DawnandAlan

Hi

I moved to Melbourne in Aug 2004 with my husband and 1 yr old daughter. I am staying at home to look after her and would love to met up with other mums during the day and share our expat experiences. Plaese contact me if you are interested. I have transport so distance is not an issue, connection with adults for sanity is a necessity !!!

jayr

Dawn, have you looked into Playgroups? These things are all over QLD and I thin are aimed more at the mums than the kids. Also join a swimming class, never too young to start

DawnandAlan

Hi,

Yes I have joined three but am finding it difficult to make good contacts at these groups. The conversation is always at a superficial level and I find it hard to connect as an outsider. I know I will have to be patient! I just think if I have something else in common (ie expats) it will help. But thanks for the advice.

booboo1

Hi Where are you in Melbourne ?

booboo

DawnandAlan

Thanks for the reply. I'm currently in Werribee renting, but are widening our serch for properties to buy. A lot of expats seem to be based in SE Melbourne, why is this. Is it better or more like home ? Any comments about good areas for small children and mums at home would be appreciated.

scoobydoo

Hi there....we are in the northern suburbs (Eltham) about 1 hour from the city. There are a few migrants from all places here. I think it just depends what you want. Where we are is leafy, a short distance to the city but not too far from countryside. There are a lot of mums at home here and a lot of pre-schools, but it is a bit expensive to buy and rent. And the coast is a bit too far if you like that sort of thing.

anya4oz

Hi Dawn,

Have no fear, there IS civilization this side of the Yarra! We are in Williamstown, not too far away. Don't have small kids, just cats, but if you fancy meeting for lunch & a natter sometime, drop me a PM.

BTW, Williamstown seems like a great area for families - loads to do, beaches, nature trails, city not too far away on the train, nice local 'villagey' atmosphere.

Anya.

DawnandAlan

Hi Anya,

Funny I took a drive into Williamstown today as it was an area recommended to me. I thought it was nice, as you say villagy. I liked the view across the bay, I'm sure you have to pay big bucks for those houses.
Next time I'm going I'll give you notice and maybe meet up for coffee.

Dawn

snappy

Hi Dawn I'm trying to set up a website purely for people in and around Victoria and would love it to be similar to the Adelaidebrits site where they arrange social get togethers. Join up and see what happens.

http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/index.php?act=idx

Sasha

podgypossum

i would strongly reccomend those in Melbourne or Victoria give this site some support. On Adelaidebrits we have created a really strong support network through it, and boy does it help when you first arrive!!

It doesnt take anything away from BE as many of us still come here. It just helps to have somewhere more "personal" to where you are going to be living, and helps form a community spirit.

Good luck with it Snappy!!