kali Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 that is some break. what made you decide to head back? Are you looking forward to going? We're just back from 2 weeks in Perth and we loved it. Can't wait to get back over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisDubBris Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yep, my wife is Irish. Heading back to spend time with my family & see where is best for our kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kali Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 So you have the advantage of being a local! I was blown away by how child friendly perth was. I have heard people talk about the lifestyle which I thought meant surfing and bbqs. But it is more than that. I loved the space and it just seemed so geared towards families. I think we will be very happy there. I am in no way a blind romantic, in fact my inital fear was that we wouldn't come back to Ireland if we left but if that happens I think I will be ok with it. How old are your kids? Mine are 6 and 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisDubBris Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah, Brisbane is very child friendly as well. I have a girl nearly 2 & a bump that is due in July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kali Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 oh that's exciting. It's great that they'll be so young. They'll settle anywhere. I hope all goes well from now til July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ClareRoche Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 It has been a busy few weeks Mover here on Tuesday last and everything gone on its merry way to Adelaide not a bit stressful They were very quick and efficient! Spend hours cleaning tools never want to see wire wool again ! Tickets booked for 29 of March got 40 kgs of luggage each with Singapore airlines so I was delighted with that Accommodation got for a week outside SA here we come:laugh::laugh::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cazbob Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 exciting times! what tools were they Clare? who did u go with for your shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ClareRoche Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 exciting times! what tools were they Clare? who did u go with for your shipping? Hi We went with Careline in LImerick sent 450 sq ft volume I think My OH is a carpenter and we sent a big metal tool box full of hand drills screw guns ladders etc etc Exciting times as right Looking forward to it now Sharon X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allieanddermo Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Enjoy your last few weeks here. Good luck in Oz...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bren11 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hi folks, just wondering if anyone can tell me what the deal is with getting a drivers licence in oz? going on a whv but am hoping to be extended...[fingers firmly crossed]...any onfo at all will be well recieved...they may even get a thank you...[no promises] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Positivity Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I know I went through 14 brillo pads cleaning my pots and pans! Oh what a bad housewife I must be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Positivity Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you can try and get accomodation for a month rather than a week, we had it organised for 2 weeks and it wasn't long enough at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sinead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Morning all!!! Well i posted off the the application on Friday!! fun times!!! Just the waiting game now!!! didnt send the medical coz the Matter hospital said they wouldnt charge me a full medical when it probly wasnt needed, so wait to here back what they want and then ill get that done!!!! ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wnna book me flights!!! Has anyone else gone for partner migration?? It says 5 months on the website, wondering if it'll be quicker/longer or is that baout rite!! Will have to start looking into shipping again now and decide whats coming and whats not!!! LOL!! you'd swear i had the VISA already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sinead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi We went with Careline in LImerick sent 450 sq ft volume I think My OH is a carpenter and we sent a big metal tool box full of hand drills screw guns ladders etc etc Exciting times as right Looking forward to it now Sharon X Dya mind me asking how much it all cost?? did you bring everything??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Positivity Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi all, I used C*&rline and they told me it would take 6-8 weeks, now they are saying ten weeks and they have not returned my calls, I would be slow to recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kali Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Morning all!!! Well i posted off the the application on Friday!! fun times!!! Just the waiting game now!!! didnt send the medical coz the Matter hospital said they wouldnt charge me a full medical when it probly wasnt needed, so wait to here back what they want and then ill get that done!!!! ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wnna book me flights!!! Has anyone else gone for partner migration?? It says 5 months on the website, wondering if it'll be quicker/longer or is that baout rite!! Will have to start looking into shipping again now and decide whats coming and whats not!!! LOL!! you'd swear i had the VISA already!!! Hi Sinead, I've applied for spouse visa as well. Going to make the appointment for medicals on monday. They want a "a radiological examination if aged 11 years or over; and a medical examination regardless of age; and a HIV test if aged 15 or over" Should be fun :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi folks, just wondering if anyone can tell me what the deal is with getting a drivers licence in oz? going on a whv but am hoping to be extended...