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To those of you who moved States rather than going back to the UK, how did you decide to try it and not go back? Did another State work for you and your family and how did you decide on which State to try?

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You can't move! You're one of only 3 people I know in Perth!

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But I guess a more sensible reply would be to tell us what you like/don't like about where you are now then people could suggest places to try?

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Yes it worked for us we lived in Queensland for nearly 4 years and moved to New South Wales just after xmas and it was the best thing we did since arriving here! :)

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We chose a new state for career reasons, as found very limited work choices in the first state.

I was unemployed for a year. But within two weeks of moving to a new state, I had found a decent job.

We took a short holiday break, checked out the area and then decided to make a permanent move based on our findings.

A friend of mine moved from NSW to QLD, as she wanted to live in a warmer climate.

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What attracts people to a place anyway?

What makes people happy and tick in certain areas?

I have experienced a very weird phenomenon over the past fifteen years, and I still don’t have an explanation for it.

Over the years at various times and in various places, I have met around twenty English people (seemingly unknown to each other) who all live in a small community called Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River in NSW.

I have visited Brooklyn a number of times and it seems a nice little place and the surrounding area is very beautiful.

But I don’t understand the “attraction”. I don’t understand why so many English people have raved about it. I never hear Australians raving about it.

Pretty much each time I have met English people who live there, they say it is the best place they have ever lived anywhere in the world, or they love it and would never want to live anywhere else.

When I have asked people to explain further, they say they can’t explain why they love it, they just do.

Apart from the scenery and a decent fish & chip cafe, there is nothing really in Brooklyn that I can see as tangible proof of why people love it so much.

I can only guess that the locals are very welcoming and supportive of newcomers.

Either that or there is some sort of weird handshake secret society underground English kinky club happening.:lol:

I chose the suburb I live in after visiting on a day trip, where I found the locals to be very friendly.

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We have spoke about a possible move to Melbourne - for the cooler weather :rolleyes:

But - since we discovered Bernieboy is moving there, it's like so no way :eek:

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We've tried 3 states: Stoned, Inebriated & Queensland. We've found you need to be one of the first two to want to stay in Qld:blink::blink:

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We have not tried a different state but are moving to a different part of WA.

I do think it would make sense to try a different state as you have come all this way and spent a lot of money coming over here in the first place I know I would before going back.It does seem a few people on here have done that and have been a lot happier for the change.I guess it depends on what you don't like here or miss from the UK.If it's family and friends then maybe going back is the only answer.Good luck.Sue.

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:thumbup: very true!!!

:lol: :sneaky:

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We lived in Melbourne initally, after 9 months though it was obvious that we weren't happy. We moved to SA and have all settled really well, it wasn't easy starting from scratch again, but for us going back wasn't an option until we'd give it 110%
Best of luck in whatever you decide :)

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If you can find work then try the Illawarra. Probably the best climate in Oz for a Brit to live in.

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It worked for me too, spent quite a number of years in NSW, and then moved to QLD, best thing we did since arriving here :)

These two posts won't help the OP :lol:

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I lived in Sydney, moved to Brisbane and then to Sunshine Coast. I have previously lived in Canberra and spent 4 months outside Cairns.

I think the states are quite different and a move can change things.

I hated livign in Brisbane and a move kept me here and now I am happy

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Thanks everyone. I am unhappy. Want to go home. Hubby loves it and would consider another State. I feel I owe him that. We're here on Student Visas. We need to consider funds in the bank at the end of the course would mean either a) being able to afford some deposit to new house in UK or b) moving to another State and trying to start again/gain PR.

So confusing. Feeling a bit lost.

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Sorry to hear that Kingseat.

Is it that you don't like Perth or that you miss home? Will things be easier once you gain PR and the littl'uns at school and you can be more independent?

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aw poor you. How long left til the studies are finished?

My one piece of advice would be don't make any hasty decisions ... especially after all you've put in to be here.

<<hugs>> from shears

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I know but i was not sure what else to say :lol:

I forgot to put good luck in what you decide Kingseat i hope things work out for the best for you and your family x

Lindzi

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It must be really hard when as a couple/family you are split on how you are feeling. The student visa is really tough, especially at the moment!!

Good luck to you!!
Mandy

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Sorry you are feeling that way love, anything any of us can do?

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We're here until he finishes the course which at the moment will be January next year but our visas run until September 2011.

Nothing anyone can do as it is me who needs to get my head straight!

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Even moving in a city can totally change your lifestyle. Big difference between inner and outer suburbs, beachside, hillside etc

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Mr brother and SIL and 3 small children were in Brisbane for 18 months. He loved it but she couldn't settle. She was desperate to come home but he wanted to stay. So they agreed to try another state before coming back here. They went to Melbourne as they had friends living there and have never looked back. They are both so happy. My SIL has made loads of new friends, something she found difficult in BNE (not sure why that was :confused: ) and neither of them are contemplating moving back here to the UK again. They have now been in MEL for just over a year.

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I think that is what they call a "Trifecta" ... perfect fit for me :D

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Maybe explore QLD, NSW and VIC , If you have the chance drive from Brisbane down to Melbourne maybe hire a campervan and you get to see the countryside not just the cities.

