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Dorothy Apr 3rd 2008 9:18 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by viksta1000 (Post 6153875)
well say your wife is working in subiaco (which is the most likely in any health related jobs) and you live in mandurah, you'll be looking at around 1 1/2 hour drive, and the same amount of time to get to perth CBD.

But say you lived in a suburb in joondaloop city (say ocean reef) you would be looking around 1/2 hour drive to subiaco, and around the same to perth CBD.

what requirements do you want in the area you want to live in (near the sea, near the city etc.)


Hope this helps
Vik

I live in Clarkson and it's not a 1/2 hour drive to Subi hospitals during rush hour. On a good day it's 1 hour from my door to King Edward, which is in the heart of Subi.

Loubags Apr 3rd 2008 11:33 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by mark6467 (Post 6153891)
i'm aware CAMHS is a specialised area and therfore maybe problematic. Any advice regarding services available close to Mandurah is great.

I work at PMH ( Child and Adolescent Mental Health ), so maybe worth giving them a thought as the main acute services are based there. There is a CAMHS in the Peel region, covering Mandurah but it's somewhat limited, often offering secondments rather than permanent positions. (If you're in Mandurah just bear in mind that it's a long trek to the city - at least an hour on a good day.)

Also be aware that CAMHS services over here are about 20years behind the UK :eek:

If you want any more info, then send a PM and I'll answer any questions.

All the best :)

sj oldfield Apr 3rd 2008 11:37 pm

Re: perth in august
 
But say you lived in a suburb in joondaloop city (say ocean reef) you would be looking around 1/2 hour drive to subiaco, and around the same to perth CBD.

Wouldnt even need to drive that far!!! There is a hospital in Joondalup!

Loubags Apr 3rd 2008 11:42 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by sunbather (Post 6156199)

The train line from Mandurah into Perth is now up and running and is an excellent and efficient service.

I work at PMH in Subiaco and one of my colleagues is currently looking for another job, as she lives in Mandurah ( moved there as she uses the train and it sounded perfect ).

She has to be at Mandurah station by 6.00am to get a parking space and the journey home is often delayed by as much a 2 hours, due to delays, broken down trains and kids throwing rocks at the trains :curse:

I'm sure it will improve, but she's so pissed off with it all that she feels it's not worth the wait.

Public transport outside the CBD is not all it's made out to be.

viksta1000 Apr 4th 2008 12:41 am

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by sj oldfield (Post 6158256)
But say you lived in a suburb in joondaloop city (say ocean reef) you would be looking around 1/2 hour drive to subiaco, and around the same to perth CBD.

Wouldnt even need to drive that far!!! There is a hospital in Joondalup!

true!!!:thumbsup:

viksta1000 Apr 4th 2008 12:46 am

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 6157717)
I live in Clarkson and it's not a 1/2 hour drive to Subi hospitals during rush hour. On a good day it's 1 hour from my door to King Edward, which is in the heart of Subi.

yeah but clarkson is north of joondaloop, if you live at the south end in areas like mulaloo, hillarys or ocean reef, youll be looking at around a 1/2 hour drive

plus in the train goes to clarkson doesn't it? so im sure youll be able to get to subiaco in less than an hour :)

Vik

Dorothy Apr 4th 2008 1:07 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by viksta1000 (Post 6158433)
yeah but clarkson is north of joondaloop, if you live at the south end in areas like mulaloo, hillarys or ocean reef, youll be looking at around a 1/2 hour drive

plus in the train goes to clarkson doesn't it? so im sure youll be able to get to subiaco in less than an hour :)

Vik

Train ride from Clarkson to Subi is well over an hour when you factor in the change in trains and the walk from the station to the hospital.

Vin 'n Bin Apr 4th 2008 4:42 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by sj oldfield (Post 6158256)
But say you lived in a suburb in joondaloop city (say ocean reef) you would be looking around 1/2 hour drive to subiaco, and around the same to perth CBD.

Wouldnt even need to drive that far!!! There is a hospital in Joondalup!

And a very good one too :D. All the staff I met were so very friendly and helpful. I drove all the way up there because I needed an M.R.I scan and could get in quicker there. Plus, they bulk bill for it :thumbsup:

northernbird Apr 4th 2008 5:58 pm

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by Vin 'n Bin (Post 6161753)
And a very good one too :D. All the staff I met were so very friendly and helpful. I drove all the way up there because I needed an M.R.I scan and could get in quicker there. Plus, they bulk bill for it :thumbsup:

I would echo that too. I had to take a trip to A&E a couple of weeks ago after an accident with a glass and they were excellent.

viksta1000 Apr 5th 2008 7:05 am

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 6161234)
Train ride from Clarkson to Subi is well over an hour when you factor in the change in trains and the walk from the station to the hospital.

yh but like i said, clarkson is north of joondaloop, if you look at southern suburbs like hillarys, you'll be closer to subi

Vik

tawkins1 Apr 5th 2008 7:15 am

Re: perth in august
 

Originally Posted by mark6467 (Post 6153756)
thank you jenny- winter woolies? that was something i wasn't banking on, i'll keep it in mind assuming i can squeeze them in next to my wife's shoe collection.

mark

I visited Perth in Oct which was going into their spring & I was surprised how cold it was :eek:
We ended up buying fleeces whilst we were there to keep us warm!
We did have a few hot hot days but it does get chilly... Not something we were expecting :blink:


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