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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 26th 2013, 11:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Posted By SenoraJo

Contributory parent visa v aged contributory parent visa

Hi Guys! After nearly 8 yrs my Mum of 69 has just sprung on us that she'd like to come permenantly :-) Does anyone have any advice/comments re: cpv versus aged cpv and also about offshore versus...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 19th 2013, 9:28 am
Replies: 45
Views: 9,072
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: I think we're done

Hi! Just a quick point re flying when pregnant. I did this a couple of years ago back to UK. Whilst airlines state you can fly later I couldn't get travel insurance beyond 26 weeks and I still...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2013, 9:16 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Hi

Sorry Phil, way down in NSW but this will give u a bump up. Good luck with your move, Jo x :)
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2012, 8:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Westleigh - anyone out there?

We have friends there who are really happy, their dtr is 18 now. They have met lots of friends through walking their dog at the dog park which is up behind the kids park. From what they say seems...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2012, 9:31 am
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Nsw or qld

Port Stephens is beautiful but small, not alot there really. A marina, great beaches, lots of holiday rentals and camp sites etc but not much else - we holiday there :D. Not sure of rents or job...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2012, 2:04 pm
Replies: 193
Views: 41,050
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Any families in Australia living on combined gross income of less than $100,000 a

Ahhh, I owe you an apology then, took it quite the wrong way :o

And yes it is bollox as you say :frown:
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2012, 8:31 pm
Replies: 193
Views: 41,050
Posted By SenoraJo

Wink Re: Any families in Australia living on combined gross income of less than $100,000 a

I did mention maternity leave...can't work and breast feed until baby older and feeding slows down as can only express once per shift (am an RN).

Swimming not a luxury as we surrounded by ocean...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2012, 7:47 am
Replies: 193
Views: 41,050
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Any families in Australia living on combined gross income of less than $100,000 a

No it's not. Why would I pretend to be struggling if I'm not? The whole point of my post was to illustrate that it is possible to live on less than $100k a year and still be happy. There are tons...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2012, 10:17 pm
Replies: 193
Views: 41,050
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Any families in Australia living on combined gross income of less than $100,000 a

Oh dear, I think we have it bad reading all these posts...:blink: We earn around $100k per year, last year was the first time over, and have a 30 year mortgage, and we are in mortgage stress and have...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2011, 12:09 am
Replies: 305
Views: 91,357
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

A few years ago everything was cheaper and as our wages were higher things were much easier. Now, only a few things are cheaper that I can think of: fuel, parking (free), chocolate, wine, clothes...
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2011, 11:12 pm
Replies: 152
Views: 15,805
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Aussie drivers

Agree... but I never did that as I was what they call a 'mature' p-plater at the time :o
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2011, 10:57 pm
Replies: 152
Views: 15,805
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Aussie drivers

Been here nearly six years, hubbie learnt to drive in UK and me here but we both agree that the driving here is terrible and we can often be heard whinging about it. If you think they speed up to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2011, 3:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Reassurance needed please !

Hi! I've flown with 22 month od and 4 yr old. Wasn't as bad as I'd thought. Bassinet was fab as could either put child in it or toys! Because you get the baulkhead seats more leg room too which...
Forum: Australia
May 25th 2010, 11:54 am
Replies: 28
Views: 4,518
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Perth (secret Harbour) vs Central coast (terrigal)

Depends what your after, beachside, schools, acreage, transport links, no of beds and how far your willing to commute/travel time. $400 will get you something decent. Suburbs I like best beachside...
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2010, 12:24 am
Replies: 28
Views: 4,518
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Perth (secret Harbour) vs Central coast (terrigal)

Hi Darren! We've been here over 4 years and it's great. :D Plenty of bars/restaurants here though restaurants shut early out of season so no going out for dinner after 8pm unless it's the weekend or...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2008, 11:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Bristol Medicals

Had ours done in Clifton, very thouragh (can't bloody spell that:o) and they found two heart murmers I didn't know I had but they still let me in. Hubby and I both smoked at the time. Very...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2008, 11:29 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,237
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: CENTRAL COAST AUTUMN MEET

Not me, I'm going out in the deluge to collect a certain (?expat) group of wino's who are out on the town sampling Terrigal's best vino tonight! Thought i'd get on here and bump this up while I...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 9:29 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,460
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Information on Central Coast

Hi! Central coast is a great place to live though never been to Perth so can't compare. Plenty of work options too......

Here there are 4 public hospitals, Gosford being the main one with large...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 8:59 am
Replies: 113
Views: 9,604
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: NSW CENTRAL COAST MEET UPS

Ooooooh it's been ages since I've posted...........

HELLO EVERYONE! And hello all the newcomers especially.........very miffed I shan't get to meet you as I am working Saturday :mad: Steve will...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 9:40 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,855
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Where are the 'must see' places on the Sunshine Coast?.....

Day trip to Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach which is nice itself, sunset at Carlo Sandblow RB lovely. Agree GH Mountains and Noosa - you could take some surf lessons there - we did and couldn't...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 9:27 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 116,793
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: NSW Ambulance service

Hello all! :D

Thought you might find this interesting....I am a nurse on the Central Coast NSW, recently lots of probs with emergency numbers ie: not working. I think it was 9 times in last few...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 9:09 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,298
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: freaking out about my 1st week in Sydney

I'll second that, plus don't forget Hostels have private rooms too not just dorms and luggage storage, much cheaper than hotels. Plenty to choose from in Sydney. We stayed twice at what was I think...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 9:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Got a flat but no furntiure

Yep, we bought lounge, bed and dining set from them when we first arrived and got a rental - $6000 all in, inc 2 sofa's and bed as well as all the drawers, tables, buffet etc. Planned to upgrade...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2007, 8:28 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,798
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Who would you recommend to ship a cat over to OZ?

Airpets without hesistation. Kind, helpful, let us take our time in kennels settling our cat who was aged, competitive price. Took care of everything. Good luck xx
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2007, 8:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,692
Posted By SenoraJo

Re: Healthcare cover recommendations for pregnancy and birth

Hiya!

Not sure about Perth but not long had a baby in NSW. My options were:

1. See Obstetrician privately throughout pregnancy for all checkups, pay for all, give birth in public or private...
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