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Hi, just need sum advice. Peeped off isn't the word. Came over in June, applied to Energysafety board, told need skills assessed by TRA again, but couldn't apply as Electrician Special Class but now as Electrical Mechanic. Sent off all the stuff beginning of August. Heard back today after sending e-mail to them on Tues to chase up applic, that I'm unsuccessful, as cant show any projects, start and end dates, nothing mentioned about tools used and nothing certified. What a load of C**P. I've worked in industry for 20 years as Electrician/Maintenance, installing big machines for huge companys, sent pictures, work sheet, statements from employers backing up info, papers of tools used and computer programs, sent copy of employment contracts and P45 as well as payslips and had the whole lot certified by Australian Post Manager which they stated you could on their website! Luckily working a moment, but boss keeps asking when my licence is coming through. Any ideas to what to do, as feel like driving over their and pulling them over the desks!!

Try Mindarie Car Hire, found them very reasonable and great cars.

At hillarys. Just moved here 2 months ago. How will i know you?

Any room for another coffee drinker to join you on wed 22nd?

Hi, we're a family of 5, who arrived in perth 2 months ago. Yes in the beginning I was very shocked at the price of food compared to the UK. First few shops over $300 per week as buying toiletries, cleaning and stocking up cupboards of essentials. Now about $150 to $200 per week, discovered the markets for all fresh fuit n veg, saves a fortune. We're paying $650/wk rent for a decent house in decent area. Stick it out it will get better.

We were in the same position as you when we came over in June. No job but money in the bank. We secured a 9 month rental by showing bank statement with money in, copy of mortgage statement showing that each month we paid on time, no arrears. Copy of visa's. Be prepared to be quick at looking at houses, as rentals go really fast and 20 families turn up at one viewing. Another place to look for a rental is gumtree, we got ours from there and a lot of private landlords use this as then the real estate agents don't take a cut. We only paid 2 weeks rent up front and 4 weeks bond. This seems the norm. Contact me if you need anything else.

Hi Andrea, We're interested in the Pool, if you still have it. What part of Perth you living in? Alex x

Why not save the monthly payments to Bupa, as its expensive, stick in a savings account then you could pay when braces are needed. Many be an option.

Enrolled kids in primary school in WA last week. They started on Monday. Was able to buy second hand uniform for $2 per item to get them started from school, ordered uniform from school which arrived in 4 days. Not worth bring stuff from uk, as need logo's on shirts, kids wear shorts all year. Schools want you to order from them, no other options. Trainers for school, but any do, no latest trends pressure.

Thanks for your help.

Thanks, going to get it sorted asap. xx

Mention Poms in Oz and the transfers are free even next day. Any saving helps. xx

I no rate is rubbish a moment. We are using Moneycorp but didn't want to mention it, just can't get head round why two rates.

Hi, just arrived in Oz. Been told by friends that we can apply for Family Assistance as have 3 kids, but they say I can't apply until after July 1 and I must complete a tax return form, even though only been in Oz 2 weeks. Is this true? Thanks

Anyone else having this problem? Moving money from uk to Oz using a leading money transferring company, yet when I go on their website home page they display an exchange rate of 1.5479, yet when i try to book this deal I'm only offered 1.5205. Not paying for money to be transferred, could this be the problem? Many thanks

Hi we are using Mindarie Car Hire. As family of 5 with lots of cases, getting free transfer from airport and car on drive of rental when we arrive. Hope this helps.xx

Hi, can anyone help. We've got 176 visa through as Electrician Special Class, we now need to get WA electrical licence. This is where the confusion happens. We don't no where to apply. Looked at the ARTC site but Special Class is not on list. Any help would be great. Thanks

we're leaving sunderland and heading for Perth on 6th June, family of 5. Can't believe it. Just need to find short term rental in NOR perth also around Woodvale area. We all need to meet up once we're over there!

shippers came yesterday, told clean tools no dirt, oil or rust. Use Zoflora to disinfect them all. time consuming job.

We're just had our in edinburgh. don't worry they do height, weight, test eyes (read 2 lines on chart). Blood sample and pressure. Water sample. Look in eyes, ears, throat, reflexs, listen to chest. chest x-rays. General talk on your health history and medication. Good Luck. x

Hi does anyone have any idea of the cost of the medicals if done in Edinburgh for 2 adults and 3 kids? Tried ringing them, left messages but no luck in receiving the return call. Many thanks.

sent off paper based 176 visa in may, had acknowledgement on 19th May and payment taken. No word from then, so rang them. Informed that no WA SS form was enclosed in application, when i no i put it in. told to contact WA and explain situation and sent off a copy of the agreement to them. This i have done. Now i don't no what will happen. how long does it take for WA to contact DIAC? Will we then move category. feeling very annoyed! thanks

Think i might have to, but i'll wait till sunday night as i don't have to be up for work on Monday. Need all the beauty sleep i can get!

no, 176 WA SS

We sent our paper-based 176 visa form off in May. Had e-mail from them to say that they had taken the money and lodged the visa on 13th May. No contact from them since and I've checked the timeline and it say's they are assessing visas from 20th may. Starting to worry. Do you think i should ring them and find out what is happening, so i can book medicals? The wait is killing me!