lychee123456

Hi I am moving to Sydney next week and I am keen to make some female friends. I have not confirmed which area I will be in yet, but just even someone to talk too would be nice.

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Hi I currently use a Telestra Dongle. It cost $90 for the dongle and comes with 5gb. After that you can top u from about $30. It costs $180 for 12gb, which Im currently using. Please note that Skype really eats the credit. I used my 5gb in 6 days being on skype. Although its expensive, I have no problem with Telstra. There is also vodaphone but the coverage is not as good. hope this helps. x

Hi I think I know him!!!1

Hi we arrived approxiametly a week ago ( me, husband and twon children), we are also in Woolner area. Are you here for work? Lychee

Yes I did!!!! Look forward to welcoming you. I will email you my contact number, so at least you have someone to call on when you are ready. If you have any questions, I will try my best to answer them! Regards

Hi all we are finally here and I’m loving it!!! The place is amazing, so many things to see and do and the people are very friendly. I’m also happy that the community is very multicultural, this is very comforting. I have to admit that initially I felt a little overwhelmed, we were in a Country that we knew very little about and on the first day, I got lost and had to go into the local police station to get my directions home! This has quickly been resolved with the purchase of a sat nav!! Also I’m finding that most things, like England have to be done online, therefore we have quickly purchased a wifi dongle too. The support from the DCF has been exemplary and they have made my transition that much smoother. The DCF accommodation is also of a high standard. As I have only been here for three days (seems like more but in a good way), I can’t really comment on anything else. However I do feel that this move was the best move for my family. x

Hi all, we fly out in three days...very excited!!!!!!

Hi sounds great, lets arrange a meet up late September, just before the rainy season?

That's a shame, dont think i will be living there!

Hi, I know what you mean, PSS came to ship all our stuff yesterday and we fly out in 8 days. Its all very real now and I cant wait!!!!

Hi I would also like to know about the curfew for teenagers, it sounds like a good idea to me!!

Hi Sarah, your posts have been very informative and yes its nice to hear someone speak so positive. I wll be having the shippers in on 26th, so things are gettinge very stressful! Do you have any suggestions about things I should definately ship? We have two years supply of clothes and shoes already!!!

Hi i will keep you all posted through this forum!!!!!

Hi, I was recruited by Sugarman, they are based in London and Australia. They have been fantastic and very supportive. I have secuured a position as a Adavanced parctitioner in child protection and it inculdes a very good reloacation package. I wont know how Darwin is until i get there as I have never been, never been to Aus either but i will let you know soon!

Hi Davo1, Thanks for that. I will let you know how I can get on!

Hi, saraloo81 thanks your reply. I think I'm going to be based in Casurina or Palmerstone, not sure yet. Are you orignially from Wolverhampton? thats where I'm from! Small world!!! We only have a few days before we go but would love to keep in touch once I'm there, who knows we may be working together? Im happy to message you my email address if thats okay? Lychee

Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Darwin in August 2012, as I have secured a social work position with the DCF. As they are others making the move shortly, it would be good to share any tips, views, comments etc. I’m feeling very nervous but equally excited!!!!!

Hi hang in there, there are a number of Forum members emigrating to Darwin over the next few months, I'm one of them!!!

Hi we will be moving to Casurina or Palmerston in August, would be lovely to hear from any other people in a similar position.

Hi, yes it would be great to keep in contact. My son is very good at sports and Im using that as a way to entice him to Australia. I have checked out some teams and I am hoping to make contact with a few before we come, so that he can have a trial for the team, he plays Basketball. What area of work are you in?

Hi Its sounds like we may be reloctaing around the same time, would like to share ideas, views. Regards Lychee

Hi all, we will be moving to Darwin in Aug 2012 as I have a job offer, we are a family of four, I have two children 21 months and 13 years old. Whilst my husband and I are very excited, my 13 year old is not pleased at best. Would be nice to hear from any families in a similar position, as we do not know anyone in Darwin!!!

Hi Linz75 I am also moving to Darwin this year, hopefully July 2012. I am coming with my husband and two children. I am keen to fnd out as much as I can before I get there, so hopefully we may be able to share ideas. Good luck with your move and congratulations, Darwin may not be for everyone but I know its right for me and my family. :biggrin: