Hello, We have been in Perth now for 9 months and still finding it hard to meet people.Can anyone help on how to meet people ??
Thanks

Where abouts in Perth are you?

Do you have children?

Hi, remember the feeling, but it DOES get easier.. Where in Perth are you? Are you working? What types of things do you enjoy? ANy kids? alone or with partner? Roughly how old are you? Do you want friends for coffee at lunch time or for getting pissed with at the weekend (or both?) Look at what you want and then where your most liely ot get it from. remember most friends in the UK came via school and work, and I know thats a lot harder to create as a new migrant.

After needing to really meet some new people in Perth I got hold of the local Free paper, went through the "whats on" section and basically phoned anything that I thought may be slightly interesting.

Dragon Boating (no experience) Yoga, Swimming lessons for the little one.
ZONTA - (professional womans asc.)

I really do know what your on about, as Im in NZ at the moment (5 months) doing the same AGAIN (back to Perth in Jan though.. hooray)

I have become completely shameless at inviting myself to things, in the park I invite people for coffee (easy with kids) in the supermarket I start up conversations with anyone who looks less likely ot be an axe murderer than me, I remember to ask questions about those people and places that are good to go to around and about. I have learnt not to complain too much about the place in which I find myself, only to mention that its tough being the new girl again. Ive done a short course at the local Tafe where I met my first drinking buddy and Im volunteering with a refugee organisation, so I meet people and have things to talk about..
I still dont know that many people here, but Ive discovered that 1 or 2 friends leads to 3 or 4 eventually.
This may sound like Im mrs social butterfly, far from it, I still sometimes go to the playgroup and dont speak to another person. But you do have to get your self out there and that canbe tough. AS my mates always say big smile, stand tall, tits out and tell yourself your interesting and fun.. why wouldnt people want to be your friend?

Good Luck
Maybe catch you in Jan?

birdey

Hi, I have one Daughter who is 27 months. We are living just outside freo at the moment but looking to buy as soon as we have worked out where lol

Have you been here long? Do you live in Perth?

Hi, i have a 27 months old daughter so unable to work. I have tried Mother and Toddler groups but no room for us this term!!We did join one but nobody spoke to us at all which was horrid.

We did start Swimming lessons but that was really hard as they children here are so far ahead and T by daughter was unable to do half of the class which was a real shame.
I am going to have to be brave and just keep pushing myself on people in a nice way.

I would love to have Coffee and week end drinks.We have had lot's of visitors over the past 6 months so it's now time we, My Hubby and I put our selfs out there and start out new life.

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Lynne

Hiya, keep posting and we can meet up in Jan if your stil want too.
Cheers

Love too. That would be great.
Thanks again for all your help
Many thanks

My daughter is 27 months and we live near Freo!! Are you near?Any children?

Hi, yes i am in Perth, but nowhere near Freo.
I am near Joondalup NOR.
Shame, would be nice to have met up. I have 3 kids but all at school.

We have two daughters and live in Secret Harbour (South of Freo)
Lynne

how long have you been here? it's not that far. we drove out that way a few weeks ago.
I have been told alot of British live there, Is that true?We are looking to buy at the moment and any info would be great on places to buy.
thanks

How are you finding it?Have you been here long?Have you made many friends here?

Hi

If its not too much out of your way there is a meet every Thrusday 12pm at the Quay Cafe at Hillarys, you are more than welcome to come along.

Pm me if you want more info

Sam

I like Freo, sometimes wish we had bought down there. We have been here one year now. We want to stay another year for citizenship then maybe go back home to UK as we prefer it there.

Lots of English up here in Joondalup. Abit boring though. Depends what you want in life. If you like beaches and the surf then you will love it. The areas up here are all the same to me. Big suburbs, loads of houses close together, but not enough things to do.