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Good to see the main migration part of the forum doing well. Looks like PIO will be around for a bit longer

Looks like I'm not the only one getting caught out with the new location of the edit and quote buttons

Harvey Norman Outlets can have some decent floor stock with no wait time - its all stuff that people have returned or might have a small mark on it etc. Another thing we did on arrival which works if youre prepared to rough it for a bit - buy camping chairs, tables, swags etc. and basically camp out in the house until your container arrives or you're furniture arrives. That sort stuff is going to be useful anyway, unless you're like my wife and just don't do camping - in which case just punt it on

If you are stuck on a basic issue such as this maybe it is time to pay for the support of a registered migration agent ...? Best regards.

Wait for furniture is more likely to be 3 month's, as quoted for our recent purchases from both Harvey Norman and Nik Scalli.

Harvey Norman is expensive for furniture though. Good but overpriced imho. Ok for electrical bits though. Depends what you have now. It can be worth collapsing flat pack stuff to save space. We did end up buying floorstock sofa as we couldn’t wait 8 weeks for delivery, you can get a bargain that way but takes a lot of traipsing round stores.

Does anyone know if we are required to have a medical for this visa 870 or just show we have medical cover? Coming fromUK THANKS

We'll be staying with friends for a while until we get a rental. We're renting in the UK now so its been difficult to save up with two young kids!

I would agree, I live in one of the so called Pom enclaves in the South and been near other Brits was even in the list of considerations. Looking at the map posted above except for one or two areas in the south of the city it's all pom country.

I know of a lot of UK migrants who live in the Northern Suburbs in the newer areas. I believe the opportunity to build a large, new house close to the beach is the attraction rather than living close to other Poms.

They are still at an age where it will be easy to make friends with similar interests even if they don't turn out to be "lifelong". It's certainly much easier than for older ages who typically have family/work commitments which allow them little time/energy to form new friendship groups.

What accommodation are you getting when you arrive in Aus?

Not in my world. My late husband was very sociable and had many friends from his school days until the end, even though most had moved elsewhere at some stage. I'm not very sociable but still meet a couple of times a year with a group of girls from my high school class - and we are all turning 77 this year. We also all lived interstate or overseas at times before returning to Tasmania.

I have 9 friends most I have known from childhood some from high school. We are all in our 60s and keep in touch. They are having another reunion next month a weekend in a holiday home in UK. I can’t go this year so will be joining them remotely! These are deep connections.

It is the airline he has to convince. They have no obligation to fly undocumented passengers. They also seem to be tightening up on this.

Just looked at flights to Tampa from Adelaide for September $6000 each economy!

Yes but she can’t add to it. I assume this is a temporary visa and she plans to return to the UK

Hi there, My daughter is studying overseas in Aus for the next few years. Please does anyone know if it's ok to keep her ISA here in the UK ? Many thanks Dominic

When I looked for South Australia, proof of address (Bank statement\Rental contract etc) is one of the mandatory required documents.

I’ve been looking and it’s annoying that to get a quality used car isn’t that much less than a new car. I don't want to pay $20,000 for a 5yo car when I can get a new one for $30,000 but my budget is closer to the $20,000. Also do you happen to know if I need a permanent address to transfer my UK license to? I’ll be in probably motel accommodation provided by the employer for the first 3 months but I’m assuming I can’t get my license registered to there?

The same was true of Brisbane back in the early 2000s when North Lakes was being developed, north of the city. It became known as "Little Britain" because of the large percentage of Brits who moved there, most of them being new to the country.

Making the trip from the East Coast of Australia to Florida for Disney World is totally doable, but it's gonna be a bit of a haul, around 20-24 hours of travel time. Flying via Dallas or San Francisco are common routes, so keep an eye out for flights with layovers there. For a shorter trip, you could consider flying to Los Angeles or San Francisco, then catching a connecting flight directly to Orlando.

Check out the Toowong Bowls Club, which isn't far from Indooroopilly. It has a vibrant atmosphere and a mix of ages, so you might find a good balance there. Another option is the Coorparoo Bowls Club, which also has a friendly vibe. If you're up for a short drive, you could also explore the Sherwood Bowls Club. It is within a reasonable distance and offers great facilities.

Since your son has a citizenship certificate, he should be good to go for travelling because he can't be denied entry in his own country. Just make sure to bring along his expired Australian child passport and certificate of citizenship. It's always a good idea to reach out to the Australian embassy or consulate in the UK to double-check everything.

First of all, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father and the challenges you've faced, especially during such a vulnerable time with your newborn. It's completely understandable that you're feeling torn between your desire to be with your family back home and the life you've built with your husband and child in your current location. Perhaps sitting down together and setting concrete goals and timelines could help alleviate some of the tension and uncertainty. Discussing how much money you both feel comfortable saving before making a move, as well as potential job opportunities or career paths for your husband in your home country, could provide some clarity and direction. Ultimately, there's no easy answer, and it's okay to feel conflicted and unsure. Trust yourself and your instincts.