Jen NT

Hi we used seven seas to move our suff to Darwin we only took books dvds and kids stuff plus two bikes total of 10 boxes cost us just under £1000.... it was the cheapest quote we got.. very happy with their service and we even changed our address when we got to Aus... got all boxes in 12 weeks and no issues...

You need to go to MVR on Trower road casuarina, opposite the shopping centre (next to swimming pool). My hubby had his changed there and they did it there and then... you just need to take proof of address and residency... hope that helps x

Wow thats brilliant so pleased for you and your family x whats it all like x what school do they go? Have they made friends easily x im itchin to get out there cant wait x thanks for taking the time to let us know how your getting on x

Hiya the girls love their new school and have settled in really well have made friends easily (school only has 187 kids in it). We are all loving the Darwin life but would recommend getting a place with a pool (its helped with the kids to adjust to the heat). Im sure you will love it here x

Hello everyone

 

I have just moved to Darwin, I have been here for one week!! I have been in Adelaide for 4 years before I moved up here. I am originally form Oxford, I moved here in 2011. I would love to meet up with any families especially people from the UK. I have made no connections up here so far as I have not started work yet and I spend most of my days at home as I have a 2 year old boy. I am living in Leanyer it's about 3kms from Casuarina. I am keen to start building up a network or even start up an expat mums group etc as I think we all need some support being so far from friends and family in the UK!!

 

One thing I want to say is that Darwin truly is beautiful, the lifestyle on offer here is relaxed and the general population are so friendly. It's great for kids... so much to see and do.

 

Hope to catch up with some or all of you moving out here when you arrive

 

PM me if you want my mobile number!

 

Charlene

Hi we have just moved to Darwin been here a week now.... we are in Alawa not too far from you.... once we are alittle bit more settled and not running around like a mad chicken maybe meet up at Casuarina for coffee and a chat

Jenny

Hi all we are now in Darwin and loving it.... Been here a week today and all going well.... Kids have settled into school really quickly and also settled in our house really well so all good.... now just need to find jobs...

Only thing I dont like (but its an issue for me anywhere) is the mosquitos they are eating me alive but other than that all is good.... The kids love seeing the different lizards and watching the bats fly at sunset...

Thats all for now as all a bit busy and barely get 2mins to myself at the mo...will comment again soon x

Hi Jenny

Thank you so much for writing back, I have two boys 3 and 8. How do your girls feel about moving? And are you excited? Were not to sure yet on an area have done so much research into nightcliff and Fannie bay. Do you know where ur going to live? We have visited oz before but never been to darwin. Have you been before?

 

Alex

Hi yes i have been to Darwin I spent 8 months there but it was 10 years ago.... Yes my girls are excited to go they are not happy here in uk so are looking forward to the new adventure. we are looking around Casuarina area as I dont drive.... Will keep you updated... May be we can meet when you guys get there... as you said be nice to meet with other mums and my 9 year old gets on much better with boys than she does girls.

may not be on POMS IN OZ much for a couple of weeks as moving in a weeks time.... will get back to you with any info as soon as will be poss....

Jenny

hi guys

 

me and my family are due to arrive in the NT at the end of november...... could you all please give me any information on settling in with two children. We still have to find a nice area to settle in any reccomendations also what areas are good and bad?

we are so excited to move.....are there any mums out there or mum groups on facebook as i want to make mummy friends so the kids can have some friends to as it is such a big move!!

 

Thanks

 

Alex

Hi Alex we are emigrating to Darwin next month so will give you any info once we have arrived and found our own way. I have 3 girls aged 3, 7, and 9 years.... How old are your children? Do you have any idea as to where abouts you want to live? Have you ever been before?

Jenny

Jen NT who was your case officer?

My CO is DP ...

9 months and 1 day! Awesome stuff. How long did they quote for you? 10-14?

Yes was quoted the 10-14 months. Was very surprised and happy that I got it so quickly......

Originally Posted by Jen NT

Aww WOW Jen that is fab news you have being waiting for this ,you cracked open the champs yet? So what's the next step then for you all x

Hay Aussiegirl its all go for us we fly out 1st week of September. Very excited a little nervous and a bit stressed with trying to sort everything and pack (not easy with all the kids with me) otherwise all is going well not long now :wink:

So how long was the wait in the end? Massive congrats.

