Jem

Hey I’ve been looking at this page which is really helpful. ive spoken to others who rate the areas surrounding.

I’m thinking of doing a road trip from Newcastle NSW up to Sunshine Coast in July. I think along here is what we are looking for. I’m really keen on looking into areas are Newcastle - I keep hearing positive things. we love road trips, walking and adventures as a family. I think we need to do a little reccie and then focus on one area. I think Perth could feel too isolated for me

Years ago it was Victoria as was most likely to get sponsorship pre Covid. Husband got a job in Geraldton went for a reccy and was a no from him. was always between Perth and qld but husband got a job in Adelaide and we went with that as seemed an easy option to have some security on arrival…

Hey how are you finding Adelaide ? Which suburb are you in ?

Yes agree Europe is better for soccer. But like you said very few make it. A reason we didn’t stay. but I think I want them to be challenged still in the sport and have good quality coaching and opportunities to play interstate . i wouldn’t want them in some rural area, with a lower quality set up

Hmmm I feel like QLD might be our state! I’ve always had this feeling we should have gone! there is a company on the Gold Coast who does what my husband is skilled in and he’s tempted to make contact ! there are a lot of positives about Adelaide and the kids school is amazing ! it’s tough !

There is a lot of defense work here in Adelaide but the issues is they want citizenship in order to get clearance which has been holding him back. that’s why we were thinking Perth as he has contacts on the mining industry, where he could potentially work. I think his Job is a big one. There lots of work In Victoria for him but we just don’t want the weather. will look into NSw Thanks

Hello. You know what we really considered NSW but felt like I have met lots of people from nsw moving to Adelaide. Or are the just moving from Sydney to Adelaide as they still need a city…hmmm i keep hearing Sydney is so expensive to live! And I think I am generalising NSW. to be honest nsw looks right up my street! But I feel like we would have to live regional to be there. Also is it more expensive all round ? Apologises for my ignorance. we have 3 boys who are into soccer and one who is very good! So opportunities are important to us. I’m a social worker. My husband in aerospace but he’s used to working in more advanced places then Adelaide offers.

Hi wanting some opinions on moving interstate to Perth. We are currently in Adelaide. We have been here for 7months now. We like it but not exactly what we moved to the other side of the world for. We had originally wanted to go to Perth but partner got job offer in Adelaide. So we went with that. The people have been lovely and we have met some nice people. We have ended up getting the kids in school in a suburb that is very expensive - no chance of buying there. It’s also quite built up - and around 15 mins from the city. The school is great and much better than the uk school they were at. The weather is already starting to get cold in Adelaide. We arrived in the September and was freezing then and didn’t warm up until around mid November. So we have had around 3.5 months of ‘beach’ weather and I can only see it getting colder from now! What I have learnt is that everyone’s ‘wants’ are different and what might suit one may not suit another! For example I feel personally we like hot weather, we don’t feel need for seasons and are quite happy being warm most of the year. Also we aren’t big City people so being close to the city is not a priority of ours. But we don’t want to be too rural! We want opportunities for the kids, but that doesn’t have to be close to the city. Can people share their experiences of moving interstate? Also affordable suburbs in Perth with good school’s primary and secondary. Has anyone moved out of Adelaide? What was your experience? Thanks! Please no negativity! I’m sure Adelaide suits many people!

Hey did you make the move ? We are in SA considering WA

Hi it would be Victoria

Hi at what point do you have to show the money you have? Is it before visa being granted? As we would apply for visa and then sell the house. So our money would come from the house sale. Any experience of this ?

Hey I'm thinking of applying for this visa as a social worker. IL be 85 points also

Ahhh brilliant....sounds amazing. I just need to get there quickly because im always changing my mind. We are so lucky to be going to a job

Hi what do you mean by rates? I thought they didn't do council tax? Just double checking thanks