Dean Price

HI, thank you so much for the offer of help, its really great to know, and speak to someone who is already living out in the region of our choice. I must admit I haven't really heard a bad thing said about the region as far as location goes, it seems to be a beautiful place to live, hence why my wife, daughter and I have chosen to relocate there. The only slight worry I have is employment in the region. I am currently a site supervisor for an American Industrial Gas company, and my wife is a Local Government Officer dealing with benefits and licencing. I used my Engineering background to obtain my visa, so I will be looking for work in Fabrication/Welding when I first arrive, but hopefully would like to continue in some type of supervisory roll in time. We have been looking at Nowra, only because it has the biggest population and hopefully the better chance of gaining work. Would be great to keep in touch, and hopefully catch up once we arrive.

Hello, I also have gained a 489 regional sponsored visa to live and work in the far south coast and it is interesting reading to hear the comments regarding the Bateman's bay area. I will be arriving in the region at the beginning of July. I have been in contact with some of the job agencies in the region while I am here in the UK, but most of them have told me to contact them once I have arrived in the region. I have looked at a few areas in the region to live, but my main priority will be trying to secure employment which will then determine where I can live. It would be really great to hear any feedback on how people have settled in, and any things I might need to know.