traceypie

It is a matter of opinion and it is up to you how you have chosen to 'interprete'.

Thanks for the advise, I was looking at a hostel in coolangatta, not sure what its like there? He will be going on his own and we dont have family there.. He as A levels and as worked since leaving school, 3 yrs ago.. Hes in retail and sales and is very fit an active.. I will take your advise on CVs and certificates etc... He as always lived at home, so would be unable to gain reference.. he could get one from his works and school teachers

I dont need to indicate whether or not I have a letter from the father, that is personal. I am just saying in general that all cases are different and personal and if there is any issues relating to people splitting up, both with visas and big kids or little kids then it is soley between them and the goverment. If the kids are over 18, then there is not a problem, but if there younger then an official letter with the reason and situation then thats fine. Im not sure why people are blowing this thread out of proportions, I think maybe your thinking about it on a bigger scale (extreme kidnap cases and stuff)... The reason for my post was to give some support and hope to those who have separated and who still want to start a life in Australia.. That means they still can if they have kids over 18, or if they have documentation, like official letters with their own personl situation.. Ive also been in contact with the Australian goverment too..

Absolutely :-)

I understand what your saying about the 'Hague convention' with child abduction etc... However like I said above if you have official evidence and documentation with reasons, then I believe it's between yourself and the goverment. I would have thought 'Australia House' in London, should and would have the knowledge and expertise to advise and instruct people in regards to migration and goverment issues. I think it comes down to the indivduals own personal situation, but Im sure with the right documentation they will be fine.

Hi I know this as been a while, but for those in the same situation as me. I have contacted the gov and have had recent advise and discussions with Australia house in London, England, regarding my situation with my husband etc..... They have informed me that with us all having our permanant visas I would have no problem at all moving anywhere in Australia with my Kids, 'without my husband', as we have all validated our visas together last year. They said also get a letter from the kids father confirming he's fine with it, 'just incase' they ask! or if it's not possible to gain a letter from your kids father, due to personal reason, try give some evidence. They did say though you shouldnt get questioned at all because you do have permanant visas that have been validated to live in Australia....Im glad I looked and spoke to the lovely people at Australia house in London and the Goverment about this...Never take what somebody else on here says to you as Gospel, check stuff out yourself and find out! if you need any advise or you want to check this out ring London, England 02074203690

Hi, I would appreciate it very much for any advise, info etc... that anybody could give us please... My son is 20yrs and has a permanant visa to live and travel anywhere in Australia and he is thinking of travelling to the gold coast in October 2012... hopefully forever..and until the rest of his family move to Australia in 2014.. My son (Harrison) will be travelling alone and he would like to travel all over hopefully and find work and accomodation.. what would he need to do to find work, accomodation and others in the same situation? any information to help him would be appreciated very much... He is so looking forward to starting a new life and adventure.. But at the same time Im a bit worried beacuse he's my son... Thats why Im trying to set stuff up with him and get things sorted a head of time, Thanks

Thanks pintpot, Im sure it will be fine if I have to go down that avenue. If not I will wait an extra year, our Visas are all validated and we have until the end of 2016 to go live in the lovely Oz, by that time my twinies will be 18 :biggrin:

Thanks Rudi for the advise, 2 of them will be over 18 and the twins will be 16, they no longer see there father and I have full legal custody of them. This as been appointed by the law courts.. so hopefully things will be fine.

Wow when I read this post I was shocked because I am going through the same thing with my husband, except we have separated now. I have been trying myself to find out what my chances of moving there without my hub (main applicant) would be. I have a few teens who will be hopefully migrating with me in 2014 when I have finished my degree.. We also validated our visas late last year, my hub wasnt keen on OZ because it can be expensive and hes a tight arse! lol.... But me and the teens fell in love with Aussie and I totally felt that I belonged there Thank you for asking the 'big' question on this post, you have helped me massively!!