Ruthhart1066 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi we have been here for 7 years, currently living in Upper Coomera, I have been working in Brisbane and my kids go to school in Brisbane too, I have some Australian and New Zealand Friends, but it's been really had to meet local British people with the busy lifestyle we have traveling to Brisbane every day. We are settled now, but I really miss having British people around me ( just miss the the sense of humor and culture) would love to meet British families to meet up on weekends with kids to have days out, play dates for the kids or even just meeting for a coffee or a barbecue. I have a 9year old girl and a 3 year old boy. Anyone interested in catching up? Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi we have been here for 7 years, currently living in Upper Coomera, I have been working in Brisbane and my kids go to school in Brisbane too, I have some Australian and New Zealand Friends, but it's been really had to meet local British people with the busy lifestyle we have traveling to Brisbane every day. We are settled now, but I really miss having British people around me ( just miss the the sense of humor and culture) would love to meet British families to meet up on weekends with kids to have days out, play dates for the kids or even just meeting for a coffee or a barbecue. I have a 9year old girl and a 3 year old boy. Anyone interested in catching up? Ruth We are in Uk looking to emigrate and have a young family too. I am coming out in March to look at if Oz is for us (for certain) before we apply for visas and hoping to catch up with expats before then to find how the move went and areas that are good for families, not sure how u decided. I am hoping to find work as a social worker. The most important thing is to make friends and settle in as quickly as we can, would be lovely to chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthhart1066 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi Maria and Mike it would be lovely to meet up with you when you come out in March, one of the hardest things about living in Australia is making friends and missing home, quite often I get home sick but then I look at my lifestyle and my kids lifestyle and it would be cruel to go back to the uk. It's a wonderful place to live, and I don't regret the move, just get a little homesick sometimes. I love everything about the lifestyle here and I'm sure you won't be disappointed when you come out to check it out. If you are coming to the Gold Coast when you come out in March let me know, we can arrange to meet up. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I look forward to it I will pm you and say in touch on here, I have a daughter of similar age she is 10 I think my daughter will find it the hardest to move due to friendships so be lovely to have some from UK too. Maria x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthhart1066 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Maria Yes, that would be great to keep in touch. Hopefully we can all meet up when you come over and my daughter may be able to help put your daughters mind at ease that she will make loads of new friends here. Ruth x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp77 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Ruth, we have just moved over. Will be living south Gold Coast, we have 3 kids aged 9,8 and 6. 2girls and a boy. Maria my oldest one got an iPod touch from Santa and it has been so good to let her stay in touch with friends. They are all a bit apprehensive about starting school. Send me a pm and hopefully catch up Lynn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Ruth, we have just moved over. Will be living south Gold Coast, we have 3 kids aged 9,8 and 6. 2girls and a boy. Maria my oldest one got an iPod touch from Santa and it has been so good to let her stay in touch with friends. They are all a bit apprehensive about starting school. Send me a pm and hopefully catch up Lynn x Yes facetime is great to stay in touch and Skype. We are looking at Brisbane at present, I am trying see what work is like for social workers there. Looks a lovely place to raise a family. Would be lovely to keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNem Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Ruth We are also in upper coomera and have been there 3 and a bit years. We are looking at buying at some point this year and will probably move to Helensvale. We have a 4 year old and one due in a few weeks. Once bubs is here we would be happy to meet up. We have spent so much time trying to find work and get settled we neglected the making friends side of things. oh and Smith family, you shouldnt have too many troubles finding work as a SW lots of non govt organisations also employ social workers. I work in Mental Health admin and we have loads of them! Good luck with your move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Hardy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi all. I'm moving over to Daisy Hill in April. I have a grandchild on the way and I'm hoping to be his carer whilst my daughter goes back to work. When I've stayed in the past anyone I have struck up conversations with have ended up being British. Whilst in Oz I do miss the UK ways of socialising. It would be lovely to be able to form a friendship group when I arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Ruth We are also in upper coomera and have been there 3 and a bit years. We are looking at buying at some point this year and will probably move to Helensvale. We have a 4 year old and one due in a few weeks. Once bubs is here we would be happy to meet up. We have spent so much time trying to find work and get settled we neglected the making friends side of things. oh and Smith family, you shouldnt have too many troubles finding work as a SW lots of non govt organisations also employ social workers. I work in Mental Health admin and we have loads of them! Good luck with your move. SteveNem can you advise on any links, starting to worry about getting work and salary I am heading out in march hoping to meet up with potential employers. We have looked at Adelaide but looks high unemployment rates. It feels like a mind field at the moment. It would be lovely to catch up, as we will be moving with no friends or family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy74 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi i am on the GC and am struggling to meet new people, it would be good to meet up with fellow brits for a laugh and a chin wag, i don't have any kids and am single so i doubt you will, but i am a good laugh and genuine Essex boy and its good to know different people, well let me know if you like, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaelsbells Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 We have just moved to upper coomera too, we are a family of 4 been in oz for 8years up in far north qld. Would love to meet up, we are very social people and have been used to having a huge group of friends to none ha ha!! My kids are 5 and 13. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmasters Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 We are at oxenford with two little girls 10 & 9. Been here 6 years and loving the out door life, spend a lot of time on the water. We would love to meet up for a get together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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