** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Dec 30th 2005, 8:40 am
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Hi all
We will be off in the new year (Buderim / Mountain Creek), just need to sell our house here in sunny Suffolk!!
If anyone is going over on a reccie trip (and they want to visit the high school at Mountain Creek) then you should drop them an email. They will show you around and answer any questions you have, the lady that shows you around (Sharon) is very friendly and originally a brit (20 odd years ago though).
We were there for about an hour or so and we really liked the school, more importantly our 16 year old son liked it as well (maybe the hot aussie chicks had something to do with it ;-))
We can't wait to get out there (and hopefully meet up with some of the posters on this forum)
We will be off in the new year (Buderim / Mountain Creek), just need to sell our house here in sunny Suffolk!!
If anyone is going over on a reccie trip (and they want to visit the high school at Mountain Creek) then you should drop them an email. They will show you around and answer any questions you have, the lady that shows you around (Sharon) is very friendly and originally a brit (20 odd years ago though).
We were there for about an hour or so and we really liked the school, more importantly our 16 year old son liked it as well (maybe the hot aussie chicks had something to do with it ;-))
We can't wait to get out there (and hopefully meet up with some of the posters on this forum)
Dec 30th 2005, 9:36 am
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
Hi all
We will be off in the new year (Buderim / Mountain Creek), just need to sell our house here in sunny Suffolk!!
If anyone is going over on a reccie trip (and they want to visit the high school at Mountain Creek) then you should drop them an email. They will show you around and answer any questions you have, the lady that shows you around (Sharon) is very friendly and originally a brit (20 odd years ago though).
We were there for about an hour or so and we really liked the school, more importantly our 16 year old son liked it as well (maybe the hot aussie chicks had something to do with it ;-))
We can't wait to get out there (and hopefully meet up with some of the posters on this forum)
We will be off in the new year (Buderim / Mountain Creek), just need to sell our house here in sunny Suffolk!!
If anyone is going over on a reccie trip (and they want to visit the high school at Mountain Creek) then you should drop them an email. They will show you around and answer any questions you have, the lady that shows you around (Sharon) is very friendly and originally a brit (20 odd years ago though).
We were there for about an hour or so and we really liked the school, more importantly our 16 year old son liked it as well (maybe the hot aussie chicks had something to do with it ;-))
We can't wait to get out there (and hopefully meet up with some of the posters on this forum)
happy new year to you all
debs x
Dec 30th 2005, 9:41 am
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Hi debs
The reason our son is going back to school (currently he has a job) is purely to make friends, I don't think there is a better way to make friends than going to school. There's 2000 odd people at Mountain Creek High split into 4 sub schools. If my son can't make at least a few friends out of that lot then I would be very suprised.
Not so sure he'll be happy wearing the uniform though :-))
The reason our son is going back to school (currently he has a job) is purely to make friends, I don't think there is a better way to make friends than going to school. There's 2000 odd people at Mountain Creek High split into 4 sub schools. If my son can't make at least a few friends out of that lot then I would be very suprised.
Not so sure he'll be happy wearing the uniform though :-))
Dec 30th 2005, 9:44 am
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
Hi debs
The reason our son is going back to school (currently he has a job) is purely to make friends, I don't think there is a better way to make friends than going to school. There's 2000 odd people at Mountain Creek High split into 4 sub schools. If my son can't make at least a few friends out of that lot then I would be very suprised.
Not so sure he'll be happy wearing the uniform though :-))
The reason our son is going back to school (currently he has a job) is purely to make friends, I don't think there is a better way to make friends than going to school. There's 2000 odd people at Mountain Creek High split into 4 sub schools. If my son can't make at least a few friends out of that lot then I would be very suprised.
Not so sure he'll be happy wearing the uniform though :-))
when do you plan to go? all being well, we are loking at august and for beth to start the following january.
Dec 30th 2005, 9:56 am
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We want to go ASAP, hopefully April.
