Another one off to Darwin
Jul 30th 2009 | 12:42 am
#1
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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
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
Jul 30th 2009 | 2:10 am
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Re: 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
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
Jul 30th 2009 | 2:15 am
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
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....
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....
Jul 30th 2009 | 6:07 am
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
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....
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....
Im taking a springer spaniel so im hoping he will aclimatise to the weather.
Mandy
Jul 30th 2009 | 4:57 pm
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Re: 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
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
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.
Jul 30th 2009 | 7:04 pm
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Re: 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
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
I have heard loads of people speak so positively about Darwin, Aussies & Brits alike
Jul 30th 2009 | 8:14 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
It don't matter hon, you're on your way!!!!!!! TWT really needs to pull her finger out further Really made up for you. Congrats.
TWT really needs to pull her finger out further Really made up for you. Congrats.
Jul 30th 2009 | 9:41 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
Quite fancy Darwin meself. Bit warmer than Cairns.
Jul 30th 2009 | 10:11 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
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
Jul 31st 2009 | 6:36 am
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
YAY!
I'm well chuffed for you Mandy
All good things come to those who wait and you've definately done plenty of that!!!
All the best for the future
J x
I'm well chuffed for you Mandy
All good things come to those who wait and you've definately done plenty of that!!!
All the best for the future
J x
Jul 31st 2009 | 12:10 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
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 
Jul 31st 2009 | 3:52 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
So pleased to hear your news mandy....it's been a bloody up hill struggle hasn't it!
Congratulations x
Congratulations x
Jul 31st 2009 | 4:09 pm
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Re: 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
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
Jul 31st 2009 | 10:21 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
Well done,
Charles Darwin Uni has good reputation for nursing.
Gems
Charles Darwin Uni has good reputation for nursing.
Gems
Jul 31st 2009 | 10:53 pm
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Re: Another one off to Darwin
About time!
Well done and enjoy your new life
Julie. x
Well done and enjoy your new life
Julie. x
