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Tassie66
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9 years ago

Cooler climate

I am considering moving from Queensland to Tasmania as I am struggling with the heat, in particular with the compression bra I have to wear for my breast lymphodema.  

Any thoughts/ comments would be welcome, particularly from anyone who may have made the move.

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  • Hi I hear your frustration.
    Tasmania is a beautiful place. It can be very cold in the winter. Have you always lived in Qld?
    I'm from Vic and down south here we have distinct seasons. I'm not sure abt Qld in that your seasons appear to be wet or dry. Your winters are nothing like ours.
    It's about if you've experienced our seasons and if you can acclimatize. 
    As well as all those questions posed by Kath.
    If I could I'd live in Tassie tomorrow I would but hubby doesn't like the cold winters. Mind you they are not warm winters here.
    I'm sure there are Qld ladies on here that maybe able to give you tips on how to cope in the heat with the compression bra.
    Good luck with your research 
  • Thanks Kath :)  I have thought of all those things and I am still checking some of those things out as well...
  • I can't comment as never moved there but do consider everything else not just the climate...which you probably have but thought it might be useful to discuss in general for all considering moving.
    - Will you have supportive family and friends when you move?
    - costs of housing, wages etc if this is relevant for you.
    - costs of travelling to visit family and friends
    -medical services and base hospitals in proximatey to where you live.
    -oncology services available.
    -Radiology / nuclear medicine available 
    -How do you like the cold (or heat )...heating / cooling  options and costs.
    -work options if relevant 
    -recreational options.

    Hope your move goes well. Kath x