Thanks again, yes will certainly get in touch as soon as we arrive. I'm glad your kids settled well, I hope our daughter does too, it's my biggest worry, well that and getting jobs! We really struggled to pick a school, knowing so little about the education system in Oz , but our friend from the uk who has been there 18 months suggested Matthew flinders. Did you get jobs before leaving the uk? It's much easier for nurses as you're much more sought after than lab staff! although when we there at Xmas I was offered a post, so hopefully I should get something. Jocelyn