First weeks in Cairns
Feb 13th 2008, 9:06 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
i would start learning to drive quickly. i think you will struggle living somewhere like cairns with 4 kids and not being able to drive. the public transport here is very poor and unreliable. sometimes the buses simply do not turn up. waits of up to an hour are not uncommon. i would choose very carefully where you live. smithfield or redlynch would be good options for schools, shops etc.
Would rather walk!!!! 
Looks like Redlynch has the thumbs up so far
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 10:14 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
I'd like to see that......
Mum's taxi!
WW
Feb 13th 2008, 10:32 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
If I live near the school then I don't need to drive
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 10:47 am
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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.
I will get your Mrs to sort you out if you are pernickety again!! or I may have to!
Liz
Feb 13th 2008, 10:49 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Liz
had meds, o.k but it took ages to get my blood presssure reading right..was soooo nervous! he didn't ask for anymore investigations so hopefully that means there are none?? Must have been all that paperwork I took with me!
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Feb 13th 2008, 10:52 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
That is pernickety. I know what I mean and it had been approved by cairns Chamber of Commerce but then D.I.M.C Business Entry department also approved his application before I sent my part off.
I will get your Mrs to sort you out if you are pernickety again!! or I may have to!
Liz
I will get your Mrs to sort you out if you are pernickety again!! or I may have to!
Liz
But I mustn't be pernickety
Feb 13th 2008, 10:52 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
We considering redlynch too. Looks like a nice area
Liz
had meds, o.k but it took ages to get my blood presssure reading right..was soooo nervous! he didn't ask for anymore investigations so hopefully that means there are none?? Must have been all that paperwork I took with me!
Lizx
Liz
had meds, o.k but it took ages to get my blood presssure reading right..was soooo nervous! he didn't ask for anymore investigations so hopefully that means there are none?? Must have been all that paperwork I took with me!
Lizx
You may get referred at LCU for someone higher up to finalise your meds.......but it only takes a few days longer, and I'm sure you'll be fine!!!
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 11:36 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
I have to have a pool.......that is the girls demand!!!!!
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
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 13th 2008, 11:39 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
My eldest was 12 in November......so it sounds like my older 3 would be in the same school then
How are you finding things in Cairns? Any horror stories I need to know about.....apart from meeting Bix or WW....LOL
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 11:48 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Even the weather has been kind, no cyclones (yet) just hot and humid but not unbearable.
Feb 13th 2008, 11:54 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Don't think any of the Cairns folk have met WW he's a very elusive character! No horror stories to report, it's been quite a stressful few months just with finding rentals and the drama of our UK house sale but that is all resolved, work is good and Nigel now has an old ute and his tools and kids are getting themselves to and from school on the bus which is good!
Even the weather has been kind, no cyclones (yet) just hot and humid but not unbearable.
Even the weather has been kind, no cyclones (yet) just hot and humid but not unbearable.
I'm not looking forward to fighting over rentals.........houses do look fab in Redlynch though
Still have to sell our house in the UK.......been on the market for 10 months already!!!! EA said it's spotless and modern....just need to wait for a buyer who can afford it
Think I will email the school to see if I can put my girls' names down ready to start school in May.
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 11:58 am
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
That's my mission then....to be the first to meet WW....LOL
I'm not looking forward to fighting over rentals.........houses do look fab in Redlynch though
Still have to sell our house in the UK.......been on the market for 10 months already!!!! EA said it's spotless and modern....just need to wait for a buyer who can afford it
Think I will email the school to see if I can put my girls' names down ready to start school in May.
Beth x x
I'm not looking forward to fighting over rentals.........houses do look fab in Redlynch though
Still have to sell our house in the UK.......been on the market for 10 months already!!!! EA said it's spotless and modern....just need to wait for a buyer who can afford it
Think I will email the school to see if I can put my girls' names down ready to start school in May.
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 12:00 pm
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Re: First weeks in Cairns
Looks like a new website being built.....
http://redlynchsc.eq.edu.au/index.html
It suggests they accept from Prep age upwards.
http://redlynchsc.eq.edu.au/index.html
It suggests they accept from Prep age upwards.
Feb 13th 2008, 12:01 pm
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