TAFE would be OK I would have thought (the one near Mountain Creek), the one over in Nambour might not be so good though (for making friends at least). I think the TAFE's have a wider catchment area where as the schools are local only. Our son plans to go to school for the remainder of next year (year 12) then either TAFE or similar.
Have you been over yet?
TAFE would be OK I would have thought (the one near Mountain Creek), the one over in Nambour might not be so good though (for making friends at least). I think the TAFE's have a wider catchment area where as the schools are local only. Our son plans to go to school for the remainder of next year (year 12) then either TAFE or similar.
Have you been over yet?
Dec 30th 2005, 12:38 pm
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
We want to go ASAP, hopefully April.
TAFE would be OK I would have thought (the one near Mountain Creek), the one over in Nambour might not be so good though (for making <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=friends&v=55">friends</a> at least). I think the TAFE's have a wider catchment area where as the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=schools&v=55">schools</a> are local only. Our son plans to go to school for the remainder of next year (year 12) then either TAFE or similar.
Have you been over yet?
TAFE would be OK I would have thought (the one near Mountain Creek), the one over in Nambour might not be so good though (for making <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=friends&v=55">friends</a> at least). I think the TAFE's have a wider catchment area where as the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=schools&v=55">schools</a> are local only. Our son plans to go to school for the remainder of next year (year 12) then either TAFE or similar.
Have you been over yet?
Dec 30th 2005, 12:53 pm
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Brasso. "love to hear a Wolverhampton accent again" are you mad???? Seriously my Mom and Dad used to live on the Northway, by the small shopping preicinct, they're now on Ward Grove. Small world isn't it? Love to have a meet up when we're over there, the more the merrier. We wanted to have agood look around a few areas so any sort of help would be great, and the kids owuld love it. Steve.
Dec 30th 2005, 12:54 pm
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Brasso. "love to hear a Wolverhampton accent again" are you mad???? Seriously my Mom and Dad used to live on the Northway, by the small shopping preicinct, they're now on Ward Grove. Small world isn't it? Love to have a meet up when we're over there, the more the merrier. We wanted to have a good look around a few areas so any sort of help would be great, and the kids would love it. Steve.
Dec 30th 2005, 1:20 pm
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Is there an echo in here??
Dec 30th 2005, 1:23 pm
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
Is there an echo in here??
Dec 30th 2005, 1:39 pm
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Kevin hows the snow in Bury? We're snowed in here! Oh and the power keeps flickering on and off!
Dec 30th 2005, 7:45 pm
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Hi all
I am here (Buderim) arrived yesterday....two years of hard slog to get here....cant quite believe it is all real now. Good luck to others coming over.
I am here (Buderim) arrived yesterday....two years of hard slog to get here....cant quite believe it is all real now. Good luck to others coming over.
Dec 30th 2005, 8:40 pm
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by desperate2go
Hi all
I am here (Buderim) arrived yesterday....two years of hard slog to get here....cant quite believe it is all real now. Good luck to others coming over.
I am here (Buderim) arrived yesterday....two years of hard slog to get here....cant quite believe it is all real now. Good luck to others coming over.
Dec 30th 2005, 8:40 pm
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by morrelllinda
Hello there
Never mind who is going to live on the Sunshine Coast who is already living on the Sunshine Coast is the question.
Hi I am Linda and emigrated here 2003 my husband and I are living on Mount Ninderry overlooking Mount Coolum. We came from Runswick Bay in the UK where I used to run a very successful B&B. Life on the sunshine coast is paradise. Bit rainy today but generally every day is sunny.
I have some friends who recently emigrated to Melbourne and they told me they had great difficulty in the transitition period from arriving and getting there new life up and running. I helped where I could but not being to familiar with Victoria and not living down there they struggled on there own with a few issues.
It was suggested to me to register on the Expat register and see if I can help all you weary travellers coming to Qld. I am in the process of arranging a web site to show what we can offer. A friendly face to meet people arriving was the big thing. Getting people organised in the initial couple of days of their arrival, and longer if necessary.
