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Thanks everyone. Sorry I didn't give a specific location - I should have said, it is Brisbane. I can imagine that doing chores on very hot days is draining but was just wondering about whether at least we would all have a much more positive mood - Australians usually come across as mostly happy and upbeat.

Hi again, Just wanted to ask about how the weather in Australia made people feel in comparison to the UK. I've seen lots of posts where people talk about the weather enabling a better outdoor lifestyle but I was wondering a bit more about how it impacts on emotions. My husband gets very fed up with the dull grey days that we have so often in Britain and I have noticed that on bright days (not necessarily warm but at least not cloudy) I get a lot more done and feel much more positive. I was wondering if anyone found they 'felt good' much more often in Australia due to the sunny days ... or maybe whether the effect wears off quite quick? Hope I've posted this in the correct place.:unsure: Evie

Hi VERYSTORMY We've been told that the visa would be: Permanent Residency (Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186). You are right that we are a long way from anything really happening (and that it might even never happen) but I'm enjoying the excitement of the possibility.

Just wondering, do families usually all go out together, or is it easier for one parent to go-ahead first and sort out accommodation etc and the rest follow after a few weeks?

Wow, so many useful replies already! I had to pop out this afternoon and it was so nice to see so many helpful comments when I got back. A huge part of me really hopes this will happen (I'm trying to ignore the little bit that's terrified!:nah:). It is definitely a good idea to ship furniture early and "beg and borrow" here for a while. This is a very friendly site, I'll be reading often and keeping my fingers crossed that we get some definite news soon. Thank you everyone.:biggrin:

Hi All, Thought I'd best say hello as I'm probably going to be reading the threads on here a lot over the next couple of weeks. My husband has always wanted to move to Australia - I was never so keen, I misunderstood the school system and thought it would have a bad impact on our children, anyway I've recently been corrected and so now we've agreed that we would give it a go. My husband is a Reader at a University and has found a job being advertised at a University in Brisbane .... so he's applied! Obviously this does not necessarily mean he'll get the job but it's been a big first step for us, and I think he'll keep applying for jobs now until hopefully he gets one. My children are 6 and 4. I have quite a lot of days where I feel very excited with no doubts at all, but I do have moments when I worry a bit ... although I'm not really worrying about anything in particular, I guess it's just a few nerves as it is a big adventure. I can't figure out how people manage without their furniture (which I've read can take 3 months to arrive). If we rent somewhere furnished then what do we do with our own stuff when it arrives? Or if we then have to move to an unfurnished rental I'm concerned it might be in a different area and involve the children moving school twice in a short space of time. I guess there is a really simple answer which I just haven't figured out yet. Anyway, hello to everyone, hope you are all having a great day! Evie