What do you love about living in Australia?
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:20 am
#31
Victorian Evangelist
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne, by the beach, living the dream.
Posts: 7,704
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
She rang this evening to wish luck to First Born. However she hadn't put her hearing aid in and couldn't hear what was said so hung up. 
BB
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:37 am
#33
Just Joined
Joined: May 2010
Location: middlesbrough for now
Posts: 12
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Our life since we can here has been all positives.....never had a doubt that we did the right thing......we have been here now since Nov 2005.
Even now after 5 yrs simple things still make me smile, like on Sunday we went for a stroll through one of the many parks near home, families everywhere using the free BBQs, kids playing in the sunshine, surrounded by beautiful gardens / foliage.
Waking up to sunshine nearly everyday has a very stimulating effect on you, one of my biggest pleasures is sitting out on the patio with my morning coffee, before the day begins, simple thing that i don't ever think i'll take for granted.
Our 9 yr old has thrived since we arrived, he leads a full, active and sometimes hectic life but we would'nt have it any other way, if he's not swimming or at cricket practice... he's outdoors in the garden.
His school is fantastic, and we have nothing but good things say about his education, some may disagree but i am speaking personally.
Our social life is busy as well.....most weekends we are either at home with friends or out at friends....BBq's in the park, down at the beach, in the city we could be anywhere........
Not that its all perfect, but nowhere is perfect, you have to take the good with the bad, but the good far out weighs the bad for us....
From our experience Australia suits us perfectly, it may not suit you, but you'll never know if you don't give it a shot......do you want to say in a few years "Oh i wish we had....."
Its a massive life changing experience, and we are better people for that experience.....we can't imagine our lives anywhere but here..
Good luck on whatever you decide...
Even now after 5 yrs simple things still make me smile, like on Sunday we went for a stroll through one of the many parks near home, families everywhere using the free BBQs, kids playing in the sunshine, surrounded by beautiful gardens / foliage.
Waking up to sunshine nearly everyday has a very stimulating effect on you, one of my biggest pleasures is sitting out on the patio with my morning coffee, before the day begins, simple thing that i don't ever think i'll take for granted.
Our 9 yr old has thrived since we arrived, he leads a full, active and sometimes hectic life but we would'nt have it any other way, if he's not swimming or at cricket practice... he's outdoors in the garden.
His school is fantastic, and we have nothing but good things say about his education, some may disagree but i am speaking personally.
Our social life is busy as well.....most weekends we are either at home with friends or out at friends....BBq's in the park, down at the beach, in the city we could be anywhere........
Not that its all perfect, but nowhere is perfect, you have to take the good with the bad, but the good far out weighs the bad for us....
From our experience Australia suits us perfectly, it may not suit you, but you'll never know if you don't give it a shot......do you want to say in a few years "Oh i wish we had....."
Its a massive life changing experience, and we are better people for that experience.....we can't imagine our lives anywhere but here..
Good luck on whatever you decide...
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:42 am
#34
Just Joined
Joined: May 2010
Location: middlesbrough for now
Posts: 12
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
I love the fact my kids can play outside pretty much every day of the year.
I love the wildlife. The sound of the kookuburras laughing. Spotting kangaroos, if we are out driving at dusk.
I do feel the place has a positive vibe to it. Except when I am in a grumpy mood LOL
I love the wildlife. The sound of the kookuburras laughing. Spotting kangaroos, if we are out driving at dusk.
I do feel the place has a positive vibe to it. Except when I am in a grumpy mood LOL
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:49 am
#35
Pie Eater
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: South Australia
Posts: 770
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
a great sense of isolation, you can't beat it. no more family arguments.
fantastic houses, if you can afford it.
lots of brits, sort of a home from home (you can always find a 'pom' to talk about your 'new' home).
it's cold in winter and warm in summer.
beaches, beaches, beaches.
kangaroos & koalas - and lovely corellas (don't they sound great!
)
there's no tories here!!!
there's no traffic (sort of).
you can live near work, if you can afford it.
Lots of jobs to choose from (only 5% unemployment!!!).
fantastic houses, if you can afford it.
lots of brits, sort of a home from home (you can always find a 'pom' to talk about your 'new' home).
it's cold in winter and warm in summer.
beaches, beaches, beaches.
kangaroos & koalas - and lovely corellas (don't they sound great!
)there's no tories here!!!
there's no traffic (sort of).
you can live near work, if you can afford it.
Lots of jobs to choose from (only 5% unemployment!!!).
Last edited by coolshadows; Jun 23rd 2010 at 10:54 am.
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:49 am
#36
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2009
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 20,821
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Hi, am moving to brisbane in october, the hubby got a job at the royal brisbane womens and childrens hospital, just wondered if you were familiar with the area its in and have any good tips on nice areas to rent and good primary schools, aroung the herston area! A very anxious mother and wife lol x
Have a read through this thread below as it's all about Queensland and Brisbane with info about areas, schools etc...
