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Jan 12th 2005, 7:48 pm
#1
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Forums?
Hello all !
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Jan 12th 2005, 7:53 pm
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by Yam Yam
Hello all !
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Welcome to the forum. There are plenty here in your situation and a few Melbourne dwellers.
Jan 12th 2005, 7:53 pm
#3
errm back to Perth!
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Re: Forums?
Good to have you on the forums.
We're aiming for Perth although depending if we get a job offer we are happy to change. We haven't had our meds yet and are just starting out in the process....
Lots of helpful people with advice and help on here though.
Fozzie.
We're aiming for Perth although depending if we get a job offer we are happy to change. We haven't had our meds yet and are just starting out in the process....
Lots of helpful people with advice and help on here though.
Fozzie.
Jan 12th 2005, 8:00 pm
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Re: Forums?
The foram is a great place for info etc.Beware though you will probebly become completly addicted 
dave
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Jan 12th 2005, 8:01 pm
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Re: Perth?
Alright Fozzie!
Initially we leaned towards Perth but I think people saying we would feel isolated got the better of us, what have you heard. Why have you chosen Perth?
Initially we leaned towards Perth but I think people saying we would feel isolated got the better of us, what have you heard. Why have you chosen Perth?
Jan 12th 2005, 8:07 pm
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by Yam Yam
Hello all !
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
we are hopefully heading for Tasmania
Jan 12th 2005, 8:12 pm
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Re: Perth?
Originally Posted by Yam Yam
Alright Fozzie!
Initially we leaned towards Perth but I think people saying we would feel isolated got the better of us, what have you heard. Why have you chosen Perth?
Initially we leaned towards Perth but I think people saying we would feel isolated got the better of us, what have you heard. Why have you chosen Perth?
Last edited by wombat42; Jan 12th 2005 at 8:18 pm.
Jan 12th 2005, 8:34 pm
#8
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Location: Carramar, Perth
Posts: 6,241
Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by Yam Yam
Hello all !
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Until yesterday I was unaware of what a Forum was, and it was only by a chance conversation in the waiting room of a doctors surgery that I have now discovered the wonder of Forums.
Both myself and my partner were waiting to under go our medicals for emmigration to Aus when a kind couple moving to NZ introduced us to the concept that we are not the only people emmigrating, but in fact a drop in the ocean.
So here I am trying to make contact with anyone!
As we have not been granted a visa yet, we are still hanging by a thread so to speak, but we would love to talk with anyone in a similar situation or anyone with good advice about anything as it is all new to me!
It has been a long road so far, extremely trying at times but I believe it will all be worth it in the end and I continually remind my partner of this. Is this unusual?
We fancy Melbourne as a base? any advice?
Jan 12th 2005, 8:45 pm
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by worzel
Welcome! I recommend 2 hours per day reading today's posts on this forum and the immigration one plus another 2 hour searching old threads on questions as they arise.
Repeat for about 4 weeks or until the either your boss notices you haven't done any work or your other half forgets your name.
Jan 12th 2005, 8:49 pm
#10
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by worzel
Welcome! I recommend 2 hours per day reading today's posts on this forum and the immigration one plus another 2 hour searching old threads on questions as they arise. Repeat for about 4 weeks or until the either your boss notices you haven't done any work or your other half forgets your name.
Jan 12th 2005, 8:56 pm
#11
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by possoms
i tried to log on at work and it came up FORBIDDEN right across the screen just as someone came in the office had to close it quick no one knows we are trying to emigrate
I was photocopying birth certificates at work the other lunchtime (thought I had found a quiet time when no one would notice what I was doing) but half way through the Group Financial Controller came in and stood over my shoulder as I was doing it
Hopefully he just thinks it was for a mortgage etc
Jan 12th 2005, 10:26 pm
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Re: Forums?
hi yam yam, welcome to the forum, im sure you ll find all the help you ll need on here and make a lot of friends to,we re heading for brisbane in the summer.
tracey.
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Jan 12th 2005, 10:26 pm
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by worzel
I was photocopying birth certificates at work the other lunchtime
Jan 12th 2005, 10:32 pm
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Re: Forums?
Yam Yam, welcome. You'll find plenty of good advice here, and occasionally heated arguments! (Best left to their own devices.)
Melbourne? Excellent choice!
Yes, it's a long and trying process. That's perfectly normal, and there will be times when you feel like giving up on the whole thing (even after you've got here!) Don't give up. See it through. Oh, and stock up on champagne!
Melbourne? Excellent choice!
Yes, it's a long and trying process. That's perfectly normal, and there will be times when you feel like giving up on the whole thing (even after you've got here!) Don't give up. See it through. Oh, and stock up on champagne!
Jan 12th 2005, 10:34 pm
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Re: Forums?
Originally Posted by MarkMyWords
Um, will photocopies do? We had to get certified copies of stuff like that, which meant getting a solicitor to photocopy them and scribble on them in an official manner. Annoying, inconvenient and a few extra pounds spent (but fortunately only a few).
