We appreciate your help please. British family. Two adults and seven childrens ages 18 to 7 consider relocating to Perth as a result of a job offer. Joint earning around 200000 Aus dollars. Do we need to pay for state schooling in Perth.
Regards
Amanda
Can we make ends meet in Perth
SHTU
18 September 2011 11:25:48
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Worldswaiting
19 September 2011 11:11:51
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Hi Amanda
I don't have any children so can't promise I'm right here, but I believe state schooling is free.
As a fellow Brit who has moved down under though, I can tell you that the economy here is is much better nick than in the UK. The good side of this is that jobs are relatively plentiful and there is a high standard of living. The less wonderful side is that the cost of living is not low. I have especially noticed that a trip to the supermarket costs about twice what it does in the UK. Most other things are comparable with or slightly less than UK prices, to give you an idea.
Liv.
SHTU
20 September 2011 00:05:59
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Dear Liv
Many thanks for your thoughtful reply.
Take care
Regards
Amanda
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