oh bless ya! im going to have a look at it now. i live in telford, shropshire work at the local a&e dept!!!! what about you? how long has the process been for you? are the girls looking forward to it? tracie xx

We started the process in January and can't wait to go. The girls are dead excited about it - such a great age to go. We're in Nottingham but you should look out for any adbrits meetups near to you. In fact I think there is one coming up in Dudley (fairly near you I think) soon - all at kid friendly places. BTW my user name on adbrits is weasy.

Lou
xx

Hi Trace,

Going well then i see!!!!

Told you it would be a good place here at BE!!!!

xRachx

just had a quick look on that site, it looks beautiful ther! hav you been to adelaide before? my email adress is address removed if you need us. hope you dont mind but im going to hav to go, hope to speak yo you soon tracie xx

hello you! havin a good chat, hav you been on that website adelaidebrits, very good! x

Ooh just thought I'd better forewarn you - if you post your email address on here there's pretty good chance you'll get hammered with spam - best to send it in a private message.

Unless you like spam

Bit yellow for my liking - -but loads of good info.

Enjoy lady

xRachx

Hi Tracie

Youre not alone, Im a single mum (and a nurse) going it alone to Melbourne but if you need any advice dont be afraid to ask! There are a few brave singleton mums on here so look out for the threads!

Diane

Hi Tracy

Been there done it and got the sunshine!

I moved to Australia in December with my daughter under RSMS visa to Adelaide. We love it here and find that people have been unbelievably helpful and supportive. We were given furniture and lots of advice on where to get things cheap, not least finding that charity shops here are a godsend and referred to as Op-shops. Got our settees, desks, and single bed from Op-shops. Also found two websites called "freecycle adelaide" and "free and cheap adelaide". You may need to do a google search for the first one, but the second one is below. If you register you get sent all the things that are being given away or sold cheap. Got a solid double bed for 39 dollars and a lovely dining table for 20.

Be sure to visit the adelaide brits website.

Some links

FreeThings_and_CheapThings_in_Adelai...roups .com.au

http://s2.invisionfree.com/Adelaidebrits


I did not have an agent either, but I knew the boss I was coming to work for in Australia.

Beware of the costs involved if you do not have permanent residency, you have to pay for School and have private health insurance.

I found some of the professionals on this site wonderful and very honest.

I don't know your details as yet, but if there's one bit of advice I would give is that we are so happy here and have made more friends than we did when we moved in the UK.

All the best

Claire.

Hi

I too am a SP. I am sure we all have the same concerns/worries, whatever our circumstances and occupations. I am an oz citize as is my son, however I have to get a court order to leave. Saw the solicitor today and the cost is out of this world, but she is apparently the best one in my city for child law related issues. I came out of my appointment nearly in tears at the thought of all the work and court action involved and the cost...

Just put your questions on here and you will find the SP'S will come out of the woodwork, and offer their thoughts.

mmm can i have it with chips please

hiya! the only thing that im concerned about is child care as my sons 3, he wont be at school yet and if im workin shifts who will have him! any advice or ideas would be grateful! tracie x

Most, if not all hospitals, have excellent creche facilities on site AND some hospitals havent forgotten the 9 to 5 shift pattern so you could find a child minder. Some of the hospital websites explain this family friendly policy in their recruitment information.

Good luck

Killamarsh,

Had problems myself getting my daughter out because I couldn't find the father. Depending when your child was born and whether you married the father has implications on the legal situation in the UK, but DIMIA can still insist on getting their permission or a court order. In the end I tracked him down through www.192.com and the solicitor contacted him. Don't know the details of your case, but it doesn't cost a huge amount to get a court hearing. Could you put together a good case yourself? As a single Mum I have found life much more manageable in Oz, although costs can depend on where in Oz you end up.

pm me if there is anything you feel that may be useful from the above.

Claire

Hi Claire,
Are you already in Oz. If so whereabouts and how have you found life much more manageable in Oz - expand please? We are all dying for some re-assurance???