Who's heading to QLD 2010?
Cheers
Alf
Last edited by Alfresco; Jun 23rd 2010 at 10:54 am.
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:52 am
#37
Pie Eater
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: South Australia
Posts: 770
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
I'd recommend private school here, as you get away from the 'riff-raff'. 
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:54 am
#38
Just Joined
Joined: May 2010
Location: middlesbrough for now
Posts: 12
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Couldnt agree more. Don`t think I have ever been so stressed out and anxious about anything! OH is preggers and in QLD and I am in the sunny Midlands, which to be fair has been quite sunny of late....
It is a rollercoaster and a half, but I know i will be rewarded for all my hard work, blood, sweat, and yes tears too. Saying goodbye to my Mrs for 3 months, watching her walk behind the opaque screen of departures at Heathrow was heartbreaking. But it had to be done.
I just hope it is all worth it, I know its a fantastic place but its not for everybody. I am very lucky in the sense that I am on a spouse route in, I really feel for others on a much more complex and difficult visa ( I am no expert)
Sometimes I just want it over, regardless of the decision !
But what a sense of acheivement when it is finally over...
It is a rollercoaster and a half, but I know i will be rewarded for all my hard work, blood, sweat, and yes tears too. Saying goodbye to my Mrs for 3 months, watching her walk behind the opaque screen of departures at Heathrow was heartbreaking. But it had to be done.
I just hope it is all worth it, I know its a fantastic place but its not for everybody. I am very lucky in the sense that I am on a spouse route in, I really feel for others on a much more complex and difficult visa ( I am no expert)
Sometimes I just want it over, regardless of the decision !
But what a sense of acheivement when it is finally over...
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:54 am
#39
BE Forum Addict
Joined: May 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,131
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Hi, am moving to brisbane in october, the hubby got a job at the royal brisbane womens and childrens hospital, just wondered if you were familiar with the area its in and have any good tips on nice areas to rent and good primary schools, aroung the herston area! A very anxious mother and wife lol x
Jun 23rd 2010, 11:14 am
#40
Pie Eater
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: South Australia
Posts: 770
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Goodluck. It is all a bit baffling at first. I am looking at schools now for my eldest, but I live out in the Ipswich area. There is a website, sorry can't remember the name of it, that details performances of schools. As for areas, it really depends on your budget. My sister lives around the Mitchelton area, and that seems pretty nice, and I think reasonable rent wise.
Jun 23rd 2010, 11:17 am
#41
BE Forum Addict
Joined: May 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,131
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Jun 23rd 2010, 11:25 am
#43
221b Baker Street
Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Miles from anywhere, Victoria, Australia.
Posts: 14,125
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Here is my long list - this link should take you to it.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...99#post8628299
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...99#post8628299
Jun 23rd 2010, 11:27 am
#44
West is best!
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 450
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Hello
We're planning on moving out to Melbourne after xmas this year, but starting to get the collywobbles a bit!
Need to keep my momentum and enthusiasm for making the big move going, so come on everybody, what do you LOVE about living in Australia?
AND:
Do your kids have a better quality of life out there?
Only positive replies wanted please!
Many thanks
roobush
We're planning on moving out to Melbourne after xmas this year, but starting to get the collywobbles a bit!
Need to keep my momentum and enthusiasm for making the big move going, so come on everybody, what do you LOVE about living in Australia?
AND:
Do your kids have a better quality of life out there?
Only positive replies wanted please!
Many thanks
roobush
Jun 23rd 2010, 6:57 pm
#45
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Posts: 1,119
Re: What do you love about living in Australia?
Couldnt agree more. Don`t think I have ever been so stressed out and anxious about anything! OH is preggers and in QLD and I am in the sunny Midlands, which to be fair has been quite sunny of late....
It is a rollercoaster and a half, but I know i will be rewarded for all my hard work, blood, sweat, and yes tears too. Saying goodbye to my Mrs for 3 months, watching her walk behind the opaque screen of departures at Heathrow was heartbreaking. But it had to be done.
I just hope it is all worth it, I know its a fantastic place but its not for everybody. I am very lucky in the sense that I am on a spouse route in, I really feel for others on a much more complex and difficult visa ( I am no expert)
Sometimes I just want it over, regardless of the decision !
But what a sense of acheivement when it is finally over...
It is a rollercoaster and a half, but I know i will be rewarded for all my hard work, blood, sweat, and yes tears too. Saying goodbye to my Mrs for 3 months, watching her walk behind the opaque screen of departures at Heathrow was heartbreaking. But it had to be done.
I just hope it is all worth it, I know its a fantastic place but its not for everybody. I am very lucky in the sense that I am on a spouse route in, I really feel for others on a much more complex and difficult visa ( I am no expert)
Sometimes I just want it over, regardless of the decision !
But what a sense of acheivement when it is finally over...