petersloan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We were well into the process of emigrating with our three children. Our youngest son 3 has been diagnosed with autism and we feel it better to wait a few years to get him the best support he needs here rather than tackle the unknown in Oz where we'd be sort of left to fend for ourselves. Have any of you guys made the move in your late 30's or early 40's? I'm 36 now and my wife is 35. We would still qualify on the points system with our jobs (carpenter/ teacher) I'd just like to get any info or advice from people who are maybe in our situation Happy New Year Guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham from hull Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We were well into the process of emigrating with our three children. Our youngest son 3 has been diagnosed with autism and we feel it better towait a few years to get him the best support he needs here rather than tackle the unknown in Oz where we'd be sort of left to fend for ourselves. Have any of you guys made the move in your late 30's or early 40's? I'm 36 now and my wife is 35. We would still qualify on the points system with our jobs (carpenter/ teacher) I'd just like to get any info or advice from people who are maybe in our situation Happy New Year Guys!! Hi. I'm 45, oh 39, two girls 5 and 15 and we are waiting for our visa to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LojaChica Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 YES! We Did 41 and 45 in 2008 plus 4 Children! Don't give up............do what is right for YOU Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mount Wellington Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 wife 41, me 43, daughter 19. Moved November 2012 on a rsms 119 visa. Didn't hang around, visa approved October 11th, was in Hobart Nov 9th. Settling in nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KazG Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi I'm 44 and my OH is 47. We're in the final stages (hopefully) and will both be another year older by the time we would be ready to leave. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 wife 41, me 43, daughter 19.Moved November 2012 on a rsms 119 visa. Didn't hang around, visa approved October 11th, was in Hobart Nov 9th. Settling in nicely. If more poms moved to Tasmania instead of 'Perth' I'd guarantee there would be far fewer returning to blighty. The obsession with Perth really is odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns46 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 As the saying goes.........Life begins at 40 good luck and Happy New Year:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richselina Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi, - We are both past 40 and are moving next year. Have you considered about still applying for your visa now as you normally have about 4/5 years to take up residency once approved. You do have to do an initial entry in the first twelve months though. - Sorry to hear about your son. I don't know much about Autism, but wish him and your family all the best. - It might be worth checking whether your sons condition might affect your visas as everyone will require medicals. Our daughter was found to have a heart murmur and she had to be referred to a specialist before our visas were granted. I know this isn't a positive comment, but it might be worth checking up on before you get too far down the road. Wish you all the best and I hope that whatever decision you make, it's the right one for all of you. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Once visas are granted you have 5 years to make the move ( but you need to validate within 1 year). Migration regulations are changing every year no body could tell you if in a few years time you would still be eligible. With your sons diagnosis it would be worth speaking to a registered migration agent as you might have issues passing the medical. If you haven't started the process yet it can take months to get all the skills assessments and IELTS together before you can lodge application. If Australia is what you want would consider starting sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm 41, OH 50...all being well we will be out there in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersloan Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for all the comments guys!! The fortunate thing regarding Jude is that we realised early on that he had autistic traits. (My wife teaches soecial needs) Early intervention is the key and to get a confirmed diagnosis at 3 allows us to implement different learning techniques which apply to him. He is coming on leaps and bounds and he has no other learning difficulties such as adhd etc... so we're feeling positive that he will be able to go to a mainstream school at some point but we are ensuring he gets the best possible start to his education. Fingers crossed things work out and with a lot of family already settled in Melbourne we know we'll get plenty of support if we do move. I'll carry the dream into 2013 but whatever will be will be! You never know what life will throw at you!! Thanks Peter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane1968 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Good Luck Peter , we're from Crossgar and move in 7 days , I'm 44 but my other half is a young 38 ! We're moving with our 5 year old daughter to Melbourne. Hopefully we'll see you out there ! I was a Special Needs Nurse. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We were on the wrong side of 40 when we came here 5 years ago so no you are not too old lol! Go for it! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersloan Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Good Luck Peter , we're from Crossgar and move in 7 days , I'm 44 but my other half is a young 38 ! We're moving with our 5 year old daughter to Melbourne. Hopefully we'll see you out there ! I was a Special Needs Nurse. Diane All the best Diane!! Exciting times!! Our ones all live in Rowville in the suburbs so hopefully thats where we'll be heading!! This whole flag carry on over here has surged my ambition to leave here. Everything seems to just stagnate over here without any progress for the good of everyone and I'm fed up with it!! Safe trip and good luck to you!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scrumpy Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 44, 42, 19, 15 yes yes yes yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I was 40 when we moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane1968 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I know Peter , we're a mixed marriage , and the flag issue was just unbelievable. Not going to miss any of the politics , lol. Hope everything goes smoothly for you all. Give us a shout when you arrive. We're also on a facebook page , Irish Families in Melbourne. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm 39, husband/toyboy is 38 and kids are 3 and 2. Hubbie landed today, we go end of Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufont Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 We were 44, 40, 17 and 10.....best thing we did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan20 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 We're over here 16 months, 42, 40, 7 , 4 (with DS) & 2. Best thing we ever done, especially for the 4 y.o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yes both 46 land qld 19tf jan 2013 dont give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was 42 when I made the move no regrets so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Although we have not got the "golden ticket" yet, we are 41 and 42 and although we have had a few stumbling blocks along the way, our age has never been one of them. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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