SarahJane690

If you don't mind what you do - there are always jobs for backpackers ( usually at a crappy wage but hey- ho- you get by!) in my year as a backpacker I worked in an asparagus packing plant, a print works, as a barmaid for accomodation, a kitchen hand, I worked on the show circuit selling hotdogs - a great little earner - I started in Cairns and followed the shows down to Brissie and the Gold Coast - great fun! And I even cleaned the bathrooms in a hostel for free accomodation - trust me- you will get jobs!! the hostels always have notice boards etc looking for workers. And yes, it's the best thing ever! You will love it. Good Luck!

Hi, I work in Caboolture hospital..... I really wouldn't recommend the area- the houses are cheap for a reason! Caboolture has a bit of a reputation as a low socio- economic area and in my experience that seems to be the case. Of course there are good people there but a lot of undesirables..... Narangba is nice- stil a bit " country" in places which is quite nice. I don't know much about ningi except it is built on a marsh and is prone to floods and mozzies ( according to a friend who lives there!) good luck!

Thanks everyone for your comments. All very useful to know, much appreciated.

Hi, can anyone help me with this? if a person ( still a British citizen) returns to UK after 20 years would they be entitled to any benefits? i guess they would want to know if you had any assets etc but if you are coming back with nothing would they help you until you got a job? And reading another thread NHS should help with pre- existing conditions if you register with a GP first. the intent is to stay in Uk forever. Thanks in advance.

Might just have to do some shopping RIGHT NOW!! see ya! And thanks :rolleyes:

I often send calendars with Aussie scenes/ wildlife / flowers etc. you can get them pretty cheaply and postage is not much and it's Aussie so it gives them a little taste of your new life. :biggrin: Good luck!

Sounds like a real dilemma. I feel your pain, I agree with Quoll- London seems the place for you right now....you never know what opportunities are around the corner. I believe, if you're meant to be in Oz- something will happen to make it a reality, but maybe not just yet. enjoy your life, see what happens- it worked for me. I talked about moving to Oz for a long time then someone offered me a job and suddenly I was on my way..... good luck :biggrin:

i lived in Brizzle for a while too ( I'm from Bath) it's a lovely part of the world - Gert Lush, you might say :laugh:

Hi, I live in North Brissy with My Aussie husband. been here nearly 5 years but I find myself without a good girly friend. As we are childless and I work full time, I don't have that opportunity to meet others. We are early 40's and enjoy all the usual things. Just want someone to reminisce with sometimes, who knows when I say "pants and vest" That's what I mean, and when I say Manchester I mean the city not the department....I could go on..... would be good to have someone to go to the movies with sometimes to see a chick flick ( macho Aussie bloke wouldn't be seen dead..) and if you like Corrie we could ge friends for life!!! Will you be my friend :biggrin:.?