Guest milliemoo Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi we are Sean (41), Lisa (40), Beth (9) and Millie (3) and we are moving out in February. We got our visas back in March (seems ages ago now), and agreed a sale on our house in August, then they give back word :arghh: We booked our flights to go out and validate visas February 2010, and booked a rental in Secret Harbour. But we have just accepted another offer on our house so hopefully we can change them to one way tickets :yes: We are looking to settle in Baldivis, not too far from Rockingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyjay Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 hi jojo can you explain a little about ENS visa. my sisters hubbie is looking for a sponsor with PR. is this the visa he needs? and do you have to do all the visa yourself or does your sponsor do it for you. would be interesting to know all above so i can help my sis work things out. ta. kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi I am Joe(39) James (39) and 4 kids 19, 10, 3, 10 months we are moving out to Clarkson in 4 weeks time. Removals next weeks with pickfords. My stomach is turning, is this the right decision? why i am i doing this? Why i am i leaving work, friends etc so many questions. My son has been there since Jan and loves it. I would love to make friends on here would make me feel a lot better cheers joe Hi Joe, nice to hear from you....good luck with all the packing!!!!that one thing I am not looking forward to. I think the questions you are asking is what we all ask ourselves....but I suppose we won't know until we try.....would really love to hear how you get on when you move over , any tips....good and bed things....keep us posted and hopefully we can all hook up together when we are all over....good luck with everything....Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlene Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just to say we lived in Mullaloo in 2006 and our kids went to Mullaloo beach primary, it was a brilliant school and my 10 year old still talks about how much he loved it there! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi Arlene, thanks for your post,it's kind of you.I'm glad the school is ok.....where are you living now? Are you still in Mullaloo? ,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eammon Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi We're hoping to move out early next year. We have to have made the move or validated by 31 March 2010. Our house is just about to go on the market so hoping we'll sell in time to make the move rather than validating. We looking at moving somewhere around Safety Bay, Waikiki, Warnbro, Port Kennedy. Denise x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlene Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Thetweenies We are back in Edinburgh now due to family circumstances people dying etc! Even though we loved Oz we realised that people were more important than places. But we did try to return again and we validated our visa this year but due to the credit crunch we could not sell our house which we needed to do to move. I do feel settled back here though and enjoy seeing my children having a relationship with family, I also miss Perth though and will probably will always feel a bit torn between the two places. I have such great memories of Mullaloo and we had a great time there, we met alot of good friends and as I say Mullaloo beach primary was brilliant, my children really enjoyed it. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks Arlene, it's really hard been torn between family and a new place/life,and for being so honest.I wonder how long it will take me to feel settled....if I ever do.....but I'll never know unless we give it ago....if you do come back to Mullaloo keep in touch and there will be a chilled glass of wine waiting for you at our's . Take care Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sammib77 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 :biggrin: Hi We're hoping to move out early next year. We have to have made the move or validated by 31 March 2010. Our house is just about to go on the market so hoping we'll sell in time to make the move rather than validating. We looking at moving somewhere around Safety Bay, Waikiki, Warnbro, Port Kennedy. Denise x :biggrin: You are the only ones moving to my area! if you want any info let me know, we are in Warnbro right now been here for nearly 2 1/2 years but we are hoping to sell up and move to Harrington waters (waikiki) after Xmas for the kids schools. Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eammon Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 :biggrin: You are the only ones moving to my area! if you want any info let me know, we are in Warnbro right now been here for nearly 2 1/2 years but we are hoping to sell up and move to Harrington waters (waikiki) after Xmas for the kids schools. Sam. Hi Sam - thanks for that. Will definietly be in touch to pick your brains if that is okay? We're hoping our house sells quickly, will be booking the flights as soon as it does. Could you share a little info on the schools in Warnbro and Waikiki - we've got two girls aged 8 and 14 so will be looking for both primary and high schools. Also any heads up on Warnbro would be very gratefully received :notworthy: Thanks Denise x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlene Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks Arlene, it's really hard been torn between family and a new place/life,and for being so honest.I wonder how long it will take me to feel settled....if I ever do.....but I'll never know unless we give it ago....if you do come back to Mullaloo keep in touch and there will be a chilled glass of wine waiting for you at our's . Take care Louise Thanks Louise. It is difficult but you are right to give it a go, life is just too short otherwise. All the best. Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sammib77 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi Sam - thanks for that. Will definietly be in touch to pick your brains if that is okay? We're hoping our house sells quickly, will be booking the flights as soon as it does. Could you share a little info on the schools in Warnbro and Waikiki - we've got two girls aged 8 and 14 so will be looking for both primary and high schools. Also any heads up on Warnbro would be very gratefully received :notworthy: Thanks Denise x Hi Denise, of course i don't mind ) are you looking at private or state schools? my kids go to Warnbro primary and to be honest I have mixed feelings about it, my son (10) is getting on very very well but has had the same teacher since we arrived,she is exl and from the UK! but I really don't think my my lil girl (8) is reaching her full potential there, I have looked at all schools in the area and have come to the conclusion that the Maranatha college (waikiki) is the best by far, it isn't overly cheap but nor is it too pricey so i have decided that we will move to that area because we def don't want our son to go to Warnbro high! a few people on here may disagree. So Waikiki primary will be for us and then Maranatha for high even if we are out of pocket! ( the school is kindy to year 12 so both could go there if you wanted) if I had to choose a state high school it would have to be Saftey bay high but Im not impressed with any of the state high schools here. are you on facebook? you can add me if you like... sambing1@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eammon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi Denise, of course i don't mind ) are you looking at private or state schools? my kids go to Warnbro primary and to be honest I have mixed feelings about it, my son (10) is getting on very very well but has had the same teacher since we arrived,she is exl and from the UK! but I really don't think my my lil girl (8) is reaching her full potential there, I have looked at all schools in the area and have come to the conclusion that the Maranatha college (waikiki) is the best by far, it isn't overly cheap but nor is it too pricey so i have decided that we will move to that area because we def don't want our son to go to Warnbro high! a few people on here may disagree. So Waikiki primary will be for us and then Maranatha for high even if we are out of pocket! ( the school is kindy to year 12 so both could go there if you wanted)if I had to choose a state high school it would have to be Saftey bay high but Im not impressed with any of the state high schools here. are you on facebook? you can add me if you like... sambing1@hotmail.com Hi Sam - gosh your scaring me now. We were looking at state schools. Both the girls go to good schools over here - our eldest is at a grammar school and Grace goes to a really good primary. When you say Maranatha college isnt overly cheap or too pricey are you able to give a rough guide how much it costs per year or term. I've added you on FB by the way Denise x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil and Heather Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Vias granted, house not on the market yet......someone coming to view.....hopefully be over in Oz , March, April time 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Phil and Heather, good to hear from you, good luck with the house and we look forward to catching up with a beer or two with you next year...keep us posted.....Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burkecath Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Phil and Heather, good to hear from you, good luck with the house and we look forward to catching up with a beer or two with you next year...keep us posted.....Louise Hi Louise, its Catherine again, not been on here for a bit, so hows your plans going? where are you at? Its slow moving for us, house sold back in may, jobs finsih xmas, valuable family time Jan as we go end of Jan. We have a do booked and browsing for info on differenct areas?! suppose we'll be clearer once there!. Oh Arlene, go for it! what an opportunity - were leaving a loving family/friends for this whim/feeling of "what if", we can always come back home if we don't like it - although we reckon things gotta be reallllllllly bad to do that? intend on being positive once there and keep butts on the move to meet people/socialise rather than sit around getting depressed? thats the plan!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau1evs Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 hia louise i shall send you message though facebook xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjthom Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Guys We're planning on going to Perth in July/August 2010. Best friend is getting married in July and I'm bridesmaid so hanging around until after the wedding.... well that and waiting to sell house!! I'm 44, hubby Dan 45 (we only just made the age limit!!), and two girls Halle 9 and Maisie 5. No idea where in Perth we want to be, have decided to wait until we get there and let schools and work decide for us. Have an Uncle in Morley, so we'll probably start off somewhere close to there or at least north. Haven't quite got the Visa yet, need to do the IELTS (booked for this Saturday!) to bump my occupation back up to CSL to get processed, otherwise I'm stuck at the bottom of the pile. This thread is a fab idea, thanks for starting it Lou. Jules x Hi Jules, I'm an accountant too but got visa granted earlier this month. We too (me, my wife Dawn and two kids Ross 7 Ruaridh 5 are also going in early Aug? Are you trying to line up work beforehand? Have you looked at any jobs yet? Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burkecath Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Joe (Dougie32) Like us we intend to choose Clarkson, but dont move out until end Jan2010, you have your hands full, sure your head is spinning! Gr8 time to be going, wish we foward planned and went a little sooner - going peak oz summer, more expensive etc... but oh well, lucky to be going eh!!! Good luck with the move! would love to hear how your settling once there and what you think or any tips/advice that we may not have thought about (met a couple of other people through PIO comforting to know others going through the same thing and chance of meetin up in Perth, when we all will need it!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Evening Catherine, good to hear from you , I was wondering where you were......plans moving on slowly.....I was talking to my girls today asking if them if they want a big leaving party/disco with all there school friends....which of course they said yes!! I am still buying for England.....went on line tonight and started buying beach towels off the m and s website like they were going out of fashion....What are you doing for your leaving do? when are you having it......I think I would like one but don't think I will be able to cope....I know I won't stop crying!!! keep in touch....Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jules2 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi Jules, I'm an accountant too but got visa granted earlier this month. We too (me, my wife Dawn and two kids Ross 7 Ruaridh 5 are also going in early Aug? Are you trying to line up work beforehand? Have you looked at any jobs yet? Michael Hi Michael... I have been looking at jobs but haven't actually applied for anything yet as don't feel like in a position to actually accept if it was offered. I get daily updates from Seek.com which is really good as just keeps you aware of the amount and types of positions going, and an idea of salaries! Shame really seen a couple of jobs lately that would suit me perfectly!! Currently I'm waiting on results from my IELTS, which I sat last Saturday, fingers crossed it'll give me the 7 I need, find out next Friday (6thNov). From that point on I hope it's just a question of informing my CO and waiting for the decision, everything else has been done... apart from the house sale. How about you, have you been looking for jobs yet? What area are you looking to settling in?? Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ritchies Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hiya We are Martin, Wendy, Lauren (10 on Saturday!) and Samuel (7) and will be moving to Perth on 11 January. OH has been working on a 457 visa for about a 18 months and was offered a chance to move us all over so we said "Why Not!" Have been really lucky, we haven't had all the visa problems other people have had and house has sold. We have a holiday rental organised for the first 8 weeks in Kinross and then will try to get a rental somewhere for a year and see how it goes from there. Really looking forward to making new friends on PIO. Wendy:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi Wendy, good to hear from you........there seems to be quite a few families going over in Jan and heading North , we will be over in April and would love to catch up with you for a drink or two!! You will have to keep us posted on how you are getting on and pass on any tips...speak to you soon..Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burkecath Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Evening Catherine, good to hear from you , I was wondering where you were......plans moving on slowly.....I was talking to my girls today asking if them if they want a big leaving party/disco with all there school friends....which of course they said yes!! I am still buying for England.....went on line tonight and started buying beach towels off the m and s website like they were going out of fashion....What are you doing for your leaving do? when are you having it......I think I would like one but don't think I will be able to cope....I know I won't stop crying!!! keep in touch....Lou Heydo Lou! Yeah not sure what to do about the girls with regards to bye bye to friends? Weve booked local venue/hall for our leavin do (kinda thought soooo many will want to see us and say bye that i dont want to miss anyone, so do might easier and all at once) plan on it being a fun good old fashioned knees up! and not feel soo sad? know it will be sad at times (will try not to cry) but want everyone to be happy - yeah were going far away but not like we'll never see again - thats my hopes anyway? nothing else at the mo apart from de-cluttering the house/garage and packing the boxes with what we want to take, so kinda in a lull at the mo. Will defo keep in touch and keep you posted x bye for now Catherine x:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmac Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi Catherine and all of the above. We are moving to Perth on the 4th Jan - heading north - maybe near Joondalup as I think my son will be going to college there. Hope we all do meet for a drink. Will make the move so much easier. See you all soon, Rhonda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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