British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 32
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Babsw
Showing results 1 to 25 of 791
Search took 0.25 seconds.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 29th 2024, 8:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,849
Posted By Babsw

Re: Bringing Elderly Parent to Oz

Can I ask what is the 'bridging visa' please and where can I find information on the medical requirements for a retirement visa?
So sorry to be rude and hijack your thread but your question was so...
Forum: France
Oct 6th 2023, 10:48 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By Babsw

Re: Advice sought, please.

Thank you everyone for your answers, they were very helpful.
The reason I was asking about the government holding the money was because this is the way some visas operate in other countries, you...
Forum: France
Oct 5th 2023, 5:14 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By Babsw

Advice sought, please.

Hi, we're in the process of looking at retiring to France. We want to take time and prepare properly, both of us are learning the language.
We know it is not as easy as it was pre - Brexit but would...
Forum: Italy
Feb 28th 2020, 2:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By Babsw

Re: Moving to Italy?

Thank you, plenty to think about there. Appreciate your replies.
Forum: Italy
Feb 27th 2020, 10:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By Babsw

Moving to Italy?

Just a quick or maybe complicated question?
we are originally from GB, both in fifties, have been in Australia for last 12years (got citizenship), thinking of moving to Europe, Italy appeals but...
Forum: Teaching
May 6th 2017, 12:38 am
Replies: 3
Views: 4,186
Posted By Babsw

Re: Qualification Equivalence for Primary School Teachers emigrating to Australia

My three year degree wasn't recognised & I had to do another year at uni when I got here. Registration was fairly straightforward after that. I didn't mind too much as I was an nqt in uk & because I...
Forum: Australia
Apr 22nd 2016, 5:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By Babsw

Re: Renting in Brisbane

I live on North Lakes and while I know it's not every ones favourite suburb, there are a lot of available rentals in good areas on here. Might just be an option for starting out or it might be too...
Forum: Teaching
Apr 7th 2016, 10:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 5,250
Posted By Babsw

Re: Early Years teaching in Australia

I'm not sure how it goes as regards visa applicants but there does always seem to be plenty of work in child care facilities for trained early years teachers but it doesn't generally pay as well as...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2016, 9:56 am
Replies: 91
Views: 18,377
Posted By Babsw

Re: Advice needed please for teacher considering move to Australia from UK

Just reading your post on heat, Qld won't be any good for you. My friend is expecting a baby and has been taken off her extra curricular sports position that she takes. I was asked to take it over...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2016, 9:46 am
Replies: 91
Views: 18,377
Posted By Babsw

Re: Advice needed please for teacher considering move to Australia from UK

I am currently teaching in Qld, and am in my fifth year teaching here, it is not as driven as the UK but it is heading that way. I get paid for 25hours a week and probably do around 50/55hours a week...
Forum: Teaching
Jan 23rd 2016, 10:08 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 3,655
Posted By Babsw

Re: Teaching and teaching assiants in Australia

Yes they do have teaching assistants, same as UK. I'm not sure about the PGCE, but they do have something similar, have a go at contacting a uni in the state you are wanting to live in. Each state...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 12th 2016, 11:51 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 955
Posted By Babsw

cruises

Can some one give me an unbiased account of the difference in a Princess cruise as opposed to a P.O cruise? Cheers😊
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2015, 4:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 6,387
Posted By Babsw

Re: Supply teaching whilst travelling in Australia

I'm a teacher in Qld and as another person mentioned each state registers its own teachers. You have the necessary qualifications to register here but it is quite a process to register - what visa...
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2015, 8:32 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,153
Posted By Babsw

Smile Quantity Surveying

I wondered if any one could help my husband,please. he is a Quantity Surveyor (UK degree) but has been working here in Aus (Brisbane) mostly in Project Management/Contracts/Government related fields...
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2013, 10:31 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 8,337
Posted By Babsw

Re: Good Brisbane Suburb to live?

I was just thinking exactly the same but the OP wants the south side I think?
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2013, 10:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By Babsw

Re: Murrumba Downs.....is it stinking?

I live near there and have never even seen a water treatment place. Several friends live there and its never been mentioned in conversations. I must go and ask now but I doubt its anything to worry...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 22nd 2013, 10:47 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,534
Posted By Babsw

Re: M&S coming to Oz?

:eek:OMG,I had forgotten about their pork pies.....
Forum: Australia
Aug 22nd 2013, 10:35 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 16,547
Posted By Babsw

Re: Abuse of Australian citizenship ?

Because its a four year wait now for citizenship I reckon people who don't really want to be here in Aus. will be gone long before the four years. That will stop a lot of the ones who got citizenship...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 18th 2013, 9:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,600
Posted By Babsw

Re: nursery teacher job role similar to nursery nurse?

I can't help from the points area but this may be some help in regards to job equivalents. Here (Aus)you are an Early Years Teacher in a child care centre or possibly Prep, yr 1or 2 in a school or...
Forum: Teaching
Jun 9th 2013, 10:25 am
Replies: 0
Views: 2,164
Posted By Babsw

Do all states have regional policy for teaching?

Just wondered if all Australia has regional policy? I'm staying with contract teaching so doesn't affect me but a friend is not too committed to any particular state and wondered if all states have...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2013, 4:34 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,436
Posted By Babsw

Re: What do you think is better/worse about teaching in Oz vs UK?

oops,meant to type slightly not lightly!
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2013, 4:33 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,436
Posted By Babsw

Re: What do you think is better/worse about teaching in Oz vs UK?

I think some of the terminology is lightly different but I have found it very straightforward in the school I have been in however that is a primary.I couldn't tell you if secondary is different,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2013, 5:27 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,983
Posted By Babsw

Re: Weekly costs for a family of 4?

You may be entitled to family assistance and help with your rent depending on your circumstances?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 16th 2013, 9:43 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,057
Posted By Babsw

Re: How hard is the citizenship test?

If it is any help we took our tests in Oct and our ceremony is for Australia Day but every council varies, we are in Brisbane. Congrats on passing!:)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 9th 2013, 9:59 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,448
Posted By Babsw

Re: Citizenship Timescales - general question

we were also told that until we complete the ceremony we are not citizens regardless of having passed the test.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 791
 
Page 1 of 32
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.