Hi Frostie, my situation is similar to yours except I have never been to Oz. My husband is over in Sydney working at the moment. We are looking at the hills too. We are awaiting the result of our 457. We have a daughter who is 15, in year 10, started her GCSE last year. I just wonder whether it's the right time to take her out of school. After reading all these comments, I really don't know what to do for the best. :-( My daughters education is one number one priority.