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I have lived in oz a few years now and to be honest I have a mix of different friends English and Aussie, I find no difference in any. I believe it's just the same in England (good and bad), I also work with a good number of Aussies and find them nothing but friendly, hey yeh there is that usual banter!!! I love it here and haven't had a problem with this country, I believe if you look for bad things or over analyse situations then maybe you will see it clearer than others

Toneless, vetassess only regulates your quals whilst applying to emigrate over here, and really doesn't account for much once you are here, it's then up to you to enrol in Tafe SA or other training establishments to get your license.

To be fair Toneless and Howde, we have settled in really well, both me and the wife started work after only 2 weeks of being here and both the girls settled in the school really easy, however to get your quals recognised here is a little difficult than expected and all plumbers and electricians HAVE to do the RPL process. Here in SA they used to do night schooling at regency Tafe which is now called Tafe SA, but now that has stopped and only weeks days are available, which makes things a little more difficult to complete if you have to work to live. I won't let this deter me tho, eventually I will get my license sorted. I am now looking at working in the mines which would give me time off to complete my license , and it's good money too. Look, I wouldn't deter anyone to come here, we love it and have no intentions of going back to the uk. We feel that we have a few hurdles in the way, however we will jump them and then I will be 100% content about settling In SA.

So I am now considering working in the mines and wondered if someone could direct me in the right direction to get started in this industry

Hey people of PIA, i have lived in Adelaide for 18 months now and tried to get in at Tafe to finish my plumbing license so many times but no one is getting back to me, I have completed most of my RPL and have been told I need to spend 5-7 weeks full time at Tafe SA to complete the elements, iv rang and left messages, emailed and even went in and spoke to a senior lecturer whom in turn told me they would contact me to sort this out....that was 5 weeks ago and no call!!! What does actually take to get noticed here??

Well done, a step closer is such good news!!!

No problem Bernadette, we've only been here since January, however we have achieved so much and gathered loads of information, we were really fortunate to have help from others who made life and the transition more easier for us, you were I am if you need any help!! Gary

Here in oz, you have to be working for an employer for a minimum of 3 months before a mortgage is offered, if you need any advise my wife works for the NAB bank here in oz, just ask and if we can help we will. The transition is very overwhelming and takes a little getting used to, however this is a great state and some lovely areas and you start to feel Like your home again. Just hang in there and good luck, you will be fine I'm sure Gary

Good luck all, it's certainly an adventure when you arrive here, it's an awesome country with great people!!!!

Bal67, we live very close to Seaford and we are very happy here, there are a few schools in the area, although our girls 13 and. 16 are at a school in McClaren Vale they have bounced in leaps and bounds and there grades are superb. We are very happy with the school system here. Well good luck, if you need any advise pm me Gary

Hi all, I really feel for you guys, because although you are anxious about your applications, but I'm sure some what excited about the whole process, it just doesn't come quick enough, however it's well worth the wait, hang on in there and I wish you all the best

If you have a smart phone there is an australian citizen app believe it or not

Skegness would be somewhere you should consider lol

We complete on the house on the 23rd of Nov, so shortly after that, Sarah thanks again Hun, you really are a star and made our time in Australia and great one Gary xxxx

Thx buddy, will message you when we are settled for a few beers