august arrival

muppetbro · 21-02-2007, 10:45 PM

hello forum people

we have reccied we have done our homework and we have just sold the house so now the logistical nightmare has begun in earnest

to put it bluntly can anyone help us with following:

rented accom on arrival - we envisage 4 months before we purchase our own property

any chance of securing employment before we arrive - we understand what we have to do as teachers registration etc but it wud be nice if i cud put bread on the table - cvs can be sent wioth references to support e tc etc

is commonwealth bank well represented in s.a.

any surfers here ?

thanks

mart

tinbasher · 12-03-2007, 05:19 AM

Hi Mart

If you are thinking of moving to Adelaide and you have lots of questions then this web-site may also be of help to you:

http://www.adelaidebrits.net/

There are lots of Commonwealth banks in SA, however we did not stay with them when we came over here as their bank charges were unacceptable. We have been living in Adelaide for 16 months now and love it here.

Good luck
Alli

tinbasher · 12-03-2007, 05:24 AM

Sorry part 2

You do need to register over here with the TRB before you can teach in SA. If you want to try and get a job before you come over then you may have to be prepared to move to the country. Are you primary or secondary? Plus you may need to have a look at your CV. We found that our English CV was different to the Aussie resume.

muppetbro · 16-03-2007, 10:28 PM

thank you so much tinny publically for all the pms exchanged

your help has made me take one less blue smartie to over come the anxieties of the logistics

mart / sue / jess n jojo

tinbasher · 24-03-2007, 02:04 PM

Your welcome Mart and family

I hope that things work out for you all. Hope that your house sale goes through alright. I am a big believer in, what will be will be and there ain't a damn thing you can do about it, except go with the flow and take each day as it comes. But hold on tight because sometimes it is one hell of a ride. But then you being an avid kite surfer will know all about that. Good Luck.

Alli :D

Lazy Cow · 25-03-2007, 11:28 AM

With accomodation, have you tried for On Arrival Accomodation (OAA)? It can be quite hard to get apparently, though we had no problem and were allocated a very basic, but clean and cheap, house. OAA is definately the way to go if you can get it.

.I'm guessing you have Muppet Babies, and I think families are given priority.

I understand that renting may be easier if you can bring letters of recommendation from any financial institutions / mortgage company etc. Rentals are at a premium here, where demand can outstrip supply. If you were to get OAA, you'd have thirteen weeks (maximum let) in which to buy a home..unless you decide to have one built, of course.

It is possible to buy without first gaining employment if you are putting a larger than average deposit down. Best of all, you'd be entitled to the $7k home grant!

Re. the Commonweath Bank, we've stayed with them. Everything / one charges for everything here, but we pay $4 each month for unlimited transactions. The bank apparently also offers a credit card to new arrivals, which whether you use it or not, can make everything else easier.

As to surfing...nah

ever heard of a cow on a board?

LC

tinbasher · 25-03-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazy Cow

As to surfing...nah

ever heard of a cow on a board?

LC

Is that simlar to snakes on a plane?

muppetbro · 25-03-2007, 09:00 PM

thanks cow

we have 4 months rented house pending deposit - weve had our references approved - hoping this week house signed on dotted line ......so close........

re t he 7k house grant im afraid we are on sir visa so thats not an option but...big but....we have proceeds to purchase mortgage free which cushions that blow somewhat

i wanna live near snapper point

i have muppet babies all over the world - coffs harbour, ballina and possibly perth even - look out for blonde haired blue eyed kids surfing - narrows it down ey

stay safe

gonna be near glenellg - some good grass to graze around there in august - moo

Lazy Cow · 26-03-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by muppetbro

thanks cow

i have muppet babies all over the world - coffs harbour, ballina and possibly perth even - look out for blonde haired blue eyed kids surfing - narrows it down ey

gonna be near glenellg - some good grass to graze around there in august - moo

Ooh how Midwich Cuckoo's....

Glenelg is great at any time. Cowabunga dude!

LC

Lazy Cow · 26-03-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tinbasher

Is that simlar to snakes on a plane?

You silly moo!

LC