Pulaski

That would mean her husband is on an L1, and he is on secondment from his employer's UK operations.

Bermudashorts

Well just to labour a point, but do you realise how lucky you are. The OH and I are both from working class families and we have been fed, watered and educated. Would this have happened had we lived in another part of the world, I don't know, especially for me purely as the female. I count my blessings that I was born in a country as magnificent as the UK. Have you ever watched the news! You should try that sometime and then maybe you would learn how lucky you are.

Pollyana

Everyone is entitled to their say on a public forum and people like Grayling who have lived in both coutries offer a lot of realistic information and views.

Just for your info, have a read of the UK forum and you will see it is as hard, if not harder, to migrate to the UK than it is to Australia.

Pollyana

If your partner is the main applicant, then you and your child go on his application as dependents. You will need proof that you are in a de facto relationship - should be no problem as you live together and have a child

As your post is more about the lifestyle choices of where to live etc than the visa process I'll move the thread to our main forum.

Is it just Brisbane you are looking at>

goldchoccycoin

There are lots of great suburbs in Brisbane that have good amenities, parks and schools. Brisbane does have some beaches (Redcliffe, Manly etc.) but the better beaches are approximately 1 hour north (Sunshine Coast) or 1 hour South (Gold Coast). As a plumber/gas fitter your partner would likely to be able find work in many places so you might have more flexibility than those who need office based work in the CBD for example. It's hard to find work from overseas - especially as a lot of trade occupations require Australian Trade equivalencies which may require re-training/certifications in Aus.

Plenty of people live very happy lives in Brisbane - but it isn't perfect by any means. Can take a few years to adjust to the humidity - but overall the weather is great. Winter especially is awesome IMO.

I rarely find it too hot to be outside and enjoy a lot of outdoor activities. I head to the coast (usually Sunny Coast for me) about once a month, more in summer and enjoy exploring in and around Brisbane the rest of the time.

Maybe start having a look at the qualification requirements for Plumbers to pass the skill assessment and also if there are any further requirements to be licensed in Australia.

I'd also start saving your pennies - the visa and move can be costly and it's a good idea to have some money behind you to set up and survive the first few weeks/months without a regular wage coming in.

Best of luck.

stevensarah

Thank you for your reply! we have looked at Brisbane, sunshine coast or perth. We are concerned perth is a little remote from the rest of Australia and sunshine coast might not offer as good job opportunities. So we seem to be setting our sights on Brisbane. Do you have experience of living in Brisbane?

Just a quick question regarding visa points system. My partner has a BA (Hons) degree in cabinet making which im told would achieve 15 points. He also has an NVQ level 6 in site managment. Would he be able to claim 10 points here aswell? or just 15 points in total for the degree?

many thanks
sarah

j.crean

Does anybody else live in Corinda? It's looking likely that's where I will be relocating to. What's everybody's personal experience of the suburb?

goldchoccycoin

I live in Sherwood which is right next to Corinda. I'm curious as to why you would move there specifically as it is just a suburb with no industry/workplace that you would have to live there for. That being said its a nice suburb with good amenities and public transport. Primary schools are good but you may wish to consider other high schools (Indooripilly State High is excellent). Mixture of older Queenslander houses, post-war cottages and newer builds.

Let me know if you have specific questions.

j.crean

I currently have a friend residing in Corinda who I know from England. In first instance I was going to live with her (or close by) for a couple of months if it seemed like a good option. However, i'm totally open for suggestions of much better/livlier Brisbane suburbs. It would be nice to live close by but of course not necessity

goldchoccycoin

I hope I didn't imply that there is anything wrong with Corinda! It's a lovely suburb and probably a good spot to base yourself in to have a look around - good transport links. There are 185 suburbs in Brisbane and most of them are pretty nice. It really will depend on work location (if you are working in the CBD, living near a train is a good idea, if you work Northside live on the Northside and vice versa for the Southside - traffic can be a pain) and other requirements.

There are bayside suburbs and there are more rural suburbs too. I like where I live as it's good for my workplace and is quiet and relaxed. It has good cafes and eateries and easy access to shopping when required.

It's very hard to recommend places as we are all so different. Best of luck!

Honi

Hi. I'm new to this site and was generally just having a look at what people were saying regarding Brisbane as that is where my partner, son and I are looking at moving to.
I read ur question and have signed up specifically to speak to u. I've tried to message u but it is not allowing me. Can u try and message me and I can see if it will let me reply. Thanks 😊

Pollyana

When you have three posts you can use the private message system

Honi

Thanks for that's ☺

fish.01

Yes, and 450 suburbs when talking about Greater Brisbane which covers the 2.2 million population. Impossible to narrow down without knowing lots about the person moving.

mangotree

I'd have a look at Mount Gravatt down to Logan as that would give your partner good chance of work down southside where there's loads of development currently and also Brisbane area too. Transport links are good from there too.