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Thanks so much for very helpful advice. Our present feeling is that we need to " get on with it" It is always going to be a calculated risk. A combination of savings and some extra borrowed capital should keep us going for 5-6 months until we have hopefully secured some employment. We have budgeted about $4000 per month for outgoings.

Hi All, We are trying to decide if it would be better to get a move on and fly to Adelaide in October/November this year or move in the new year. I have read mixed reports about the labour market. I am concerned that Adelaide might be "closed for business" from a recruitment and employment point of view in November and December. Is this urban myth? I am a community nurse and my husband is a IT project/service delivery manager. any advice appreciated.

Hi All, I have recently sent my AHPRA paperwork of to Adelaide for processing. I am now seeing requirement for nursing and midwifery board NMB registration on job adverts on the SA. au.gov website. Is NMB the same registration as AHPRA? The websites for AHPRA and NBA are very similar. Not sure if I have to register with both as a registered nurse. Apologies if this a very stupid question.... My mental capacity is currently under challenge by the process of EMIGRATION ! Thanks:wacko:

Hi Mandi, Me mark and the girls would love to meet up. The last one we went to near Leeds was good fun and great to make contact with other flitters! Share info etc.. we are in Sheffield, so just let us know when and where. C x

Thanks for advice Lebour. Just to be patient i have decided. When you say cost of $100,000 over 5 years, cost to who? did not understand that part of you message.

Hi all, I am waiting for medical clearance for my little one who has urinary reflux and has had urine infections in past. We have been given a v positive report from her paediatrician who plans to discharge her this year as she has not had any problems for nearly 2 yrs now and will just need BP checks now and then in the future. Does anyone have any knowledge of what medical conditions restrict visa applications and which are judged as being a ok to migrate? Logically I think that my little one will not be a drain on medical resources and is v unlikely to need hospital care so may be seen as low risk. But am whittling about this..

hi you guys, Yes we are interested. Somewhere near M62/ Manchester good for us. hope you 3 are all well xx

Hi Mandi, My friend has just got hers through in about 5 months, she said that she was "on it" though, kept in close contact with AHPRA re progress so any glitches with paperwork can be quickly resolved. Also, i asked ANMAC to send all my documentation to AHPRA Adelaide, then there is less for me to send to them as ANMAC and AHPRA require many of the same documents. I had to chase ANMAC a bit to do this though, but they were v helpful. See you soon. chloe x

Thanks you guys, Yes i have lodged application to DIAC and i have been allocated a case officer. I have got copy of my EOI. Think it is likely that i will have to resubmit my EOI and SS. Waiting for response from case officer. difficult talking to him during night with time difference, and on hold for AGES. Feeling pretty fed up and despondent with the whole thing today. Never mind will have to push on and see what they come back with. This process requires considerable patience and determination. ...

i knew it was all going too smoothly... My expression of interest for SS south Australia went through fine Early January. This week we have been contacted by the case officer who states that on our EOI application we stated that i had " community language" qualification and skills which would entitle me to 5 more points and total of 65. I am a district nurse with no other language qualifications in a second language i could use for translation purposes. I would have to be very foolish to state that i do, as any skills stated have to be evidenced in detail with scanned documentation etc... My husband does not remember making any mistake on the EOI form and looking at the site again it would be difficult to make this error because it requires you to go into a secondary "other" menu to enter this data. Also I would be eligible for the required 60 points anyway with my own qualifications, state sponsorship and skills so why would i pretend to have more? I can only think that there must be a glitch on the new system. Am v reluctant to resubmit EOI if this may happen again. Any advice PIA community would be gratefully received....

