Considering a move to Australia as a single parent
Jan 1st 2012, 1:32 pm
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Considering a move to Australia as a single parent
Hi,
I am a single parent to an 8 year old. I have just finished uni where I qualified as an occupational therapist. I would love to work in Australia for maybe 2 years but I am worried as to what it would be like with it just being the 2 of us. Has anyone ever done this? Ideally, I would like to move somewhere like Sydney but realistically it will be wherever work is available,
Thanks
I am a single parent to an 8 year old. I have just finished uni where I qualified as an occupational therapist. I would love to work in Australia for maybe 2 years but I am worried as to what it would be like with it just being the 2 of us. Has anyone ever done this? Ideally, I would like to move somewhere like Sydney but realistically it will be wherever work is available,
Thanks
Jan 1st 2012, 10:13 pm
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Re: Considering a move to Australia as a single parent
Hi Stealthpenguin
First of all welcome to BE
I can't answer you on anything Australia, but we do have a dedicated Ausralia forum where there are plenty of expats who live there to give you tips and advice. You will find this forum by clicking on the 'forum index' tab on the top left corner of this page, scroll down the countries, double click on Australia and you're in. Just say hi and repost your question in thre and I am sure you will receive plenty of responses.
Other than that I say go for it - why should being a single mum be a barrier to fulfilling your dreams - and your 8 year old would probably love it there too.
All the very best with your plans and congrats in your uni result
Dread - x
First of all welcome to BE
I can't answer you on anything Australia, but we do have a dedicated Ausralia forum where there are plenty of expats who live there to give you tips and advice. You will find this forum by clicking on the 'forum index' tab on the top left corner of this page, scroll down the countries, double click on Australia and you're in. Just say hi and repost your question in thre and I am sure you will receive plenty of responses.
Other than that I say go for it - why should being a single mum be a barrier to fulfilling your dreams - and your 8 year old would probably love it there too.
All the very best with your plans and congrats in your uni result
Dread - x
Jan 2nd 2012, 1:44 am
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Re: Considering a move to Australia as a single parent
Hi,
I am a single parent to an 8 year old. I have just finished uni where I qualified as an occupational therapist. I would love to work in Australia for maybe 2 years but I am worried as to what it would be like with it just being the 2 of us. Has anyone ever done this? Ideally, I would like to move somewhere like Sydney but realistically it will be wherever work is available,
Thanks
I am a single parent to an 8 year old. I have just finished uni where I qualified as an occupational therapist. I would love to work in Australia for maybe 2 years but I am worried as to what it would be like with it just being the 2 of us. Has anyone ever done this? Ideally, I would like to move somewhere like Sydney but realistically it will be wherever work is available,
Thanks
It's my pleasant duty to welcome you to the forum and give you a point of contact should you need any help with the site. You can contact me here.
The main Australia forum is here
A list of all the moderators and helpers with their relevant countries can be found here.
The first step though is to look at visas which you can do here: http://www.immi.gov.au/
Any problems, dont hesitate to PM me.
Alistair.
Jan 2nd 2012, 8:51 am
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Re: Considering a move to Australia as a single parent
Hello and a big welcome to BE.
Excellent information can be found in the BE Wiki, not forgetting the Living and Moving Abroad forum that will help you, another set of great help is the permanent threads at the TOP of each forum, they are very pertinent to that particular forum and makes sensible reading.
Moderators deal with any problems that arise such as inappropriate posts, spammers etc, you will find their names at the bottom right hand side of each forum's index in bold font.
Please contact me if I can give you any further help.
Rosemary
Excellent information can be found in the BE Wiki, not forgetting the Living and Moving Abroad forum that will help you, another set of great help is the permanent threads at the TOP of each forum, they are very pertinent to that particular forum and makes sensible reading.
Moderators deal with any problems that arise such as inappropriate posts, spammers etc, you will find their names at the bottom right hand side of each forum's index in bold font.
Please contact me if I can give you any further help.
Rosemary
