UkJules Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 :ssign16:Hey Perth Poms. We are a family of 4 trying to find some pommy families to hang out with. We arrived in Perth in Jan 2013 and rented a house in City Beach. We haven't met any pommy families that have recently moved like us. Like most we came here for the chance of a better life, great weather and improved lifestyle. As much as we like Australia and are still happy we made the move we are missing friends and family like mad and need to meet some new friends to complete the dream I suppose. I had the image in my head that we would be having lots of bbq's, socialising ad having a good laugh but unfortunately we haven't yet come close to that. I appreciate these things can take time but with nearly a year under our belt we should be getting there. We have been checking out other areas and I've been chatting to people out and about and now feel that we could be in the wrong area for what we want? We have now decided to give Hillary's a go and we are now looking for a house to rent there. I am told that it is more of an expat community with more british children in the schools? It would be great to meet or chat with some families that are currently in this area and even maybe gone through a similar situation as ours. I am tempted to move my kids schools again but it does worry me as it took a long time for them to settle where they are now. Our daughter is 11 currently in year 5 and has one more academic year left in Primary and my son is 8 currently in year 2. They have made a few friends but nothing like what they had in the UK and I expected the kids to make loads of new friends. Most of them do not share the same interests as mine and they are all well established with so many clubs that they are never free for a play date. It doesn't help that both myself and my husband work full time at the moment but that's the way it had to be to get here. I miss the support from my family and friends and don't feel that I am around enough for my kids. We are in the process of switching the visa over to my husband to enable me to find a part time job eventually but in the meantime it is tough times, although the income is a bonus:) It would be great for us and the kids to make some new friends and would love to hear from you. Hope I haven't waffled and bored you too much and thanks to anyone who has taken the time to read it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hi UkJules We're not there yet but I love the honesty of your post and that you are willing to work so hard to give Oz a good go. It's a tough decision to move the kids and not one to be taken lightly but often you know in your heart if things are not quite right; it's just difficult to know at the time if you are making the right decision. But I think it's better to be realistic and be focused on what you want out of your life in Oz. Hopefully, someone will be along to offer some friendship and advice who is located nearby. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkJules Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks Lou and I hope so too:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hi We are also a family of 4. I've been here a month now with the kids (age 4 and 6). My husband came out a month before me to find a job and house. I know exactly how you feel. This place is beautiful but if I could move my friends and family out here it would be 100% perfect. We would love to meet up with you for picnic/BBQ and maybe a few cheeky beers. We live in Kallaroo which is a stones throw from Hillarys. My eldest has started Springfield School and settled in really well. Seems a nice little school. im desperate for some girlie company. I had a wide group of friends back in the UK and its hit me hard not having them for company. im not working at the minute either so I'm keeping my self busy with my 4 yr old when Matt (husband) has gone off to work. i don't know if you would be interested but were meeting up with a few families on Saturday at Burns Beach at 3pm. Why don't you pop along. You never know could be the start of a social life again. Ha ha. Hopefully hear from you soon. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 :ssign16:Hey Perth Poms.We are a family of 4 trying to find some pommy families to hang out with. We arrived in Perth in Jan 2013 and rented a house in City Beach. We haven't met any pommy families that have recently moved like us. Like most we came here for the chance of a better life, great weather and improved lifestyle. As much as we like Australia and are still happy we made the move we are missing friends and family like mad and need to meet some new friends to complete the dream I suppose. I had the image in my head that we would be having lots of bbq's, socialising ad having a good laugh but unfortunately we haven't yet come close to that. I appreciate these things can take time but with nearly a year under our belt we should be getting there. We have been checking out other areas and I've been chatting to people out and about and now feel that we could be in the wrong area for what we want? Why oh why, are so many Brits obsessed with this 'pommy friends' thing. We have made friends with several Australian couples, we had a great Saturday night, just sat round a table, talking, and drinking. Aussies are a very friendly people, just talk to them, I find them far more approachable than Brits, mind you, I am from down south, and we are a very stand offish sort. Just talk, they don't bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyburt Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hi we have been here a month and have a very active 6 year old, it would be great to meet up we live in Mullaloo. please send a pm and we can arrange something. Good luck! QUOTE=UkJules;81393]:ssign16:Hey Perth Poms. We are a family of 4 trying to find some pommy families to hang out with. We arrived in Perth in Jan 2013 and rented a house in City Beach. We haven't met any pommy families that have recently moved like us. Like most we came here for the chance of a better life, great weather and improved lifestyle. As much as we like Australia and are still happy we made the move we are missing friends and family like mad and need to meet some new friends to complete the dream I suppose. I had the image in my head that we would be having lots of bbq's, socialising ad having a good laugh but unfortunately we haven't yet come close to that. I appreciate these things can take time but with nearly a year under our belt we should be getting there. We have been checking out other areas and I've been chatting to people out and about and now feel that we could be in the wrong area for what we want? We have now decided to give Hillary's a go and we are now looking for a house to rent there. I am told that it is more of an expat community with more british children in the schools? It would be great to meet or chat with some families that are currently in this area and even maybe gone through a similar situation as ours. I am tempted to move my kids schools again but it does worry me as it took a long time for them to settle where they are now. Our daughter is 11 currently in year 5 and has one more academic year left in Primary and my son is 8 currently in year 2. They have made a few friends but nothing like what they had in the UK and I expected the kids to make loads of new friends. Most of them do not share the same interests as mine and they are all well established with so many clubs that they are never free for a play date. It doesn't help that both myself and my husband work full time at the moment but that's the way it had to be to get here. I miss the support from my family and friends and don't feel that I am around enough for my kids. We are in the process of switching the visa over to my husband to enable me to find a part time job eventually but in the meantime it is tough times, although the income is a bonus:) It would be great for us and the kids to make some new friends and would love to hear from you. Hope I haven't waffled and bored you too much and thanks to anyone who has taken the time to read