kips Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Us too!! We are Stevie and Sas Hubbard. We've three kids Dale who's 14 jake who's 4 and wee Abigail is 1. We're going to Albany but will be in Perth for 6 weeks when we first arrive. We thought we were gong to Balcatta but now its Albany. I'm leaving behind my older daughters who are 22 and 20. Oh its all a bit quick eh xx Hi Crikey ! How did you end up with Albany as an alternative to Balcatta ? Albany is good 5.5-6hr drive from Perth. Three weeks ago we went to Albany for 3 days for a mini-holiday. It was a 5-hour drive from Baldivis, which is 42km south of Perth. Lovely part of the world. Much greener than Perth and cooler. Can see why it is a popular tourist spot. Check out a family-friendly English-style pub in a lovely converted heritage house on a residential street called the Earl of Spencer, not far from the foreshore. It serves English ales/grub and has a good children's menu eg fish fingers made from real fish not frozen. Very friendly, helpful staff. It has a website. We stayed at the Dock Rock Motel - so called because a large boulder resembling a dog's face is opposite - near the town centre. Motel looks very 1970s from the outside but the rooms are fine. The restaurant next door, Lime 303, serves good food in a swish setting. Bit of a surprise. A tour of the old whaling station at gorgeous Frenchman Creek was fantastic. A real eye opener about the gruesome aspects of whaling. Nearby Denmark - which is a quaint country town - has a wonderful beach and the Tree Top Walk at Walpole is great. Sound like a tourism rep from WA:biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kips Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi Donki what depot does your o/h work from, whats his speciality??I gonna be based in Jandakot myself, had looked at Balividis but thought it might be a bit too far but 20 mins seems quite reasonable. Would you have any ideas on rental prices?? Hi We live in Baldivis. It takes my husband 35 minutes to drive to Osborne Park in Perth but he doesn't leave until 2pm. In the rush hour it could be up to an hour, depending on where in Perth you need to get to. The train from Warnbro takes 40 minutes into the CBD. The station has park and ride. We rent a big brand new 4x2 in Tuart Ridge, for $450 a week - rises to $460 from March. We've reluctantly had to agree to the price rise as it would cost us more to move to another rental while our new house is being built. We only signed with a builder last week after months of looking at dozens of display homes, getting detailed quotes from 6 builders - all falling over themselves for our business - and looking at blocks all over Perth/metro area. It will be 11 months before we can move in. The rent includes lawns mowed and reverse cycle air con which was a godsend when the mercury hit 38,39, 40 and 42C last week and very useful to warm up the house in winter when temp fell to 7C. Aussie houses are not designed to withstand the cold as poorly insulated. The rent is at the high end but much cheaper than Perth. A house like this in Perth would be $600-$700 a week and even more in the posh suburbs.. You can get decent rentals for $400-$425 in Baldivis. Have a look on www.reiwa.com.au for rentals in Baldivis, Perth and beyond and on www.realestate.com.au. REIWA stands for Real Estate Institute of Western Australia. Hope this helps. Happy to answer any other questions. PS Moved to WA from NSW in September last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetpea 1 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 No way man!! just started flogging a load of stuff to lads in work!!! will have to do a stock check Any of you guys gave any thought to bringing your tool box? I believe we get a tool allowance, though not much, wonder if they are in metric or imperial, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetpea 1 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Sweetpea Any feed back regarding med insurance from WP, how is it all going for u all now, looking forwad to it all ending and just getting there. Alright Deano, No word back fromm WP, just went with basic insurance myself. Man what a weekend! I thought the hard part was getting the job!! proving me & missus have been in defacto relationship for 13 years was nightmare!! had to scan in something like 127 documents, then had to prove dependency of 19 year old step daughter another 50 docs or so. All done now though. Sold car & Caravan, then Signed visa draft and they tell me it going in this week. Happy days!! They tell me no meds required for visa, but did we get something from WP that wanted us to go for one at some point??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 U will have to open up ur stores at the bottom of the garden check the shelves buddy lol. We r in the the same boat, the wife have to get a court order stating she has sole custody of her own kids joke, beginging to think it would be easier to take a job in england lol Alright Deano,No word back fromm WP, just went with basic insurance myself. Man what a weekend! I thought the hard part was getting the job!! proving me & missus have been in defacto relationship for 13 years was nightmare!! had to scan in something like 127 documents, then had to prove dependency of 19 year old step daughter another 50 docs or so. All done now though. Sold car & Caravan, then Signed visa draft and they tell me it going in this week. Happy days!! They tell me no meds required for visa, but did we get something from WP that wanted us to go for one at some point??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Selling an A6 if anyones interested, will fit in ur container just lovely lol? ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmon Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just read the collective agreement again. It says employees 'required' to provide a full set of tools will get an allowance. I've found out that WP provide tools we need but some are quite basic. I've been advised to bring what I can especially insulated stuff. Deano my visa has been lodged as well and I've heard nothing about having a medical, does this mean I don't need one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think so danmon, we just asked that sarah allen straight, the reply was visa request lodged today should take 2-4weeks and no medical requirement, im also sure trina capps told me a while back that there wont be a company medical either. Must start emptying the landrover of tools see what i can get away with keeping, thats the **** thing with being in transmission now good tools are hard to find, everything is big n brutal lol QUOTE=danmon;28695]Just read the collective agreement again. It says employees 'required' to provide a full set of tools will get an allowance. I've found out that WP provide tools we need but some are quite basic. I've been advised to bring what I can especially insulated stuff. Deano my visa has been lodged as well and I've heard nothing about having a medical, does this mean I don't need one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donki Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi James says he would bring tools He was gutted he never brought his his! