sarahbrown

Hi there Well we been in Melbourne since Feb lovely places to visit loads to do having 3 children we can always find somewhere to go even if the budget is tight . good shops etc. Down side defo been the weather this winter been very wet and windy this is not normal they say but plus side you can always book flights to the gold coast for a warm up for as little as $49 each so lots of things to do .

Hi Guys , I'm so sorry it's been a about 4 months since my last post. Ok Update for you i've been here 7 mths in Heatherton have not enjoyed it to much resently so i have been sticking my head in the sand. Each time i popped onto poms in oz it was all about returning home so i stayed away so i could work through my upset. Yep still homesick but i have decided to brush myself of and get motivated. Now hubby is settled in work , Kiddies settled in school now it's my turn . I'm thinking of getting my Qualification in teaching aide completed , but not sure if i can while on a 457. So may have to find a little job to suit around school. I do love it here, so much to do and see , not sure on this winter as it's been very windy and rainy at times. Have a great neighbour and have made a friend so positive things i can say . I hope to stay positve now and will try to log on regularly i may be able to help some others with my experiences so far .

We moved out here from Swadlincote.

Hi There. We've been over here 4wks now living in Heatherton which is just a little in land from Mentone .If you have a car it's a lovely area beaches 10min's in car Southlands shopping centre is massive and has everything you could ever want and it's not the biggest either. We have 3 children who have just started in school ( wow thats so different ) 2 have gone back a grade due to birthdays and ability. Everything and every place is closer than you think . Good luck with your visit Sarah

Hi Barnaby We left everything just over a week ago . Waving good bye is really hard i won't lie. Then you have a long flight just sleep & eat, then you land the feeling is amazing when you start seeing a different world. the first thing i remember seeing was green parrots then sun . It will all come good we have bought a young family out and don't regret the decison. We all make a choice you just have to give it a chance and all will come good. Good luck Sarah

Hi guys Finally landed in Melbourne. Love it already been to the beach, been shopping in Woolworths like the bread like the cheese all good,a weeks shopping for 5 not expensive at all. :biggrin: Everyone so helpful Feel we made the right dessission just keep fingers crossed all will work. Just thought i'd let you guys no i'm here and you have all been so helpfull Sarah

Thanks Tony Sister has limited use to internet so posting is hard so i'm her link she has a swollen toe and thinks it's ants bot wasn't sure what is recommended for either ants or mozzies Kind regards Sarah

Hi all again Got am issue with ants & mozzies near my sis new accomidation . What would be a wise purchase to assist in getting rid of the terrors :embarrassed: thank you for any advice again Sarah

Bless thank you so much thats put in easy talk for me . :biggrin:

Hi guys I no you will have the simple answer for me again:embarrassed:. We leave for australia next week and have just have been told we can get double baggage allowance , I called Singapore airlines & got totally confussed by if u have an unstamped migration visa u can take an extra 20kgs:err::err: This is where i got lost is a sponsored 457 visa a migration visa & does anyone else no if we can or can't take extra luggage, Bless ya all So busy sorting things ready to leave then got excited at the thought of being able to bring abit more with me lol Thank you in advance Sarah

Hi Jade We're not in Australia yet but we have completed our 457 visa. A 457visa is for people who have a job offer in place with an Australian company. You will need to show all you identification passport , driving licence birth cert so on & so on all Qualifications to. You can search t internet for the skills list . Hope this helps a little and don't worry this site is fantastic for help you wil get all you answers very soon. good luck Sarah

hi There Thats it Golder in Toowong she's been in today. Waiting to here from her. Thank u again

Bless you thank you for all this. She is on her own out there she starts work on Monday to with Golder as she ha s relocated with company so she's really stressing Sarah

Hi there Per Week joys. She really suffering with jet lag so think things may not be as bad but can't tell as can only skype text with her coz she can only use mobile . I'm so busy trying to find out stuff for her well you can imagin

Hi Again Can you tell me some so i can let her Know later & i'll check what she is looking for in the house range i remember we where looking around the $500 - $600 with 4 bedrooms .

Hi Thanks for that i will skype her later She's looking for a family home as she is with hubby and 2 children aged 8 & 13 He's got a job in Wacol & She has a job in oh no my brain gone blank but i no Kenmore was between the 2. Sarah

Thank you guys Thank you so much i'll update as her only communication is skype with me & i'm still in the UK. Hi Kate your right the let lag has really taken it's toll on them Hopefully you can help us when we get to Melbourne in 18 days now . We have 6 weeks accomidation in Heatherton so thats eased the preasure some what.:biggrin: Sarah

Hi all My sister landed in Brisbane Friday & it's not gone well so far. Their short term accomidation is not great with hiden things like not having free wi fi, nor a fully functioning kitchen etc any way she spent all saturday ringing real estates and driving round looking for property in Kenmore & Fig Tree only to find out there is a shortage in rental properties. :arghh:Whats this all about we spent ages looking on the internet right up to the last day found loads now she is their she can't find anything . She'll be home in the Uk soon if things don't improve, Can Anyone offer any advice or guidence trying so hard to keep my sisters hopes up, please please please thank you

Hi guys Been abit quite sorry had a tearfull & busy week with my sister who has now landed in Brisbane safely. We have found out where we'll be starting our adventure now as will be based at Heatherton could anyone give me some advice on must see places or places to avoid infact any thing would be gratefull recieved. Thank you in advance:biggrin: