Fowler Family

Hi all My OH is about to sit the telecomms exam. I'm looking for past papers on the net but can't find anything. Anyone know where I might find one? TIA

we're loving it!! The autum weather is beautiful, loving the outdoor life, the fresh fruit and veg is divine. It isn't perfect, traffic is a mare and education system doesn't live up to that of UK but overall we feel like we've done the right thing ​looking forward to buying our own home to make it feel more like home. You'll love it!

Hi there. You could look at The Quest Apartments at Sactuary Lakes which is a lovely area of Point Cook We lived in Leicester for a few years btw - Oadby/South Wigston areas!

Thanks sooo much - my hubby is really pleased with this and can't believe he's not found it hisself - this will be very useful to him, we appreciate your help :-)

Thanks for your reply - sounds like you are in a far more fortuitous position financially than we are, hence why we can't afford $540 a week house in Williamstown and instead have a $410 a week 4 bed house in point cook! We went to Jan Juc the other week, its lovely down there. Have you used the cycle route from Williamstown beach that brings you right into Sanctuary lakes? If not you must, its a beautiful ride with beautiful scenery and those of us roughing it in Point Cook have the benefit of that same as you in Williamstown!!! I've only been to Williamstown beach but I've heard its a great place with plenty of nice eateries etc so its on our list of place to visit - only been here 12 weeks!

Hi Andy. Remember u kindly gave my hubby the ielts books? well we've been here 3 mths now. Short term accomm is hard to to find and therefore very expensive. I think the only way round it is to to sign up on a normal 12 mth lease. It's not easy from home and I'm susure you'd rather look round them yourself but we paid $780 a week for our short term let. I have since seen people advertising their hohomes whilst ththey go hohome for a month or so but prob not during Ozzie summer. We rented ours for 4 weeks only and got the kids into school and signed up for a house within that time. Could be done in 3 if u get straight onto it! Good luck!

My husband is a sparky do either of you know of any electrical contracting firms that are used on major construction sites? seems to be a big secret and only way to get a list is to join the union for $600! Any advice greatfully received. 12 weeks and still no work for him despite being sponsored for his skills!!

Where do u live surf dirt just out of interest? You are right in that the traffic in point cook is a ninightmare at peak times and does drive me insane. However we live at the back of sanctuary lakes and are blessed with the most amazing views in all directions. We have a cycle way out onto the wetlands and can be on the beach within 10 mins. We have free use of a swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, golf course and a lovely big house with spacious garden that we quite simply couldn't afford elsewhere. So whilst you are correct about the traffic, they are in the process of building a team system and hopefully ththe infrastructure will catch up eventually. The reason it's currently cheap to buy here is that it's a new area and as with all new arareas are trying to to attract people to live in an area that isn't established. I think most of us in the area know this and personally we would rather live here and suffer a bit of traffic (ok a lot!) than live in a not so pleasant area because we couldn't afford an equal house in a so called 'better' area. We haven't bought yet, would u recommend where you live surfndirt?

Think if you go into settings, general settings you can switch on the facility to allow pms. seems this is new!

Hi all, just tried to pm you but says we haven't allowed each other to pm! They have changed this since I last used it! was going to suggest we all meet up at weekend for a coffee and chat? Speak to u all soon hopefully, technology permitting!!!

Hi guys, I'm more than happy to meet up with u to share what I know about the local area. I totally love sanctuary lakes but as with everywhere it has its bad points too. Pm me if u fancy a chat

The electrical licensing system varies from state to state. Best thing is to speak to energy safe in state you're moving and find out directly from them what the procedure is. It gets confusing when there's conflicting advice on here when they're All prob right but diff for each state and diff routes ie TRA or Vetassess. One thing I do know is that it's extremely difficult to get a company to take you on just with the restricted license in Victoria and I believe WA too. Once u have the golden 'A license' there are plenty of jobs but need a company to take u on with the restricted license in order to attain the A license in vic. Be warned sparkies, make sure either your wives can get a good job or that u come with plenty of money to get by on. It's tough!!

Hi Ali, have PM'd you back thanks, look forward to seeing you :smile:

Hi all Been here in Sanctuary Lakes for 6 weeks now but struggling to meet people locally. Where is everyone?? Hardly seen our neighbours at all. We have 2 kids aged 7 & 10 and would love a family game of tennis or drink by the lake with some other friendly families!! :smile:

Our shipping company recommended we use Zoflora the citric one - apparently they love the smell of that when they inspect your things!!

Hi Buzzy-Bee and Moving to Melbourne I have looked on the Moving to Melbourne site but can only find a 1 bed apartment. We are a family of 4 so need at least a 2 bed preferably a 3 bed house. Can't even see anything in the near vicinity - am I missing something? Many thanks

Petals please help me!! I had decided on these areas but am now having my doubts as I think I will end up working in the CBD and a lot of people have said the commute will just be too long. I have started thinking about sanctuary lakes in point cook but something inside me is saying I should go East. Property looks to be really expensive bayside probably due to closer proximity to CBD and beaches but is there anywhere you could recommend in the East that is nice, not too expensive and not too long a commute to CBD. We fly in January and I just can't male a decision on area. As we have kids I need to get it right first time so we don't have to move them again. Major decision for a rubbish decision maker!!! Any help by anyone would be very much appreciated!

Hi All Can anyone please help, We're looking for a 3 bed house for 4 weeks from 18th Jan 2013 in Point Cook or surrounding areas. Really struggling to find anything. Tried the usual websites - anyone know of anything I don't?? Hope so Thanks :smile:

Hi All Can anyone please help, We're looking for a 3 bed house for 4 weeks from 18th Jan 2013 in Point Cook or surrounding areas. Really struggling to find anything. Tried the usual websites - anyone know of anything I don't?? Hope so Thanks :smile:

Hi Steve The Fowlers are also moving to the Mornington are in Jan and my OH is also an electrician. Have you found anywhere to stay yet and have you heard of much work for sparkies in the area?

Sounds like it won't be long for you now!!!!! :smile:

Hi Michelle Thanks so much for your post! I seriously don't know how I will ever decide on an area!! I haven't heard of officer before, maybe I'll throw that one into the pot for consideration also!!! Have you been to Mordialloc? That is another one someone recommended to us. Oh my this is crazy choosing somewhere to live when you've never been! I've not heard anything bad about Mornington other than its a long way out and is expensive but expense is not something we can afford! Decsions decisions :confused:

Hi So good to hear things are going well. We are thinking of coming to that area in January - berwick, cranbourne, maybe mornington but I'm concerned that we might be a nit too far out there for work opportunities? We think we'd love it there but would there be many job opportunities for us if we settled there? My OH is an electrician - are there many construction sites at the moment? How long would it take to get to Melbourne by car and train from where you are? Many thanks, its so hard imagining thing from this end as you well know!!! :wub:

Today you get to post your TRA stuff - fingers crossed!!! :wink:

Did it arrive???