KerryM1985 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey there, new to posting on this site although have read other threads during my visa application process. Last week, my family was granted a permanent visa (subclass 189) after starting the process a year and a half ago. We went on my job as a social worker, but then I fell pregnant, so put things on hold until after the baby was born. So now my husband and two daughters (one is 2 and a half and the other 5 months) and myself plan to move to Melbourne in October. We hope to book flight in the next few days!! Just wondering if there is anyone out there who can recommend nice areas for young families in Melbourne, and what the job situation is like out there for qualified social workers. My husband is working as a engineer in the UK, although is Swedish. We plan to rent at first, and do not plan on taking any of our existing furniture (it is not worth anything) but will post a few boxes of treasures possessions to friends who already live in Melbourne. Any comments or anyone in similar situations I would love to hear from you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the visa. Try joining up to our Melbourne forum as well http://www.lifeinvictoria.com I think the SE suburbs are wonderful for a family, areas like Mornington, Berwick, Mt Eliza etc also the Dandenomg Ranges are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM1985 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks for that I am looking on the Life in Victoria page as we speak!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks for that I am looking on the Life in Victoria page as we speak!! It is a smaller forum than this but everyone is very friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaDJ Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hi KerryM I would deffo recommend Mordialloc, its in the Bayside Area of Melbourne - right opp the beach! You'll love it - especially if you have a young family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoadedDog Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I know I'm from Sydney, but... Williamstown. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoadedDog Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Mordy's nice too, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballnotsoccer Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I know I'm from Sydney, but... Williamstown. That is all. Willy is great for a visit, have some lunch but the surrounding suburbs are not too great to live, yarraville, newport etc, a bit shabby chic, Point cook is great for a new town, sort of Milton Keynes ish,.. bets of luck BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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