[fingers firmly crossed]...any onfo at all will be well recieved...they may even get a thank you...[no promises] It's state-dependent I believe but I don't think you need to worry about changing your license until you are thinking about permanent residency. Certainly not on a WHV. Even if you get sponsored it will probably be on a 457 and I don't think you have to change your license for that either. Definitely check it out yourself. I looked it up over a month ago and can't really remember except that I didn't have to change mine any time soon (on a 457). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sinead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi Sinead, I've applied for spouse visa as well. Going to make the appointment for medicals on monday. They want a "a radiological examination if aged 11 years or over; anda medical examination regardless of age; and a HIV test if aged 15 or over" Should be fun :jiggy: When did you post off your app?? i just posted it friday so hopefully ill hear from them this week and then book it in!! its only the hubby that needs the tests done, he'll be delighted about getting needles!! i wont tell him that part!! its pretty full on isnt it!! dya have any idea of the cost?? you going the Matter aswell?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loudu Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 we used c*&eline too and they were great. they told us 8-12weeks, it was either 10 or 11 weeks door to door (i think it was 10 but cant remember now), and that included time over the xmas period here when everything either shuts down or slows down for weeks. everything got here in one piece with nothing damaged and the people we delt with were great too. I wouldnt hesitate in reccomending them at all. Hi all, I used C*&rline and they told me it would take 6-8 weeks, now they are saying ten weeks and they have not returned my calls, I would be slow to recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Positivity Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 we used c*&eline too and they were great. they told us 8-12weeks, it was either 10 or 11 weeks door to door (i think it was 10 but cant remember now), and that included time over the xmas period here when everything either shuts down or slows down for weeks. everything got here in one piece with nothing damaged and the people we delt with were great too. I wouldnt hesitate in reccomending them at all. Well fair enough, as I say we haven't recieved anything yet, and I'm just annoyed they told us 6-8 if it was going to be 10 fair enough just say 8-10 It irritates me that the person we booked it with she hasn't returned my calls or emailed me back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loudu Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 That must be a pain alright, them not being contactable. they were quite good with us when we were in ireland, well she wasnt good with emails but was grand once you rang her. by the way, do you know that you can track your ship online, if you know the name of your ship (it should be on your documentation ) - just type it into google and search a few of the pages come up - one of the first ones gave us the route of the ship and when it was due to dock in australia. this might help give you a piece of mind. once it docks in the port here, it can then take a couple of weeks to clear customs. fingers crossed its not too much longer for you. Well fair enough, as I say we haven't recieved anything yet, and I'm just annoyed they told us 6-8 if it was going to be 10 fair enough just say 8-10 It irritates me that the person we booked it with she hasn't returned my calls or emailed me back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kali Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 When did you post off your app?? i just posted it friday so hopefully ill hear from them this week and then book it in!! its only the hubby that needs the tests done, he'll be delighted about getting needles!! i wont tell him that part!! its pretty full on isnt it!! dya have any idea of the cost?? you going the Matter aswell?? I'm trying not to think about the needles :chatterbox: I sent it off at the end of Jan but there was a delay in getting back to me. They normally respond in a couple of days. You then have 49 days to get medical and police check. Not sure of the cost but can't imagine that it will be cheap!! You're Australian yourself? Must be looking forward to heading back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bren11 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It's state-dependent I believe but I don't think you need to worry about changing your license until you are thinking about permanent residency. Certainly not on a WHV. Even if you get sponsored it will probably be on a 457 and I don't think you have to change your license for that either. Definitely check it out yourself. I looked it up over a month ago and can't really remember except that I didn't have to change mine any time soon (on a 457). Hi Rob, Thanks for the info...I'm being really lazy here but i don't suppose you know the deal with getting a licence over there if you don't have a full one here?....I'm sure there is some page on some government website somewhere which explains all in a round about way...via the north pole most likely....anyway any more info would be great but thanks anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I would imagine they don't recognise it. You'd have to sit the test in Oz. Try to get your licence before you go. Again, worth not being lazy and checking it out yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkylm Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi folks, just wondering if anyone can tell me what the deal is with getting a drivers licence in oz? going on a whv but am hoping to be extended...[fingers firmly crossed]...any onfo at all will be well recieved...they may even get a thank you...