it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Agree with Dave! I certainly didnt move to the other side of the world to surround myself with poms, but living in the north thats exactly what has happened! I hear more afrikaans in the shops than i do english as well as there are so many south africans up this way too. i am hoping with my son starting school next year i might meet some nice local aussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I hope you make some friends whatever country they are from and I understand wanting a few old home comforts for a while in your new home comfort. It all helps to keep positive and especially now as christmas approaches so please all on here help do not question why we all are different, and I find PP so comforting and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sorry if this comes across in the wrong way, I really don't mean to offend. I think we'd al consider ourselves gifted or very lucky if we were able to forge the friendships we might have had in the UK in less than a year here but I find it puzzling that your children have not managed to do so. Kids may follow their parents lead and perhaps they're sensing some apprehension or lack of confidence in engaging and mirroring this behaviour? It can be really tough, particularly if you're working full time but if you want to get on you may just need to change the way you are and what you're doing. Whilst weekends are a great time to relax and be a family it's a very active time here with kids clubs and lots of activities. What are your kids interested in, why not involve them in something new? Is there a club you could all join after school or at the weekends? What about the school P and C? Volunteering in your community? Maybe enrol in a part time course? I put mrs p on a PADI dive course, a felt making course, pottery and singing lessons. Despite working very long hours she is on the school P and C and gets involved in lots of fundraising and creative stuff for them. All of these things have broadened our circle of friends and this has instilled confidence in our kids that in order to make friends they just need to start with saying hi. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Not judging odies, just stating my experiences and expectations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Its ok Lozza, I just felt a little upset for them however Porty as always a wonder with words and advice has put it all in his post sorry Lozza also if I appeared to be judging you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 We are not there yet but I do hope you find some friends - whatever their nationality we are looking at Hilarys and that area NOR so maybe you could catch up with us when we arrive in a year ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millar.wall.1985 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hiya, were coming out to activate our visa in March and then were moving properly later in the year.Were looking at the tapping area which i know isnt far. Be nice to meet some other families too. xxx how is it out there? keep hearing a load of horror storires about the expense and maintaining a lifestyle:S lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailey Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi, we live in duncraig, not too far from hillarys. We lived in apple cross for a few weeks when we first arrived and looked at a couple of houses in city beach, but decided to move further north, as for us it has more of a community / family feel. I have a few friends in hillarys and it seems a nice area, near the beach and lots of parks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkJules Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks for your message Mel & sorry it has taken so long to answer. We would love to come on Saturday.... where abouts at Burns Beach are you meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkJules Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sorry but is this not a pommy forum for social gatherings etc and also at which point did say that I had an issue with Aussies?? we have also met some lovely Aussie families and had a right laugh but I also would like to meet some Brit families who are or have gone through the same life change as us. Didn't think that was a bad thing and sorry that I seem to of offended you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma g Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi, we'll pop by if we are free,, always good meeting new families, theres me 29, hubby 33 and girls aged 5 months and 3 1/2 years, recently moved to woodvale if not then we could catch up another time x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyburt Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Mel, Sent you a PM with my number, Ashley. HiWe are also a family of 4. I've been here a month now with the kids (age 4 and 6). My husband came out a month before me to find a job and house. I know exactly how you feel. This place is beautiful but if I could move my friends and family out here it would be 100% perfect. We would love to meet up with you for picnic/BBQ and maybe a few cheeky beers. We live in Kallaroo which is a stones throw from Hillarys. My eldest has started Springfield School and settled in really well. Seems a nice little school. im desperate for some girlie company. I had a wide group of friends back in the UK and its hit me hard not having them for company. im not working at the minute either so I'm keeping my self busy with my 4 yr old when Matt (husband) has gone off to work. i don't know if you would be interested but were meeting up with a few families on Saturday at Burns Beach at 3pm. Why don't you pop along. You never know could be the start of a social life again. Ha ha. Hopefully hear from you soon. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks for your message Mel & sorry it has taken so long to answer. We would love to come on Saturday....where abouts at Burns Beach are you meeting? Hi Were meeting at the park (look for a purple gazebo). The time might be changing to a little earlier but the actual time hasn't been confirmed yet. I will keep you posted as soon as I know. looking forward to seeing you tomorrow x Mel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellydownunder Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 hi hope u dont mind me crashimg your thread! my son (14) and i (33) moved here this year and are living in the northern surbs near hillarys. would love to meet up with others, please let me know if u fancy getting together for coffee etc x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkJules Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi it is great out here and feel that it offers so much more than the UK but in a different way. Although shopping is a bit different to what I'm used to and yes it is a lot more expensive but you can still get some bargains if you shop around:-) Wages are considerably higher too so it evens itself out really! We just love the outdoor life and guaranteed weather. Im sure you will love it:-) feel free to contact me if you want to know anything g or even to meet up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie21 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Sorry but is this not a pommy forum for social gatherings etc and also at which point did say that I had an issue with Aussies??we have also met some lovely Aussie families and had a right laugh but I also would like to meet some Brit families who are or have gone through the same life change as us. Didn't think that was a bad thing and sorry that I seem to of offended you....... Go Jules, Go Jules! Lol! I'm technically not a Pom, but know exactly what you are going through. We moved to Hillary's in November, we are still settling in & have found it harder than we expected to meet like minded folks...I would say we are pretty easy to get along with, we enjoy a good laugh, good chat, spending time with our son, trying out new things & meeting new people. If you fancy meeting up....let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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