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Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2004, 6:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: Epilepsy affect application?

Fogot to add....we were accepted with no problems.
:)
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2004, 6:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: Epilepsy affect application?

My son (20) has epilepsy, and we got a letter from our GP to say what meds he is on and that it is under control etc., and gave it to the doctor to forward on to Adelaide when we had our med checks...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 4:36 am
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Town houses/ Units/ Duplexes etc.

Can anyone explain what the differences are between these types of housing. In Canada, a town house is an attached "house", which has a little garden etc. We do not have "units" or "duplexes" only...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2004, 4:58 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Weather in Brisbane-May, June, July

My husband is leaving for Brisbane in 3 weeks time and is taking over a suitcase for me. I am only arriving there in May (taking a trip to visit family in Europe). Unfortunately I am only allowed 1...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2004, 6:47 am
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Upacking furniture yourself?

I got 2 quotes from a removal company for door to door delivery, 1 was for them to arrange for the unpacking and another was for us to do the offloading and unpacking. Has anyone done the unpacking...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2004, 6:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

I'm doing a round trip, but the opposite way to...

I'm doing a round trip, but the opposite way to most of you. Fly via Toronto to London then to Norway for 3 weeks, back to England for 5 days, then on to Brisbane (via Singapore).
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2004, 1:32 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,700
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: The hardest desicion so far

When we left South Africa for Canada, we left our beloved Staffordshire Terrier behind, because of similar concerns (only this time...coming to the cold). We knew we would be staying in a hotel for...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2004, 6:21 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: How long before you got a mortgage?

My BIL advised that after you have been working for 3 mos in full time employment, some banks will give you a mortgage if you put 20% down. Otherwise you have to be working for a year before you can...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2004, 9:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: Tazzy Update #2

Tazzy, thanks for the update. Many people are close to their parents, or siblings etc. It is VERY difficult for some of us to be away from close family. I think for a lot of people, this is the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2004, 9:24 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,243
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

our application was sent in July 2002. Meds done...

our application was sent in July 2002. Meds done in June 2003. Visas granted October 2003. We're headed off to Brisbane as soon as the house is sold (have to validate before June 18, 2004). Sun...
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2004, 6:08 am
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

We're leaving Canada (Calgary) to go to Brisbane....

We're leaving Canada (Calgary) to go to Brisbane. We have been here for 9 years and find it too cold. Hubby did not want to move to BC as he does not like the weather too wet! We are originally...
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2004, 6:03 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,243
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

My hubby is an industrial electrician. TRA only...

My hubby is an industrial electrician. TRA only took 4 months for him. He has both South African (we're originally from Durban) and Canadian tickets. Are you heading for Brisbane?

The Goodbye...
Forum: Australia
Dec 19th 2003, 7:17 am
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Thanks, WBB, you are right, of course. It's just...

Thanks, WBB, you are right, of course. It's just that it's such a great company to work for...such nice people....one of my biggest regrets about leaving Canada.
Forum: Australia
Dec 19th 2003, 6:12 am
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

OMG! I just got called into my boss's office and...

OMG! I just got called into my boss's office and was handed a cheque (equivalent to a months' pay) and was told it was a cash bonus for exceptional work. This is over and above our regular bonus...
Forum: Australia
Dec 11th 2003, 9:59 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,768
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Grade 1 and 2 (Geesh, I think!!) Please let...

Grade 1 and 2 (Geesh, I think!!)

Please let me know what state school your child was in!!:scared:We were thinking of Mount Cotton state for mine...do you know anything about it?
Forum: Australia
Dec 11th 2003, 2:54 am
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Yummy food

For those of you who love seafood, this sounds good...

http://www.australiablog.com/archives/001021.shtml:p
Forum: Australia
Dec 11th 2003, 2:48 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,768
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

This is a private school, and school fees are...

This is a private school, and school fees are around $5,000 per year.

What are you looking for (State or private, primary or high etc.??).
We are thinking of trying state for my daughter who...
Forum: Australia
Dec 11th 2003, 2:34 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,768
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

My brother-in-law has two children (primary) who...

My brother-in-law has two children (primary) who go to Sheldon College in Brisbane. They are very happy with the school. The school website is www.sheldoncollege.com
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2003, 9:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Thanks Mrs D, Certainly given me some food...

Thanks Mrs D,

Certainly given me some food for thought. Forest Lake may be out of the picture for me now:D, still don't know about A. Creek. Will have to see when we get there. We are starting...
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2003, 8:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Forest Lake/Albany Creek (Brisbane area)

Can anyone give me some more information on these areas. I would particularly like to know
- what the state primary schools are like?
- what the state high schools are like?
- commute time to the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2003, 6:44 am
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: Maintenance Fitters In Oz?

My husband is also a maintenance fitter (or Millwright as we call it in Canada). We are going to Brisbane. Upon research in the past, jobs have been advertised in this field. I know in Canada it...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2003, 1:47 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,834
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Try this for highway robbery!!! In Calgary,...

Try this for highway robbery!!! In Calgary, Canada. 7% of the 1st $100,00 and 3% on the balance. If we sell our property for $250,000.00 then we are expected to pay $11,500.00!!!
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 2:12 am
Replies: 14
Views: 769
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: any Canadians leaving for Australia???

Hi Najo,
We're not Canadian born, but have lived in Alberta for the past 9 years. We are leaving next year around March. We too, hate the winter and the lifesyle that comes with it.
:eek:
How...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2003, 2:42 am
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Re: Anybody From Canada?

I currently live in Calgary, am am emigrating over to Brisbane around March 2004. I have really enjoyed living here, but unfortunately...the climate is not for me. I freeze in winter and it lasts...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2003, 9:42 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,000
Posted By The GoodbyeGirl

Not my experience with Canada. I live in...

Not my experience with Canada. I live in Calgary, and from what you are describing, it sounds like I am living in a different country from the Canada you experienced. The best thing about the...
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