scott pett

Hi Scott, just moved to Victoria myself with family and agree that it can be a concern when moving to somewhere unfamiliar, its only natural. The good thing I have found about Victoria is the locals are really friendly and make time to stop and chat, if you engage with them. I was quite self-cons ious at first because of all the Aussie accents around asnd it did feel a little intimidating at first. I am quite reserved person and I guess your immefiate perpective will also depend on your personaluty. I have been in Vic for three month now, I have an 8 year old son who is in school and is noww developing some good friejdships. I think the key is not to worry about how the locals may perceive you and your family as most seem friendly enough. Just be youself and embrace the culteral differences and you will have no problems. Naturally, wherever you go in the world there will be misserable people, but you can't let any negatives overshaddow the positives here. Victoria is a very positive and vibrant place and will lift your spirits, which will in turn make you want to get out and about where you are bound to begin meeting local people.

Thanks for that message..... sounds amazing lol. We are saving every penny af the minute and I am contacting employers to try and get my name out there before go to secure work. Any other advice

I would always not recommend not doing a 457 for a family. You need to be aware of the risks!

What would u recommend for me to get the family over and get working?

Hi there I am new to this forum snd the few posts I have put on I have had great feedback. Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew any companys that would sponser me for work as a plumber and help me and my wife and two kids get permenatnt resedency. Any advicedis appreciated

Anyway Scott, support Collingwood and you can be a toothless feral like me :wink:

You find where the kids are concerned they love the English accent so expect them to make lots of friends straight away.

Where in Melbourne are you heading?

We are thinking tje outskirts of Melbourne but not sure what area yet... any recommendations? Also I hope they are just as fond of the Scottish accent lol

First of all I would like to thank everyone for there positive replys.... feel welcome already lol. I am not sure what area in vic we will be moving to yet but I have a friend in Melbourne that has givn me a list of good areas. Me and my wife are both outgoing people and my kids are bonkers so am sure they wont have a problem meeting friends. I was also wondering if there are clubs for mothers and toddlers. My wife has made a few friends from the classes over here with our first born and by the time we get over out boy should be about 1 so she would be looking for clubs like this. Just wondering if there are clubs like that over there. Thanks again for all feedback ...scott

Hi there just wondering how well the locals take to british migrants in Victoria. I am planning to move myself my wife and two kids over and was wondering if we would be welcomed as I have heard some negative feedback from the Perth area. Also would the kids fit in and be welcomed by there class mates. ... thanks scott

Thanks for the repky and yes a wrote that wrong its a week lol. Thanks for the advice its appreciated

Hi there I am new to this forum and just posted the following on another thread and was advised that this section would have good advice. Sooo here it is

Hi there, I am verry interested in emigrating to Australia and I am looking for as much information as possible.* I am a time served plumber in Scotland with a wife and two kids. I am fed up with the lack of work here and being in and out of jobs and I feel that I could make a better life in Australia for my family.* I have been looking on the Internet at different forums and found alot of controversy over plumbers earnings and cost of living for a family of four. We would be looking at moving to the outskirts of Melbourne and have been looking at four bed houses at roughly 400-450 a week I am not sure how much I would be able to make per month and how much on average it costs a family of four to live per month. Any advice on this and the best way to go about emigration would be great. Thanks.....scott

Thanks for the reply. I am looking at renting as I wouldnt want to get a mortgage straight away. When you say plumbers have a hardish time in what way do u meen? Thanks for the shout on the other links al get them checked out the now

Hi there, I am verry interested in emigrating to Australia and I am looking for as much information as possible.* I am a time served plumber in Scotland with a wife and two kids. I am fed up with the lack of work here and being in and out of jobs and I feel that I could make a better life in Australia for my family.* I have been looking on the Internet at different forums and found alot of controversy over plumbers earnings and cost of living for a family of four. We would be looking at moving to the outskirts of Melbourne and have been looking at four bed houses at roughly 400-450 a week. I am not sure how much I would be able to make per month and how much on average it costs a family of four to live per month. Any advice on this and the best way to go about emigration would be great. Thanks.....scott