Info on Brisbane/South Queensland needed!!

[Kim67]

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

Hi Jam - if you have a job at the Mater, I'd look at some of the inner city Southern suburbs of Brisbane. Highgate Hill (right next to Mater) East Brisbane, Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Greenslopes would be nice and handy to the hospital. My daughter went to school right next door to the Mater and we lived in Coorparoo. The morning trip in peak hour is quite good from these suburbs and there are a couple of routes you can take if you hit a traffic jam.

Good luck in Brisbane, you'll love it, and the Mater is a lovely hospital.

Kim

[wildbriz]

Originally Posted by Dolly

Hi there,



(Click AQ services then School Years).

Dolly

Hi, Thanks for this.
We were members of Autism Queensland but found that some schools (at least my sons primary school) are not very interested in helping those SN kids who are being mainstreamed with some SEU time. My son's school refused a visit from Autism Queensland.
From what I remember AQ can't recommened specific schools.
You help is very much appreciated though,
Thanks again
wildbriz

[scottishcelts]

Originally Posted by diaclone2008

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.

Hello D, I believe a congrats is in order if they say health requirements are finalised then that's all they need and they are satisfied. This is what happened with us anyway so i assume it's the same idea!
Let me know how you get on as we were in the same boat as you and we have our visas! Good luck

[scottishcelts]

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 w.b, Have you got any further yet with your research? Thornlands state school is a primary school. If you check out Alexandra Hills Schools, there is a big secondary school there and it has a special education building that is part of the school, although i don't know if that includes autism!

Hope this helps and good luck

[diaclone2008]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Hello D, I believe a congrats is in order if they say health requirements are finalised then that's all they need and they are satisfied. This is what happened with us anyway so i assume it's the same idea!
Let me know how you get on as we were in the same boat as you and we have our visas! Good luck

Wow, thanks! How long after the health requirements notification was it that you found out that you had the Visa's/were on to the next stage (approx)?

[scottishcelts]

Well let me think..... not long at all, i assume you guys have a case officer in place? If there's nothing else she/he needs then she/he will pass all your info onto the decision maker and that's that, could take about a month for that

[diaclone2008]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Well let me think..... not long at all, i assume you guys have a case officer in place? If there's nothing else she/he needs then she/he will pass all your info onto the decision maker and that's that, could take about a month for that

We haven't been told we have a case officer, I've just been checking on the website every now and again. Infact, we've had no emails from them yet, but I know they've received all the other forms, etc.

[scottishcelts]

OK that should be the next step - receiving a case officer then they will guide you the rest of the way up till the point of the decision maker!

So because of that i'm not sure if there will be any further requests for medical advice, i'm just going by the way our application unfolded.

The whole process is a nightmare but you will get to the end and see the light at the end of the tunnel - you just need a degree in patience in the meantime lol

[diaclone2008]

You're right there!

Are you selling your house, or are going to rent it out? We've had to look at the rental option, as our house has been up for sale for the last few weeks and there's no viewers yet - which is a shame, as it's a nice house:

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We don't want to go down to a silly price on it, but also don't really want to rent out as it'll mean we won't be able to buy in Aus as quickly as we'd like.

Do you know if there's specific rules on how long you can wait until you buy in Queensland once you get there, and will they accept evidence of good credit, etc, from the UK?

[scottishcelts]

Originally Posted by diaclone2008

You're right there!

Are you selling your house, or are going to rent it out? We've had to look at the rental option, as our house has been up for sale for the last few weeks and there's no viewers yet - which is a shame, as it's a nice house:

UK Estate agents with homes, houses & property for sale on rightmove.co.uk

We don't want to go down to a silly price on it, but also don't really want to rent out as it'll mean we won't be able to buy in Aus as quickly as we'd like.

Do you know if there's specific rules on how long you can wait until you buy in Queensland once you get there, and will they accept evidence of good credit, etc, from the UK?

Hey d, we are in the same boat completely, our house has been on the market for 6 weeks now, we've had 2 viewers and both were complete eejits whow were basically just being nosey. I only spent the full day cleaning from top to bottom - so frustrating when that happens! Anyway your house is lovely and full of character, such a shame, there will be loads of people wishing they can buy your house but can't get the mortgage or are too afraid to bid in case they can't sell their own homes.

As for going down the rental route we so don't want to be doing that and have decided to keep cutting the price until we get a buyer. We have our visas and our Aussie life is waiting for us, so we though eff it lets do it!

We too won't be able to buy a house in Oz as soon as we could, our plan was to rent for 6 months and they buy but we won't have the capital for a deposit so soon. I think after 6 months they allow you to buy and yes all the uk evidence is acceptable. Same goes when renting, just keep all your mortgage & bank statements etc and take them with you to Oz.

Good luck d and hope to keep in touch wi you