Info on Brisbane/South Queensland needed!!

[NELBHOY]

Originally Posted by dewey

Hi there

We are also looking at moving to North Lakes once all Visa's are sorted. We have 3 girls aged 8, 3 and 1. It looks like a nice place for kids and families. I am just wondering about the medical facilities they have nearby, Doctors, Dentists etc? Also what is the level of education given in the State School? Hope you can help!

Try northlakes.com.au. It will give you some info that may help

[dewey]

Thanks, seen that site!

[jam]

hi, seems we've all a bit lost about where to settle in brisse, we're hopefully moving out in jan 09, i've got a nurses post in the mater. we've got 2 children 3yrs and 7mths, and plan to rent until we find the right place to settle, but deciding on where that is turning out to be a tough one.

good luck to every one x x

[diaclone2008]

Originally Posted by jam

hi, seems we've all a bit lost about where to settle in brisse, we're hopefully moving out in jan 09, i've got a nurses post in the mater. we've got 2 children 3yrs and 7mths, and plan to rent until we find the right place to settle, but deciding on where that is turning out to be a tough one.

good luck to every one x x

I think you're right. We're in the same situation (Brisbane, January 09), and it is difficult deciding where we want to live: deciding what we want is the first step, and that's difficult enough!

I've heard so many conflicting views, and there's so much to choose from.

We're probably going to do the same: rent for a while, maybe try a few areas, and then go from there.

[dewey]

Hi there Jam

We have quite a bit in common! I am also a nurse, we are looking to be there by at least 2011! I am applying for PR so it will take a little longer our side.
We have surfed the net for suitable places especially for the kids. Their education, sports facilities etc have to be better than what they have here. The School in North Lakes looks nice and the area seems to be family orientated. But then you look at the Gold Coast and there is an area Pacific pines that looks just as nice! We are also at a loss. We decided to do a reccie in December to check out all the area's as well as have a little fun so hope that will help us a little.

[HOPPITY]

Hiya Dewey

We live on Pacific Pines, plenty of bbq & park area's, it has some shops, chemist Tavern etc,they will be putting new shopping area in due to the size that PP is growing, but you do have Helensvale shopping centre which is only 5 mins drive from here. the schools in my opinion are good they do plenty of sport. My kids age 12/10 & have all settled and made new friends.

Hope this helps

Sarah x

[diaclone2008]

Originally Posted by HOPPITY

Hiya Dewey

We live on Pacific Pines, plenty of bbq & park area's, it has some shops, chemist Tavern etc,they will be putting new shopping area in due to the size that PP is growing, but you do have Helensvale shopping centre which is only 5 mins drive from here. the schools in my opinion are good they do plenty of sport. My kids age 12/10 & have all settled and made new friends.

Hope this helps

Sarah x

It sounds lovely.

How long does to take to get to Brisbane from there, on an average day?

[diaclone2008]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Hey d, check out Thornlands, you get loads for your money house wise and also google; Thornland State School, they have a special education unit which is ace, we have checked it all out they have kids with all different types of needs, autisim etc. and they spend time between the unit and the school.

Hope this helps and let me know what you think.

Thanks for that. The area does seem nice, and the school may be the kind of thing we're looking for.

This is a little off-topic, but I've just checked the Visa status online, and it now says 'Health requirements finalised' as of 25th June for each of us.

I'm hoping this is a good thing, and I'm wondering what the next stage is, and how long until we have to wait until we get there!

Thought I'd ask you as you've been through this already, via the online service, too (also, if I update on here it gives other people an idea of how long things should take - that was just 3 weeks after the medicals).

Thanks.

Sarah.

[wildbriz]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Hey d, check out Thornlands, you get loads for your money house wise and also google; Thornland State School, they have a special education unit which is ace, we have checked it all out they have kids with all different types of needs, autisim etc. and they spend time between the unit and the school.

Hope this helps and let me know what you think.

Hi, We are from Bisbane and are desperate to find a really good high school for our 12YO autistic son. Is Thornlands a High School or do you know of any others with good reputation for special needs?
Thanks
wildbriz

[Dolly]

Originally Posted by wildbriz

Hi, We are from Bisbane and are desperate to find a really good high school for our 12YO autistic son. Is Thornlands a High School or do you know of any others with good reputation for special needs?
Thanks
wildbriz

Hi there,

There maybe some info on this website Autism Queensland : Education, Therapy and Support Services

(Click AQ services then School Years).

Dolly