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Hi All, so so we are coming up to being in Adelaide for 2 years which means that we can apply for residency:). I was wondering if there are anyone on here that have recently applied for there permenant residency recently on the back of a state sponsorship visa and can give advice on how to conduct the whole process? Also, how long did the process take you? thanks in advance,

Hi Snifter, Thanks for the links...very informative. Budget for a property will be around the $450,000 mark and I know that we will get more for our money further South. Budget on Schools: We obviously would love our son to go to the best public school in the area, but we are willing to pay the extra for a good private school if the zone policy is an issue. Anything that improves on $90 a day full time child care ($23000 a year) is a bonus as this is our current outlay for ELC fees . Cheers, Mark

I posted a simular post yesterday but not as far south as you are looking. Snifter has sent an informative response. See the link below: http://www.pomsinadelaide.com/forum/education/43644-great-schools-south-western-suburbs.html

Hi Guys, Just needed some help on the best primary schools in the Hallett Cove to the CBD area. Our son has just turned four and we are currently looking to buy a house in the South Western suburbs. He currently goes to ELC at Annesley Collage on Greenhill Road but it is $90 a day in full time child care...BIG Bucks!!! When he turns five Primary fees will be $7950 per year. This making it a lot cheaper but once we buy a property would like him to go to a school near by. We are willing to base the buying of our new home around a good school. Needs to be south western area as we love the beach life but need to stay South due to my work being in Lonsdale. Thanks in advance, Mark

What was the international freight company please Claire?

Hi All, I have to return some clothes that i brought online from Sports Direct and I am struggling to find a cheap way to ship them back. any ideas ????

There is a good english shop in the Hallett Cove Shopping Centre. Not sure of the name but has the old school sweet jars everywhere but also stocks other foodie favs.

Hi Bal, Be great to meet up with you guys. When are you getting here and where are you looking to settle in Adelaide? Hope that your prep is all going well. It's a bit of a roller coaster ride but well worth it. PM me when you get here. Good luck and all the best, Mark

Hi All, Me and my wife are in our 30's and have a 3 year old boy and are looking for new buddies in Happy Valley area. We both work full time, I am a engineer and my wife is a project manager. My wife likes going to concerts, Rihanna, Alicia Keys & Bon Jovi to name a few she has been to since we arrived back in May last year from Wiltshire. Oh and shopping, this is her favourite hobby . I like to watch the football ( not going to call it soccer:) play golf...badly and have a few beers at the weekend. As a family we like to get out and about to see all that the beautiful SA has to offer. We are free weekends as the weekdays with little man are hectic , and would like to meet some peps that have similar interest. Cheers, Mark, Meike & Kayden

Sorry Mike, sold straight away on gumtree. Had it on both. thanks

Hi All, I have a spare ticket after a friend had a change of commitments. If you are interested please PM me I want $50 for the ticket which is the face value for bronze seating area. Cheers, Mark

Hi All, When we moved from the UK we had to buy some bits and pieces while waiting for our shipping container. Now that it is here and we have to sell the stuff we have bought. We have: 24-piece cutlery set, stainless steel $15 Kitchen utensil set $10 Microwave $20 Kettle $10 4 slice toaster $15 Washing machine $150 Philips steam Iron (brand new, not used) $30 Ironing board (brand new, not used) $15 5 piece knife set $5 King size duvet $80 Ryobi Wet n dry hoover $60 Please PM me for details if you're interested!

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the advice. Just to answer a few of the questions: I have only been in the country since the 2nd May 2013. I have travel insurance but they will only cover £250 of which I have to pay the first £60. So this will not cover much in the way of the treatment and as previously said. They will only pay to take the immediate pain away. So the Antibiotics and xrays $126. I have looked at Full Dental insurance for the 3 of us, 2 adults and on 2 yr old was $118 a month. I have to wait 2 months (Pay my premium up front) for a basic check up and clean and to have the tooth removed I have to wait 6 months. Medical was seperate and was over $1000 a quarter. the fees are so high because we are on a Reciprocal Medicare Card until we get residentcy. Based on these cost and only one of us working we can't budget for this sort of out going right now. Because we are on a Reciprocal Medicare Card we don't get any help in the form of goverment funding. So don't make a difference if we go private or public. Unless anyone knows a loop hole and a way of getting some sort of money refunded on the costs? MALVINA: What is the health dept and where is the nearest one to Happy Valley? I know of people that have gone without concession. That is the purpose of it - 'free' for those that can't afford it' In an emergency you can be seen, otherwise you need an appointment. But noone is supposed to suffer pain without treatment. Get onto the Health dept and ask., they will probably refer you to your local public hospital. Best thing - is just go there! (wherever that is) there's nothing that speaks more of an emergancy than by just sitting in the waiting room. I was just hoping that someone might know a GOOD & CHEAP dentist that will be able to remove this tooth and then put a bone graft in for I will phone all the dentist in the yellow pages on Monday and will let you guys know what the cheapest one is.

Hi All, Need some help please. I have abscess and I have been to the Dentist today. Not sure what hurts more my wallet or my tooth:arghh:. I have had Xrays and given antibiotics and that set me back $126. I have been told that the tooth needs to be removed and a osseous (Bone ) graft put in after the antibiotics have worked there magic. This has been quoted at $250 to remove the tooth and $650 to have the graft. Then in min 4 months time I have to have a replacement put in which will be $1000. We are on a state sponsorship so are not entitled to any help from the gov and was hoping that someone might know of a good cheap dentist??? -- Best Regards, Mark PLEASE HELP

Thanks for the help all, We went for The Brighton Espy Hotel Sunday carvery. It was $12.90 per adult and $8 for a children's menu with a free toy. They have a play area for the kids which was great. There was a salad bar and a fresh bread. For the main you had a choice of Lamb, Beef or Pork so I had all 3 . Mixed fresh veggies of broc, carrots and colly and roast potatoes. Had mint jelly, apple sauce and horse radish to compliment, Not bad for the price but don't expect one like you get back home, no yorkies or honey roasted parsnips. There was some fruit for dessert. For quality 7/10 for value 10 out of 10 Where is next guys, come on share with us all your expertise on the Roast Dinner Hunt!!!!