John2012

Sounds like typical behaviour from a monster in law. It could worse, she could have taken a picture of you.

If you have a big enough container, bring everything. It's nice to have familiar creature comforts. We brought most of our stuff, glad we did as I think some off the goods here are of as basic standard at high end prices.

A lot UK migrants tend to have that urge to return home. I always think that Oz is where I live but Scotland will always be home.

The only British TV I miss is the football. Is Dot Cotton still in Eastenders?

Good on you, the move to Oz from the UK is not for everyone.

Migrating to Australia from Glasgow is the hardest thing we had ever done. We moved to South Australia 2 years ago then moved to Port Macquarie in NSW in December 2013. We will be moving to the Gold Coast in around 4 weeks. We have lived in 3 states in 2 years and 3 kids under 5. Moving is tough, see it as a new chapter, get out and meet like minded people. We have not regretted moving here at all, the lifestyle is great.

Wait till Turkey joins the EU, the UK might see 1 or additional residents

They are all crooks

Try and stay in hostels wherever you are. You will meet loads of like minded travellers who will tell you the best places to go and you will no doubt tag along with some until you part ways and then meet other travellers. I have done it previously and had an amazing time. Good luck

Go to Centrelink, you may be able to access financial assistance if you have kids at school

Cairns, great choice

Your an experienced IT Tutor working with people with drug and alcohol issues and mental health problems? Through my personal experience working for multiple job network provider, you would be a valuable asset working in a TAFE where they teach IT to people with D&A issues and mental health issues. You need to contact TAFE's, community organisations and local community colleges, even if its for volunteering initially. Your age is an asset in regards to experience and outlook. Ensure your resume is bang on and reflects all your skills and experiences. Don't be shy and get facetime with these organisations. RTO's are booming, you may need to get yourself a Cert IV in TAE. I deal with these organisations on a daily basis and know your experience would be sought after

I recently completed a Cert IV in Training and Assessing a local TAFE in SA. On conversation with the lecturer who asked about my background in the UK, I told her I had an Honours Degree in Business. The lecturer was impressed with my level of work and the fact I had an honours degree in business from the UK, I was subsequently offered a lecturer role at TAFE on an initial casual basis. The fact that I had an honours degree would allow me to teach at a higher level as opposed to someone with a degree and it was valued as an asset by the TAFE. Just my experience, but the higher the qualification, the more opportunities are available if you know where to look

Don't blame you for wanting to comeback. I cant believe its Autumn and I am still surfing as the days are shorter but still amazingly warm. I will only return to the UK for a holiday or to remind myself how crap it is. This is my home and loving it

Maybe you should move to another state and give it another try. NSW is a great state, great people and great opportunities.