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donki Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 He also misses his land rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hey all its been very quiet on here lately! I hope everyone is doing well. Had my visa granted today though i expect you are all in thhe same boat by now, WP and here i come lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmon Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I had my visa granted and fly out on the 20th. Very busy at the moment sorting bank accounts etc. I did hear someone flew out yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robshire Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi everyone. Hopefully i'll see some of you out on sight. I work for Altus traffic and we do a lot of the traffic management for Western power around Perth and the south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas1873 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm so jealous!!! I want our visa done and dusted. Waiting on stupid courts for permission to take my son. Happy for you's tho......See y'es in Oz xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest5788 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 glad to see every1s getting on great with their plans...we're having small prob with visa application...bit like u sas1873...only its my step-daughters....ah well we'll get it sorted eventually....good luck to every1 with their moves x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas1873 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Its driving me crazy Jem, and costing a small fortune. It'll be worth it in the end tho xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas1873 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Did you go with the bank that western power sent us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest5788 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 hopefully sas r's wont have to go to court, just sophies mam is being stubborn about signing but think she will eventually....jeez court proceedings cud run in £k's, feel for u hun can u's not settle out of court x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Danny hav 2 start dates the 22nd March or 12th April to choose from, id go now if Gerri the wifey would let me, what bank will you be using Westpac or what ever its called? Sas as you know we are having the same issues with the kids, just means ill have to go first for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmon Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Deano, I'm starting on the 22nd after arriving on the 21st. I used the bank WP recommended on the email, WESTPAC. I called their London Office and spoke to someone called John as I couldn't access their website. He emailed me the forms and I sent them off that same day. I got all my account details from the Joondalup Branch emailed to me that night. I couldn't believe it was so quick. You can get your id verified by your local bank and send them verified copies and they will send your cards etc to you UK home address. It takes about two weeks so hopefully mine should arrive before I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas1873 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 We tried to get him to sign but he wanted me to pay him 2 grand to sign it!!! Now its gonna cost 3 grand to get it to court. We may have to camp in a tent in Oz now......no cash left for a house lol. But we'll be there in the end. Hopefully April now xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Deano, I'm starting on the 22nd after arriving on the 21st. I used the bank WP recommended on the email, WESTPAC. I called their London Office and spoke to someone called John as I couldn't access their website. He emailed me the forms and I sent them off that same day. I got all my account details from the Joondalup Branch emailed to me that night. I couldn't believe it was so quick. You can get your id verified by your local bank and send them verified copies and they will send your cards etc to you UK home address. It takes about two weeks so hopefully mine should arrive before I go. How much did you need to open it pal, hoping to be there for the 22nd too, have to get a few expensive pints in perth, MIke Millard Hurst says he will take us out, all on him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmon Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 How much did you need to open it pal, hoping to be there for the 22nd too, have to get a few expensive pints in perth, MIke Millard Hurst says he will take us out, all on him lol Didn't cost anything to open the account. You can open it but have to put money in within 6 months which would happen when we start getting paid. I'm going to transfer some via HiFix about a week before I go just so I have a bit of money there at hand if I need it. They seemed very helpful at the London Branch. Just had the man from the freight company around today listing all our stuff we are going to take. Very scarey listing all the stuff we want to take and what we are leaving behind. Is any one taking a car over ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest5788 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 wow sas he sounds like a bit of a lowlife.....wud u not have just gave him the money to save u the hassle of going to court....just to get him of ur back...sure u'll prob never see him again once ur in oz....ur sons prob better of without him....sure aprils not too far off....good luck with it all hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deano2215 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Not taking the car couldnt afford to send the finance home for it at £268 per month lol Didn't cost anything to open the account. You can open it but have to put money in within 6 months which would happen when we start getting paid. I'm going to transfer some via HiFix about a week before I go just so I have a bit of money there at hand if I need it. They seemed very helpful at the London Branch. Just had the man from the freight company around today listing all our stuff we are going to take. Very scarey listing all the stuff we want to take and what we are leaving behind. Is any one taking a car over ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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