Indians from Melbourne? Introduce yourselves here!

Hi, I think I should introduce myself again, as I had joined many weeks ago, and then life became a bit chaotic (Kabhi kuch, kabhi kuch!) so I am posting after ages. I will try to be more communicative, and I really want to get to know some Indians around my area, esp anyone from Mumbai? I am from Mumbai, and came here in 1995. I have lived in Berwick since 1997. I guess what I really miss these days is Indian friends, miss the good old days in Bombay with friends and neighbours dropping in all day, lots of children playing together and big lunches and dinners and family getogethers. I think as you get older you miss your roots.

Anyway my name is Sangita Malhotra (hence the svmal!) originally Maharashtrian from Mumbai, married to a Punjabi from Kanpur. two children, daughter, 8 and son 2. Would love to get to know other mums in this forum, and can I say that I love the feel of Indusladies, it kind of feels warm and fuzzy and homely compared to many other online forums.

Bye for now, thanks,

Sangita.

Dear All,
I'm Latha from Singapore and will be moving to Melbourne in a couple of weeks time. I will be working in the CBD area and would like to ask a few questions:

1. Please suggest few areas close to my work place - is St Kilda / Southbank good areas?
2. I have a 11 year old son who will be joining me in December. Are there any good schools around the above areas mentioned. Is Melbourne Grammar a good school? Any suggestions for schools?
3. Are there any websites where I can order Indian groceries online?

I know the questions are many but any answers will be helpful

Welcome to the ANZAC forum SVMAL.

Berwick is a lovely place. I am from Mumbai.

I am sure you wil meet a lot of other friendly ladies from all over India.

Do peep in time to time. With your experience, I am sure you can answer many questions new migrants post from time to time.

Regards,

Corallux

Originally Posted by svmal

Hi, I think I should introduce myself again, as I had joined many weeks ago, and then life became a bit chaotic (Kabhi kuch, kabhi kuch!) so I am posting after ages. I will try to be more communicative, and I really want to get to know some Indians around my area, esp anyone from Mumbai? I am from Mumbai, and came here in 1995. I have lived in Berwick since 1997. I guess what I really miss these days is Indian friends, miss the good old days in Bombay with friends and neighbours dropping in all day, lots of children playing together and big lunches and dinners and family getogethers. I think as you get older you miss your roots.

Anyway my name is Sangita Malhotra (hence the svmal!) originally Maharashtrian from Mumbai, married to a Punjabi from Kanpur. two children, daughter, 8 and son 2. Would love to get to know other mums in this forum, and can I say that I love the feel of Indusladies, it kind of feels warm and fuzzy and homely compared to many other online forums.

Bye for now, thanks,

Sangita.

Dear Latha,

Yes, St.Kilda, Southbank are good area to live in. But very dear. You can find serviced apartments/ordinary apartments on www.domain.com.au

As for schools, I have heard Melb Grammar is a good school. It is better if you go in & have a look for yourself. After all there is a lot of difference between seeing & hearing things.

There are Indian grocery stores in the CBD & St.KIlda. I am not aware of any that take grocery orders online.

Maybe others can pitch in with info.

Regards,

Corallux

Originally Posted by Latha_Bala

Dear All,
I'm Latha from Singapore and will be moving to Melbourne in a couple of weeks time. I will be working in the CBD area and would like to ask a few questions:

1. Please suggest few areas close to my work place - is St Kilda / Southbank good areas?
2. I have a 11 year old son who will be joining me in December. Are there any good schools around the above areas mentioned. Is Melbourne Grammar a good school? Any suggestions for schools?
3. Are there any websites where I can order Indian groceries online?

I know the questions are many but any answers will be helpful

Dear Svmal,

My name is Chandni Shah and I am from Mumbai too.
I moved to Melbourne just a month ago, before that I was in Taipei for 2.5 years.
I have been really busy since I came in, house hunting, shopping and what not gng on
will be more active now on........
I am sure you will find a lot of people in here

hi sruthi,
how is life, take care, good luck.
see you
madhumati

hi chandini,
you will surely love and have good time in melbourne particularly during summer, take care good luck.
madhumati

Hi Chandni,

I replied before to yr message, but for some reason it is not showing on the forum. Sorry for the delay! It must be an exciting time for u! Are u enjoying Melbourne so far? WHich area are u househunting in ? I live in Berwick which is outer South east. If u want any information about this side of the city, i would love to help.
Regards, Sangita.

Dear Madhu and svmal,

Thanks for your messages.
I have found a house in hawthorn, quite close to Hawthorn station infact.
melbourne has been good so far
just getting too busy with work and other little little things which don't just come to an end when u move places
missing mumbai though, especially in this festive season
Wishing all of you girls a very happy diwali and a prosperous new year

Hi.

I'm Amaresh.

I came across this forum on Google, Aus.

I'm an Indian doctor.

Currently, I'm working in the UK.

I'll be finishing my training (general practitioner) in few months.

We are planning to relocate to Melbourne.

Any tips re house price/ nice area etc?

Amaresh