drstu Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi All, We heading over probably end of this year ... me, my wife and two kids. I am a GP (doctor) and have a job offer in Newcastle. Although we have travelled in Aus before we never went to Newcastle. With my occupation I am lucky that there are lots of opportunities to work across the country, as long as the area is designated a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for GPs. This is usually outer metro areas of most cities, although cities such as Newcastle and Canberra are DWS. If you had a choice would you choose Newcastle, or go for somewhere else? I know that it comes down to personal preference but it would be interesting to hear people's thoughts ... outer Melbourne vs Newcastle vs outer Sydney. Best wishes, Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I like Newcastle personally but some don't Sure it's got some rough bits, it's a dock and industrial city - but plenty of non rough bits and prosperity as well. Superb coastline nearby, lovely countryside up the Hunter, much lower cost of living (ie housing) than main metro areas, only a couple of hours to Sydney if you want to visit/shop/whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstu Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi All, We heading over probably end of this year ... me, my wife and two kids. I am a GP (doctor) and have a job offer in Newcastle. Although we have travelled in Aus before we never went to Newcastle. With my occupation I am lucky that there are lots of opportunities to work across the country, as long as the area is designated a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for GPs. This is usually outer metro areas of most cities, although cities such as Newcastle and Canberra are DWS. If you had a choice would you choose Newcastle, or go for somewhere else? I know that it comes down to personal preference but it would be interesting to hear people's thoughts ... outer Melbourne vs Newcastle vs outer Sydney. Best wishes, Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I will move your thread into the General Chat section so that more people will see it. This forum is for Victoria. Once I have moved it I will give you my two penneth :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 There's another one in NSW Petals. Best merging the lot IMO. It's all the same question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Should be merged now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Hi All, We heading over probably end of this year ... me, my wife and two kids. I am a GP (doctor) and have a job offer in Newcastle. Although we have travelled in Aus before we never went to Newcastle. With my occupation I am lucky that there are lots of opportunities to work across the country, as long as the area is designated a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for GPs. This is usually outer metro areas of most cities, although cities such as Newcastle and Canberra are DWS. If you had a choice would you choose Newcastle, or go for somewhere else? I know that it comes down to personal preference but it would be interesting to hear people's thoughts ... outer Melbourne vs Newcastle vs outer Sydney. Best wishes, Stu. I currently live in Canberra and before that Newcastle. If you need info send a PM and I'll be happy to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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