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Hi Everyone, We are moving back at the end of Jan 2016!! it wasn't an easy decision at 1st but after starting job searching with UK companies I have had an overwhelming response. I moved backwards in roles when I 1st moved over here (457 Sponsorship) I was also frustrated to find that the construction methods used here are 5-10 years behind the rest of the world. I'm really looking forward to be going back to the UK but there will be lots of things In Australia that I will miss.

The Question is about whether they can use medicare on a 457..... "we are on a 2 week visit from this Friday and I wondered if I might be able to go and register with Medicare (UK reciprical) on our 2 week trip and then this would cover us for the 457 requirements?"

ME and my wife are also considering moving back to the UK. we will be able to apply for Citizenship in July and are possibly looking at moving back to the UK in April 2016. My wife and I have a 1 year old son and want him to grow up around his extended family, unfortunately our problem is that I have 2 other children from a previous relationship, that are aged 13 and 14 currently. they moved out here a year before we got here and being away from them was the hardest thing I've done. My wife is set on going back to the UK for a few years, so he can spent time with his aging grandparents etc. but I'm worried that I wont be there for the important teenage years with my older boys!! Oh the dilemma!! I currently have the 13yr old living with me and think he wants to come back to the UK as well, but think hell would freeze over before his mother let him.

I used medicare on a 457 Visa. I came over on a WHV and just had travel insurance covering medical, but used medicare on 457

Hi Lisa, We are over in Sandhurst. where abouts are you based? happy to have a catch up. just PM me and I will pass only our mobile No.

We are in Sandhurst. A short drive from Mornington. send us a PM when you land and we will arrange something.

Hi Jackiepars, Have you landed yet? if not hope all goes well. would be more than happy to meetup and introduce ourselves when you are settled. just PM us to make arrangements. Cheers, Neil & Hayley.

Hi Everyone, My wife and I moved over from the UK 4 years ago and have made some great friends but don't have many English connections. We have 3 boys aged 14,13 and ...1 (yep I had a break!) We are both turning 35 this year and enjoy socialising, sports and camping. Were hoping to find other Ex-pat families looking to broaden there friends group. send us a message or post if you fancy catching up over coming weekends? Cheers Neil & Hayley.

Hi marynyho, My wife and I have 3 boys 14,13 and 1. we know what you mean about only having each other to talk to. We moved 4 years ago and we knew no one. We live down the Eastlink in Sandhurst so about 20-25 minutes away. but more than happy to meet up if you want. Just PM us and we can make arrangements. Cheers Neil & Hayley.

Yep we live on the 8th hole of the Champions course of Sandhurst. I wished I got to play more golf than I do.

I stand corrected. Its in a South Easterly direction on the Melbourne CBD. I didn't realised people trolled through forums just to be pedantic.

Hi Pasteypoms, My wife and I moved over here in 2011 from Coventry with my 2 boys now 13 and 14 (we now have a new addition - 9 months Old). We live in Sandhurst in the eastern suburbs what about yourself? would be happy to meet up and have a laugh and chat. send me a PM and will arrange something. Neil & Hayley.

I had a look at using an Agent but the on-line process is very straight forward, you cant go further unless you complete all the questions. I found it pretty fool proof and saved myself $4k which paid towards taking the family back to the UK for Christmas.