joannet9845 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 we havee been here 5 weeks my daughters done nothing but cry, i feel so bad i made her come with me, we will be living in Trigg can any one help with things for her to do people to meet ect thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 It must be so distressing for you to see your daughter so unhappy. We have been here 3 months, our 16 daughter did not want to come and we had a lot of tears and tantrums before we left. When we got here she still refused to go to school or college, so we had to bite the bullet and instead helped her find a job. Thankfully this has helped and for the majority of the time she really enjoys it (def likes having money in her pocket). She is the youngest there but they seem a nice bunch. It seems pretty easy for the young ones to pick up work, would this be an option for your daughter, even just a part time job if she is still in education? My daughter is now quite happy here and we are so proud of the way she has thrown herself into the Ozzie way of life. She cycles, has a kayak, loves going to the beach etc. Outside of work she hasnt any friends to hang out with though, so we basically are having to fill that void still. At weekends we do things that will interest her, and try to show her whats on offer for her in Perth. She still really misses her friends in the UK and has already saved her airfare for a trip back there next year but hopefully she will be happy to come back. Coming here has opened her eyes to what she can do with her life and i think in a couple of years time she will be off travelling having her own adventures. Ive posted and replied to similar posts like this before and know that there are a lot of 16 year olds in Perth right now feeling exactly like your daughter. I arranged a meet up with another girl for my daughter, it was fine and again showed my daughter that she wasnt the only one in that position, the downside was we live SOR and the other girl was NOR and although they both worked in the CBD they finished work at different times and at nights it was a bit too much of a distance to travel. Hopefully someone living near you will get in touch. If your daughter is 16 and a half she can start taking her driving lessons, that could be something that may take her mind off it. Sorry i cant be more of a practical help. I know teenagers dont want us organising their lives but if you want to pm me i can give you my daughters email/fb details, maybe talking to someone the same age, going through the same thing might help. I hope it all works out for you Joanne, i know how it breaks your heart seeing them so upset and how the guilt at taking them away from friends and familes is soul destroying. Take care Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjlav Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi Joanne Similar boat myself been here 5 weeks now my son is 21 and my daughter is 18 and they have not met friends yet. It is difficult my son has being working nights and then sleeping all day so has not had chance to meet anyone yet. I put a post on here and had some replies so now both my kids have added people on Facebook and are trying to arrange a meeting, tell your daughter to put a post on here too . I have found it hard to get a job for my daughter, literally in anything she has had a couple of informal interviews and is going in for a trial on Tuesday, fingers crossed. I told them it was something they would regret in later life if they didn't try it! Told them to give it at least a year and if they weren't happy we would go back to sunny uk! Both have planned on their friends coming over at some point so hopefully they have something to luck forward too. Wish you all the best and hope your daughter does settle, keep us posted. You are not alone! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oliver Rogers Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hello, my names Ollie and im 16. im finding hard out here aswell as i have no friends and i dont start school to february. if she wants to she can add me on facebook and i can talk to her for a bit. 'Cause to be quite honest im really lonely and i have nothing against her but being with my mum all the time is boring. So if she wanna hang out or talk to me. just ask her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannet9845 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hello, my names Ollie and im 16. im finding hard out here aswell as i have no friends and i dont start school to february. if she wants to she can add me on facebook and i can talk to her for a bit. 'Cause to be quite honest im really lonely and i have nothing against her but being with my mum all the time is boring. So if she wanna hang out or talk to me. just ask her Hi ollie thanks that sounds great if you five me your facebook name that would be great hers is Danielle Turner Thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannet9845 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi Fi Thank you that helps knowing we r not alone with our daughter Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannet9845 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi Karen thanks for that Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oliver Rogers Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ill post the link https://www.facebook.com/oliver.j.rogers.9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel-b Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 hi im 15 and living in clarkson wa and finding hard to make friends to i also have a 13 year old sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannet9845 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 hi ollie can you send it again or you could send your pnone number thanks joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oliver Rogers Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/oliver.j.rogers.9?ref=tn_tnmn Mobile number is: 0426251854 and if you have skype : oliver-rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lou26 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hello all, Its strangely comforting to know there are others having the same issues as us. My daughter is 16, had loads of friends back home and is really struggling here. She has made one friend but she doesnt live in the same suburb and is used to having more. She didnt want to come in the first place and is looking forward to school (i think). We are in Meadow springs and im sure things will get better, i just want it sooner rather than later I wish i had a magic wand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brownsx5 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hello, my names Ollie and im 16. im finding hard out here aswell as i have no friends and i dont start school to february. if she wants to she can add me on facebook and i can talk to her for a bit. 'Cause to be quite honest im really lonely and i have nothing against her but being with my mum all the time is boring. So if she wanna hang out or talk to me. just ask her Hi Ollie, I have a 15 soon to be 16 lad "garion" we have been here in Joondalup for 6weeks so he hasn't had a chance to meet any people his age,give us a shout I've tried your link but no joy :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brownsx5 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Maybe we should get all the teens to chat, and maybe do a meet so they can hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brownsx5 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 H again Ollie Both boys have sent you requests :-) Garion & Davon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel-b Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi, I'll be turning 16 soon and my sister is 14 in a week we live in clarkson which isnt that far from joondalup so if anyone wants to talk just message me and I'll try to get a link to my facebook account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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