mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 My 2 year old son is in the process of getting my youngest son diagnosed with a condition that effects his tendons. Its not life thretening or shortening etc, the doc I spoke to said he would benifit from a warmer climate. Im starting to train as a teacher this year (im not even thinking of moving until im qualified though). Where would be te best area for me to look it with warm weather most of the year be in australia please? Im lucky ive never been bothered where I live (i have lived in france for nearly 10 years and found it very different to the UK but great fun as well. I only moved back to the UK as the French docs wouldnt agree that my sons had anything wrong with them (my 9 year old is in the process of being diagnosed with ASD, something that I feel a warmer climae would greatly help him as he could be outside playing and burning of his energy (hes not repressed like autistic children, hes 'normal' just gets angry when hes got to much energy, so an outside life style would be fantastic for him. We are a sporty family and love camping etc Am I thinking the right way, im a single mum so only have my salary etc to live from. I want to do 1 more 'big' move then settle. Im 31 and have moved all my life with my family as they were builders. Sorry if ive waffled on a bit :biggrin: susi xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi susi, welcome to PIO! I guess you need to do your training first and then consider your options. It's all about qualifying for a visa. It's good that you are thinking ahead. I would just take it one step at a time good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Depends what you like, if you want warm weather all year round North Queensland is probably the best place. I like Melbourne tho, couple of cold weeks, couple of roasting weeks, the rest of the time just about perfect. WA or QLD would be too hot for me I think. The further North you go the more tropical it gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk43 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 We are in Perth, and would say the weather is great. There have been a couple of pretty hot weeks, but all in all have found the weather a pleasant change from Scotland. We've been here a full year now. Donna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 OK, thats great to know to look at Perth & North Queensland. Ive just done a points assesment to see if i could get anywhere near the amount needed prior to teacher training. i was shocked i qualified!! I wouldnt even consider going without a job though, its just crazy without a shed load of money in this ecconomy (especially with kids involved). Thank you sooo much for the areas to look at. Its a huge decission to make as its a move their and not come back again, and I know id unlkiley see my mother again as she wont fly. Its a really hard decission to make. Thank you again though. If no one minds I will ask possibly 10 tons of q's over the next few weeks whilst I decide whats right for my boys & myself. Thank you again Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think its really hard to get a job in advance tho, my girlfriend is a teacher and we are trying to set her up with one. Not having much luck so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozinoz Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 It depends on the type of hot weather you are after. Perth is hot and dry... I never knew what mould was until I moved East. Far North Qld is Tropical so hot and wet... Brisbane down to NSW is Sub Tropical so warm/hot and wet or warm/hot and dry depending upon how El Nino decides to treat us any given year. Personally I prefer the Perth heat but only if you have air conditioned everything which we didn't when growing up. We used to be sent home from school when it reached 42 degrees. My Hubby's Asthma has improved dramatically since being in Oz but he is severely allergic to grass and apparently we mow our lawns waaaaaaaaaaay too much. I don't even bother mowing ours because he could actually die... it is a forest in our yard LOL If we owned I would pave the lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Make sure your teacher training is going to meet the requirements for Aus. Iirc the 3 year stint isn't enough. Has caught a fair few out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 I have gone through 1 of the agency visa applications and according to that I apply to go anyway!! I was really shocked at that. So i actually thought id look for a job then study part time to teach whilst there (after were settled etc, i dont expect to finance everything on the budget I have for my family). I just need to be sure that my kids will be OK getting visas, my eldest is being tested for ASD and my youngest for a tendon issue (the reason for australia is my youngests tendons issues as they think after pysio the issue may go totally with the right climate. Lots of research is about to be done fast thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 It depends on the type of hot weather you are after. Perth is hot and dry... I never knew what mould was until I moved East. Far North Qld is Tropical so hot and wet... Brisbane down to NSW is Sub Tropical so warm/hot and wet or warm/hot and dry depending upon how El Nino decides to treat us any given year. Personally I prefer the Perth heat but only if you have air conditioned everything which we didn't when growing up. We used to be sent home from school when it reached 42 degrees. My Hubby's Asthma has improved dramatically since being in Oz but he is severely allergic to grass and apparently we mow our lawns waaaaaaaaaaay too much. I don't even bother mowing ours because he could actually die... it is a forest in our yard LOL If we owned I would pave the lot! thats great