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When we first came to Oz we did months and months of research about the states and decided on Adelaide as we wanted seasons, small town feel, warmer weather etc...... 1 year on and we had had enough really. Untill you actually live somewhere you never really know what the place is like. Adelaide turned out to be freezing in the winter, and altogether not that different from the UK. We had friends up in QLD and came for a look. Returned home, sold house and drove up to QLD. Certainly the best thing we ever did.
Angela xx

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Why are you unhappy?

Can you actually pinpoint the reasons?

Are you just missing family / friends and familiarity? Or is it something about the suburb or city you dislike? Or is it the country in general – the people, the weather, the animals etc...

If you are missing family / friends and familiarity – chances are you will be unhappy everywhere.

But if it is just the area you live in – then chances are you can be very happy elsewhere.

I didn’t really like living in a remote outback country town, as the locals were very parochial. But I absolutely love living where I now live (outskirts of Sydney), as ironically the locals are really friendly.

I love Sydney, as there are so many things to do so close to the city: A beautiful harbour for sailing, gorgeous national parks, theatres, art galleries, great food (cheap food), restaurants, scenic walks, good colleges and unis, historic sites, swimming and surfing beaches galore, waterfalls, wineries, mountains (snow in winter in the Blue Mountains only an hour from Sydney + skiing in the Snowy Mountains is only a 4.5 hour drive from Sydney).

Of course, some of the suburbs are absolutely shite – so choose wisely. Or even better, take a little holiday and check it out first.

If I didn’t live in Sydney – my other choices would be somewhere like the NSW Northern Rivers Region OR somewhere along the The Waterfall Way drive in NSW OR Atherton Tablelands in QLD.

Sadly not much work in these places, so Sydney is a better bet.

So can you actually pinpoint the reasons for being unhappy?

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It is not long until January 2011 - so just go with the flow and try to find things that will make you happy in the meantime.

If your visas run out in September 2011, I highly suggest that (if you haven’t done so already) you buy a cheap car (or take a bus) and do a bit of travelling before you go home to the UK.

A city is a city is a city is a city – pretty much the same the world over - so get out and see the REAL Australia.

The natural wonders like the wildflowers of WA, the waterfalls, the sacred sites (aboriginal dreamtime), the unique wildlife, the world heritage ancient rainforests, the national parks, the wild coastline, the hot springs, the outback tracks, the “historic” pubs, the bushranger caves, swim with the dolphins, learn to play the didgeridoo, go 4WD up Cape York (take the old track if you dare), driving in the outback desert, go fishing in a billabong (watch out for crocs), fly over the Bungle Bungles, got spooked at Hanging Rock, experience the energies at the Olgas, climb Ayres Rock, camp at the Devils Marbles, see the UFOs and lights in Min Min, track a swamp bunyip in the Blue Mountains, crack open a coconut on a deserted Cape Tribulation beach......oh yes, and watch out for drop bears!

You can pick-up backpackers to share the cost of petrol and should be able to find cash in hand / fruit picking jobs on the road. You can do it really cheaply (i.e.) backpacker hostels, YHA's or camping.

Do NOT go back to the UK without seeing these wonderful sites, as they are truly amazing. This is how you fall in love with Australia.

I fell in love with Australia in Cape Tribulation:
http://www.google.com.au/images?rls=...ed=0CEAQsAQwBA

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Hi Kingseat, if you want to meet up for a chat and cup of tea, let me know. I travelled around Australia as a backpacker for a year, then from Perth to Sydney to Brisbane on my next trip. If you did decide to try other states, you could meet BE members in each location, as well as have a great trip:D. I know what it's like living in Perth, and feeling that I've got to get out.

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Were in QLD for work and every day miss WA - but then we were there a long time, friends etc. We'll go back in a couple of years I think. Its the humidity, hills and traffic that kill us in BNE. WA is really our home and we know it now!

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You don't like the hills....haven't heard that one before :)

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Not as a cyclist or as a driver. The road layout follows the hills so is quite confusing!

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You're living on the wrong side of Brisbane for a hill hater...even your suburb name has a hill in it :)

Personally, I love them....the windy, crazy laneways traversing the hills give the inner western suburbs their character. But I guess its tough if you don't know where your going.

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Ha they are pretty to look at be on top of - actually we were looking at living in Darlington in WA, but here its hills everywhere! A bit of straight flat road is nice now and then

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Hmmm...

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Most people that start moving around states usually end up going back to the UK.

You could save yourself a lot of bother and get a one way ticket home?

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Well i didnt! since moving states it has made me want to stay here more than ever, :) sometimes it can be to do with the place is not right for them or it could be to do with themselves,for me it was the place that was getting me down so the change did us all good.

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I don't think so.

If offered the choice of Brisbane or go back to the UK...I'd be in the UK now.

Instead, I went to Melbourne (1.5 years ago)...and have got no desire to go anywhere.

I suppose if someone has gone from WA > Qld > Vic > NSW > Tas > NT > ACT > SA and still hasn't found something they like then I can see your point. :D

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I did that, but then came back again and tried another State, and stayed :rofl:

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I'll agree with that :D