When I lived in Australia for a year, I had waves of home sickness and it's not a nice feeling. But these feelings did come and go quickly (for me anyway), I just thought it would be perfect to go home for a couple of weeks, see everyone and come back to Oz again....

My family came out to visit when I was there, they stayed for a month, which was fantastic and we all had the best time ever! I don't want to worry you, but be prepared for when they leave...I cried on and off for about three days afterwards. I didn't know when I would see them next (We thought we were staying on a sponsorship scheme, which fell through).

I did end up coming home and eventually and applied for my PR visa. I did realise that everything was exactly the same when I got home, with both friends and family. Luckly, from the trip, my parents are retiring to Oz and brothers and my sister are hopefully coming out to live too. I'm sure my friends will visit too.

I'm sure the home sickness will ease, but it will come and go in waves, it's something I hope I will be a little bit more prepared for when I live out there.

Are you planning a trip back home? I was one thing that settled me when I did come home, realising that nothing much changes.

I feel for you, I do.

Claire

yes i am planning a trip home I'm not sure when but within the year..and for now I'm feeling good so lets hope its stays that way...

Thank to you all you have been a great help rose xx

Hi rose know exactly how you feel I have been here since April and now very homesick I THINK I don't know how I will feel about staying here indefinately(currently here on 457) until I go back home in January for a holiday.Meanwhile trying my best to get along withthe nice friends I have met here and trying to cope with the homesickness.I hope that this helps.Also try to see as much of the place as you can there are some beautiful sights to see in this country I FEEL THAT THAT HELPS TOO.Anna Marie