NicolaScotland

Thanks Sammy good to hear! Looking forward to our adventure :wink:

Thanks for your thoughts. My 15 year old son does not wish to go to uni, he is a hands on lad who wants to learn a trade. I have asked him if he wishes to stay in the Uk to finish his exams however he wants to be with us and quite rightly so.

Thanks! Nice to hear from someone who has been in my position.

We are moving over from Edinburgh, and have agreed a substantial salary well above national average plus bonus and commission so we will survive well. My husband will also be working when he finds work. I dont understand why so many people comment and be negative? I thought this site was for giving advice, i'm an adult and would not make a move with my family to the other side of the world if we were going to be worse off!

Orca, thanks i will look into this visa further :wink:

Thanks Quoll. I am aware we do not qualify for any help when we come to OZ, but we do have savings which will allow us to pay the yearly school fees. In Scotland there is no opportunity for youngsters, (no apprenticeships) we are all hoping this move will become a permanent one. We work hard and want the best opportunity for our children.

Yes I am aware of the regulations of the temp visa however I believe and does my employer that there are long term opportunities with planned expansions in the business, (I also asked the question during interviews). I had not thought about the possibility of leaving my son behind, but given your suggestion I will speak with him and progress how he wishes. Given the opportunity to move to a different lifestyle, it is one we are willing to take. There are lots of home grown applicants but I disagree about companies not taking people on temp visas, other wise why are they offering visa sponsorship to applicants from different countries?

We could increase our rental costs however want to keep it realistic until mu husband obtains work, and my salary will increase after 6 months. I have seen some very nice rental properties for under 600, so hoping to keep as close to that as we can. Can anyone advise where i can find out what schools are better than others?

Thanks Purpleal, Yes i'm aware of the schooling costs which will hit us pretty hard in the first 2 years however was going to put them into a catholic school, and cost drops slightly for each child. I'm unsure about my youngest as her turns 4 in December this year so think he will be pre-school? Hoping my husband will find work within the firs few months and we will manage from there.

Hi Sorry for being vague, i'm new to this. Hoping for 600 a week or less however require 4 bedrooms. My girls currently go to gymnastics and i'm keen on the gym so would like to have these things local. For the arrival accommodation was thinking we could get a 3 bed for around 3 weeks, would that be long enough to secure a more permanent rental?

I am looking for some advice, myself, husband and our 4 kids aged 15,7,5 and 4 will be relocating to NSW in December this year. My new job is based in Parramatta CBD, however would prefer to settle a short drive or train ride from work, have been looking at Penrith, Campbelltown and Baulkenhills. Can anyone recommend family suburbs that don't cost the earth for rentals, but are child friendly with good schools? We will rent for first few years before buying. Finding it very hard to find fair priced arrival accommodation, any thoughts? Thanks :smile: