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There's a Disney in Hong Kong.

I also agree that the eSIM option could work just fine, as long as your phone supports it.

These recommendations sound great, I stumbled across them accidentally but I will be flying out to Sunshine coast soon. Thank you!

That is crazy expensive! I would just go for the longer flight, and maybe even explore the possibilities of other cities to fly from, or maybe even there's a connecting flight somewhere?

John Mason by far seem to be the cheapest......

Thank you so much for replying. This is so helpful.

And if it has been set alight in the last few days or not. Wondered what all the sirens were on Sunday in Bendigo.

All good if staying with friends, just wondering how long you’d be without furniture in Aus

I think the main issue is timing. Sometimes it can take longer for a container to fill with part loads thus delaying shipping.

Yes i believe most people do have a good experience when using a shared container, i am personally unaware of anyone who has had issues (stuff missing) with a shared container and that includes all the years i did Relocations. But one thing i will say to avoid any confusion is, if customs want to inspect something in a Movecube , it is unsealed just like any container. Its not like Movecubes never get unsealed as portrayed in an above post. Cal x

I'm sure you and @calNgary both had a good experience. Most people do. But just because most people drive on motorways and don't have an accident, doesn't change the fact that lots of accidents happen on motorways. Same with shared containers. The risk is higher than with a dedicated container or Movecube. It's up to the individual to balance risk vs cost.

Same here. Shared container there and back, nothing missing, nothing damaged. And no hassle of having to try and juggle things to pack them in the movecube.

I have already been nominated for a 407 visa on March 8, 2024 (my partner as dependent). I was only given a TRN so I was able to fill out my application form. I also requested a sponsorship letter from my employer. Up until now I have not been given any updates on whether the visa nomination was approved and I am quite worried about my application time frame (I am about to start on August 5, 2024). Do I wait for my employer to send another email informing me of nomination approval (with attachment letter from the embassy)? Or can I submit my application now?

Converting 173 to 143 is really quick. Your place in Australia is already guaranteed. Immi is processing March 2024 at the moment. Bridging visa only enter into effect when 173 expires.

Hi All, I am a 32 year old, British Citizen with a fiancé and a young child. We would like to relocate to Australia as a family. I am an experienced merchandiser and demand planner (which isn't a recognised skilled job in Aus) and my partner is a sales manager for a Freight Forwarder. As we have a dependant, we cant go on a working visa and as I'm not a skilled worker, I'm not sure where to go. We are really keen to make a move before we get 'too old'. We are happy to consider anything, like possibility to retrain etc. Can anyone help with: Which Visa might work? A recommendation for an immigration company who could answer my questions? Anyone been in a similar situation and successfully got in? thank you!!

Came here at 14 with younger brother and sister. Wish we’d come earlier..

Nearly everyone I know adopted their dog from the local dog homes. Most are mixed breeds of all shapes and sizes with rescue greyhounds also high on the list. I feel sorry for the little pugs and French bulldogs on a warm day as you can hear them snorting and wheezing when they're out on their walks. Yes the doodle types are popular. They are generally lovely natured pooches.

It has been hard I won't lie, especially for our now 15 year old, who was about to turn 13 when we arrived. She did 1 year of high school in the UK then we moved. Social media means they know exactly what their friends back in the UK are doing - ie what they are missing, and schools can of course be cliquey especially for girls. That said I am glad we did it, and she is doing better now

Genuine animal lovers don't care how "cool" their choice is. Choosing a dog because it's fashionable is for posers.

We used shared containers twice and didn't have a single issue either time. I wouldn't hesitate to use one again if the need arose. Cal x

I moved to Australia a few weeks before i turned 14. Worked out great. Although i did miss my previous best friend of course.

Most of those stories come from people who book space in a shared container. And yes, that does happen, and it's inevitable if you think about it. Your stuff is loaded into a huge container with stuff from three or four other families. The shipping company has processes to keep them all separate, but the container is likely to get unpacked and packed again a few times before your shipment gets to you. Customs may decide they need to inspect something in the middle of the container and your stuff is at the front, or the company might unload the container onto smaller trucks for final delivery. The more handling, the more chances of things going missing or getting broken. That's one of the reasons the Movecube became so popular so quickly. You get to pack your own stuff into your own cube, which gets sealed up. Having said that, I think you're doing the right thing. I recall you're likely to be in the country, and the cost to ship your goods from the arrival port to a country destination are likely to be eye-watering and not worth it.

Look at the 189 and 190 visas. Find a job on the list you feel matches your skills and qualifications ( there may be more than one ). Look at the assessment to see if you can provide the evidence and recent experience. Work out your points. both these visas are PR and once you have them do not actually require you to work in the field you applied under so you can look at anything. Some jobs will require additional licensing depending on the state like teaching.

TBH, from your previous comments, I think you'd be better off with a shared container. Movecubes are best if you have a lot of boxes and small to mid-size items to ship. If you're shipping large furniture items like beds or sofas, they'll fill the cube inefficiently and leave you with odd empty spaces that you can't fit anything into. If you've looked at examples of how to pack the Movecube, the whole reason it's worth using is that you can use every inch of space by packing all the crevices and gaps with small items. However here are some considerations when making the comparison. Firstly, make sure you're comparing like for like. Different shippers deal with the arrival charges differently. NO ONE can tell you what the customs/port charges will be when your shipment arrives in Australia, because it depends entirely on customs/port authorities. Some shippers don't mention them at all, some mention them but say, "we can't tell you what they'll be". Movecube usually includes an estimate of those costs in their quote. If you check the small print, it will say it's just an estimate. Therefore, I'd be going back to Movecube, and ask them to clarify what that customs charge is. Remember that with the Movecube, you're paying for extra security: your goods will be shipped in a sealed box which will be opened only by customs. A shared container may be packed and unpacked several times during its journey, (as partial shipments are added and removed), increasing the chances that your stuff will get lost or damaged.

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