Hi Maria, just started watching your channel recently and I’m loving it, it’s bringing back so many memories of when we left the Uk back in 2010, the selling of the house,waiting for the visa to come through, booking flights and finally arriving in Perth with 2 young kids. It’s been the best decision we ever made. I’m in Yanchep which is a beautiful place a lot different from where we came from in Manchester but would never go back to the Uk. Stay positive it will all come together and you will be on your way here.
Ahh Lynn, thank you for this! I'm so glad you're enjoyed the videos and it's giving you some memories to reflect back on. Sounds amazing that you're having such a great experience and loving it. We've had our mind set on this for so long now, it's going to feel very emotional when we're there and settling into our new life. I just can't wait! Thank you for being here and following along with us x
We came from Prestwick in Ayrshire and I think the most snow we ever saw was about an inch. As for the cold I don't miss it but we do get some cold days, sometimes 10C, here in south east Queensland. Most of your electrical items will need new wall plugs as we use a different style of plug.
Hello, I've been watching your story for awhile now, The ups and the downs. It's almost like a tv series, your always on edge, And as a viewer, I feel some of your emotions, Thanks for that lol. I can only amaging what you all must be going through, Hard to breathe at times walking on egg shells, doubting your self . Hopefully soon you and your family will be on your way to Australia. And all those worries will be behind you. And even though it's hard now, I still believe one day in the future you will look back and think, I would do it all again, Because of your new life here in Oz 🇦🇺 . Stay safe God bless Ray
Thank you for this, Ray - and for staying tuned in despite the ups and downs in my emotional state hahah. I'm so so SO grateful for this whole experience, despite the mental challenges it has brought with it. We've wanted this for 10 years and I'm just happy to be getting over in any way we can!
Just remember, That old fashioned statement. Good things happen to those who wait . And also what you get out of life is what your willing to put in. So I'm 🙏🏼 that you will get it all sorted out sooner than later. Once your here if you have any questions about safety issues. Just ask, a local person from your new home. As many Australians will give there point of view. About many different things. Meaning well ❤. But as Australia is so big, it's not the same in every place. Stay safe Ray
Hi Hun, Home Affairs is always this crazy. I was born in Beckenham Kent to Irish parents. My parents brought me to Australia when I was three, and I was a permanent resident for all this time. I went to school, got married, and had all my four children here, got a degree at Uni, but when I started having trouble proving I was a permanent resident to get jobs, I thought I should get citizenship. Well, I had a hell of a time, they were nasty, and they kept being cynical about me. What the! I wasn't a 3 year old terrorist that snuck in the country. Then my family got me a migration agent. It still took time, but eventually last year, I became an Australian Citizen. Woohoo!! All worth it!! I would never live anywhere else!!
Hi, Similar to you, I arrived in Australia to Scottish parents. I had no problem getting citizenship to qualify for Austudy as long as I had dates of when we arrived, everything was fine
You will definitely get so much use out of the sunglasses, they’re very nice! I live in VIC which is not as hot as WA but we have already had a pretty hot summer so prepare yourselves!! Hope it all works out so you guys can get here in time for Term 1 🤞
no snow in WA gets a tad cold , not for long though enjoy it , im moving back there soon from Darwin fricken to hot here for me now lol and im victorian
It's sad about this Hogmanay, the Sydney NYE Fireworks were incredible (something to look forward to)! Amazed that you have so little to transport over, well done! Pics and memories are more important! You could have saved the shopping until you come you can actually get Next here - although those prices were good! Businesses are opening here this week (I'm sure the Visa is coming)! Love the snow play time, whatever happens you are in this together! Summer isn't over yet! 🤗💞
We watched the Sydney fireworks this year for Ella to do a fake countdown at 9pm so she could go to bed haha. That's one of my best memories from being in Sydney, sitting down there on NYE to watch them - getting back out of the crowd to go home, not so much, but still good to look back hahah. Ohhh I'll be doing so much more shopping when we get over as well knowing me. But Axyl had a bit of a growth spurt in the last 10 days and I felt like his summer clothes might feel a big snug so got those deals whilst I could. We've still got loads of room in our suitcases which I'm really surprised about! Just can't wait to be on the plane!!
