DonnaC

hi guys, what site did you use to check out when your CO was assigned??

congrats to you all. We are still awaiting our CO aswell. also hit with the news last week that our agent has left the company. We have obv been assigned a new agent, but shes not even been in touch yet, so am a bit put off by that, but the process is moving along nicely

I did a WHV and met many people who go alone and just decide where to go depending on who they meet and then change their plans to suit. dont be scared!! people travelling are all in the same boat. all extremely helpful. we met more people as 2 girls than a group of 6. obviously dont abandon all reason, and disappear with people you have just met, but spend time with groups in hostels, and if you like them, go along for the ride!! its an amazing time in your life. take as much cash as you can, but obv you can work in Aus aswell and do everything your heart and mind has ever dreamed you can do!! enjoy, keep us posted!! xxx

eeeeeek is this actually happening!! cant believe its finally happening to us!! it all started, for me 10 years ago with a WHV to aus, its taken me such a long time to get my boyf to aus, then a trip 2 yrs ago had him as in love as me!! Started the whole visa process on Oct 10th 2012 (my sisters 30th birthday and 3 months after finding out my best mate had breast cancer and me deciding life was WAYYYYY to short to waste wondering what if) a migration agent (who is amazing) 3 IELTS tests, many worried moments and telling some family and friends and its getting soooo much closer!! so Much has happened in the past yr, and im sooooo luck that my family are, in general, only telling me positive and happy thoughts for me!!! Looking forward to hearing your stories!!!! Donna, Paul (& Bailey the Springer Spaniel!!) :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

house prices up by £10,000...good, cant wait to sell mine and bugger off to Aus

The speaking test is the easy one. I had 9s in all 3 tests (had to resit 3 times, kept failing the written) just speak slowly and clearly. throw in some big words if you can but you shouldnt worry about the speaking. you will fly it. get the additional practise in on the written. the listening and reading are ok aswell, just make sure you pay attention to detail! best of luck, let us know how you go.

so, have now received my invitation to apply for a visa! to say Im beyond excited is an understatement, my partner on the other hand is extremely nervous! hopefulle wont be to much longer now!! but he still hasnt told his folks!!

Ive gone with Thames Migration, and they have been amazing. My agent is called Meilan and he has been such a support so far along and everything has been so fast.

So just a little update, after finally getting my IELTS test scores that I needed, I sent my State Sponsorship application off to WA Gov on 26th June and had confirmation that it had been accepted on 28th June!! 2 days!! Absolutely thrilled. So am now working on my references from friends and family and getting proof together to prove my relationship with Paul....so all looking up Just thought I would update! Feeling positive and excited :rolleyes::rolleyes::wink::wink:

ok fantastic thanks! am in general good health!! firstly am working on my State Sponsorship!!! its all fun isnt it!! haha

ohhh awesome!! thought it might be!! how difficult are the medicals. are they really up on your weight and stuff? (Im not hugely over weight but could do with loosing a few lbs!! )

I know loads of people out there who made the move and love it!! one family have recently come back, and they couldnt wait to get 'home' to Australia. Im sure last minute nerves are normal. xxx Good luck.

Yeah, well done!! I just passed mine to!!! )))

So I finally did it!! third time lucky!! got 8.5 in written and listening and 9s in my reading and speaking!! Beyond thrilled!! Have e mailed my agent, but hes on leave today, how very dare he!! But what happens now!!!??? :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::wink::wink::wink::cute::laugh:

Wow, such beautiful photos! I really want to be there now!!!!!

where and how did you find your tutor? I have my third IELTS in june.

Do you buy the Australia & New Zealand magazine? they have checklists in the back of there each month. I can post a picture for you if you wanted. very jealous of you both, keep us posted xx

wow thats really good. was it $115. this is good to know.

Im having the same issues. Even though Im not dyslexic I also need to get 8s in all categories. My third test is booked in June! its just a nightmare. Im getting 9s and 8.5s in all the others so its so upsetting that I keep missing out on the written. I had a 7 the first time, and a 7.5 the last time. Praying I get the big fat 8 that I need this time. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted.

for those of you who say it still doesnt feel real even tho your living there, do you mean that in a good way or a bad one??

Good luck, keep us posted. xxx

I know, I did notice that but didnt know how to edit it on here been really upset today, tears and everything.

This time got an 8.5 in the listening, 8 in the reading, 7.5 in the writing and 9 in the speaking (I need all 8s). Im so upset and confused Any ideas where I can find some good level 8 writing material to look at to get an idea. Also any tips!!????

wow, I cant believe how selfish what hes done is. do you think its cold feet about the move, or was this somthing hes always wanted to do?? The way hes gone about things seems really off to me, so I say you and the kids go. You have a job, go and start your new life. xxx