[no promises] You dont need to change your licence on a working holiday visa, but this is always subject to change. This might help. 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are a visitor OR have a temporary visa (e.g. international students, refugees, working, holiday) OR have a permanent visa that has not been issued more than 3 months Note: A New Zealand driver licence holder is treated the same as a driver with an interstate licence, (see below) When driving in Tasmania: you must carry your current overseas licence with you if your licence is NOT in English, you must also carry either an official translation of your licence OR a current International Driving Permit your overseas licence and International Driving Permit must be current (not expired, suspended or cancelled) you must not be disqualified from driving Learner and provisional drivers If you're a provisional driver, you must obey the Tasmanian provisional rules, including: displaying P-plates zero blood alcohol content 80 km/h maximum speed limit motorcycles - no pillion passengers for the first continuous 12 months motorcycles - restricted to Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)motorcycles for the first continuous 12 months If you're a learner driver, you must obey the Tasmanian learner rules, including: displaying L-plates zero blood alcohol content 80 km/h maximum speed limit car have a supervisory driver seated next to you who holds a full Australian licence and had no suspensions or disqualifications in the past 2 years motorcycles - no pillion passenger can be carried unless the learner is under instruction and the instructor (pillion) has held a motorcycle licence (other than a learner licence) for a continuous period of at least 3 years and continues to hold such a licence motorcycles - restricted to Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) motorcycles motorcycles - hold a motorcycle learner licence for a continuous period of at least 6 months as a pre-requisite to obtaining a provisional motorcycle licence. Permanent Visa Holders You may drive in Tasmania for up to 3 months from the date your permanent visa was issued if your overseas licence is current and you carry it while driving. If your overseas licence is not in English, you must also carry either: An International Driving Permit or An English translation of your licence by a person accredited to translate International Driving Permit or English translation If your overseas licence is not in English, you must also carry either: An International Driving Permit or An English translation of your licence by a person accredited to translate Please note that you must pay the cost of the translation. Some people may be eligible for a free translation of their driver licence from the Translating Interpreting Service if they are a migrant and hold a permanent visa less than 2 years old. 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Ex-Australian licence An Australian returning from overseas, who previously held a licence in Tasmania or other Australian jurisdiction within the past five years, is not required to undertake a knowledge or practical driving assessment. Getting a Tasmanian Licence You must get a Tasmanian licence within 3 months of a permanent residency visa being issued. If you don't, you will be driving unlicensed. Minimum age requirements You must meet the Tasmanian minimum age requirements for holding a licence - 16 years to hold a Tasmanian car learner licence, 16 years and 6 months to hold a Tasmanian motorcycle learner licence. 17 years to hold a Tasmanian provisional licence 20 years to hold a Tasmanian full licence If you don't meet the age requirements, you cannot be issued with that licence type. Exemption from licence tests There is nationally agreed recognition of licences from certain countries that have similar licensing standards to Australia. If you hold a current car or motorcycle licence from one of these countries, you will not have to take a knowledge test or an on-road driving test. The following are the recognised countries: AustriaBelgiumCanada Croatia Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Guernsey Ireland Italy Isle of Man Japan Jersey Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States of America What you need to do to transfer your overseas Licence To get a Tasmanian licence, you need to undertake the following in person at Service Tasmania shops or designated police stations: provide Full Evidence of Identity provide your overseas licence (and International Driving Permit or English translation if required) complete a licence application form pass a knowledge test on the Tasmanian road rules (if not from a recognised country, see table above for recognised countries) pass a practical driving assessment (if not from a recognised country see table above for recognised countries) have your photograph taken and provide your signature If you cannot produce your overseas licence a letter is required from the licensing authority in the country of issue or the appropriate consul or diplomatic mission. You do not have to take out a learner licence provided your overseas licence is current, however if you don't pass the practical driving assessment you will need to be issued with a Tasmanian learner licence and you are unable to drive on your overseas licence. Customer receives You will receive: receipt for fees paid receipted temporary licence, which is valid for 21 days a photo licence through the mail, which you should receive within 21 days from the date the Tasmanian licence was issued. Payment You will need to pay: the fee. Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania | Contact | Top | Home The page has been produced by The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources. Questions concerning its content may be directed by email to mailto:webmaster@dier.tas.gov.au This page was last modified on 1st March 2011. The URL for this page is: Transport: Transferring an overseas licence. 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