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Seashellz
I'm considering moving there with my 9 year old as it ticks most of the boxes of what I'm looking for. I'll be working as a mental health nurse & moving from London..
What is the weather all year like
Education/schooling system
House prices
Jobs for nurses
Activities for children
Etc
Answer
I find Hobart the ideal place to live and work it has most of the advantages of the larger cities without most od the draw backs.
Weather - a true 4 season year ( sometimes in an hour) with a fair degree of variability Dec-Feb warm hot days night cooler but not cold Mar-May days becoming cooler autumn leaves Jun-Sep cool but if you can find a sunny sheltered spot it can be warm, regularly snow on Mt Wellington and the higher suburbs then Oct-Dec spring all the bulbs and blossom you would be familiar with from the UK. The most noticeable weather feature I find here is the wind, we are in the roaring 40s.
Education - good selection of state and private schools Primary yr 1-6 High yr 7-10 and College yr 11-12
Housing - the average is cheaper than any other state capital , the inner suburbs attract premium. Its important to have a northerly aspect to make best use of sunshine. Most housing is detached which means a backyard and lost of people grow vegetables and pets are common, there are apartments around . Nearly all housing in Hobart has views so this cannot be taken as an indicator of a better neighbourhood.
Nursing - they'll be knocking your door down both State Government and Private sector, pay will be a bit lower than other capitals but there are compensations for this the big one being time if you only have to commute 15 minutes to work over an hour or so each way that's a big benefit.
Kids activities - lots of sporting facilities and clubs- soccer, cricket, tennis and hockey are all very popular. In summer nearby beaches are popular for swimming and surfing and everywhere is within a short drive or walk to bush walking and outdoor activities
I find Hobart the ideal place to live and work it has most of the advantages of the larger cities without most od the draw backs.
Weather - a true 4 season year ( sometimes in an hour) with a fair degree of variability Dec-Feb warm hot days night cooler but not cold Mar-May days becoming cooler autumn leaves Jun-Sep cool but if you can find a sunny sheltered spot it can be warm, regularly snow on Mt Wellington and the higher suburbs then Oct-Dec spring all the bulbs and blossom you would be familiar with from the UK. The most noticeable weather feature I find here is the wind, we are in the roaring 40s.
Education - good selection of state and private schools Primary yr 1-6 High yr 7-10 and College yr 11-12
Housing - the average is cheaper than any other state capital , the inner suburbs attract premium. Its important to have a northerly aspect to make best use of sunshine. Most housing is detached which means a backyard and lost of people grow vegetables and pets are common, there are apartments around . Nearly all housing in Hobart has views so this cannot be taken as an indicator of a better neighbourhood.
Nursing - they'll be knocking your door down both State Government and Private sector, pay will be a bit lower than other capitals but there are compensations for this the big one being time if you only have to commute 15 minutes to work over an hour or so each way that's a big benefit.
Kids activities - lots of sporting facilities and clubs- soccer, cricket, tennis and hockey are all very popular. In summer nearby beaches are popular for swimming and surfing and everywhere is within a short drive or walk to bush walking and outdoor activities
what are some sources of food on an island?
S-kirby
Im doing a project on Lord of the flies, and like we have to make a hand book/ manual for survival on an island. we have to talk about food sources, shelter, protection from the elements, sanitation, keeping track of time, communication with the outside ect.
Answer
Find an old Scouting / Boy Scout handbook. It's got lots of ideas.
Generally:
Food sources: Small animals along with fish, crabs, or shellfish (provided you have a reliable means of making fire and can cook the above thoroughly). Otherwise rely on plants & tubers known to be edible (e.g. stay away from berries and mushrooms, but coconuts and bananas can be a good find). Standing (still) water is sometimes full of microbes -- best sources of water are collected rain (from leaves, e.g.) and those found inside the core of cut vines. Running streams, especially those that have run through sufficient rock and soil, are probably okay, but water should be boiled where possible before drinking.
Shelter: Vines or bark strips to lash timbers to trees, and leafy branches to provide an overhead canopy for sun or rain protection. Sleeping platforms kept well off the ground. Shelter for the fire as well (from wind and rain), since fire is valuable in its own right, and keeps predators away.
Sanitation: Site latrines to protect water resources. Urine is filtered out by the environment relatively easily, but bacteria from feces can contaminate water if a latrine is dug at a higher altitude than the most convenient source of water. Best practice is to site a latrine several hundred yards away and downhill from any fresh water source, but not so close to the sea that it makes the beach contaminated.
Time records. Notches on a tree or other permanent record can keep track of days. A sundial can approximate the passage of daylight hours and allow you to figure out "noon" local time, as well as (if a person understands astronomy well enough) allow some determination of where between a solstice and an equinox you are (giving you an idea of the season).
Find an old Scouting / Boy Scout handbook. It's got lots of ideas.
Generally:
Food sources: Small animals along with fish, crabs, or shellfish (provided you have a reliable means of making fire and can cook the above thoroughly). Otherwise rely on plants & tubers known to be edible (e.g. stay away from berries and mushrooms, but coconuts and bananas can be a good find). Standing (still) water is sometimes full of microbes -- best sources of water are collected rain (from leaves, e.g.) and those found inside the core of cut vines. Running streams, especially those that have run through sufficient rock and soil, are probably okay, but water should be boiled where possible before drinking.
Shelter: Vines or bark strips to lash timbers to trees, and leafy branches to provide an overhead canopy for sun or rain protection. Sleeping platforms kept well off the ground. Shelter for the fire as well (from wind and rain), since fire is valuable in its own right, and keeps predators away.
Sanitation: Site latrines to protect water resources. Urine is filtered out by the environment relatively easily, but bacteria from feces can contaminate water if a latrine is dug at a higher altitude than the most convenient source of water. Best practice is to site a latrine several hundred yards away and downhill from any fresh water source, but not so close to the sea that it makes the beach contaminated.
Time records. Notches on a tree or other permanent record can keep track of days. A sundial can approximate the passage of daylight hours and allow you to figure out "noon" local time, as well as (if a person understands astronomy well enough) allow some determination of where between a solstice and an equinox you are (giving you an idea of the season).
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