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Like me you never leave POMS IN OZ once you have been here trust me I have been coming back for donkey years just hoping I find that little something that gets me of the couch and on the plane and maybe some happiness while I can enjoy it. She will be back and we will all still be herexx

Hello Livvy I wish you lived next door to me I have been alone I think since I got here in 1989. I have been on here over the years but still here has I am frightened to try. My hubby passed away 2014 he battled for 4 year but sadly lost the fight. I have the one son 42 who is like Queensland wonderful one day weird the next. Yes I have neighbours to say hello to but that is it. I come from BOLTON an only child and all family have passed away so when I heard you mention Southport it registered with me I have spent many a happy days trip there much nicer than Blackpool quieter. I watch Escape to the Country all the time and Escape to the Continent all look very appealing but money is the problem. I to have a little saved a British Pension and a Aussy one but like you I would have to rent. I feel life is moving on quickler than me I have just had my 70th Birthday which was a real wake up call that I am running out of time. I am on here again the bad penny returns still not making any decision I live in Victoria near Geelong.

Well if you are speaking from experience you must have been one of the SELFISH ONES

I agree with you they are better cared for than us in Economy having done this 4 times Australia to the UK none of my dog's suffered. People have to realise that there pets are family would you leave a family member behind because they had to do some travelling, lets fact it babies on planes don't do to good but you wouldn't leave them behind would you. For us to be told we are being cruel is to be honest I find a disgusting comment and quite hurtful I love my little dog and would NEVER do anything that would hurt her or anyone but I think I could make an exception to these people and just walk on the other side of the road for your ignorance.

When my Dad passed away the Solicitor in the UK did all that for me I just had to tell her the Bank details. If you are like me a pensioner you have to take the whole paperwork to Centrelink and I mean everything. It doesn't change your pension unless it is a huge amount over the asset test.

Hello. May I just ask you which company you exchanged your money with and how to go about it please without you having to get to personal on this site.

STAYED PUT

I think I will let you have the last word your making my head hurt

I think after 70 years on this planet I no how to cook a sausage I like it done to a moment of it's life VERY BROWN

Hi Coles have been doing an English Section I only saw it a few weeks ago so they haven't got it standing out. But this week I saw Traditional English Sausages made in Oz BEEF AND BACON I never remembered these but anyway I gave them a go yesterday around 11pm I was throwing up in the kitchen feel as sick as a dog this morning AUSSY FOOD IS OKAY SO LONG AS THEY DON'T TRY TO MAE ENGLISH

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this is a great post if you haven't seen it hope it helps Originally Posted by Burkeyboy Hi All. After some basic, early advice. I'm an Australian citizen and have one parent still in the UK. I have a brother over there but my sister passed away a few months ago. My mum comes here pretty much every Christmas for 3 months and as I am more capable and willing to care for her than my brother is, it makes sense to try and get her here. She's 68 and owns her own home though does have some minor medical issues, mainly blood pressure and some arthritis, nothing too major. The different visas are quite confusing and was hoping someone could give me some advice. Thanks in advance, Steve. I agree with Quoll. But I can't imagine any self respecting 68 year old agreeing to move to Australia if they didn't want to go! I'm sixty four and have my visa, but it has been a very difficult decision to make the move - and I have my husband moving with me! I think it's lovely that you want to look after your mum, but it needs a lot of careful thought and planning as I'm sure you realise. The visa Quoll mentioned is the 143 and this is the one I have. We had to wait two years or so but I believe it is currently taking about 30 months or longer. You could also apply for the two year temporary visa with the same waiting time but half the cost, which can be replaced with a permenant visa after two years on payment of a further fee. The benefit of this is that you can stagger the overall cost. Your mum could apply for an onshore visa, i.e. While she is in Australia, and I believe it's possible to get a bridging visa to stay in Australia while waiting for this to come through. I don't know too much about onshore visas, but if you go to the parents thread you'll find any amount of information there. Also if you post a question there, someone will always get back. There is also the 103 offshore visa which your mum could apply for - costs very little, so that's an attraction, but the waiting time is at least ten years ... For the 143 visa your mum would have to pass a police check and a medical. She would also need a sponsor (probably you) who promises to support her if necessary for up to two years. You have to deposit a bond with the bank of Australia of (currently) $14,000, which is returned after ten years residence in Australia. interest is paid on the fourteen thousand in the meantime. The cost of lodging the visa (known as the first VAC- visa application payment) is a couple of thousand dollars. When your mum gets to the front of the queue and passes the medicals etc. she has to pay the second VAC. It was $43,200 last year but it may have gone up a bit since then. It seems like a formidable challenge, a pipe dream even, at the outset, but it can be done. One step at a time, and good luck to all concerned. :cute: Fisher1 103 visa application lodged February 2013. 143 visa application submitted January 2016. Police checks and form 80 submitted February 29th 2016. Visa granted April 4th 2016. [*] [*] [*] Reply With Quote Today, 08:15 PM #4 VERYSTORMY View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Articles TitleModeratorJoin DateNov 2007 LocationStrathaven Posts9,022 Liked6256 times Rep Originally Posted by Fisher1 I agree with Quoll. But I can't imagine any self respecting 68 year old agreeing to move to Australia if they didn't want to go!. From my years on the forum, this is by far the biggest age group who regret the move and many seem to be bullied into it by children in Oz. I suspect this is because culture shock increases with age - I know I find that and Oz is a big a culture shock as any of the other 12 countries I have lived. Visiting doesn't matter, as that's holiday mode, suddenly finding yourself having to make friends and learn every aspect of life again is damned hard. I know now at 47, after 13 countries there is no way on the planet I will move to 14. The sad part is that due to the costs, many I have met who are retired then find a move back to where they are comfortable is financially impossible

Hi Mel Hope this helps Enquiry Regarding UK State Pension With the compliments of British Age Pensioner AllianceIf you have made only a few years contributions, or you have a long time to go before retirement date, then you should first consult our guidelines pension-guidelines.htm Voluntary contributions can improve your eligibility or increase the amount of pension, but remember that it is not a savings scheme. You do not get a refund if you die before pension age. The good news is that you do not have to be a British citizen. If you worked in UK for a few years it may be worth your while enquiring about your rights. Click on this link, enquiry-form.pdf, to bring up a form supplied by BAPA to assist you in enquiring about your eligibility for a British pension. Print it, fill it, and post it. Include it with a covering letter asking them to send you the appropriate application form. Fill out the form to the best of your ability, add any additional information on the reverse and post it to: International Pension Centre, Tyneview Park, Whitley Road, Benton Newcastle upon Tyne,NE98 1BA,UK It would be better not to start the process with an email, because they do not get the same attention as a letter. But you may wish to use email as a follow up measure. E-mail address: tvp.ipccsst@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk Note: The e-mail address appears to change frequently. You can download the official application form from the Pension Service website at http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/pdf/br1/br1apr09.pdf, but it would be better to use our form to ask them about your rights. With the compliments of British Age Pensioner Alliance Back to Home Page