Staxey1985

Hi
I'm looking for some advice on what part of Australia to move to. Good schools not to far from a city plus one of my daughter is a figure skater here on Scotland so we need a rink as well we are just thinking about this so just looking into it to see if it would work i.e jobs schools buying a house any advice is grateful

quiltman

Firstly you need to check you qualify for a visa. All other questions are moot until such time. Give a bit more info - your ages, jobs and qualifications and I'm sure our Oz people will be along with succinct info!

Dorothy

Do you have any idea how big Australia is? It's like me asking where in Europe has good schools and figure skating.

Rhubarb65

Hi,

on the assumption that you qualify for a visa, there is at least one ice rink in each state and territory (some have many) - google is your friend:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...s_in_Australia

Good schools abound, so it is most likely to come down to where you find work and a home before looking at skating and schools

verystormy

As others have said, you need to see if you qualify for a visa first.


In order to assist you with that, we would need to know the following:
Ages of all in family - reason, there are age limits on visas
Occupations of parents - visas are occupation based
Qualifications and time in occupation - you need the appropriate skills and this can be different to the UK
Any health issues - This can cause major issues
Any issues with criminal records - Again, can cause issues

quoll

Not sure that I would recommend Canberra even though it does have an ice rink (still, I think!).

First work out if you can get a visa, if not then all else is a waste of time. And Australia isn't really known for its figure skating talent if you were looking for high flying coaching and competition.

spuddyo

Central Coast is not to far from a city ( Sydney and Newcastle both 1.5hrs away, which is quite close in Australian terms ) has a skating rink and lots of good schools. It seems to attract UK migrants and has a good beach and country lifestyle. As others have said, maybe sort out the visa situation first if you havn't already.

arkon

I'd recommend somewhere in the south of England! Warmer, Dryer, Close to Europe for holidays, and best of all 10,000 miles from Australia!

Dorothy

Arkon! How have you been?

arkon

Good, but still here in Oz, looking forwards to my next uk holiday!

Tirytory

Canada would definitely be better for Ice Skating

Pollyana

You and me both matey, thats what keeps me going

NJJ

If you're quick, there's an ice rink open for the next month or so at this shopping centre in Ringwood:

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I went past one day last week and hardly anyone was using it.