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Lovely post....really glad you are all secure and settling well. These are the posts that keep me motivated to get there. All the best for the rest of your ozzy life....keep us updated as time goes on

Bloody great....eeeee I'm excited for you both....I think you're so brave. You've got guts, and I'm dead chuffed that you've done it....knew you would. Keep us updated will you....love hearing the general day to day stuff of ozzy life....it keeps me focused. Take care xxx

I've popped in here and there to see what's going, I frequent PIO more so but I pop on here to see what's going on and i remember you Debs......I haven't spoken to you on every step of your journey but I really am soooooooo soooooooo so so pleased that you got there in the end, you've worked hard, been determined, been helpful to others and seem a genuine... And funny.....lass.....good luck with it all hinny xxxx great stuff xx

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A Stat Dec or something along the lines of that provided by a solicitor stating no legal authority is held by the parent should suffice when evidence is required. In the case where the other parent has PR either permission is required or you would need to go to court and get them to grant permission... By the sounds of your situation you would very likely be granted it but it may be costly. I would ask for the permission from the father before I went to court...he may surprise you. I would use the holiday to gather research such as schooling, areas, job prospects for yourself, clubs that your child does here that they can carry on there etc etc in order to put together a pack to show the courts it's in the child's best interests. It's not about whether it's better for the family.. Its all about the child so it must show in favour of the child. All the best and enjoy your holiday xx

Hi all, can anyone tell me....when you mention matching core competencies, does this apply under both category a & b? On the website it only mentions for category b? http://www.acwa.org.au/Default.aspx?PageID=3397500&A=SearchResult&SearchID=5855497&ObjectID=3397500&ObjectType=1 Well done to all who have gained their visas...very jealous x

Hmmm Freo sounds like my type of place Portlaunay! When you say a lot of newer suburbs don't have footpaths etc do you mean Id end up needing a pair of hiking boots for a trek across rolling hills and such haha?!

Yeah Im the same Peanuts, that's the main reason why I ask to be honest. Im totally fine on small roads where Im familiar with them but get me on a motorway/freeway and Im mush...I freak out. I have been looking to get some sort of extra driving lessons for this problem but don't seem to be any instructors who specialize in that near me..Ill keep looking though as Id like to have the freedom of being able to take full advantage of my licence. We will have a car but its likely that hubby will be the main user and that Ill be doing most of the running around with the kids so Id like to be able to get bus/train or walk. I don't mind at all if it meant I had to get the bus/train to shops n stuff but Id really like to be within walking distance of the beach. Where is it you live Peanuts? Thanks everyone

Hi all, so I'm posting this here as I thought who better to ask than those living in Perth already...I thought I might get the most response here, mods may think it is better suited elsewhere so please move if you do I'm wondering about the necessity of having a car in Perth so would like to know if there are many decent suburbs that are within walking distance to a nice beach (say 15 mins walk) but also that I could easily travel to and from main amenity areas such as shopping centres, possibly schools, etc by public transport, say within 45 mins on bus/train. When we looked at Adelaide we found that a car would likely be a much needed thing to get around but it seems some of the areas in Perth are quite accessible by bike/train/bus....would love to hear some views from you lot who have first hand experience. We are thinking Joondalup and surrounds from what we've read up on so far but obviously best to research as much as possible Cheers

These photos are all lovely but I have to say the first with the shadow of your daughter and the heart I absolutely love....looks really clever ..creative, love it.

Fantastic news! All worth it in the end !!!

Ah Lulu!!! You might be able to tell me how long the AWCA assessment is valid for? Does it say on the form?

Ive read a large amount of 'don't go there..' when it comes to Global Visas, in a round about way anyway, obviously people aren't allowed to bad mouth on a public forum but its definitely not who I will be using when we come to use an agent as I think theres been a fair few people had their dreams ruined or had to start all over again because of it. My choice would be one of two. Westly Russell or Go Matilda, both get great reviews and recommendations by those who have used them and have never read even in inkling of bad feeling about either. They are forthcoming with help and advice and often flag it up for people when someone has been told wrong information. Hope you get someone who does a good job

Bet that's made you smile no end Debs, you will fly it...you've been a wealth of knowledge for others as far as I can see so that tells me you've been thorough and wont have missed a bite. Now comes the foot tapping and finger nail biting

Id be taking that one as far as I could go if it were me, I expect you've worked hard for that bleedin money. That's if you can be bothered, sometimes the stress of chasing things puts people off, I can totally understand. Sorry to hear that Craig, Im sure yous will get there