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Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2011, 9:46 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By ellie10990

Re: Will we find a decent house gold coast for under 500k

Is this a no?

the area we live in here in adelaide has more expensive houses,there isnt one on our estate under $599,but yes if you go much further way from civilisation you could get one for less...
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2011, 9:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By ellie10990

Will we find a decent house gold coast for under 500k

Hi

been living in adelaide for last 4 years,and totally fed up of it now.

Problem is Oh recently made redundant so we are pondering whether to return to uk,as with the current exchange rate, we...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2010, 10:40 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,245
Posted By ellie10990

Re: South Australia to Queensland shipping costs

thats really helpful info for when we make the move

thanks so much
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2010, 10:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,245
Posted By ellie10990

Re: South Australia to Queensland shipping costs

will watch this thread with interest as hoping to move also from adelaide to brissie next year
Nov 27th 2010, 12:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By ellie10990

Re: benefits in uk

thanks so much for the help so far

We do have a small amount of savings so hopefully that will keep us going for a while and fingers crossed we can find a job:fingerscrossed:

We had paid nearly...
Nov 27th 2010, 10:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By ellie10990

benefits in uk

I am really embarassed to be posting this, but does anyone know the rates of benefit in the uk for jobseekers and child benefit?

Basically we are in oz and are now in our 50s having never been...
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2010, 10:01 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,098
Posted By ellie10990

Re: adelaide question

Also seacliff, hallett cove, and marino are nice and all by the beach

I live near these areas so let me know if you need any more info
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2010, 8:28 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,098
Posted By ellie10990

Re: adelaide question

warradale is rather scruffy and near south rd

Seaton and glenelg are nice areas
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 11:51 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By ellie10990

Re: advice re franchises/businesses/market stalls etc brissie/gold coast

Hi my husband worked as an account handler for a large advertising agency doing tv/radio/newspaper ads /arranging events/print etc


The adelaide weather is too cold for ME .too much of the year...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2010, 3:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By ellie10990

advice re franchises/businesses/market stalls etc brissie/gold coast

Hi

to cut a long story short,been in adelaide for 4 years now and never liked it.However We stayed put due to the recession and hubbies job.Unfortunately he has recently been made redundant and...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 28th 2010, 5:04 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,488
Posted By ellie10990

Re: Job Seeker ID ???????????

and presumably not within 2 years of arrival???
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2010, 9:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By ellie10990

Re: anyone moved from adelaide? are you warmer

its ducted heating!!


the house has heating ,rugs,curtains insulation etc

But still damn cold

yes we are in the hills so think its colder her than flatter areas of adelaide but to be honest...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2010, 6:30 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By ellie10990

Re: anyone moved from adelaide? are you warmer

yes i agree warmer than the uk

But yesterday and today have been scraping ice off the windscreen

not pleasant when you have raynauds even in gloves

Just would like somewhere warmer for my...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2010, 6:19 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By ellie10990

anyone moved from adelaide? are you warmer

Hi

been here in adelaide 3 years now,winter doesnt get any better!!

Its bloody freezing especially in the house despite ducted etc

I suffer with raynauds and end up wearing gloves inside
...
Forum: Australia
Aug 22nd 2009, 1:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By ellie10990

where to stay in port douglas

Hi All

have booked flights for 2nd october for a holiday ,coming up from adelaide.Just need to find somewhere to stay now:confused:

Can anyone recommend a nice place to stay for a family.
...
Apr 6th 2009, 7:41 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 5,072
Posted By ellie10990

Re: What will you miss and not when you get back to the UK.

will miss

the beaches
warm weather

wont miss
bogans/feral people
loneliness and social isolation
empty streets
restaurants that close at 9pm FFS
Mar 31st 2009, 12:37 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Posted By ellie10990

Re: HELP I feel like I have screwed up my kids lives

thanks for those kind words and sharing your experiences

I think ultimately my kids would be okay here if they had friends nearby.Unfortunately they are at an age where they remember that in the...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2009, 10:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By ellie10990

Re: Is the job situation on the Sunshine Coast bad?

sorry cant help with the work situation but I also live in flagstaff hill and loved the sunshine coast,much nicer IMO
hope all works out for you,let us know how you get on
Mar 22nd 2009, 12:28 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Posted By ellie10990

Re: HELP I feel like I have screwed up my kids lives

thanks so much for that.Its nice to hear another young persons perspective.Maybe I will suggest a job to him
Mar 22nd 2009, 12:00 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Posted By ellie10990

HELP I feel like I have screwed up my kids lives

To cut a long story short,we moved here to South australia 2 years ago.For the usual reasons better life for the kids:thumbdown:sunshine ,outdoor lifestyle etc etc all the cliches:thumbdown:

But I...
Mar 18th 2009, 4:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By ellie10990

Re: Can my ex husband get a visa??to be near our son

thanks
our son is now 19 so if necessary maybe he could sponsor??
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2009, 2:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By ellie10990

Re: Citizenship Test - ID Requirements

We took our passports.marriage certificates and birth certificates and some bills just in case:thumbsup:
Mar 18th 2009, 2:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By ellie10990

Can my ex husband get a visa??to be near our son

Hi
looking for some advice please.My ex husband is wanting to live in australia.
Our son (his only son lives here)hence why he wants to be here.

He is single with no other children and aged...
Mar 10th 2009, 5:53 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,944
Posted By ellie10990

Re: PROOF OF IDENTITY citizenship if you know no one on list??

thanks yes thats what we were told for us but we needed someone to verify the kids
they have never seen a doctor and their school prohibits teachers signing legal paperwork
Mar 10th 2009, 10:45 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,944
Posted By ellie10990

PROOF OF IDENTITY citizenship if you know no one on list??

We are applying for citizenship after we take the test.However we do not know anyone on the list of people to confirm our identity who are aus citizens or have known us for 12 months.There may...
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