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I'm also contemplating a move back after 5 years with an18 year old. I do like it here but can't ignore the pull back home. I worry about house prices now though and how my 18 year old will feel when back there. Lou556 will your children all go back with you? How do they feel about it?

Hi! A few of us get together after speaking in here, let me know if ur up for a coffee and a natter and when ur free!

There is flag:biggrin:

Sitting outside:)

What if we reserve a table for poms in oz and then ask on arrival?, the staff can direct us then!

Hi ladies - I just rang and they don't reserve tables he told me to arrive early and they will help organise one if they can! As I live about 2 mins away I will get there early and see what I can do! I own a bright pink sports bag so will take that and put it on the table! Look for that and an anxious looking me and we are good! Ha ha! Kelly

Hi, see you there! Think il be looking anxious too, sort of feels like a first date haha!

Thanks Mariax

I will definately be there too! Very excited at the thought of making new friends! Kelly

Hi, my name is Lucy. I have very recently moved to Perth, not far from the Joondalup area and would be great to meet new people. I have an 11 year old boy and an 18yr old daughter

Hi all there is a few of us meeting at the dome at mullaloo next Friday 4 October for a meet up if anyone fancies it? Kelly

Can't wait! Got the kids booked in to their fun day at gymnastics so I'll be free to chat. Meet you all there. How will we know who's in our group? Never been to coffee with a group I've never set eyes on before lol. Bit worried I'll sit myself down in a group that isn't you lot haha, Maria xx

Ha ha good point! Any ideas?!

Hi there everyone. Was wondering if there was room for 1 more , well one more with 2 kids (10 and 12). Im from a bit further up north, but work in Padbury and like many of you, what with work and stuff, haven't really made that many new friends, and would really like to.

 

Thanks, Deb

Hi Deb it's hard isn't it? Can't wait to meet others too! Dome at mullaloo sounds great! Shall we make it concrete? 4th oct at 11? kelly

Who wants to meet Friday 4th, kids will be off school so either we can find somewhere where the kids can play as we chat or I can arrange them to be at one of their activities that day and have a ladies only meet up. I was thinking about 11. Who is coming? Ideas on venue also welcome!

Really looking forward to meeting some new people, Maria x

Wow great - I am on leave that Friday so definately up for a meet up - I'm usually working though and afternoons / evenings best for me even if its just for a quick cuppa!

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Was hoping you would say that! Looking forward to it already!

I might pay a visit to the one in ocean reef. I have been told the meat,fruit and veggies are good.

I'm a regular at the one at ocean reef and have never had a problem

Hi I've been here for 7 months with my 15 yr old son and in mullaloo - would love to get together with u all! Maybe we could all meet up for a coffee at the weekend as we re all pretty close together! Kelly

Hi Jen

I'm a Perth Mum I guess although my sons now a teen! I'm 32 and although been here for about 7 months still would love to make more friends and have coffee!?! Kelly

Have you tried the sister site, Perth poms? Might get more replies.

Hi, I'm not a geordie but am originally from stockton on tees if that helps ha ha! Lost my accent years ago though when we moved! Myself (32) and my son (14) are in Mullaloo so not far away if you fancy getting together for coffee etc. We arrived in January.:biggrin:

Ah thank you that would be great! I work shifts myself so not a problem!

Near Joondalup

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they can indeed sense my despair and desperation ha ha! I will carry on going and stick at it and see what happens - I hate feeling like this as I'm not usually the type and I'm so grateful that things are going so well and that my son is so so so happy! I'm sure I will feel better tomorrow, today I will just embrace the fact I'm having a down day and have a good cry. Again.

Apologies in advance at this post! Using this as a therapeutic (hopefully tool). Moved to WA 3 months ago with my teenage son from the UK where I had lots of great friends and a great support system. I knew it would be hard coming and not knowing anyone, but had no idea it would emotionally be THIS hard.

I love WA and my son is settling in brilliantly. I have found work and everyone I come into contact with has been extremely nice. But I have no friends! I know good friendships take a long time to establish but where do you even start?! The people I work with are all older than me with families of their own. I have started activities such as fitness classes but although everyone is friendly its not the place to talk! A few people have been lovely and given me their number and promised to get together for a cuppa and a chat but it never happens! I am feeling really really down today and having a good cry feeling sorry for myself! I feel pathetic!:sad: I was supposed to meet with someone this morning for coffee and got up and got ready all excited and they cancelled at the last minute for reasons I totally understand I'm just really disappointed! At this rate I'll be on the anti depressants before long ha ha!

I shipped lots of furniture here to WA as most was almost new and I wouldn't have got anything near its value had I sold it. The stuff I didn't bring I got from Gumtree - total bargains and if you message people sometimes they will deliver! Some stuff is crap but its always worth looking. I got a sofa bed for $10 and they delivered it for an extra $20. They were moving out of their rental and needed lots of items gone asap plus it doesn't have a cover but I can buy one cheaply. Tv cabinet, garden furniture = all from gumtree. If you go on there you will find quite a few people have garage sales (well they do here anyway) and they are advertised on there. Some people have signs up around the suberbs closer to the weekend advertising garage sales. There are definately bargains to be had. Good luck whatever you do!

Hi! Sorry its taken so long to get back! Well we are here and in love with Western Australia! The company kept us up to date with everything, such as likely arrival etc and it arrived right on time! The guys at this end who came and unloaded it all for us were super professional and friendly giving us lots of advice and numbers that we may need to help with other bits and pieces! All furniture was intact and absolutely fine! Was great to see it again! I would definately recommend them! Hope this helps someone - I know its only my experience, but it was a good one and made a stressful time a little bit easier!

Hi! We moved to northern suberbs of Perth in January and are looking for friends! Missing a good gossip and my son could do with a few more friends to socialise with! Mad on bmx, scooters etc and not so much AFL just yet so needs help broadening his circle of friends! PM me if you fancy meeting for a chat!

Kelly

I always suggest that people looking for friends/social groups search on Meet Ups because there are often groups that cater for whatever interest you have:

 

http://australia.meetup.com/cities/au/perth/

Hi We are NOR and looking for friends! Myself (32) and my son Sam (14)! PM me if you wanna arrange to get together!

Kelly

I know I'm dreading finding somewhere! I have a permanent visa but no job yet. Can't enrol my son into a school unless in a 12 month rental contract but can't find somewhere until we get there! We have a four week rental in joondalup and thats it! Getting very worried! Let me know if you fancy meeting up when we're there - our kids are around the same age too so maybe we will all benefit in seeing some friendly faces! Ha ha.

Hi thanks - I'm actually neither but want to stay in healthcare while I wait for a 'my real job' to become available!

Hi just wondering if anyone can help me! Hospitals in the UK have a group of staff in a 'bank' that they can call when they need extra cover for all sorts of jobs from admin to nursing staff. Do hospitals in Oz also have this set up? Do they also have healthcare assistants? I would be grateful if anyone knows if they do this and how I go about getting on the bank! I'm heading to Perth in less than 4 weeks and there doesn't seem much in my trained occupation so I want to get anything to keep me going, such as being a HCA. Also a trained secretary so can do admin.

Thanks guys!