theonetruechris

ooo looks like there's plenty enough for a week or so

Thinking about popping up to Cairns for my 50th at the start of October for a week. Is there much to do apart from the reef? Going to be flying solo - I'm not sure if that matters.

Hi peeps, so excited to be traveling to the UK next week for holidays via Hong Kong. Are there any restrictions or requirements other than international vaccine certificate? thanks in advance

Thanks for the comments I somehow missed the sticky post on depression so I’ve been looking through that. Think I’ve clarified the it’s over part. Moving back is my worst case scenario as I’d never think of it in a million years otherwise. Sorting out what we’re doing with the house once we can get into the bank so I’m stuck for another week at least. The current job doesn’t make me happy it’s been the opposite for a long time. I was pretty much relying on the one pillar. So all in all I think I’ve got some massive changes to make. To quote the wombats ‘jump into the fog’

I've just recently separated from my wife (we're still in the same house lots to be sorted out) of 22 years. we been here 12 years now and I've not managed to build a social network. This was my first real relationship and I haven't broke up with / been broken up with before. I'm feeling super alone & anxious. I'm not sure how I'm going to survive this. Panicky me wants to head back to England where family is but I have a 16 year old son here and there's no guarantee I'll find a job (I'm 48 and a draftsman). So background done, Rather than the generic advice of  join a club / volunteer / get yourself out there. I'm looking for specific ideas and tips to help me for access support services / make connections / develop a social circle. Also the situation can't get messy or nasty as its not right & I'm holding on to a slim hope she may take me back. I'm currently in South East Melbourne - Cranbourne area. Thanks Chris

10 minutes ago, Canada2Australia said:

And it's flamebait posts like these that start the inevitable sh**storm of personal attack comments towards other members simply because they share a differing opinion. Exactly the reason why I don't post in these types of toxic threads anymore (besides this post).

Flame bait??? New to me. If you want to suggest that inclusivity and diversity has caused the problems with the COVID 19 in Victoria then I consider the post to be somewhat toxic in and of itself. Also a little preemptive on the personal attack comments

46 minutes ago, Paul1Perth said:

There are too many people in power in Victoria who want diversity and inclusion at the cost of proffesionalism and ability. Trouble is, when it goes wrong they won't own up to it.

where to start Paul, where to start, who are these people you speak of and whom is in a position due to diversity and inclusion?

I can only assume you're a bit cross that jobs you see as being exclusively for straight white males (they're the best at anything / everything) have been denied them because they're not diverse enough and anyone else is bound by nature to fail because the best person for the job is.......

Its OK to be a bigot buttercup all society is a construct with the only truth being your own - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Going to look at a dog near Bendigo at the weekend. Is it worth pushing on for the afternoon? Whats to do there?

The smell bizarrely seems to only be noticeable in the winter I think it's because it's spent the summer warming up, but even then it's nowhere near a constant. Still if you smell it a couple of times thats enough for some people

Funny how everyone claim areas are 'rough' without living there.

I'm in Cranbourne East which ifs a couple of km's away. The main development Marriot Waters is far from rough. There's schooling on the site not sure of the quality - if its like ours its adequate but the parents tend to bitch and whine on facebook pages. Due to population growth schools are locking down catchment zones. For secondary schools the public ones with the best reputation are Elizabeth Murdoch in Langwarrin & Alkira (Cranbourne North / Narre Warren south) Primary schools seem to be much of a muchness.

Lyndhurst has easy access to city via train station Merinda park (they are currently upgrading the line so expect some bus replacements for part of the journey. Also the M1 (Monash) and the Eastlink (toll road) are in (relatively easy reach).

All in all an average to good area not fantastic. Reasonable ammenities and within easy reach of the city, Bayside beaches, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges.

Just a request to all the Poms who are now in Aus, who did you use for removals, were they good, and what was the price like??

Many thanks in advance for any replies

I know you've been redirected, but just a quick answer, we used pickfords. Cost about 4 k I think. They were very good. As long as keep in contact with them when you land in oz.

Thanks to all that have replied to my post ( it's ratchet on my OH's log in):biggrin:. The links are very helpful. I will look into it and see which way dad feels he can go.

I've applied for 2 visas without assistance so I think dad will be able to work it out......:eek:

In relation to 457, I think he would fall outside of the age limit. Think it's 45 yrs and under.

Thanks again!!

Kelly

Hi

The best thing is to have a look at Booklet 3 on Parent Migration which gives most of the information and compares the visas as well. You can get this from the DIAC site www.immi.gov.au

 

Page 14 states that the 143 Contributory Parent Visa and the 173 (temporary CPV) can be applied for either in or outside Australia. Unfortunately there is no bridging visa for the 143 and 173. This only applies if you apply for an aged CPV and one partner needs to be over 65 for this.

 

You can apply for a 12 month visitor visa, but then you cannot work. Would it be possible for your father to get sponsored by an employer on a temporary 457 work visa? This might be another way to go and he can stay in Australia for up to 4 years. He could apply for a CPV and would be covered by the 457 until this was granted. I don't really know a lot about the 457 but if you post in the general immigration forum I am sure someone can point you in the right direction. I think it is possible for the 457 to be granted reasonably quickly.