Anyone out there on the Mornington Peninsula?

sallyandkev · 15-06-2009, 07:09 AM

Hi , Have been here for nearly 6 months now. Have had a really tough time because of one thing and another including breaking my leg! Not working yet as dont seem to be able to get my foot in the door, so to speak. I am a primary school teacher. Husband is working and happy but I am so bored. Love the area but need to find a social life. Anyone out there in the Mount Martha/Mornington area - maybe in the same boat - want to meet up for coffee locally? I am in my 40's. Love to hear from you - may stop me from going insane, or packing my case and going home!!! lol!

TaniaColin · 15-06-2009, 07:19 AM

Hi we have just done our validation trip, we stayed in Tyabb, Mornington i have a friend who lives in Mornington, we are hoping to move out there as soon as our house sale goes through, i am a hairdresser, when we get out there would love a coffee with you, hope it all goes well for you

Tania X

Petals · 15-06-2009, 07:53 AM

There are a lot of Brits around the area, have you had a look at the
Britvics site. There is going to be a girls night out soon and the details will be on there, also they meet up and swap books every month or so and have coffee, may be something you could consider. Also lovely people who may be able to help you with work.

Its not easy getting into teaching in this area as its a very desirable job here, most of the vacancies for teachers occur in the country and over in the western suburbs. A lot of the jobs which are advertised are already taken as well but they have to be advertised which is a bit of a nuisance because other applicants do not know this.

However there may be someone who can help you with primary jobs. My children are both secondary teachers.

sallyandkev · 16-06-2009, 08:47 AM

Hi Tania,
When are you coming over? Would love to take you up on your offer. We came over and stayed with friends to start with, coincidently, one is a hairdresser! Take care x

TaniaColin · 16-06-2009, 09:08 AM

Hopefully in the next month or two will keep you posted
Tania X

racht · 16-06-2009, 12:27 PM

Hi Sally

I am not too far away. I am in Sandhurst, which is about 10 mins north of Frankston. My kids are both at home with me as my eldest is not due to start school until Feb 2010 here. We have only been in Melbourne for 4 weeks and so I am waiting for the Council to get back to me re:kindy places. I would love to meet up, although it would be unlikely that it would be a civilised quiet coffee with a 3 and 5 year old!

You can PM me if you want to meet up. Also, apparently, there is sometimes a meet up in Berwick for us PIO'ers from Victoria. It is probably worth keeping your eyes peeled for that.

Rachael

Bordy · 16-06-2009, 09:31 PM

We usually have a Britvics / PIO meet in Mornington after Winter which is very well supported. I don't think this will be until late September maybe.
In the meantime why not organise a girls night out for a chat at say the Bay hotel or Kirkpatricks in Mornington.

Just post a date & time & see what interest there is.

From past experience on Britvics site there are a good few who would love the chance to get out for a few hours & chat over a glass or 4 of vino.

nejpinkett · 20-06-2009, 09:20 PM

Hi Sally

I responded to your thread about teaching jobs, but I am 40 something and have 2 kids and if I don't get work before I come out. I will be in the same boat as you. i will be coming out around the 11th Aug and hope to get some sort of accomodation sorted out on the penisula some where preferably Mount Eliza or Mornington. My husband will be flying out with me and then returning to the UK to continue work as a teacher as we don't want to be without a salary. He'll then send me money over etc. I hope to get something sorted out for New year if not before. he can then join me and try and find work. Not ideal situation but as we have to rent out our house in the UK as nothing really selling we don't have a great deal of cash. So I will definetly be up for coffee etc especially once I get kids into school. I will let you know where I end up. The whole thing is starting to become very daunting.

Speak soon

Natalie

TheClarkes · 21-06-2009, 12:07 AM

Hi Sally, We are here in Mornington have been since January...There are loads of Brits here... I have met some lovely people and we are all around your age so drop me a line and we will arrange a meet up for coffee
Clare :-)

sallyandkev · 21-06-2009, 01:08 AM

Hey,
Don't be put off. I have just happened to have had a shaky start here. May be all good for you. Love to meet up when you come over. Keep me posted. Take care, Sally x