Aideen

Hi everyone, Apologies re same title again and again. We are moving to Toronto NSW in July. We are only going for 2-3 yrs max. We have some nice furniture, 4 piece suite, bed, mattress, crockery, bed linen, etc and are definitely shipping some stuff (clothes, kids toys, cot, bikes etc) but are wondering if its worth our while shipping the furniture as we're only going short term. The thing is we'll probably ship a container home as we will have to buy a lot of furniture over there. We rent here so could survive with the furniture that came with the rental for the few months in between. From posts Ive read, any furniture is better than none when heading out. The fact we are shipping some stuff (and its good stuff) Im tempted to ship it out. I think Id like to have some familiar things to start with! Any advice appreciated. Aideen

Hi guys i could really use some advice. My husband and I are moving over next July for three years with our 2 toddlers ( well eldest starts school out there). We've good job offers in Lake Macquarie (Toronto) and in perth. The lifestyle in Perth looks amazing but salary is probably better in Toronto. We've heard perth is ridiculously expensive ( we would be based north perth ie Hilary's area). The trip is about lifestyle but also to save a bit for coming back unless we are so blown away by it we decide to stay. Has anyone lived in both place? Is perth absolutely ridiculously expensive or is all of Australia? Is lake mac the middle of nowhere? Thanks for any help aideen

Hi everyone, My husband and I along with our now 16 month old and 3 and 1/2 year are hoping to move to oz next July. Luckily we will have good job opportunities in quite a few locations. Our NSW options would be Newcastle/ Wollongong or else we could get work in Mandurah/ Joondalup. Perth is very attractive to us but Im worried it will be roasting in summer. Ive read that you cannot go outside from 12-4? We love the outdoors and that is one of our reasons for going but Im not adverse to greenery and the odd bit of rain ( we're Irish- you might have guessed!!) Overall Perth is winning from a QOL point of view and family aspect but Im interested to know how restricted people are during the summer due to the heat? Thanks for all your help! PS. Is it really super expensive? Ive looked into renting etc and know that is more expensive but what about day to day expenses? Childcare/ Groceries etc?