Dexterdog

Hi there - I'm not a mum I'm afraid, but my husband and I have just moved to Burleigh waters from Glasgow and I'm looking for a pal/s to hang out with, even a glass of wine or wee night out??? I know it's hard with wee ones but if anyone is wants to meet for a coffee I'd be happy to meet up. Let me know or can private message? How are you finding Burleigh Waters Heather ? I can't get used to how dark it is at night!!!

Hi there. Can I pick your brains as you describe a similar situation to ours. We moved to Gold Coast a couple of months ago on 457 visa and we took bupa health insurance as needed health insurance as condition of visa, and actually it says on our to maintain health insurance? Anyway, now we are here do we also qualify for Medicare and how do we go about that?? I am need in to make a doctors appointment for some regular (non urgent) medication I got at home and no idea how I do that, whether I pay for an appointment etc. I see lots of health care centres but do you need to join like you would a gp practice at home? Any info specific to Queensland would be great!! Thanks guys.

Anyone recommend where to buy adapters for my uk stuff - have had a look in couple of electrical stores but not seen any?? thanks guys.

Yes we are just selling up. that's good to hear, couldn't face dealing with it!! Thanks for the info much appreciated. annie

Does anyone know the tax situation if you sell your UK house? We will be transefering the funds from sale to our Oz bank account to purchase new house. Do I need to let UK tax office know - the money won't be hanging about in an account for long so not sure what the situation is. Anyone got any advice/experience if this???? trying to get through to tax office is a very long process so if I can avoid it I will! thanks.

Hi. Yes you need to start the process ASAP. My Patterdale flying out on 15th April! He started the process of vaccinations in July. Failed first rabies and that was another month wasted. Petair is who I am using. Been great so far. They provide a time schedule of when everything needs done and will email to your vet. I am on the other hand am a nervous wreck. Dreading taking him to the airport and handing him over. He's an anxious dog and think whole thing going to be v stressful for him.

OH and I need a short term rental for us and 1 small dog. seem to be thin on the ground in Gold Coast. We thought maybe even a holiday let as often they do let pets stay too. Anyone know any good agencies/landlords out there?? Husband is working so will have reference etc. Anything else required thanks guys.

Hey how did you and Dexter get on? I too am shipping an anxious Dexter out in a month!! he's a Patterdale terrier and is terrified when he doesn't know what is happening. He is not good around new people, although I think when I am not there he is actually better. I know he will find the whole experience stressful and I too have been really worried and stressed about it. My husband flew out two weeks ago and I was less stressed about that!! I keep thinking the pet carriers know what they are doing and will be used to scared dogs who might have a nip at them?? I am picturing him going nuts and biting anyone who try's to get near him! Anyway I thin in reality he'll be quite submissive and withdrawn as he will be scared. I wish I could sedate him for the flight but know that's not allowed. Anyway am unsure it'll be worth if when we all get reunited. Let me know how you got on. Xx

Lol thanks Blossom79!

Do you know what the treatment is for old furniture which has had woodworm? Who would do this? Thanks

Hi I have a similar question - I have a large antique indoor church bench I want to take with us. There are signs of woodworm, which I assume are old. Should I get it heat treated or fumigated to prove no woodworm? I'd hate for them to destroy it or for me to not be able to take it!! Remover said rent oil might fumigate but they only do it if there is existing woodworm. Anyone else had antique furniture dealt with?? Any advice? Many thanks. Move in about 6 weeks!!!

hi there. We are going on a different visa - sponsorship, think its a 457? My husband has a job and I am going on his. It actually didn't take long once we got all the right paperwork sent so there was some to and fro'ing . But was only a few weeks once it was all in. We didn't need to do a medical for ours. Is your visa for permanent move? We are sponsored until 2018. If we like it am hoping we can then apply for residency. Where are you guys off to? Good luck with it all! Annie

]What about facebook groups? There are some for the Gold Coast and ive met heaps of people, theres bound to be one for near where you are? Hi Nic 1171 sorry I am v late to this conversation but I noticed you said you were in the gold coast and met lots of folk. I am due to make the big move at end of April, husband went out to start work on Thursday. I am a bit stressed at home - selling house, car etc but cant wait to get out there. Am a bit worried about meeting new friends. I'm 41 and husband and I don't have kids so wont have a ready made access to other adults! What groups are you a member of and did you find it ok meeting new people? Advice on gold coast social stuff. Not adverse to hanging out in a pub or two but looking for other stuff too. Many thanks.

I know how you feel. We are moving to Gold Coast from Glasgow - in fact my husband flys out on Thursday and me and the dog join him in april. It's something we are so excited about but just now the reality is sinking in of not seeing friends, family etc. Am nervous but excited. Hope to get a job, make friends and live the good life in the sun, but know the first year likely to be hard? Good luck everyone and if anyone moving to Gold Coast get in touch! I'm forty two, husband 44 and dog is 10!