Bushtail

Wrong end of the stick, obviously. Thanks for clearing that up Raul

I read with interest the comments and details concerning Government rhetoric about thge reduction in visas issued but would be just as interested to hear hoe the acceptances rate against the applications. Where does one find that kind of info. (awe are currently still outside OZ but, like many other people, hoping to become a family member of the OZ community at some point in the near future. Bushtail.:unsure:

First I need to apologise to everyone who has troubled to reply to my first blog query (ever). Alot has happened, andvery quickly, since that first time and situations change as you must all know. However, we arer noe intending to apply for a bridging visa and the liklyhood is that we shall move up into QLD later this year but at present aren't sure where. The family are expecting to move first and we should be able to join them as Aged Parents as soon as the job and house situation is settled. When that happens we shall be able to let you all know how we got on and to let you know of any pitfalls we find on the way. we're currently looking in the Margate area b ut, as you know, at this stage there is nothing written in stone. (Part of the excitement really). Good luck to others in the same situation and we'll be in touch. Bushtail

Thanks or the response. Bushtail.

Thanks for all of that useful info. I noticed the 'mispel' after I went onto Google Earth and will now use it correctly. :yellow_guy_smiling_ Bushtail

Thanks for your mail, MaryRose, we stayed in the Roselle area last year and realised how easy it is to get in and out of the City with public transport, a big plus. We will not have a great deal to spend on a home as we are likely to be selling in the depression which has hit us much moreso than Australia and we are also aware that food etc is much more expensive in the city so we're looking for the best we can get for as little. (Most people's aim I guess). We have in mind Kiama but that will mean transport, time and distance from the family so your suggestion about Surrey Hills is interesting. Many thanks Bushtail

Thanks a bunch for responding. We'll add the ideas we hear to a dabase as we're coming again in November for our daughter's wedding. As we won't be needed much after the ceremony :-) we'll have time to look aroound again. Thanks again, Bushtail

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply and for the welcome. We were in Sydney 12 months ago and did a good deal of visa research with the famiy so we have a small level of confidence. Thanks again. Bushtail

hi everyone, I've just registered and am not sure if I'm even on the right page but I hope I'm not upsetting anyone by being in the wrong place. We've decided to join your forum as we have a daughter living in Sydney who has just received her residency permission and is already nagging us about moving over to Oz. We've been thinking about it anyway but there are masses of things to find out. The main thing is , where is the best area for two folks in there 60's to live. Not too far from Sysdney, not too hot , not too cold, somewhere where we will be welcomed into the community and be able to give smething back. Better stop there for now as the message is getting very long. Any advice welcome. Thanks. Bushtail :wacko: