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Hey, so we are on the journey AGAIN! Third time lucky, due to personal circumstances each time we’ve had to put our Aussie dream on hold. the first time we were 28 and 34 with 2 kids a baby and 3 year old. It seemed the perfect time. the second time we were 36 and 42 kids were then 8 and 11 Now we’re 38 and 44 kids are 10 and 13 it really seems if we don’t make it now we never will. I need success stories that were not mad at our ages to up root and start again! The way I see it is if we lived to 80 we’ve both got almost another 35 yrs plus to make some wonderful memories and give our kids opportunities they wouldn’t have here Has anyone brought over a teen, did they adapt ok? My daughter will be almost 14 probably of all goes to plan, I worry I’m taking her away at a pivotal point in her teenage years of making those friendships and connections.

Hi I know this is an old post, but I’m trying find out whether my Diploma in nursing and BSC Degree in Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) is enough to at least get me to Australia even if I can’t get a pin?

Sorry to jump on this, but what about those in their 40s? Assuming time frames by the time we get out I’ll be 40-41 and my husband 45-46. we have the points as it’s my visa we would apply on so I’m still in the age bracket (just) what about him for finding work? He currently works for the council finance department

Hi all, I trained as an adult nurse in 2007 but via a Diploma of nursing. I then went on to do my BSC Degree in Health Visiting. I thought this would give me the degree qualifications I needed to pass the skills test, but now I’m worried it’s not enough. I know that I can’t be a health visitor in Australia as the role doesn’t entirely exist and has its own degree, but is it enough of a qualification to at least get me to Aus? can anyone advise? Thanks

We our doing our reccie trip in August, I know it’s winter over there, buts it’s the best time to take the kids out of school, we’re planning to go to Perth, and Melbourne. we took East coast off our list because I do not do well with humidity! We’re interested to see what visiting both places will do to our decision, we have two sporty children 10 and 13. We have family in Perth and friends in Melbourne. Although I don’t want the “Benidorm” way of life, I know a massive plus for my son will be how often he can get to the beach! In the UK he is begging us to get the pool out from April! He swims for the local swim team, water sports is life for him. For this reason we are edging towards Perth due to the climate. The house prices from what we have seen in Melbourne that do have a pool are high and few and far between (rentals) and then the weather wouldn’t allow for this outdoors way of life. So if Perth doesn’t tick your boxes I guess it’s ok to say and luckily you can go anywhere

That’s useful to know though, thank you. As I said, I think talking to him you may query if he is on spectrum, but he is fully independent and coping/thriving in mainstream so hopefully it goes in our favour when the time comes

It’s difficult to tell. If you know Autism you can tell. I have professional friends who know Autism say they can tell, but his teachers questioned me on it and were suprised he is. Strangers to him such as his football coach or friends parents are suprised when I tell them, but his swim coach who has experience with SEN said she knew I wouldn’t want to lie in case it scuppers everything and it’s on his medical records anyway x

Perfect thanks so much. we are back at the very beginning of our journey due to unforeseen circumstances everything has been on hold for 2 years. He has a 1:1 in the classroom just to prompt him, he does a majority of the work himself and they only put that in this term (he’s 10) so he’s managed without until now we’ll definitely take it into consideration when looking for an agent though, thank you

Hi all, I’d recently read I would struggle to get permanent residency visa if my child is Autistic, so I done a quick google and found that visas are often denied because the child can’t pass the strict medicals. my son has Asperger’s, he’s in main stream schooling and other than missing some social cues and a short attention span most people don’t realise he’s Autistic until I point it out. Has anyone got any experience in applying for visa with a child on the spectrum? many thanks

I can see all sides. I think it does depend on your background and experiences. My in laws would be the type that would put on a brave face not necessarily like the idea but support it. My mother in law moved over from Ireland with her family at 15. But her and her sisters haven't strayed far from each other at all. One of our cousins live in New Zealand now the rest still local My dad was in the Navy and is all for me going, though my step mum has said he's putting on a brave face. He knows all too well the risk that you might not get home for a loved one, again maybe he doesn't have as strong maternal tie as he hasn't lived with me since I was 5, bit we are very close and I know he'll miss me. My mum however, is the one that I feel did "emotionally black mail" me I thought about it a lot and the usual, you can't take the grandkids away from me, it's not fair statements I suspected. But to then get texts about how you contemplated suicide before and the only reason you haven't is because of the kids is not fair. We then got to the point where we almost stopped talking and then I didn't go. (She has other grandchildren) I explained I was doing it for the kids to give them a better life don't you want us to be happy? And she said I don't care about your happiness. This second time round I have adopted beachbabes thought process. You can't stay around for someone else's happiness. I am not responsible for them. You have to do what's right for you, by someone asking you to stay essentially what their saying is your needs are not as important as mine. As a mother now, as much as I love my kids their life is their journey not mine, it's my job to love and support them and encourage them. My mum made the mistake of making me and the kids her world and everything in it, now if we leave she has nothing. Having grown up with tears when I wanted to go to a university more than an hour away, or move out with friends it's made me push back, I wouldn't do that to my kids. So I appreciate the honesty from you all, I get that no it's not just a 24hr flight, but also it's not never again. We had a lady in our town hit by car a died at the scene two days ago none of her family were there either and they lived 5 minutes away. I know it's a sentimental nice thought that we die peacefully in a bed surrounded by loved ones but sometimes it's not like that. I can't hang around for 10-15yrs just in case, I think you have to accept that part of the move. We have decided however that we aren't telling family until we have submitted the visa application so they know it's a definite possibility, there's no talking us out of it and it's in the hands of the authorities whether we stay or go

Wow, that's an aspiring outlook to have on life. I agree with your thought process, hopefully I'm as mentally strong as you too. . Where did you go? Did you go single or as a couple/family?

Ok thank you. Yes I understand the uproot of everyone should I not get PR would be difficult. That's why I was wondering how many people have been successful with going on sponsor and then getting PR and how they found it x

Ahh thanks Marisa Yes I think I understood it wrong then. I thought even if I was the main applicant his age would not allow him one. I have only spoken in email so far, all of these questions such as relocation fees, and what is covered I haven't asked yet. I just thought I'd do some research into pros and cons before the call xx

Also my added factor is that my husband is 43 this year, which is very close to the age where he won't get PR. So unless we can start application as soon as we're in Oz I think the safer option would be to just go for the state nominated option with PR than sponsor anyway

I think I will, these are questions I am going to ask on the phonecall next month. I need to make sure the kids and my husband are included on my visa. Why would you prefer a PR just because of the kids? Is it just for that security or is there something else?