Another one off to Darwin
 

After a gruelling interview yesterday, my OH has been given a lateral transfer sponsorship with the oz army. WE had hoped to get Victoria, but beggars it looks like we are off to Darwin.
I would like some info on uni's as im hoping to do a graduate entry nursing course, as it looks like we will be there for 2 years and i might as well get some usefull ozzy qualifications.
Mandy

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Well firstly congratulations Mandy. Second - you might find Darwin is to your liking. And thirdly, if it isn't, you'll have a foot in the door and can move on once you've on the ground. ;)

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Hey Mandy, thats a Bernese Mountain Dog in our avatar isn't it? Nice dogs, but they might find it a tad warm in Darwin if you're bringing one!

As Hutch said, you'll have your foot in the door, and at least Darwin is close to asia, so you can have lots of nice holidays to Bali, Singapore, etc....

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No idea what sort of dog it is Johnny, just like the pic lol.


Im taking a springer spaniel so im hoping he will aclimatise to the weather.
Mandy

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Charles Darwin University. cdu.edu.au/ehs

Large Army and Air Force bases in Darwin.
Army are doing you a favour, much better here than Victoria. You will wan't to get some sort of accomadation allowance though, otherwise property will be a major expense.
And the climate's not as bad as you might hear, you do get used to it. We had a cold morning today when it got down to about 18C, ;) now a lovely 30C.:thumbup:

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Congratulations:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I have heard loads of people speak so positively about Darwin, Aussies & Brits alike:thumbup:

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It don't matter hon, you're on your way!!!!!!! :thumbsup: TWT really needs to pull her finger out further ;) Really made up for you. Congrats.

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:thumbsup:Quite fancy Darwin meself. Bit warmer than Cairns. :thumbup:

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Yep we just need twt to hurry then the old gang will all be in oz.

Ive started doing the reseach on Darwin and im sure we will all be fine.
Ive given my self till the weekend to forget studying as my head is buzzing. But come Monday it will be back to the books to work on my final assignment before my final exam work has to be in by October.

Thank you every one for your kind words it means so much
Mandy
Ps Bix you know you and your pride of lions will be welcome any time at our watering hole:wub:

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YAY!
I'm well chuffed for you Mandy :thumbsup:
All good things come to those who wait and you've definately done plenty of that!!!
All the best for the future
J x

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That's fab news Mandy, I'm so so chuffed for you. Bit gutted you're not coming to Vic, but I can live with that - you'll be realising your dream and that's all that matters. You guys deserve all the very best :)

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So pleased to hear your news mandy....it's been a bloody up hill struggle hasn't it!

Congratulations x

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Good news indeed....finally coming over. Well done.

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Well done,

Charles Darwin Uni has good reputation for nursing.

Gems

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About time!
Well done and enjoy your new life:thumbsup:

Julie. x

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Thanks guys, after waiting so long trying to find different routes into oz, to finally be given a way in is amazing.
Although intially i was worried about going to be living so far from where i thought i would be. Now ive accepted that the door has been opened and i will enjoy the adventure of living some where most people would not choose to go. I know eventually we will get to Victoria, but i shall enjoy the ride for now.
Ive just got to finish my degree now and graduate, which takes me to December, then after that im hoping we will be on our way.

Ive got to crack on with my next assignment and then i can concentrate on my final end of course assignment.
So it will be back to the books for me on Monday.
Mandy:thumbsup:

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Don't know how you do it Mandy - you're a star :D

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I've heard them northern territory crocs have a liking for springer spaniels:ohmy:

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CONGRATULATONS I'm sooo plased for you that's brilliant news I have only just seen it as I was up in Darwin along with a few other places :rofl:
Darwin is lovely I'm sure you will have a great time:thumbsup:

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OI:ohmy:
Better leave my benji alone or they will feel the force of my size 7's up the bum lol
Mandy

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Thanks so much, my OH lol when i said you had just come back from a holiday in Darwin.

Please feel free to pop back up when we are in residence:thumbup:
Mandy

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We've just been posted to Darwin so will be moving up in January. Not the best time of year to be moving, but don't have a lot of choice!

Gonna be a long drive from VIC up to Darwin but am so looking forward to it! May not feel the same at the end of it though!

Keep in touch and may catch up with you when you come over!

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Congratulations Mandy .All good things come to those who wait ;):thumbsup: (even if it's not by choice )

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Hey Mandy congrats sounds exciting and like Hutch says you can always move later if not to your liking, bit like us really we could only get in via state sponser got our citizenship now but still in Tas its a little slow but it grows on you :)

really chuffed for you :thumbsup:

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Well that MUST be warm then!!!

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Best of luck good attitude

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welcome Mandy
we've been here 3 years now and loving it! I was(is?) a lateral transfer and having been around the great country of Oz on courses I can say this is the best place to start and as a nurse they will bite your hand off! Anyway if you want more info to the real side of being here as a lateral please PM me and I'll give you some info.

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Congrats Mandy, great to hear its finally happening. xx

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We are also moving to Darwin in January,

we were really dubious about moving there but after 6 months of researching and talking to 'Darwinites' we can't bloody wait. We were going to just last there a few months before moving on but it turns out there is so much to see and do we may be there considerably longer.

Now counting down the days, only 134 days to go!!

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Thats a helluva long drive, im glad i aint doing that. lol
Still waiting for the formal offer to come through, the others who were interviewed the week before us are now starting to get the offers through so i reckon next week we shall know if its definatly Darwin.
Look forward to finally meeting you and sharing a drinky or three.
Take care
Mandy xx

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Am sure the offer will be with you pretty soon! Just gotta try and be patient which of course is very hard to do!

OH is looking forward to testing his 4WD out on the drive up through the centre. Am sure me and the kids will be feeling slightly less enthusiastic!

If you do get Darwin, will catch up for a drink or three!! :thumbup:

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Get the drinks lined up, formal offer in Darwin it is.
Been told to start the visa application and front load medicals and police checks, so will crack on once ive got this assignment finished.
WE could be there for Jan/ Feb
Mandy

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Congratulations! It will be all go from here on in! Look forward to catching up with you in Darwin! We've just locked down a house in Gunn, Palmerston and are now busy sorting boxes etc!

Congrats again :thumbsup:

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Alert!
Dolphins in Darwin! :thumbup: