Trauma nurses Brisbane?
:wacko:

Thanks ]]> Western Australia Djacksod http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/western-australia/94610-schooling.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94609-hurah.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:56:44 GMT Just got an email telling me i got "class VE, subclass 175 skilled - independent" :biggrin::mad:

Thing is i was just settling for a long wait for the decision, so i went to college to get another trade. So now i am on this course. Thing is though the letter states "i must make my initial entry into Oz by no later than - 27th July 2011. and the college course takes me to Dec 2011.

Is there any way round this? I am committed to go to oz but the better qualified i am means stay potential is better.

PS

Thanks again for the advice leading up to this acceptance. ]]> Migration Issues Majestic http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94609-hurah.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/victorian-suburbs/94608-distances-epping-whittlesea.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:10:02 GMT Help! We are moving to Melbourne soon and my job is in Epping, Whittlesea. We do not want to live in Whittlesea but are considering Banyale,... Help!

We are moving to Melbourne soon and my job is in Epping, Whittlesea.

We do not want to live in Whittlesea but are considering Banyale, Manningham, Nillumbik and Boroondara.

NOW MY QUESTION IS!

Does anyone know of a decent safe suburb (we have two kids, 3 years and 6 months) a maximum of a 45 minute drive to Epping?

Thanks as always for you help

Rob:biggrin: ]]> Victorian Suburbs blobby1000 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/victorian-suburbs/94608-distances-epping-whittlesea.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/welcome/94607-relocating-melbourne-soon.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:08:10 GMT Hello, I currently live in tamworth in the UK. My husband works for AECOM and has just got a job which will be in Melbourne. Not sure where to live... Hello, I currently live in tamworth in the UK. My husband works for AECOM and has just got a job which will be in Melbourne.
Not sure where to live in Melbourne.....need a garden though, don't want to live anywhere rough, we've been checking out crime rates for all areas in Melbourne. Is Glen Eira ok??? seems to be, but does anyone live there?
We have no leaving dates yet, but his work is sorting everything out. I keep feeling a bit nervous about the whole thing but I suppose that's only natural.
We have a 19 month old girl, who I hope to put in to nursery after a couple of months as I hope to find work on a part-time basis, hopefully with the police.

I really up for a new change, my husbands visa is for 4 years, I will rent my gaff out, so if we don't like it we can come back, but hopefully it will be a good crack.

I have travelled round Oz back in '99, but this will be a lot different.

Hello to any new people, speak to you soon:wacko: ]]> Welcome Bettie http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/welcome/94607-relocating-melbourne-soon.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/household/94606-removals-company-choose.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:49:31 GMT Hi all, Any reccomendations of removal companies to get furniture and maybe car over to australia?? Thanks :hug: Hi all,
Any reccomendations of removal companies to get furniture and maybe car over to australia??
Thanks :hug: ]]> Household australiansmithy http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/household/94606-removals-company-choose.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/transport-shipping/94605-anyone-claimed-letton-percival.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:14:16 GMT Hi all Have movers booked for later in the month, but thinking of saving some dosh and getting an external company do the insurance. Several people... Hi all
Have movers booked for later in the month, but thinking of saving some dosh and getting an external company do the insurance.
Several people have recommended Letton Percival as being a cheaper option, and they do quote at 1.6% of the value of the possessions (compared to 2.5% being what is on offer from the movers).
Has anyone actually made a claim through them though? just wondering if they are any good when it comes to actually getting some money back!
Cheers
:biggrin: ]]> physmum http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/transport-shipping/94605-anyone-claimed-letton-percival.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94604-can-i-ask.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:06:49 GMT hi all as you may no my agent messed up my SS to WA so am waiting for SMP like everyone else just a quick question has any one else applied for... hi all as you may no my agent messed up my SS to WA so am waiting for SMP like everyone else
just a quick question has any one else applied for there main visa(176 April 2010) while wating for there SS to come through

thanks

alan ]]> Migration Issues alanmarybella http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94604-can-i-ask.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94603-brothel-keeper.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:29:04 GMT To try and help a fellow meMber I was scanning the ANZSCO Classifications and found brothel keeper listed as an occupation! Now before you all... To try and help a fellow meMber I was scanning the ANZSCO Classifications and found brothel keeper listed as an occupation!

Now before you all rush out and retrain it is not on the SOL

Don't believe me? It's listed under code 149999, check it out ;) ]]> Chewing the fat Jules2409 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94603-brothel-keeper.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94602-what-revolution-wheres-going-come.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:27:21 GMT as we are in 2010 we have reached a point of george orwels 1984--we are but slaves to the system,we have turned into a selfish socitey controlled by... as we are in 2010 we have reached a point of george orwels 1984--we are but slaves to the system,we have turned into a selfish socitey controlled by fear,and greed--years ago small revolutions changed our world for the better but then they where real people with real balls ready,and willing to sacrafice all for the good--have we turned into a im allright mate attitute--so just where does the revolution come from,has the system we live in all but taken our fight away--sadly i think so--its your world so do something to change it--one voice:wubclub: ]]> Chewing the fat sh7t man no way http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/94602-what-revolution-wheres-going-come.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94601-aqf-iii-floorlayer.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:21:01 GMT Hi Folks, My OH is a floorlayer, could anyone kindly provide further information on the above course ie timescales, contact details of assessors,... Hi Folks,
My OH is a floorlayer, could anyone kindly provide further information on the above course ie timescales, contact details of assessors, costs etc.
Many thanks,
Lexylou ]]> Migration Issues lexylou http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94601-aqf-iii-floorlayer.html http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94600-can-we-get-employee-sponsers-even-govement-issues.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:55:08 GMT Can we get an employee sponsers even with govement issues?? I have a possible job offer but people have told me you cant go ahead until the govement... Can we get an employee sponsers even with govement issues?? I have a possible job offer but people have told me you cant go ahead until the govement allow it??
:arghh: ]]> Migration Issues ezzybee http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/94600-can-we-get-employee-sponsers-even-govement-issues.html