@mariatateofficial Yes, it can be very tiring getting home, and a long day! Shopping is good therapy and kids keep growing - they were good deals, and very cute! Well, as long as you have room, and time! 😄🤞
I'm deffo not gonna miss it at all haha. Ella's been complaining about the ice getting in her shoes and down her coat, so she's deffo a summer baby too.
yesss, so we've got a few adapter plugs which also have usb / c slots in them which is handy. I've been told the voltage is absolutely fine, so with the plug adapter it'll be all good
Your agent should have put a request in to your case officer for priority processing. Ive done that for clients for the same reason and its never been a problem.
I think they have to be fair! I'm praying it comes in this week. If we take out the days the offices were closed, we're sitting at about 29 days wait just now
@ they do have to be fair but there are so many cases in the pipeline the case officers cant know who to prioritise unless its brought to their attention. Worst case, get someone to hassle the relevant state and federal ministers’ offices for you and get their staff to talk to the immigration department. Unfortunately, migration agents often dont have the confidence to do that. I love doing it - keeps the buggers on their toes!
You will love shopping at Kmart once you get here , I look forward to seeing your first Kmart haul video 😂 We are a lazy bunch here , a lot of people have 2 weeks off at Christmas. Anyway most people went back today , so give them a day or 2 to catch up on emails and you will hear hopefully.
I am SO excited for the first KMart and Target hauls!!! I've already been looking online to get a feel for what they have - clothing, home, the lot. Very excited haha. I'm keeping everything crossed for news this week
Hello, I'm Cooper hamlyn I'm 20 yrs old and I have Autisum and Cerable plausy, pleased to meet you I'm from Quilpie Queensland Australia
Thank you so much for watching Cooper! Lovely to have you x
@@mariatateofficial no problemo and thanks for talking to me.
Hi Maria, just started watching your channel recently and I’m loving it, it’s bringing back so many memories of when we left the Uk back in 2010, the selling of the house,waiting for the visa to come through, booking flights and finally arriving in Perth with 2 young kids. It’s been the best decision we ever made. I’m in Yanchep which is a beautiful place a lot different from where we came from in Manchester but would never go back to the Uk. Stay positive it will all come together and you will be on your way here.
Ahh Lynn, thank you for this! I'm so glad you're enjoyed the videos and it's giving you some memories to reflect back on. Sounds amazing that you're having such a great experience and loving it. We've had our mind set on this for so long now, it's going to feel very emotional when we're there and settling into our new life. I just can't wait! Thank you for being here and following along with us x
We came from Prestwick in Ayrshire and I think the most snow we ever saw was about an inch. As for the cold I don't miss it but we do get some cold days, sometimes 10C, here in south east Queensland. Most of your electrical items will need new wall plugs as we use a different style of plug.
Hello, I've been watching your story for awhile now, The ups and the downs. It's almost like a tv series, your always on edge, And as a viewer, I feel some of your emotions, Thanks for that lol. I can only amaging what you all must be going through, Hard to breathe at times walking on egg shells, doubting your self . Hopefully soon you and your family will be on your way to Australia. And all those worries will be behind you. And even though it's hard now, I still believe one day in the future you will look back and think, I would do it all again, Because of your new life here in Oz 🇦🇺 . Stay safe God bless Ray
Thank you for this, Ray - and for staying tuned in despite the ups and downs in my emotional state hahah. I'm so so SO grateful for this whole experience, despite the mental challenges it has brought with it. We've wanted this for 10 years and I'm just happy to be getting over in any way we can!
