mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 My 2 year old son has some minor issues with his tendons (mainly in his hands and wrists), He will finish treatments here in the UK before we would consider moving, but I have been told that a warmer climate would be better for him to stay healthy with his tendons and allow them to not return to there present state. Anyway, I have looked through the enitial visa and passed (i was really shocked!!) i understand that this is a baby step on the journey. My issue is the 1 that im sure a lot of people have, my mum, shes terrified of flying and i know i wont be able to afford to get back to the UK for at least 10 years (im being realistic), and seeing the state my mums in medically I very much doubt she'll still be with us. So its my 2 year old's tendons or my mum basicly. I know its a personal choice etc, and i know how good skype etc are ( i have lived in france before and loved living abroad). I know i have to put my 2 year old 1st totally. I thought id have to train to teach (i want to do this anyway), i had planned to train then move, but after being told that i may be able to find a job then work on a teaching qualification whilst in Australia. Is that at all realistic? Im a single parent with 2 boys. My boys arent into designer and gadgets (basicly i wont buy them!) so arent as expensive as 'normal' kids. I know how to live to a tight budget and i dont smoke or drink or socialize etc. I just plan to study and get a career then i can start my life when im settled. sorry if ive waffled on to much. Its just ive had my world turned upside down and need to make big choices ish quickly. I have toyed with moving to australia on and of for years but the natural disasters that happened changed my mind, now im doubting everything i seriously thinking about it sorry for waffling again susi :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If you want to study in Australia you will be paying very high fees as an international student ( unless you have permanent residency), also it is important to note that only Australian citizens are eligible for hecs ( government loans for university tuition fees). If you already satisfy the requirement for a visa with your current qualifications/ experience - then that is great.Just do consider though whether you will be able to afford to train as teacher here, or whether it is cheaper for you to do so in the UK. Although if you are granted a visa and work here, then you can always study part time to even out the costs a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If u do go down the training in the UK route make sure you dont do any of the on the job training methods as you wont be able to teach in Australia if you do that. You will need to train at University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 as much as i know with drive and dedication you will get where-ever you want to be in life, i wonder if a move to the other side of the world is necessarily best for you and your family. do you speak french, i wonder if the climate in the south of france would be good enough for your son? it would mean you're only a couple of hours from mum that way. i just pick up a very loving family thing in your thread, and wonder if you can have the best for your son, and a family for your mum all at the same time. whatever you choose, enjoy the journey :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ and claire Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You will also have to get permission from your children's father to take them out of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 You will also have to get permission from your children's father to take them out of the country. my boys father ran a mile when we had the word special neesd mentioned. Hes never even seen my youngest! I was living abroad when i had both my kids, so moving anywhere isnt an issue. thankfully that isnt an issue :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 my boys father ran a mile when we had the word special neesd mentioned. Hes never even seen my youngest! I was living abroad when i had both my kids, so moving anywhere isnt an issue. thankfully that isnt an issue :biggrin: You will still need his consent and he will need to sign the relevant forms. A visa cannot be granted without that. Also your son's special needs will need to assessed and you will all need to pass a medical. Good to get started on the steps you will need to take, especially getting consent for the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 as much as i know with drive and dedication you will get where-ever you want to be in life, i wonder if a move to the other side of the world is necessarily best for you and your family. do you speak french, i wonder if the climate in the south of france would be good enough for your son? it would mean you're only a couple of hours from mum that way. i just pick up a very loving family thing in your thread, and wonder if you can have the best for your son, and a family for your mum all at the same time. whatever you choose, enjoy the journey :biggrin: i did think of southern france, but my french isnt good enough to live there. Thats 1 of the reasons i moved back to the UK. That and they dont do special needs really in france. My eldest son is starting down the route of being diagnosed with aspergers, in france i got told it was simply bad parenting and the fact im a single parent and i needed a man in my life to sort me out so i could then sort my son out :nah:. I need an English speaking country really to enable me to work to support my kids properly. In France i had my own business, this was great until the ecconomy changed and the business struggled then stopped (like soooo many others in france). I am entitled to sighn on in France but thats against everything i stand for (and want to teach my kids). I want to earn what I have. We are a close family. I think if I do go to Australia then I think maybe just maybe she'd try and get a visa to come after I go and stay for more than 6 months. But thats a big if, if she dosent i know id feel guilty for ever more after. its almost my 2 year or my mother in my eyes right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 i did think of southern france, but my french isnt good enough to live there. Thats 1 of the reasons i moved back to the UK. That and they dont do special needs really in france. My eldest son is starting down the route of being diagnosed with aspergers, in france i got told it was simply bad parenting and the fact im a single parent and i needed a man in my life to sort me out so i could then sort my son out :nah:. I need an English speaking country really to enable me to work to support my kids properly. In France i had my own business, this was great until the ecconomy changed and the business struggled then stopped (like soooo many others in france). I am entitled to sighn on in France but thats against everything i stand for (and want to teach my kids). I want to earn what I have. We are a close family. I think if I do go to Australia then I think maybe just maybe she'd try and get a visa to come after I go and stay for more than 6 months. But thats a big if, if she dosent i know id feel guilty for ever more after. its almost my 2 year or my mother in my eyes right now. I think you have a dream and that's great, but now is the time to start seriously researching and also to seek professional help regarding Aspergers and possible resulting visa issues and the need to gain parental consent to be able to move here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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