Help - Moving from Uk to Melbourne for 1 year

Member since 05 January 2017

ParmkaurMember05 January 2017 19:58:28

Hello
My husband and I are seriously considering moving to Melbourne for 12 months with our daughters aged 4 and 18 months. We might one day move to Australia for the long term but we have agreed to try it for a year first.

I wouldn't want to move permanently yet due to my mum and sister being in the UK and them needing us due to health issues.

We are thinking of moving in 2018 but don't know where to start! What type of Visa we need, hubby works in banking so he would like to work in Melbourne and our daughter will need to start school out there aswell.

Has anyone done this... moved temporary? Any advice would be welcomed.

Thank you and Happy New Year
Parm

Deekeen Member

Member since 02 October 2014

DeekeenMember09 January 2017 05:51:22

Hi Parm,

I am not an expert but we moved to Australia ten years ago and I can give some tips. Your best bet is to look at the website australia.gov.au which will answer most of your questions.
We came to oz on a 457 sponsored visa, a company sponsors you and the family to work here, they take on health insurance and sometimes the cost of the move. For this visa the employer must prove that the position cannot be filled by an Australian. Otherwise you can apply for a skilled set visa and you can submit an EOI through the website I mentioned, there maybe a list of what professions are needed here.
Moving here is a complicated process and I feel a year is a bit short and costly, it will take a year to just find your feet and adjust and employers may require a longer commitment. It is unlikely you will receive child benefit and private health insurance may have a 12 month wait period. Rentals can be pricey in popular areas or near the city, many are unfurnished. Check out realestate.com.au for prices. You could look at a holiday visa for up to 90 days and an air B and B rental to do a trip and find out about jobs, housing and Melbourne. This may seem costly but your children are young and it will be cheaper in the long run.