Cob
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between 5 and 10k automatic. price is dependent on bank of mum and dad!
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We took a $900 bill to our private health fund office. That was for a 7 minute ride to the local emergency department last year! So make sure you get ambulance cover if you live in Victoria.
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Student Exchange from London, help with accommodation!!
Cob replied to Lauren13's topic in New South Wales
Hi Lauren The Uni caters for lots of international students and is on a campus away from the city. Try gumtree for student shares. I will try and get more information from an ex McQuarie post grad student for you,who used to help out during freshers weeks, regarding areas where students rent. Cath -
Anyone needing to part with their hatchback? Must be automatic, reliable and cheap to run. Can view in Melbourne and surrounds. Thanks Cath
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<p>would like to join you on Friday, if this is ok. I know where Federation Sq. is but not sure where Time Out is could you let me know and how will I know how to look out for you? I work agency so far I have no work for that Friday or may have to cancel and catch the next meet happy to give you my mob if you like.</p>
<p>cheers</p>
<p>Julie.</p>
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<p>meds went fine. all but mine are returned and pr applied for. no job news. 2 weeks now since interview and refs not taken up. off to sydney for a hol on monday. planning trip to uk for sept hols so maybe i'll stop applying for jobs for a bit. need the rain to stop a bit just to clear up the garden!!!</p>
<p>cathx</p>
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<p>sorry about that - don't know where it has gone. just to say we will let you know about another meet. </p>
<p>as it happens we are hoping to meet up again wednesday 7th april at 2.30 - probably round at my place, details to follow. I think i have found you on facebook -do you use it regularly as could message that way. </p>
<p>cath</p>
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<p>Hi Julie </p>
<p>Apologies. I wan't ignoring you - just didn't get notified that you had pm'd me and didn't look at the site properly. I am having a boredom moment so was busy surfing. I see from my latest post that you have arrived and one of your children is going to Mornington sec. suffice to say I would have encouraged you to go ahead. James is having a very good time there in Y11 now. He has been through a few friendship groups but seems to have settled down now. joining the school production last year was a big boost to him, even though he can't act for toffee!</p>
<p>Hope you are settling in well. I don't envy you the job of finding a rental. I am always up for a coffee if you don't work that is - unless of course you are overdosed on the stuff like me!</p>
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True, the figures speak for themselves, but i can only go on personal experience. My son is doing well there - he is not gifted, but happy - very important when you move a teenager from their familiar surroundings. Many families in the Mornington area have no intention of sending their kids to University. My son is aware of what he has to do if he wants to take that path. Anyway I digress. Peninsula would have been the school of choice now - they were oversubscribed at the time. Cath
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Not sure I agree with you regarding Mornington Secondary, especially comparing it to Mount Eliza Secondary.
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Hello there and welcome. I think you'll be very impressed with the Peninsula, it is quite beautiful, plenty of outdoor things to do, especially when it involves water. Loads of restaurants and cafes everywhere. We have lived in Mount Eliza for almost a year now, woodland side, as they say. We chose it for proximity to the train station in Frankston. Also the housing plots are huge and we like the feel of being in the bush. There are plenty of facilities in the Village but I feel it is dominated by an older generation with money. I really like Mornington, it has a great shopping and cafe culture centre. You'll have no need to go further afield really. it is a town of great expansion - lots of new builds (and Aldi is coming soon)! It can get a little busy in the summer months ( January in particular), but nothing like the scale of things in the UK. It still retains it's charm. There are no 'kiss me quick hats' for sale! Mount Martha is much smaller and quieter by comparison. only one small supermarket. Bus service is limited - you will need a car for sure. There are a lot of second holiday home owners here and retirees, although further away from the village there are new builds. we stayed for 12 weeks when we first arrived and it was lovely but a bit sleepy. Regarding housing it all depends which side of the Nepean Highway you live, more expensive bayside. There is a shortage of rental properties. The house prices are rising as a result. with the exchange rate as it is things may seem rather expensive. Take a good look at Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au No experience of early childhood education, my youngest is 16. Try this website: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development If you can take a short term holiday let when you first arrive you will get the chance to explore fully. Good luck Cath
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<p>Hi Dan, We have arrived safe and sound and already settling in and learning fast about all things oz. Thank you for asking. how are your plans going - still going to Brisbane? just ask if you need to know anything. cath</p>
