SCooper

Hello there.

Just wondering if any single parents out there are mad enough to migrate? :scared:

Made the decision to go after a years working holiday visa, but since my return I now have a little boy, nearly 2.

Obviously now feel a little daunted at the prospect and having major second thoughts

Any input gratefully received.

Thanks
SCooper
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Derbys12

Hi there i suppose i'm about to be classed as a single parent!.
I'm nearly divorced and i've got the kids!, wife buggering off with an old BF.
I have 3 boys one of 7 and twins of 2!.
Telling you this because i'm moving to america.
But won't be on my own once i'm there.
Hope this helps!.. and good luck!
if u need any more advice message me.

bubblegum_babe

Hi SCooper
No your not alone I'm a single parent with an eleven year old son heading for Oz (Melbourne).

Theres a few other single parents on here. I think we have all had the same doubts and worries at one point or another

The way I see things is if I can cope as a single parent in the UK then i'm sure i'll manage just fine in Oz

Where you heading? What area?

Good luck and pm me if you need any help or advise

Elaine M

Hi,

Not sure if this counts but when I come back from my impending trip to the UK (flying out on Sat!) my daughter and grandson are coming back to live in Adelaide with me.

Although she does have me to help her settle I'm sure she has the same worries about emigrating as other single parents.

And no, you're not mad. I was on my own with my two daughters when I started the visa process; somewhere along the line they grew up, became independent and decided not to come with me, but I was and am still sure that coming to Aus is a fantastic opportunity for my daughters and my grandson. Just waiting for daughter no 1 to get on with making the move!

Good luck, don't be daunted. You can do it!

Elaine M

Australia_bound?

Would recommend first step you sort out gaining permission from child's other birth parent to take them out of the country as this can prove an obstacle!

Dianej

[QUOTE=SCooper]Hello there.

Just wondering if any single parents out there are mad enough to migrate? :scared:

Yes, I'm one of them! My daughter will be 12 when we go out and for a long time I considered the idea of going it 'alone' to be ludicrous. I posted a few threads about earnings and costings etc and a lot of people told me "Dont do it, you will definitely struggle for money". But a few positive souls on this site said "Hey, if your'e managing on a budget as a single parent in the UK, then you could sure manage the same way out here". Then you have to way up what you want; I just want a better quality of life, not more money (and I aint going to find that in Preston!) My only worry will be some form of childcare/supervision during summer school holidays etc. Lets hope she makes lots of friends!!!
Id say carry on going for it! We could all meet up some day and form a support group out in Oz!
Diane.

JAJ

Depends on whether such permission is required in the first place! (it depends on the circumstances).

It is however worth the original poster taking a look at http://www.immi.gov.au to see if she qualifies to migrate, as not everyone is eligible.

iPom

Good for you Derbys ... It's not often that I can tell that blokes end up with the kids in a divorce, and I don't know how anyone could leave 2 year olds but people are odd aren't they? I'm impressed.

SCooper

Cheers Guys

Can't express how much your responses have lifted my mood.

There should not be a problem with the Visa, I hope, I am a nurse so very much in demand, the father has not been seen for dust since the pregnancy test and a stat. dec. has already been sent just sorting medicals at the moment.

I manage financially,, just, but do rely on tax credits for child care so I can work. It is just the fact I am going from my comfort zone I think. Being set up with a good creche child friendly hours at work.

I am sure when I get there and get set up things will be fine

I am up for the support group but not sure I will be nearby for anyone, hopefully moving to Maryborough, a few hours up the coast from Brisbane. Job dependant.

Will have to do it as I could not live with the regret of not doing it.

Once again I would like to thank everyone who replied your input has been gratefully received and I will continue to watch this thread with interest. Thanks again guys

SCooper
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PS let me know where you settle I may need a babysitter

Dianej

Aaaawwww Shucks! Im off to Melbourne (and also a nurse!)
Best of British with your move to A NEW LIFE! You will find a newer, more comfortable zone Im sure!

Diane

killamarsh

I am another one. I have had all the doubts about it all, but figured that if I can cope here I can cope there. This dosen't stop we worrying about all the things that can go wrong,but I want the move so badly that I will make sure I will make it work.