Kelli28

we are going brisbane/gold coast but i'd consider any areas really so long as we get there but we have met alot of people who are heading to the same area and some have become good friends who we will definatly get together with when we get there so that makes it a bit easier when you have people there already
not heard of port stephens/anna bay they sound nice though
kerryxx

Sleeping Beauty

it's about a 3 hour drive north of sydney, along the coast, near/past newcastle.

like you, we'll consider all areas, have a really open mind, but don't want to go from place to place as we've got 2 kiddies (8 & 3), and need to settle them as soon as. my sister is considering brisbane way, although i don't think she has looked into areas yet.

michelle

Kelli28

ooohh sounds like a family affiar everyones moving at least you wont miss them
we have a boy age 7 so we have had to do as much research as poss it to areas before we go but the list of suburbs just keeps getting longer!!

Sleeping Beauty

sorry kellie, went to bed last night. way past my bedtime.............

yup, older bros already there, went to nz for nearly 4 years, then went over to aus, been there nearly 8 years. we've are in the middle of applying, older sister and family are getting their stuff together to submit. younger brother and family are prabably going to apply. she's a nurse, so will get fastracked (or so i'm led to believe). she does want try and do her midwifery b4 they go though, so it looks as though it will be in a couple of years time. mum and dad were hoping to come out the same time as us, on a retirement visa, but not enough spondoolies, they are not millionaires!!! whoever gets there first will have to sponsor them once they have been over in aus for 2 years (balance of family visa). so, yep, family affair.

like you we have to consider the lad of 8 with schooling. it changed schools last year, and it took him a wee while to get settled. don't want to be dragging him round australia, in and out of schools, will have to get settled asap, and try to hit the ground running.

any news on the visa front?

michelle

possoms

Hi Kelli have you booked a place? do you need hotel phone number?

anyone else using OE going

Bun we are going up on the train Seminar only about 15 mins walk from station are you using OE?

Kay

Kelli28

hi yes we have booked our place and the hotel number would be fab thanks and no visa so far today

possoms

freephone 0800 0280 400 main number for all days inn hotels ask for Days Hotel Manchester City

or www.daysinn.co.uk

Hope you get your visa soon

Sleeping Beauty

no, we are using another company, hence the reason i hadn't heard about it.

don't know if we are going yet...........

michelle

possoms

Oh not sure if you can go if your not with them

Kelli28

kay i think you can but its £15

drift

Yes the seminar is definitely open to non OE clients and it will cost £15
There's still some places available too.

chessp

What seminar?

drift

http://www.overseas-emigration.co.uk/

Overseas Emigration Visas would like to invite you to their Pre-Departure Seminar
taking place at:

Manchester Conference Centre & Days Hotel
The University of Manchester, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
Saturday 30th July 2005 between 1:30pm and 5:30pm

Overseas Emigration Visas is holding a pre-departure seminar for all people currently applying for permanent or temporary residence in Australia. Speaking at the seminar will be experts in relocation.

Topics covered will include:


* International removal specialists
* Currency Exchange
* Australian financial information and pension advice
* Application Timelines
* Emergency Repatriation Insurance

Afterwards there will be a wine reception in order for participants to personally ask questions of the speakers and meet others in a similar situation to themselves. The cost of the seminar is £15.00. To register please call 0845 601 7810 or email [email protected]. Overseas Emigration plans to hold more of these seminarsacross the country with tentative locations including Edinburgh, Bristol or London. To register your interest, please email [email protected]

lacey21

I am gooing to manny airport on the 30 to talk to my migration agent
Will see you there if you like anyone
love lace x

possoms

Manny airport? hope hes not smuggling you on a plane

are you going to the seminar