to know about asthma as i have it very mildly. I moved back from france to the UK and with the pollution and general crap thats here ive found its gotten worse. Im really hopeing that australia will be good for all of us. Im 85% decided that as long as i can afford to live there i want to go. As horrible as it sounds i have to put my kids before my mum. I can only hope she'll come out after me to live. thank you for the asthma info and Perth :biggrin: susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You will want to deal with an agent who specialises in medical conditions because there is a chance that the diagnosis of autism could be a barrier to you getting a visa. Also, as the others have said - teacher training has to be 4 yrs at uni in Aus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 thats great to know about asthma as i have it very mildly. I moved back from france to the UK and with the pollution and general crap thats here ive found its gotten worse.Im really hopeing that australia will be good for all of us. Im 85% decided that as long as i can afford to live there i want to go. As horrible as it sounds i have to put my kids before my mum. I can only hope she'll come out after me to live. thank you for the asthma info and Perth :biggrin: susi What are your qualifications now? That will give people a better idea to advise you on the cost of living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You also need to acquire parental consent from the Father before you can be issued with a visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 You also need to acquire parental consent from the Father before you can be issued with a visa. that isnt going to e easy as i have deliberatly not written anywhere or told anyone who he is as he was violent and was going to be towards my kids. It shoudnt be an issue, i havent seen him in nearly 10 years with my eldest and my youngest was through a sperm bank (i wanted another 1 and didnt want to be in a relationship, im sure some will disgree with my choices but id rather be honest). I have no qualifications (thats why i was sooo shocked when it came back that i passed the points calculator). I have applied for a few jobs today just to test the water so to speak. From what i can understand after looking very breifly i would need to look at a sponcered visa by an employer to start with whilst I could start thinking about studying a couple of years after moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 As far as I'm aware, you would still need the consent even if there has been no contact, someone will tell me if I'm wrong. Do you mean you've been looking at jobs in oz? What jobs have you looked at? If you have no qualifications yet, as far as teaching is concerned, then how can you move to oz? I apologise if I misread your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I have no qualifications (thats why i was sooo shocked when it came back that i passed the points calculator). I have applied for a few jobs today just to test the water so to speak. From what i can understand after looking very breifly i would need to look at a sponcered visa by an employer to start with whilst I could start thinking about studying a couple of years after moving. The first step before you look at the Points Test is to have an occupation on SOL 1 or CSOL (schedual 2 requires state nomination or employer sponsored) http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1.pdf http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1-2.pdf Then you require to be able to get a Positive Skills Assessment - then you need to be able to pass the points test. With no qualifications you would not be eligible for Skilled Migration, and depending on what sort of jobs that you are applying for in Australia with the experience you have, you may find it hard to get a Sponsor, as you still require to have an occupation CSOL to be able to be employer sponsored. What sort of work are you looking for in Australia. It would likely be best for you to study before going to Australia. From what you have posted, the only visa that you would be eligible for would be a student visa, which would be very expensive with International fees, no guarantee of being able to stay, and only being able to work 20 hrs per week. Edited February 24, 2013 by lebourvellec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) that isnt going to e easy as i have deliberatly not written anywhere or told anyone who he is as he was violent and was going to be towards my kids. It shoudnt be an issue, i havent seen him in nearly 10 years with my eldest and my youngest was through a sperm bank (i wanted another 1 and didnt want to be in a relationship, im sure some will disgree with my choices but id rather be honest). I have no qualifications (thats why i was sooo shocked when it came back that i passed the points calculator). OK. I just don't want you to get your hopes up. Without a degree it will take you a minimum of 8 years part time study in Australia to be a teacher, and before that you will need to be sure that you can get a university place. That is a long road with two children to support as well. Australia is a very expensive country to live in (much more expensive than the UK unless you live in private accommodation in London). It would not be an easy road with less back up support than you might have in the UK. Also, on a 457 (sponsored by an employer) visa you have no access to any allowances for your children which you may be getting in the UK. After all that, working on your French might seem easier! I wish you all the best and understand your issue - but don't build up your hopes just in case. Edited February 24, 2013 by lebourvellec [/QUOTE] missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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