Pasteypoms Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi we are a family of 4 moving to Melbourne next January 2015 on a 189 visa. I'm really concerned about making friends out there as we don't know anyone. Anyone else feel like this??? :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowsEng Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 How old are your kids? You'll make friends with the parents of the kids that your children go to school with or with people you work with. I wouldn't worry about friends too much as long as you have work to go to and your kids will start school at the end of January, so enjoy the summer weather and things will flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Worry not. Remember when you were a kid at school? Everyone likes to talk to the new kid! :-) It doesn't happen overnight, but you will gradually build a new circle of acquaintances and some will become good friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I can tell you that after 7 years here we have many many more friends than we ever did in England. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviola Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 We will be making the move in January, we are considered young oldies (35) and have no kids. We aren't worried as such about making new friends just whether they will be as close as ones back home. Well that's mainly the missus, I am laid back about it all. Try looking at meetup Australia, plus you will bound to make friends through the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor30 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm going in 2 weeks, and have no worries about making friends. I'll be joining sports teams though so it makes it considerably easier. Plus, I'm fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annimac76 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 We're hoping to move at Christmas, if not in the early part of 2015. We don't have kids, so hoping to make friends through work, local community and joining running club etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monobear16 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 No, I'm moving this October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petkula73 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A lot depends on how much you really want to be here. The ones who tend to not fit in and don't make friends are the ones who can't let go of the UK for whatever reason. They're usually back in the UK within 2 years. That said, if you're really up for it and see it as a new start you'll have no problems at all. We made loads of friends really quickly when we arrived. Mainly people in the same boat (not literally) who'd also just arrived. The average Australian is also incredibly laid back and welcoming. Just show a bit of willing to fit in (following an AFL or NRL team is a good start) and you'll soon fit in. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkmoon1704 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi, we (me-mechy fitter and the Mrs-hairdresser) are leaving England for Melbourne on October 17th. Going Brissy first to see family then travelling down. Should hit Melb for mid Nov. Any tips for a Melbourne newby greatly appreciated :0) Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi, we (me-mechy fitter and the Mrs-hairdresser) are leaving England for Melbourne on October 17th. Going Brissy first to see family then travelling down. Should hit Melb for mid Nov.Any tips for a Melbourne newby greatly appreciated :0) Ian. Here's a tip: ensure you have plenty of funds if you're arriving mid-Nov as the job market will be very light or non-existent from then until the end of January for the summer break. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkmoon1704 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Really? We best get down sooner then if possible. When do the hols start and finish? We have funds but was hoping to pick up some kind of work to be going on with, I'll do anything to begin with. Any recommended agencies or places to go to find work? Thanks for the heads up BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Really? We best get down sooner then if possible. When do the hols start and finish? We have funds but was hoping to pick up some kind of work to be going on with, I'll do anything to begin with. Any recommended agencies or places to go to find work?Thanks for the heads up BB The actual main holiday period lasts from about December 20th until Australia day, but decisions in companies, including those concerning employment, tend to get put off from mid-November until February. What line of work are you looking for? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 You may be able to pick up work on plant shutdowns over the Christmas period. A few places close down for a couple of weeks and bring in contract firms to carry out maintenance tasks. Have a look at Skilled Engineering, Chelgrave, Transfield and other contract mobs. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkmoon1704 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks to both of you. Celt I'll be chasing those as we speak ;0) BB I'm in mechanical fitting. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark26 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just received my 189 grant today! im a single 26 year old bloke going it alone in Melbourne next January. Looking forward to it but expect i will have a challenging first 6 months ahead, i usually have no problems meeting and making new friends just hope it isnt too much of a culture shock as i have never even visited Australia! Im hoping through work, sports teams and good old fashioned alcohol it shouldnt be to hard fitting in. ROLL ON THE NEW YEAR :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Im hoping through work, sports teams and good old fashioned alcohol it shouldnt be to hard fitting in. ROLL ON THE NEW YEAR :wink: You'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just received my 189 grant today! im a single 26 year old bloke going it alone in Melbourne next January. Looking forward to it but expect i will have a challenging first 6 months ahead, i usually have no problems meeting and making new friends just hope it isnt too much of a culture shock as i have never even visited Australia! Im hoping through work, sports teams and good old fashioned alcohol it shouldnt be to hard fitting in. ROLL ON THE NEW YEAR :wink: You'll be fine! I'm going alone have never visited Australia before either. We'll both get used to it alcohol always helps! :laugh: best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marynyho Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 OMG that is so reassuring, I thought I was the only one who had not visited Australia before deciding on this life changing decision. I suppose the only difference is that I have a 5 year old in tow! You'll be fine! I'm going alone have never visited Australia before either. We'll both get used to it alcohol always helps! :laugh: best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Our circumstances are different since I'm only on a whv but I'm sure you'll be fine! Definitely not the first to move without visiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marynyho Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I hope so! Our circumstances are different since I'm only on a whv but I'm sure you'll be fine! Definitely not the first to move without visiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 If you don't want to visit before you go then there's only one way to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy6160 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hi we are a family of 4 moving to Melbourne next January 2015 on a 189 visa. I'm really concerned about making friends out there as we don't know anyone. Anyone else feel like this??? :wink: We are moving in March 2015 :-) Can't wait !! It's been such a long wait and still a couple of months to go! We do have a few friends in Melbourne, but hoping that we will make many more You can't go wrong living in the friendliest city in the world Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearnBob Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi Guys,<br><br>We are a family of four (most probably) moving to (somewhat outer) Melbourne in April. Our destination is in fact Sale, which I know is a long way from Melbourne, but its the closest capital city so i thought I'd tag along for the ride.<br><br>Any Gippsland information greatly appreciated.<br><br>Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi Guys,<br><br>We are a family of four (most probably) moving to (somewhat outer) Melbourne in April. Our destination is in fact Sale, which I know is a long way from Melbourne, but its the closest capital city so i thought I'd tag along for the ride.<br><br>Any Gippsland information greatly appreciated.<br><br>Bear Sale is not too bad a place at all. Neither large, nor small, and situated close to Lakes Entrance which is lovely. Also, not too far from Wilsons Prom, which is beautiful. Head North, and you are up in the mountains before not too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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