First weeks in Cairns
Feb 12th 2008 | 5:51 am
#526
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
been warm for manchester..we were wandering around the city centre and it was 15 degrees! Even sat outside and had a glass of beer!
went for my meds..after waiting 45 mins and the doctor running late I finally got the blood pressure reading I wanted..after having to sit outside the office on my own with blood pressure monitor strapped to my arm..white coat syndrome (even though he was wearing a suit)! Eventually worked out o.k. he said I was very very nervous..think he though my heart was going to jump out of my chest! XRays were all fine....so £300 skinter and just have to wait now..apparently they won't get to Sydney until end of next week. i don't think i will be out there for that BBQ but shouldn't be too long after. Only downside of getting there nearer to the end of march will be that I ahve to work in Mackay for about 3 weeks with the boss (although he said we only need to be there 3 days a week)!! So not that bad.
Just have to hope they don't think I am too fat now! B.M.I 32 althought he doctor said I didn't look it and was well proportioned...whatever that meant!!!!
Lizx
Also got my certificate through to practice in Queensland so I better get visa now..
went for my meds..after waiting 45 mins and the doctor running late I finally got the blood pressure reading I wanted..after having to sit outside the office on my own with blood pressure monitor strapped to my arm..white coat syndrome (even though he was wearing a suit)! Eventually worked out o.k. he said I was very very nervous..think he though my heart was going to jump out of my chest! XRays were all fine....so £300 skinter and just have to wait now..apparently they won't get to Sydney until end of next week. i don't think i will be out there for that BBQ but shouldn't be too long after. Only downside of getting there nearer to the end of march will be that I ahve to work in Mackay for about 3 weeks with the boss (although he said we only need to be there 3 days a week)!! So not that bad.
Just have to hope they don't think I am too fat now! B.M.I 32 althought he doctor said I didn't look it and was well proportioned...whatever that meant!!!!
Lizx
Also got my certificate through to practice in Queensland so I better get visa now..
BMI is such a stupid measurement really
Feb 12th 2008 | 7:09 am
#527
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Do you know if the panel doctor tells you there and then if further investigations are required? Mind you, i put all of my investigations with my application so not really a lot they could ask for!
I havn't replied to your earlier question..about type of visa. I am applying for a Regional State Migratory Scheme Visa (subclass 119). This is where the sponsor pays the first part and then the job and he have to be approved by cairns council in this case. it then gets approved by brisbane D.I.M.A. When this is accepted I send my part off and I had already had police checks etc done and just kept hanging on for meds until I couldn't put them off any longer! The process started for me in Sept 2007 so not doing too bad...hope to be there by April at the latest. As soon as my visa comes through I then sponsor my partner..should take 2 months at most and then she will join me in cairns...by which time I should hopefully have a nice place to rent..with not much furniture in.. All I need is a sofa bed, sheets, a small table and chairs and a T.V till our furniture gets there!
What work do you do?
Liz
Feb 12th 2008 | 9:14 am
#528
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From: Lion in da jungle
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Actually Liz your application is for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa and the position has to be approved by a Regional Certifying Body which in Cairns case is the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Queensland or Gulf Savannah Development.
Not that I'm pernickety or anything.
Not that I'm pernickety or anything.
Feb 12th 2008 | 6:35 pm
#529
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From: Tropical North QLD
Re: First weeks in Cairns
yes, just wait to see what they think on the weight side I guess..or should I say the weight combined with the hypertension tablets!
Do you know if the panel doctor tells you there and then if further investigations are required? Mind you, i put all of my investigations with my application so not really a lot they could ask for!
I havn't replied to your earlier question..about type of visa. I am applying for a Regional State Migratory Scheme Visa (subclass 119). This is where the sponsor pays the first part and then the job and he have to be approved by cairns council in this case. it then gets approved by brisbane D.I.M.A. When this is accepted I send my part off and I had already had police checks etc done and just kept hanging on for meds until I couldn't put them off any longer! The process started for me in Sept 2007 so not doing too bad...hope to be there by April at the latest. As soon as my visa comes through I then sponsor my partner..should take 2 months at most and then she will join me in cairns...by which time I should hopefully have a nice place to rent..with not much furniture in.. All I need is a sofa bed, sheets, a small table and chairs and a T.V till our furniture gets there!
What work do you do?
Liz
Do you know if the panel doctor tells you there and then if further investigations are required? Mind you, i put all of my investigations with my application so not really a lot they could ask for!
I havn't replied to your earlier question..about type of visa. I am applying for a Regional State Migratory Scheme Visa (subclass 119). This is where the sponsor pays the first part and then the job and he have to be approved by cairns council in this case. it then gets approved by brisbane D.I.M.A. When this is accepted I send my part off and I had already had police checks etc done and just kept hanging on for meds until I couldn't put them off any longer! The process started for me in Sept 2007 so not doing too bad...hope to be there by April at the latest. As soon as my visa comes through I then sponsor my partner..should take 2 months at most and then she will join me in cairns...by which time I should hopefully have a nice place to rent..with not much furniture in.. All I need is a sofa bed, sheets, a small table and chairs and a T.V till our furniture gets there!
What work do you do?
Liz
So you have a job sorted which is good. Pity you have to be apart from your partner for a few months though!
I am a nurse. Not going to apply for jobs until we hear about the visa.
Feb 12th 2008 | 7:42 pm
#530
da Bonehead
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From: Lion in da jungle
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Actually Liz your application is for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa and the position has to be approved by a Regional Certifying Body which in Cairns case is the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Queensland or Gulf Savannah Development.
Not that I'm pernickety or anything.
Not that I'm pernickety or anything.
