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Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2007, 3:49 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By jojo90

Re: HELP!! Need Singapore family hotel room for next week

We stopped off at Singapore and booked a family room at the Shangri La - Rasa Sentosa resort. If you look up their website you can book direct online or by phone. They have a freephone no to book. We...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 2:15 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By jojo90

Re: agents, DIY or sponsor?

Can't help you on that one I'm afraid.
P.S sorry for all the spelling mistakes in previous reply. Perhaps I should have been made to pay second instalment!!:o

Note to self....take time to check...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 2:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By jojo90

Re: agents, DIY or sponsor?

Yep!
The hardest part is really getting all the relevent papaerwork together and getting your skill recognised initially. Once you've done that rest is failry straightforward.:)
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 1:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By jojo90

Re: agents, DIY or sponsor?

We did it all ourselves. We both worked full time and have two young kids. If your occupation is MODL it's really pretty straightforward and will save you heaps if you DIY. If you run into problems...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 10:36 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,933
Posted By jojo90

Re: Shipping stuff to Oz

We used White and Company. Oxford to Perth. Everything arrived in about 7 weeks - exactly as planned. All that was broken was a cup and a glass. Very happy with the service overall.:)
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 10:20 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,255
Posted By jojo90

Re: cost of living question?

The cost of living in Perth is quite high. It was recently voted one of the most expensive cities in the world to live. This is as a result of the rise in house prices and salaries which have not...
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2007, 10:45 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,137
Posted By jojo90

Re: first accomodation in Perth

We're renting in Carine. Been here about 5 months now. It's had it's ups and downs but getting better now.:)
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2007, 10:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,137
Posted By jojo90

Re: first accomodation in Perth

We booked a two week rental through movetoperth. Really took the pressure off as provided everything we needed. Gave us time to get organised. Just make sure all bills are included as I know that...
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2007, 9:58 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,145
Posted By jojo90

Re: Straight to OZ or stopover

WE flew with two kids aged 2 and 4 years. I had been dreading it but they wee great and took it all in they're stride.

We had a four night stopover at Singapore. We flew with Singapore airlines...
Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2007, 9:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By jojo90

Re: Do you have to re take your driving test?

Don't worry. You just swap it for an aussie one. If you do it within three months you don't have to take a theory test. For more information see www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/566.asp
Hope that helps.:)
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2006, 11:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By jojo90

2 months in Perth

Quick history first. Applied for PR 136 visa in January this year. Took about 5 months to get approval. Did it all ourselves and wouldn't recommend using an agent if you have the points required for...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 25th 2006, 7:57 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 16,147
Posted By jojo90

Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?

Hi, I had a telephone interview for a midwifery job at King Edwards Memorial Hospital and that was anything but casual. It was for a relatively senior position though. They asked alot of questions...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2006, 7:49 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,072
Posted By jojo90

Re: It really is NOT easy

Good to know I'm not alone. Had leaving party last Friday and last day of work today. Have cried laods. Didn't think it would hit me that hard either as family live quite far away and don't catch up...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2006, 10:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By jojo90

Re: Quick word of advice.....

Thanks for all the advice....have opted for the case of beer each. Thought that was a good option.

Lets hope it all arrives in one piece!!
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2006, 8:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By jojo90

Re: Quick word of advice.....

They did the bulk of the work yesterday and it was really hot. They normally use motorway services apparently but as we live out in the sticks there was nowhere to go so I volunteered the use of it!
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2006, 8:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By jojo90

Quick word of advice.....

Do you tip the movers???? Have them in as we speak. Have supplied endless tea/coffee and provided use of shower!! But just unsure if I am expected to tip once job done and if so how much??

Any...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2006, 9:19 am
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By jojo90

Re: Travelling times from Kalamunda to CBD

I'm kind of used to a bit of travel. At the moment we live in a little village in Oxfordshire and it takes me about 30mins to get in to work at the moment. I'd be happy to do anything under an hour...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2006, 8:57 am
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By jojo90

Travelling times from Kalamunda to CBD

Hi, we're still researching areas to live on arrival. We have booked a two week rental in Kallaroo initially but are still shortlisting areas to settle. We are looking at areas around Carine but also...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2006, 6:56 am
Replies: 61
Views: 3,319
Posted By jojo90

Re: Perth's house prices second after Sydney

I'm really depressed about this. Have just spoken to my friend in Ellenbrook. They only bought their house last year. New build....moved in in May. Paid $360,000. Had it valued yesterday and it's now...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2006, 6:45 am
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By jojo90

Arbor Grove v Ellenbrook Primary Perth

Just wondered if anyone has experience of either of these schools. We are moving to Ellenbrook in November and these are the two schools in the catchment area. Any information would be much...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 6:04 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By jojo90

Re: Has anyone used an agent to fill in all your forms?

Hurray 100 posts....I can finally give Karma worth something!!! :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 6:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By jojo90

Re: Has anyone used an agent to fill in all your forms?

We did it alone and had no problems. Visa granted in 5 months. Our application was fairly straightforward though (136 visa MODL). If it's a straightforward application I wouldn't waste your money...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2006, 6:33 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 566
Posted By jojo90

Re: Arriving Perth 30 November; anyone else ??

We've got two weeks in a furnished rental in Kallaroo when we arrive, courtesy of Movetoperth.com. We are intending to get an unfurnished rental in Ellenbrook soon after as we have friends there...
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2006, 5:09 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 566
Posted By jojo90

Re: Arriving Perth 30 November; anyone else ??

Leaving UK 30th October, 3 night stopover in Singapore on Sentosa island. arrive Perth 3rd November :D :scared:
Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Jul 11th 2006, 6:44 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By jojo90

Re: Any welders here?

Thanks! :)
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