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I know this is an extremely hard decision but by the sounds of it you already know your answer. It is very hard to let something go when you hold such fond memories and enjoy it but it doesn’t mean that it’s the best for you and by the sounds of it you’re not at your happiest and living your best life, well maybe not anymore where you are. Remember…every new beginning comes from another beginning end, it’s just part of your beautiful journey .

Hello everyone, I’m a bit overwhelmed with the different information I’m finding in regards to where I stand with my permanent visa if I was to leave Australia mid next year. I don’t have a strong want to move back to Scotland. It’s only my toddler and I here so I feel like I’m depriving her and all my family of a relationship with each other. I’d like to go back for a year or so to test the waters and go from there. Of course I’d love to spend more time with my mum and grandparents as well :). I’m reading that I’d have to give up my PR but also that there’s a loop that if I do I can still return? within the 3 years? I’d love some words of wisdom if anyone is knowledgeable on this? If it helps, I’ve been here 5.5 years and have had my PR for just over 1 year, thank you.

Hi Ballaratburd (Pam), Thank you for replying, I was so chuffed there when I saw you had responded to my message. I couldn’t believe the similarities when I came across your post after frantically googling my dilemma! Im so glad to hear yourself and your family are finally feeling settled. I imagine the process to get there would have been very stressful though and not smooth sailing. I’ll defiantly check out your link now, will be good to hear your experience, the good and bad. Ta for popping it up. My daughter and I live in Golden Point and before that Ballymannus up Alfredton before. It’s so central to everything which is great and my work is on Mair Street so it’s walkable but like you, no family and very very small group of close good friends. My daughter is 2 so we’ve spent most of our time missing her baby/toddler classes due to lockdowns limiting meeting other mums. Where abouts did you live? I saw you are a nurse, did you work up at the Base? Thanks again, Lacey x

Hello, I know this thread is just over a year old but i’d really love to hear how Ballaratburd got on moving back to Scotland with her family? I’m going through the exact same battle with myself daily on ‘the best’ thing to do. I’m also Scottish living in Ballarat (been here just over 5 years). Be really good to hear your experience leaving and settling back home. Thanks!