Little trueblue

Hello all, i have recently joined this site so am still finding my way around. Hopefully, this is in the right spot. We are hoping to move back to the uk mainly due to being closer to family and hopefully, a better (cheaper) health system. We're getting a little fed up of the cost of medical expensive with chronic health issues along with the general cost of raising kids in Australia. We have spent about $50k over the last 4-5 years with various health issues. And I am finding it a little annoying paying to see the doctor $25 out of pocket, plus up to $20 for antibiotics for each child for recurring problems. A winter in Australia now sees me spending a few hundred dollars for 3 kids! Cheaper to keeps the kids at home then send them to childcare. I would love to hear from anyone else who has views on the health system in aus vs uk. Thanks.

i like your quote - lifetime isn't forever...... It's true....I think.

Starlight 7, thanks. Australia is great, if that is home and everything important to one is close by. I love Melbourne. Just a shame neither of us have family here along with health issues. Too be honest, I think Australians are generally very friendly.

I guess home is where the heart is.....

Thanks aunt agatha. It becomes a common theme as the years roll by which is highlighted when your children ask if family members could come for their party. But it's more noticeable in emergencies. Not too sure where to go back, maybe midlands or London.

Thanks robs wife!

Thanks Quoll! yes, it's a relief.

Hello all, after another chat with hubby about moving back to the UK, I find myself unable to sleep. So goggled moving back to the uk and found this site. Wow, so much info here. This is great. Not to sure what to do but nice to know I'm not the only one feeling torn for the last few years. I thing having children certainly seems to highlight the lack of family here, especially with all my Australian friends always having their family around at birthday parties, holidays and more importantly in emergencies. The big question is how and when should we move.....