Helping newcomers to understand the rules and regulations of this State and pointing people in the right direction with regards to any issues they might find daunting. Accomodation - Car hire and buying cars - Registering cars - buying houses - Solicitors - Medicare - all the stuff you know so well in the UK is always a little different here. Believe me we found that out for ourselves.
We have accomodation here for up to 4 people - it is the end annex of our house and would be like a Boutique 2 Bedroom appartment with sea views, with all the mod cons. We are 10 mins from the beach 5 mins from the main H/Way in an excellent position to peruse the whole area. It is tranquil, with swimming pool large patio and a huge rainforest with resident ducks and roos, the lorikeets come daily and the black cockatoos come to tell us when the rain is due. All in all its paradise. We know lots of expats and have got a wide variety of Australian friends so as you can imagine life is wonderful.
Do you think this idea of helping people with the transition of leaving the UK arriving in Australia and the interim settling down period would be a good idea. I wont be able to take children below the age of 15 as we have a huge lagoon which would be rather dangerous, plus it is more Boutique accomodation not suitable for families with children.
Pleas let me know your thoughts as these ideas are in the early stages and we would value you comment.
Regards Linda
Never mind who is going to live on the Sunshine Coast who is already living on the Sunshine Coast is the question.
Hi I am Linda and emigrated here 2003 my husband and I are living on Mount Ninderry overlooking Mount Coolum. We came from Runswick Bay in the UK where I used to run a very successful B&B. Life on the sunshine coast is paradise. Bit rainy today but generally every day is sunny.
I have some friends who recently emigrated to Melbourne and they told me they had great difficulty in the transitition period from arriving and getting there new life up and running. I helped where I could but not being to familiar with Victoria and not living down there they struggled on there own with a few issues.
It was suggested to me to register on the Expat register and see if I can help all you weary travellers coming to Qld. I am in the process of arranging a web site to show what we can offer. A friendly face to meet people arriving was the big thing. Getting people organised in the initial couple of days of their arrival, and longer if necessary.
Helping newcomers to understand the rules and regulations of this State and pointing people in the right direction with regards to any issues they might find daunting. Accomodation - Car hire and buying cars - Registering cars - buying houses - Solicitors - Medicare - all the stuff you know so well in the UK is always a little different here. Believe me we found that out for ourselves.
We have accomodation here for up to 4 people - it is the end annex of our house and would be like a Boutique 2 Bedroom appartment with sea views, with all the mod cons. We are 10 mins from the beach 5 mins from the main H/Way in an excellent position to peruse the whole area. It is tranquil, with swimming pool large patio and a huge rainforest with resident ducks and roos, the lorikeets come daily and the black cockatoos come to tell us when the rain is due. All in all its paradise. We know lots of expats and have got a wide variety of Australian friends so as you can imagine life is wonderful.
Do you think this idea of helping people with the transition of leaving the UK arriving in Australia and the interim settling down period would be a good idea. I wont be able to take children below the age of 15 as we have a huge lagoon which would be rather dangerous, plus it is more Boutique accomodation not suitable for families with children.
Pleas let me know your thoughts as these ideas are in the early stages and we would value you comment.
Regards Linda
I see you are used to a B&B. Much as you have prob left that behind are you up for a like minded Oz migrant stopping by for a couple of days. Whilst waiting for my visa I am looking at where in March or April and am looking for where.
PM me or let me know,
( as far as I know I am normal and 38 years old male )
Regards,
Brian.
Dec 30th 2005, 9:17 pm
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Re: ** Who Is Going To/living On Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by stevenpoole9
Brasso. "love to hear a Wolverhampton accent again" are you mad???? Seriously my Mom and Dad used to live on the Northway, by the small shopping preicinct, they're now on Ward Grove. Small world isn't it? Love to have a meet up when we're over there, the more the merrier. We wanted to have agood look around a few areas so any sort of help would be great, and the kids owuld love it. Steve.