I don't know how to move out

[paradise lost]

Talk to centrelink and maybe even citizens advice (does Aus have that?) and find out EVERY SINGLE THING you might be eligible for, then get form-filling.

I was in this situation last summer. I found a private rental after being told it'd be 2-3 years waiting for government housing. My dad gave me the deposit and first month's rent which was wonderful of him, and i applied for all the various benefits i could get. I can afford to live, just. But Just is just enough right?

Best of luck and keep your chin up, this time is SO hard but it passes fast. In a few months it will be a distant memory.

Bx

[Lulu]

Can he move out? It always gets me that WE have to pack up the kids and go....

Absolutely talk to your ex, he should help you with MOST of everything. How are you going with furniture?
So budget first, scour through the papers for rentals, have a look, then apply through the agent.
Careful on the sharehousing - it's always a nightmare.
You can get very low interest loans for whitegoods, I'm sure C'link knows about it.

You will need $$$ for the bond (ususally 4 weeks in advance), $$$ for truck/trailer (the ex should organize that for you) and extra $$ ready for when your first lot of bills come in - they charge you connection fees before you even switch a light on.

Also, be a little selfish when it comes to dividing up the furniture etc. If there is only one telly YOU take it, take all the little knick knacks too. It may be awhile before you can replace the little things and guys don't care about them Even if he does - too bad, it's a pain in the butt having to move.

Let us know how you go - I've only done this 8000 times!