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Cambodia7

Cambodia7

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Australian citizen

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About me

Australian

Lives in Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Western Au

Registration: 03 January 2013

About

I am a mining engineer previously living in Tabubil with my wife and youngest son. We have 5 kids in total, the rest are in Australia at school and university. I loved being in PNG, mostly because it was a challenge. Makes you appreciate Australia!
Interests: computers, , geopolitics, australian rules, breathing

My expat journey

papua-new-guineathailanderitreaaustralia
Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

Since Aug 2021

Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

B墨sha, Gash Barka, Eritrea

Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

B墨sha, Gash Barka, Eritrea

Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Dec 2011 - Dec 2015

Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

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Cambodia7
Cambodia7 replied to a thread
5 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

We used Warner Shand Lawyers in Kokopo ph (675) 982 8605. The lawyer was an expat. We didn't have to attend the court in person - by the time it's gets there it's a formality, all the scutiny is beforehand. The OCW person we spoke to ... Read More

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Cambodia7 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

see here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/adoption-102# it's the kids who need to be outside of Australia for a subclass 102 visa, not the adoptive parents. Otherwise it would just be a different visa. Read More

Cambodia7
Cambodia7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

Given the circumstances you should contact Warner Shand Lawyers in Kokopo ph (675) 982 8605. They should be able to advise you on the process. You will need quite a few documents for the National Court: 1. Home Visit and Report - since you're ... Read More

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Cambodia7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

Sure, no problem Read More

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Cambodia7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

Sure, no problem Read More

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Cambodia7 replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

Hi We have adopted successfully now. Daughter is now an Australian citizen! You need a good lawyer and help from the OCW link above. The OCW are underfunded and their phones don't work all the time. PM me if you need advice. Regards Cambodia7 Read More

Cambodia7
Cambodia7 replied to a thread
13 years ago
kwindainty

hows life in tabubil as an expat? by kwindainty

hi everyone, i am a filipina and considering a job offer in tabubil for 6 months or a year. would anyone of you please share your experiences living as an expat there? ive been working in a big city and used to things that a big city can offer. ...

Cambodia7

A year and a half. Read More

Cambodia7
Cambodia7 replied to a thread
13 years ago
brad-o-sarus rex

PNG : life and challenges ? by brad-o-sarus rex

recently moved to PNG from SA, Been here now # months and will admit this is challenging to say the least, However I love it. I have traveled the world lived in some funny places and worked in just as weird places, Coming from Africa I thought ...

Cambodia7

Guns are not needed in Tabubil, nor are they allowed. Expats are generally safe. Read More

Cambodia7
Cambodia7 replied to a thread
13 years ago
kwindainty

hows life in tabubil as an expat? by kwindainty

hi everyone, i am a filipina and considering a job offer in tabubil for 6 months or a year. would anyone of you please share your experiences living as an expat there? ive been working in a big city and used to things that a big city can offer. ...

Cambodia7

Hi, I live in Tabubil and I'm from Australia. On the positive side, there are maybe 50 Filipinas in town so you're not alone. hows the safety and security in that town? >moderate - for PNG it's pretty safe but that's not saying much. There are ... Read More

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Cambodia7 replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...

Cambodia7

Thank you for the reply, I'll give them a call and see what they say. The Australian government said we MUST have a court order from the PNG National Court for the adoption, rather than the District court (which is easier here in Tabubil) if we ... Read More

Cambodia7
Cambodia7 created a thread
13 years ago

Adopt a child from PNG

My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG.聽We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia.聽Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ... Read More