jopaul

hi there, i was wondering of any one had used or knew anyone that had used this goverment housing in Adelaide. We are hoping to move out in January and are looking at the moment at provate rentals, but this would be ideal just for a few weeks so we can find were we want to settle and sort schools etc. any information would be gratefully received. thanks

Jo x

killamarsh

Sorry, but what are you asking about gov. housing? Their waiting lists are just as bad as I here I am told.

Fly Away

The OP means on arrival accomodation in SA which is basically empty council properties. You can apply for this when you get your visa and you are allowed to stay up to 12 weeks.

Sparky wife

Yeah, I would be interested in the replies to this too, we are interested in the government housing in SA for when we arrive.

Some people we chatted to had heard some bad stories, but if it means that sparky hub and I don't have to worry about private landlords in the short term, then we'd give it a go.

steveandtina

found this info for gov housing when you arrive in adelaide on a skilled visa, sounds good but not sure what the accomadation will be like
http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/sit..._onarrival.php

jopaul

thanks for your replies, just trying to find out whats best. thinking of a hotel such as travel lodge for a week and then into rented furnished for a few weeks until furniture arrives.

thought this type of housing would be a better idea but i suppose you dont know where you might be put. think i will contact SA goverment and ask them.

thanks to everyone
jo x

milly123

I decided not to take the on arrival accom, But do now of people who did, some say it was ok, others say never again, depends were you get put.
If you are looking for last minute reduced price hotels,apartments etc. Look on a site called www.wotif.com.au Also try jackson's motel, that's on the outskirts of the city, good standard, nice pool and on a bus route only $50 per night for room.

chris and farideh

We were unable to get one too, as you have to give them 6 weeks notice, but they did pick us from the airport & paid for two cabs as we had loads of suitcases.
Also they give you loads useful information, if you can get place take it, it would save you loads of $$$, our temp accommodation was very expensive, $100, a night. we were there for 2 months before we moved to our permeant rental.

chippie74

hi folks!!! im in a OAA now as i type. We are based in glenelg north which is a nice place its only 10min walk from the sea front and jetty rd.The unit is basic and clean which is ok just somewhere to eat and crash!! BUT we have the neigbours from HELL below us with there drug smoking beer drinking and loud music playing till early hrs in the morning.Our 4 weeks here have been as good as we hoped!!.The OAA is mixed with migrents from all over,and council aussies
We have spoke to poeple who have OAA and its been great for them so dont be put off for what ive wrote.

Dorothy

We had a 3 bedroom house in Surrey Downs that was fantastic. Clean, fully furnished, close to schools & shops and right on a bus line. While it was certainly no castle, it was just what we needed while we waited for our container and found our own rental.

Roo1

I've heard mixed reports too about OAA. Luckily my husband had come out before me so had our accomodation or ready set up for us.
One friend fell on her feet and had basic accomodation but what did it for her was the lovely volunteers who met her at the airport, then showed her and her family around Adelaide. Others I know only lasted a week before they got out and found some alternative accomodation once they knew their way around Adelaide.

Judi x

killamarsh

Thanks for clarifying - that's a good use of empty places and helps those newbies when they arrive.

Dorothy

They're not empty places. They are booked up well in advance, which is why so few people get granted OAA. We moved out of ours on a Monday and when we went back on Wednesday to tidy the back garden the new migrants were already there.