Hi, richard, Helen, Jack and Harry, sorry we missed you today, and hope you got your car sorted ok? Don't worry, I am sure there will be other meet ups where it will be great to meet you. Best wishes form Chloe

hi all, was smashing to meet up with you guys today. we had a lovely time and i thought the kids were all treasures and got on really well. will be in touch with contact list. So sorry you couldn't make it Mandi and Steven, Lisa, Sam Georgia and Ethan. I totally understand. Nights are hard work, so thank you for staying up all night and caring for poorly patients. hope you had a good kip today. Would love to meet for another meet up. Srg73 Yes would be up for somewhere a bit further south. Perhaps a little further north than Watford though? If poss. But i am sure you will find people will meet up most accessible locations. I suggest you start a thread and plan a location according to where your responders come from. Best wishes from chloe

Thanks for weather update Steven. Just setting off from sheffield. See you soon. chloe

No worries Kath, see you at next one. Chloe x

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL. Well i have had a look at forecasts and we are going to give it our best shot. Think journey from Sheffield should be ok. wishing you safe journeys tomorrow. Best wishes from chloe

Hi the Bells, No problem, yes i am sure there will be other meet ups, will keep you posted. congrats on your job! Chloe x

Thanks for your help Pop, will do.

Sorry you can't make it Pop, maybe meet at next meet up? Looking forward to meeting you April, Will, Charlotte, and Daniel! QUESTION; Does anyone know if my children aged 7 and 5 need a police check (character reference) ??? We are in the middle of this stage and think this is only for kids aged 16 and older but not sure. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Chloe

Hello all, Just to let you know that i have contacted Mandi at the Midland hotel today to give her an idea of numbers for Sunday. They have reserved some space for us. Coffee shop will be open when we arrive and food/ bar opens at 1230 hrs. Mandi suggested we could order our food when we arrive. then there is a park with children's area just behind pub, so the kids and dogs can have a run around whilst we wait for food and have a natter. Mandi requested that any dogs are calm and not jumping up, tucked under table, (so mine is staying at home!) Kids very welcome but she recommended bringing activities for them as no pool table etc.. . Roast dinner is £7.98 and kids meal £4.95. Other meals and cooked breakfasts also available for £6-£7 per head, but with slightly longer cooking time as only a small kitchen. Midland hotel tel 0113 2822357 if you need any other info. Am really looking forward to meeting everyone. I have got an eye on weather forecast and unless there is a total white out, we will be there! Very best wishes from Chloe

Hi Mandi, Pop, jaimelaines, Mojoanna adlyn2012 and Bluebell, Thanks for replying to thread. I haven't got as far as job hunting yet, but yes i will probably approach agencise and health service providers nearer to my move. I received notification of my state sponsorship this week and sent my visa application as well so am hoping to have visa pretty soon. Bluebell did you manage to get your visa application off ok? It was a pain to do on line, i agree. PS; Can any of you make the meet up next sunday 20 Jan just north of Leeds, pub near motorways. Would be lovely to meet you guys. Hope you can come. x

Hi Mandi, thanks for replying. I am currently looking in to shipping costs and will keep you psoted. Have heard that psoting some big boxes via "South seas or Seven seas" is cheaper than a part container. But need to research more. MEET UP! Have planned meet up Leeds near MI for 20 Jan at a dog and family friendly pub. put your cursor over my apple member name and view my posts. all details in their. any probs let me know and will PM you details. Hope you can come.

Hi Leeds 1877 Gary, Richard, Helen, Jack Harry and Charlie and forgot to mention Jason and Kath's son and daughter. Looking forward to meeting up with you! Sorry you can't make it Laura, please keep in touch though. would love to know how you get on.

Hi, I am wondering if there are any nurses out there planning to move to Adelaide in 2013? I am a District nurse. About 1/2 way through visa application process and hoping to move in the Autumn with my husband, an IT service delivery manager and two little girls, 5 and 7,. would be great to hear form other nurses, share experiences​. I have posted a meet up thread for this month also if anyone interested. Would be lovely to meet up with other POA users. good luck with your plans!

Good luck to Dean, helen, ellie and evie! hope to meet up before you go, but expect you are VERY busy with your move time so soon. Thanks also Gary for message, glad to hear Bolton meet up went well. Looking forward to meeting you and your family.

Steven Lisa Sam Georgia and Ethan, Jason, Kath and sparkie. Great stuff! Looking forward to meeting you.