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Well done Sarah, We will be arriving around the same time so you are not alone, also got the 3 dogs to ship out. I hope it all goes well Regards Phil

Hi Gary and Welcome, We are new to the forum and heading out to Adelaide in the next few months, everyone on here are very friendly and helpful and there is loads of information about everything you need on here. Well done getting the visa sorted all the best Phil

What a wonderful post, Thank You. I am so pleased you shared that as we are heading out in a few months and I just know we will have the same sort of ups and downs that you have described. The grass will sometimes look greener looking back at the UK but really its just the same as you left it and nothing has changed much, also I think you have achieved a fantastic amount in just 10months so well done. looking forward to more updates Regards Phil

Tamara how long does it normally take you to get into work on an average day if you don't mind me asking?

Hello James, This is the best place to get to chat with people who have already made the move, we are on our way over in April and joined the forum for the same reason. All the best with your move. Regards Phil

Hi, Welcome to the forum, We are new here and hope to be heading out to Adelaide in April. I think this forum is the best place to get the answers to all we need to know. Good luck with your visa process. Regards Phil

Thanks Snifter, great advice.

Hi Sarah, Happy New Year, That's really great we are heading out almost the same time and with the same things to get sorted out. Like you we are shipping our dogs out so its a trip to Melbourne and sorting out a car, short / long term rental, jobs, its just mind blowing. Also how much money will be needed to kick start etc, my wife Tracey has been looking at a few areas but really we don't have a clue yet and plan to play it by ear or the good people on the forum. I drop you a PM, All the best Phil

Hi KoalaPOM, Yes we love the gundogs and have 3 golden retrievers all girls, they are very friendly and well behaved with lovey personality's. Are you using the quarantine at Melbourne? and no we are still in the UK but preparing to leave very soon.

Hi Jessica, Thank You, That is a great idea and I agree with doing things the right way but if needed Jessica would be happy to take classes, Also agree with making friends through the same interests. I am quite lucky to be MCP qualified which I hope is already recognised.

Hi KoalaPOM, Welcome, We are new to the forum and are in a similar situation although we have been to Australia some years ago, I think if you have the opportunity you have to go with it or you will regret it. We are heading to Adelaide as it seems to tick all the boxes for us and we also will be arriving with our pet dogs. I think this forum is a great place to get valuable help and meet some good people. Best of Luck Phil

Hi Again, You have done very well and I can see that this forum and the people on here are a great help and also hopefully a place to meet new friends as I believe this is a big part in settling in to a new life.

Hi Jessica, Thank You for the info regarding IT work as that is a worrie for me, I have worked with small businesses covering all aspects of IT support and engineering. We have all been looking at seek.com and that has been helpful, Jessica needs to find out how her training converts to the Cert qualification. Have a lovely Christmas Phil Tracey & Jessica

Hi everyone and thank you for your welcomes, A special thank you to Snifter and Tamara for all your wonderful information and help. Our 3 golden retriever girls are all very well behaved show dogs and there is non of that barking so if we have to provide a pack maybe we can get some references here if that would help. Thank you for the links Snifter I have saved them for Tracey to look at. Tamara thank you for the rental help (I see you have some lovely rentals) and positive thoughts on the job front, I am sure many of you have been through this process but just so much to think about and sort out. The idea is that I will try and find a rental before Tracey & Jessica arrive in April, the dogs will be in Melbourne for quarantine for 10days before we can get them. Whats the best way to get a car, private or dealer or should I rent to start with ? It is scary but exciting at the same time.

Hi, Nothing booked yet, I will be arriving early feb so any advice as to where to stay will be great.

Hi Everyone, We are new to this forum and glad I found it as we are heading to Adelaide in the new year and a bit scared. Myself Phil, my wife Tracey and daughter Jessica and 3 golden retrievers all looking forward to meeting up and will prob need lots of help/advise We currently live in Romford, Essex and will be heading out with resident visas but nothing else sorted out lol, although I will be arriving in Adelaide first to try and sort out a rental home and get a few things sorted like car etc. I currently work in IT as an engineer so hoping to be in a similar role, my wife Tracey is a website administrator & Jessica works part time as a care assistant for elderly. Hopefully the first of many posts All the best Phil