Helppppppp !!!!!

[ALVA]

We have been in Brisbane for 5 days now and are running around like headless chickens ! The kids are sick and we still have no idea where to go to find a house to live in or even start looking for a job for hubby ( carpenter). I know I am probably panicking but i just don't know where to start. We drove down the coast and liked the look of Narang, and then was told it is a real scummy place to live, but we want to be in a country side autmosphere that is close enough to find work within half and hours drive. Also have just found out that even though hubby is fully qualified in Uk he isn't in Oz, even though it was a recent qualification in Uk and then he won't get the proper rate of pay until he does the course here ! Can anybody out there advise us on anything really ? including what we need to do now for tax numbers etc !! (ps I don't mean to scare anyone but at the minute it is alot to take in ! I'm sue it will be fine in a few weeks Won't it ?)

[T in Brisvegas]

Hi Alva

send me a pm and I will give you my phone number. I just helped a couple of new arrivals a few weeks ago, they are sorted now and have rented a house etc.

Teresa

[calNgary]

hiya guys have replied to your email and put number on,,stop worrying it wont fall into place in a few week!!! you cant do much till you got your medicare which you cant do yet anyway ,centrelink will give you tfn paperwork or you can do it online,you do need an adress though,as ive said before use mine for now if you like.i will explain more when you come up ,,take care youll be fine honest !!!!Look around Beenleigh/acaia ridge /slacks creek for work not to live.
Cal x

[Mark'n'Ju]

Hey Alva ,
Stop panicking about the old mans quals unless he's specialized or wants to work on the cards. I've been here a year with no probs and started my own buisness. email me on mrrenders@hotmail.com for my number if he wants a chat. By the way i'm in Pacific Pines. on the gold coast.
Good luck with the house
Mark

[ali]

Welcome and don't worry - we have Poms in Ozzers in Brissy who will be sure to help you

Ali

[Mark'n'Ju]

By the way Alva i'm also a chippy
Mark

[buckbuchanan]

Actually... that is a good point... What do people do cover themselves medically for the first few weeks? Do you need travel insurance before you leave the UK?

[Abi&Dan]

Buck - I think most people rely on the agreement between UK and Oz that will cover people for emergency healthcare whilst in Oz until their medicare is resolved (which should take around 10 days and I think you only need your visa to register).

However, you must get travel insurance for the journey as you are not covered en route in your final destination if anything should arise then

[buckbuchanan]

Thanks.... that clears that sudden panic question up!