Hi Ballbox Ive been lucky got mine in 9 months and 1 day

Congratulations! Can I ask how long you have been with your partner? I'm hoping my fiance goes straight to the 100 but not sure of what they consider to be long enough. We have been together in a relationship (as well as living together, we met as housemates) for 6 and a half years.

Hi ozmichelle we have been together 10 years (married 8 years) and have 3 children.

Congratulations, what a relief for you. Did you get the 100 or the 309?

Hiya I got the 100 such a relief :smile:

Well done Jen NT. What a great end to the day

Sure is ...... and we have booked our flights for the first week of September so all systems go now.

Congratulations!

 

Hopefully I'm next!!!

Shouldnt be too long now for you....

OMG I GOT MY VISA GRANT TODAY SOOOOOOO VERY VERY HAPPY :ssign19:....... Been out all day with the kids only just got back and checked my emails cant believe it :smile:

As soon as you like Jen NT. was only a final entry date on mine

Ok cool.... really hoping I will get my visa before we go as I am flying to Aus 3days before my 10 month mark..... fingers crossed

Hi all congrats to all those that have just received their visa grants... exciting times ahead.... just a silly question... how soon can you enter Australia once you get the notification of visa grant?

Visa GRANTED... 9 months 2 weeks 6 days! To say I'm on cloud nine is an understatement! What a day. .. celebrated my little boys 2nd birthday yesterday and more celebrating to do tonight! Xx

:ssign19: OMG congratulations very happy for you and gives the rest of us some hope too. Fingers crossed that ours will be around the same time line as you x

When I told my CO I was flying out in October he said to get in touch before I go and he might be able to help get the visa sorted.

fingers crossed they will issue most visas around the 10 month mark for us all. It would make life a lot easier if I get it before we go. hay ho what will be will be.... just gotta wait and see....

personaly id wait closer the time as its possible your plans may get overlooked and the CO may not remember getting the email. But if they know your flight details nearer the time they might just swing the grant for you. I guess it depends on how many their allowed to generate in that month.

hmmm well you never know... I might wait till Im at the 9 month mark and send CO email then..

Will keep you updated with whats going on...

 

We've been shocked by how expensive Dorset is.

 

 

 

We are shocked and we live here. The cost of Dorset has just been going up and up over the years and is still going up. Its crazy. Unfortunately the wages here dont seem to rise much so most have to work extra hours to keep up with the cost of living.

Were hoping the same, it would save alot of further expense. Weve already told our CO but are going to email him again the week before our flight just to see what happens. Ive seen others on here do the same close to the granting time frame and it has worked.

It would make life easier if visa was granted and save quite a bit to. Do you think I should tell CO now? or wait till nearer the time to let CO know?

Are you letting your CO know your going out? He or she might grant your visa so you dont have to do the 3 day thing.

its on my list of things to do tomorrow (last day before kids break up from school). Would be nice if that happend hay.

Hi Lea

 

Can I ask if you are there on a tourist visa? Looks like the 10 month mark is the timeframe for most people which means hubby's and step-daughter's be through end of January (lodged end of March).

 

My youngest at crucial stage in education (starts year 11 this September in the UK) and wrote asking for compassionate grounds to go earlier but unfortunately schooling not seen as good enough reason......

 

So....plan is to apply for tourist visa beginning of October, apparently they take a month (?) so if we got that beginning of November, all systems go for house content and tickets booked for end of November. I have read that you can extend the 3 month limit (we may need to as margins will be tight) but being there then means girls can at least be accepted into the school we want and spend a couple of days there before they break up. Hubby obviously wouldn't be able to work but 2 months wouldn't kill us and we'd be there for Xmas :-)

 

Anyone else any advice for going through this route??

 

Annaleis :-)

Hello there we are doing the same.... I'm going out on a evisitor visa in Sept which will be 3 days before my 10 month mark is up but its only me that needs the visa as hubby and our 3 girls are Aussie citizens. It was the issue with starting school in September that we made the decision to go earlier rather than wait so we can get the girls in to school asap... The only thing that will be hard is when I have to leave for 3 days but we have Aussie nan coming up to help us hopefully they will be ok and I get a 3day mini holiday (havent had a day with no child for 10 years I wont know what too do with my self lol)

I applied on line for my evisitor visa. I applied on Friday and got my grant this morning (Monday) so all seems good...