Just remember, That old fashioned statement. Good things happen to those who wait . And also what you get out of life is what your willing to put in. So I'm 🙏🏼 that you will get it all sorted out sooner than later. Once your here if you have any questions about safety issues. Just ask, a local person from your new home. As many Australians will give there point of view. About many different things. Meaning well ❤. But as Australia is so big, it's not the same in every place. Stay safe Ray
Hi Hun, Home Affairs is always this crazy. I was born in Beckenham Kent to Irish parents. My parents brought me to Australia when I was three, and I was a permanent resident for all this time. I went to school, got married, and had all my four children here, got a degree at Uni, but when I started having trouble proving I was a permanent resident to get jobs, I thought I should get citizenship. Well, I had a hell of a time, they were nasty, and they kept being cynical about me. What the! I wasn't a 3 year old terrorist that snuck in the country. Then my family got me a migration agent. It still took time, but eventually last year, I became an Australian Citizen. Woohoo!! All worth it!! I would never live anywhere else!!
Hi,
Similar to you, I arrived in Australia to Scottish parents.
I had no problem getting citizenship to qualify for Austudy as long as I had dates of when we arrived, everything was fine
Congratulations, thats amazing news! So so pleased for you 🥰
You will definitely get so much use out of the sunglasses, they’re very nice! I live in VIC which is not as hot as WA but we have already had a pretty hot summer so prepare yourselves!! Hope it all works out so you guys can get here in time for Term 1 🤞
27:17 Oh no! somebody melted Cycrocs the snowman 🥲
Cycrocs - oh my god why didn't we think of that name?! hahaha
no snow in WA gets a tad cold , not for long though enjoy it , im moving back there soon from Darwin fricken to hot here for me now lol and im victorian
It's sad about this Hogmanay, the Sydney NYE Fireworks were incredible (something to look forward to)! Amazed that you have so little to transport over, well done! Pics and memories are more important! You could have saved the shopping until you come you can actually get Next here - although those prices were good! Businesses are opening here this week (I'm sure the Visa is coming)! Love the snow play time, whatever happens you are in this together! Summer isn't over yet! 🤗💞
We watched the Sydney fireworks this year for Ella to do a fake countdown at 9pm so she could go to bed haha. That's one of my best memories from being in Sydney, sitting down there on NYE to watch them - getting back out of the crowd to go home, not so much, but still good to look back hahah. Ohhh I'll be doing so much more shopping when we get over as well knowing me. But Axyl had a bit of a growth spurt in the last 10 days and I felt like his summer clothes might feel a big snug so got those deals whilst I could. We've still got loads of room in our suitcases which I'm really surprised about! Just can't wait to be on the plane!!
@mariatateofficial Yes, it can be very tiring getting home, and a long day! Shopping is good therapy and kids keep growing - they were good deals, and very cute! Well, as long as you have room, and time! 😄🤞
I do not miss the weather back home, looks lovely to look at though 🤗🤗
I'm deffo not gonna miss it at all haha. Ella's been complaining about the ice getting in her shoes and down her coat, so she's deffo a summer baby too.
As far as the TV is concerned, Australian plugs are quite different to UK plugs
yesss, so we've got a few adapter plugs which also have usb / c slots in them which is handy. I've been told the voltage is absolutely fine, so with the plug adapter it'll be all good
Don't worry about your coffee because we have excellent coffee here in Perth Western Australia.
Bring some of the snow with you, it's bloody hot here ⛱🌞
I know, we're gonna want to roll around in it when we're over haha
Your agent should have put a request in to your case officer for priority processing. Ive done that for clients for the same reason and its never been a problem.
I think they have to be fair! I'm praying it comes in this week. If we take out the days the offices were closed, we're sitting at about 29 days wait just now
@ they do have to be fair but there are so many cases in the pipeline the case officers cant know who to prioritise unless its brought to their attention. Worst case, get someone to hassle the relevant state and federal ministers’ offices for you and get their staff to talk to the immigration department. Unfortunately, migration agents often dont have the confidence to do that. I love doing it - keeps the buggers on their toes!
You will love shopping at Kmart once you get here , I look forward to seeing your first Kmart haul video 😂
We are a lazy bunch here , a lot of people have 2 weeks off at Christmas. Anyway most people went back today , so give them a day or 2 to catch up on emails and you will hear hopefully.
I am SO excited for the first KMart and Target hauls!!! I've already been looking online to get a feel for what they have - clothing, home, the lot. Very excited haha. I'm keeping everything crossed for news this week
You need some sun glasses.
Oops should have watched the whole video.
spoiler! hahah