Originally Posted by lollyno1

im coming over by myself as well, no family over there, im young at heart, (what do you consider middle aged, coz im not admitting to it.)

unfortunately im going to SA and will be settling miles from adelaide.

glad your having such a good time.

regards

lolly

Originally Posted by you go girl

Well 9 months down the line, can honestly say I have no regrets about making this giant move. I did on it all on my own too!!!I am finding the people very friendly and settled into the aussie way of life very easily. My son, who has been here some years, knew I would not have any problems, as I am very relaxed and outgoing.I am working fulltime, and have made some friends all of whom are great but are married or in relationships, so really do their own thing in the evenings or the weekend. So would really like to meet some new friends, in a similar situation, to share the experiences that Australia has to offer. I live South of the the River, as they say, and have my own car. Love all sorts of music, including folk, opera and rock!! Love the countryside and animals, the beach and eating out. Also love the theatre and have joined the local amateur theatre group. I often do things on my own, including emigrating here, but it's nice to have company. I am a nanna, but don't get to see my grandkids as often as I would like. There is so much to see and do here, and would love to pool ideas with some other folks.
So where the bloody hell are you all?????????

Originally Posted by Jane and Russ Middleton

Hey Suzanne,

How are you doing ?? this is the 2nd post I have just read with my name in it I am started to get paranoid lol
It was great to talk to you when we first got here, and if we ever make it over to Perth, which I am sure we will someday, we will definitely come and see you.
i wish you all the luck at adding to your social circle, I am sure you will have no probs at all ..... Hey guys I can recommend this lady, she is a fun loving and thoughtfully nice lady, I would go out on a girly night with her any day
good luck hunny (you go girl !!!!)
Jane
xx

Originally Posted by Alan Collett

Suzanne,

Why can't you claim the tax free allowance? Aren't you a tax resident of Australia? Have I missed something?

Best regards.

Originally Posted by you go girl

I have migrated here under the contributory parents visa. I paid the first half before coming here, therefore am a temp.resident I have now applied for the permanent visa and am waiting to hear when they want the 2nd half.
I was advised of the situation by a tax consultant, Once I have permanent residency I will get the allowance. In the meantime I am paying extra tax voluntarily to do a catch up on this tax year. Presumably I have been advised correctly? Thanks for your interest.

Originally Posted by you go girl

Well 9 months down the line, can honestly say I have no regrets about making this giant move. I did on it all on my own too!!!I am finding the people very friendly and settled into the aussie way of life very easily. My son, who has been here some years, knew I would not have any problems, as I am very relaxed and outgoing.I am working fulltime, and have made some friends all of whom are great but are married or in relationships, so really do their own thing in the evenings or the weekend. So would really like to meet some new friends, in a similar situation, to share the experiences that Australia has to offer. I live South of the the River, as they say, and have my own car. Love all sorts of music, including folk, opera and rock!! Love the countryside and animals, the beach and eating out. Also love the theatre and have joined the local amateur theatre group. I often do things on my own, including emigrating here, but it's nice to have company. I am a nanna, but don't get to see my grandkids as often as I would like. There is so much to see and do here, and would love to pool ideas with some other folks.
So where the bloody hell are you all?????????

Originally Posted by jillany

You sound like you are full of getting ready to go.
I am also a grandmother, on her own, looking to start a new life, to be closer to my kids. I will be moving to Brisbane area, and have managed to go just about every year to visit with my family. I have no family here, only my ex. Both my kids emmigrated over there and want me to join them. I met several people on RSVP. and met a nice guy last time I was there and we are going to be meeting up again when I return again in Jan. I also went to an ex pats meeting when I was there. Great bunch of people . I live in Canada now, before that S.Africa. and before that U.K. Been around a bit. Only Australia left. Loved every one of them.

How did you go about emmigrating as a grandmother? Was it difficult?

Originally Posted by you go girl

I am not actually close to my son, as I am in Perth and he is in Sydney.But closer than when I was in the UK! We try and get to see each other as often as possible. He lives there with his 2nd wife, her 3 kids and my 2 baby grandsons. But his first wife and my granddaughter aged 5 are in Perth so I try to see a lot of her.
I didn't migrate as a grandmother but as a parent, under the contributory parent visa. Sounds like you have been having a ball with all your travelling! This is a terrific country and I am very glad I came here. I am sure you will not be sorry to settle in Brissy. Good on yer!!

Originally Posted by you go girl

Well 9 months down the line, can honestly say I have no regrets about making this giant move. I did on it all on my own too!!!I am finding the people very friendly and settled into the aussie way of life very easily. My son, who has been here some years, knew I would not have any problems, as I am very relaxed and outgoing.I am working fulltime, and have made some friends all of whom are great but are married or in relationships, so really do their own thing in the evenings or the weekend. So would really like to meet some new friends, in a similar situation, to share the experiences that Australia has to offer. I live South of the the River, as they say, and have my own car. Love all sorts of music, including folk, opera and rock!! Love the countryside and animals, the beach and eating out. Also love the theatre and have joined the local amateur theatre group. I often do things on my own, including emigrating here, but it's nice to have company. I am a nanna, but don't get to see my grandkids as often as I would like. There is so much to see and do here, and would love to pool ideas with some other folks.
So where the bloody hell are you all?????????

Originally Posted by jillany

Nice to hear back from you. You still have a lot of travelling to do, but it must be nice to be able to do it with them both being in the same country. For the longest time my daughter lived in U.K. and my son in Australia and myself in Canada. Made it hard on the heart and the pocket. All my other family are still in U.K. I was the only one to fly the coop.
Don't get to see them as much as I would like either. Where did you live in the U.K?

How long did the parent visa take to go through for you?

I know I won't be sorry. Will just be hard leaving friends here - again, but then I guess I should be used to leaving friends behind. They are all telling me go for it. My daughter told me about you, she has been on this site for a while now, and said we had a lot in common, so should contact you.
.

Originally Posted by brissydeb

All the best to you! Hope things work out. Seems to be a friendly country so I am sure you will meet loads of folk! Take care and enjoy every minute.