claudy mucker

guys, we were very lucky when we moved in that we had a car thrown into out first rental as landlord travelled overseas. now in our place, again lucky as friends have lend us their second car, but we need a new car and now that our tax return through, looking at buying a second hand car in melbourne. what is the process? any tips, as heard rego and roadworthy being mentioned etc?

no, it is time enough by shipping, looking at sevenseasworld wide, any recommendations or other advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi all, all we looking to ship is an extra three suitcases full of clothes if costs are reasonable, if not we are happy to fly out in next few weeks, but worth picking people's brains....contacted airline and they said its 85$ (US) per kg, any tips on shipping a few extra suitcases from northern Ireland to oz?

my nomination was lodged on 2nd sept. 2 months later still recieve nothing. my company called last week and immi couldnt tell why it has been taking so long. they asked my company to relodge thr nomination. this is frustrating

From reading these forums and from people who have been through the process, it can be very hit and miss. your scenario where they appear to have misplaced or dealt with the nomination in a timely manner must be so frustrating and annoying. I see yours is Melbourne, so was mine. so if your company resubmits it now, based on mine it can give you hope that there can be a quick turnaround. on the positive note for you, at least it means you have more time to treasure with family especially over Christmas. im sure it will come, and I truly hope it is dealt with in a more efficient and timely manner this time around. best of luck lemon!!!

Nomination and Sponsor lodged 10.10.14, approved:15.10.14

My part of the visa lodged: 7.11.14, granted 11.11.14

will look at flights now, great news!!!

Responses are above. What do you mean by tips on this particular point, it is just a factual yes/ no question.

Any clarity on pregnancy and employment will count as tips for me as hoping to move over soon as this playing on our head in case my wife becomes pregnant so we know where we stand

Posted very similar thread so very interested in responses and tips

Apologies if this has been posted before. But hopefully moving to melbourne soon. Got a sponsor and job pending checks etc. My query is if my wife becomes pregnant before or after we get there . I know we not entitled to child benefits etc. But are we entitled to free healthcare. Any tips advice and our rights would be greatly appreciated

so sorry for your loss, lovely wee quote someone reminded me off when my dad died 9 years ago was "death ends a life, it does not end a relationship" (taken from 'Tuesdays with Morrie', great book btw) and it has always stuck with me, so during the times of grief and process of bereavement, do treasure the memories you have and remember your mum will continue to always influence you as you will never lose that relationship and love. take care

it can be a lengthy process (a bit like a move to Oz as I am finding out), and you are no doubt asked very tough questions in the assessment stage, very personal ones at that, but it is not to try and catch you or your wife, rather than prepare you best you can by thinking about you may cope with as you said earlier, times where you are struggling at looking at a "problem child". remember behind every bad behaviour, is a vulnerable child looking for a good home. all the best

I have no knowledge of the fostering system in WA, try: https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/FosteringandAdoption/InterestedInFosterCaring/Pages/InterestedInFosterCaring.aspx

there appears to be a good wee video and different stories and FAQ's

In terms of fostering in general, as a uk social worker,I have experience in this field, and if I was you, if it is something you areinterested in, at least contact the fostering team at WA and register aninterest, and see if you could arrange a meeting or request information pack tobe posted to you. It is a big decision, and I know you might entertain the ideaof entertaining the kids and them getting a buzz from the attention, in somecases they may well be happy to find a home where there is no shouting,fighting, parents drinking etc, but they well resent not being allowed to liveat home and this may manifest in challenging behaviour. Remember, never callthem a “problem child”, because, when you put something who is presenting withchallenging behaviour, you would be angry too sometimes, when for example, yourparents couldn’t even ensure your safety, hit them, bought drink ahead of foodfor dinners etc. That’s where goodfoster carers can be a lifeline as they can bring stability for vulnerablechildren. When you ask how long do the foster kids stay with you, it is down tocircumstances, sometimes it could be a weekend, a night, a week, a month, year,or longer. But if for whatever reason, a foster placement is just not workingout for either the young person, or you and your family, you can ring FosteringCase Worker at any time and be honest with them. They might suggest trainingfor you or your wife, or even a change in placment. So bottom line, key skillsto being a foster carer is empathy, ability to build relationships, and evenjust thinking about becoming a foster carer shows you have great potential, soregister an interest, no harm looking into it. good luck in what ever youdecide!!!