Feb 12th 2008 | 7:45 pm
#531
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From: Little Mountain, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Well done Liz........meds finally over for you!!!!
Sounds as if your panel doc didn't need any further reports from you....LOL
Still trying to decide where to live in Cairns........it's doing my head right in now :curse:
Hubby's employer seems desperate to get us out there........but we can't go before end of April as we have so much to sort out here first!!!!
I have to sort schools out for the girls too......and have to live very close to them as I don't drive!!!
Beth x x
Sounds as if your panel doc didn't need any further reports from you....LOL
Still trying to decide where to live in Cairns........it's doing my head right in now :curse:
Hubby's employer seems desperate to get us out there........but we can't go before end of April as we have so much to sort out here first!!!!
I have to sort schools out for the girls too......and have to live very close to them as I don't drive!!!
Beth x x
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:24 pm
#532
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Redlynch Grove estate.
Pathways and cycle tracks to the schools.
The state one is expanding by one year each year - I think they are up to year 9 now.
Catholic one is full school life.
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu....lt.asp?id=9747
http://www.ceo.cairns.catholic.edu.a..._redlynch.html
Both recommended.
Wannabie's kids go to the state one.
It's regarded as a very good area.
Only a 10-15 minute drive to the CEC depot I showed you yesterday.
I work one block away and do that journey.
On the bus route.
Ideally situated for short commutes to town, beaches and a lot of attractions.
Just to confuse there are Redlynch Grove appartment blocks where Rooksie lives but these are not on the Grove estate.
To save you time if you look online ignore anything that refers to Central or Valley estate.
Pathways and cycle tracks to the schools.
The state one is expanding by one year each year - I think they are up to year 9 now.
Catholic one is full school life.
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu....lt.asp?id=9747
http://www.ceo.cairns.catholic.edu.a..._redlynch.html
Both recommended.
Wannabie's kids go to the state one.
It's regarded as a very good area.
Only a 10-15 minute drive to the CEC depot I showed you yesterday.
I work one block away and do that journey.
On the bus route.
Ideally situated for short commutes to town, beaches and a lot of attractions.
Just to confuse there are Redlynch Grove appartment blocks where Rooksie lives but these are not on the Grove estate.
To save you time if you look online ignore anything that refers to Central or Valley estate.
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:26 pm
#533
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Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Grove estate.....
More developed than when this was taken though.
More developed than when this was taken though.
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:28 pm
#534
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Posts: 3,008
From: Little Mountain, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Redlynch Grove estate.
Pathways and cycle tracks to the schools.
The state one is expanding by one year each year - I think they are up to year 9 now.
Catholic one is full school life.
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu....lt.asp?id=9747
http://www.ceo.cairns.catholic.edu.a..._redlynch.html
Both recommended.
Wannabie's kids go to the state one.
It's regarded as a very good area.
Only a 10-15 minute drive to the CEC depot I showed you yesterday.
I work one block away and do that journey.
On the bus route.
Ideally situated for short commutes to town, beaches and a lot of attractions.
Just to confuse there are Redlynch Grove appartment blocks where Rooksie lives but these are not on the Grove estate.
To save you time if you look online ignore anything that refers to Central or Valley estate.
Pathways and cycle tracks to the schools.
The state one is expanding by one year each year - I think they are up to year 9 now.
Catholic one is full school life.
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu....lt.asp?id=9747
http://www.ceo.cairns.catholic.edu.a..._redlynch.html
Both recommended.
Wannabie's kids go to the state one.
It's regarded as a very good area.
Only a 10-15 minute drive to the CEC depot I showed you yesterday.
I work one block away and do that journey.
On the bus route.
Ideally situated for short commutes to town, beaches and a lot of attractions.
Just to confuse there are Redlynch Grove appartment blocks where Rooksie lives but these are not on the Grove estate.
To save you time if you look online ignore anything that refers to Central or Valley estate.
Will have a good look at those links now. What's the temperature with you today? May have to stand in front of my oven to start getting used to the heat....LOL
Beth x x
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:35 pm
#535
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From: Lion in da jungle
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:38 pm
#536
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From: Little Mountain, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Re: First weeks in Cairns
I better use the fan assisted oven then!!!! 
Just had a look at one of the school links.....looks good so far!!!!
My girls will have to go to a State school......we're not catholic......and I can't afford to sent 4 children to private school
Beth x x
Just had a look at one of the school links.....looks good so far!!!!
My girls will have to go to a State school......we're not catholic......and I can't afford to sent 4 children to private school
Beth x x
Feb 12th 2008 | 8:58 pm
#539
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From: Little Mountain, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Can't figure out if all of my girls would go to the same school or not
They are 12, 11, 8 & 3 years old. Anyone know?
I don't think it works the same in Oz school years.....so don't know what year they would be in school.
Beth x x
Feb 12th 2008 | 9:00 pm
#540
youngy73
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 940
From: kewarra beach, cairns
Re: First weeks in Cairns
Well done Liz........meds finally over for you!!!!
Sounds as if your panel doc didn't need any further reports from you....LOL
Still trying to decide where to live in Cairns........it's doing my head right in now :curse:
Hubby's employer seems desperate to get us out there........but we can't go before end of April as we have so much to sort out here first!!!!
I have to sort schools out for the girls too......and have to live very close to them as I don't drive!!!
Beth x x
Sounds as if your panel doc didn't need any further reports from you....LOL
Still trying to decide where to live in Cairns........it's doing my head right in now :curse:
Hubby's employer seems desperate to get us out there........but we can't go before end of April as we have so much to sort out here first!!!!
I have to sort schools out for the girls too......and have to live very close to them as I don't drive!!!
Beth x x
