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first time in Canberra

zhaenzhaen SydneyPosts: 5Member
anyone coming to Canberra for the first time I can show you around or pick u you from the airport. kong via sydney airport kayo mga 3 hours commute to canberra .let me know or text me 0450614905 if you need help settling down in Canberra. I have been living in Canberra for 20 years dito na ako lumaki and dami ko din friends nursing students from Canberra University and I actually graduated from this wonderful school.
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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    anyone coming to Canberra for the first time I can show you around or pick u you from the airport. kong via sydney airport kayo mga 3 hours commute to canberra .let me know or text me 0450614905 if you need help settling down in Canberra. I have been living in Canberra for 20 years dito na ako lumaki and dami ko din friends nursing students from Canberra University and I actually graduated from this wonderful school.
    ako paps haha first time coming in Canberra sa june 21st I was hoping someone could get me around the city or town

    o kaya mafamiliarise ba sa traffic haha plan ko sana magdrive pero di ko alam paano magsisimula haha

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  • zhaenzhaen Sydney
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    sige basta message mo na lang ako your arrival date mo. anong visa ka po.
  • guenbguenb Mandaluyong
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    @zhaen npansin ko lang bakit wala masyado bus sa canberra? Mahirap ba mag-commute? Last year I visited my cousin so may ngpasyal samin, what if gusto mag settle sa Canberra at wala muna car?

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  • zhaenzhaen Sydney
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    meron naman bus from suburbs to suburbs or interchange to interchange may mga time sila Kaylan darating pero karamihan dito may car talaga. ang may mga designated stop areas sila.
  • guenbguenb Mandaluyong
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    @zhaen is there like a Canberra Business district? where usually nandon yung offices, kind of like Sydney CBD. Anu yung malapit na suburbs dun? Thank you sa info.

    261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    26|05|15 - Visited Oz
    01|08|15 - IDP PH IELTS
    14|08|15 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:8.0 OBS:8.0) Sawi!
    07|09|15 - Remarking, unchanged.
    21|03|16 - Submitted to ACS
    30|03|16 - Assessment result, unsuitable, <4years
    27|09|16 - PTE Academic (L76/R55/S31/W88) Sawi!
    08|10|16 - IDP PH IELTS
    12|10|16 - Re-assessment ACS
    21|10|16 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:7.0 S:7.5 OBS:8.0) Better!
    28|10|16 - Assessment result, suitable!
    28|10|16 - Lodged EOI for 190/489 (60/65)
    Preparing for PTE Academic...
    Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

  • zhaenzhaen Sydney
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    @guaenb mostly kasi dito sa Canberra mga public servants. this is the capital city of Australia and mga government offices is scattered every town areas. but our CBD is the main business district for public and private sectors. kong sa mga trades industry naman meron sa fyshwich .. maliit lang ang Canberra pero tahimik and peaceful dito
  • mutyamutya Mandaluyong
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    @zhaen hi there! i hope everything goes well with my student visa application so I can make it for the August 2016 intake at the University of Canberra. I hope to meet you by then because I will be needing help with my accommodation and job hunting.
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    Well done zhaen
    anyone coming to Canberra for the first time I can show you around or pick u you from the airport. kong via sydney airport kayo mga 3 hours commute to canberra .let me know or text me 0450614905 if you need help settling down in Canberra. I have been living in Canberra for 20 years dito na ako lumaki and dami ko din friends nursing students from Canberra University and I actually graduated from this wonderful school.
    Well done Zhaen for your help. cheers

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    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    hindi ako familiar sa traffic rules let's say by experience sa ACT

    papaano mafafamiliarise dito? gusto ko kasi sana magdrive wahh

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  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    hindi ako familiar sa traffic rules let's say by experience sa ACT. papaano mafafamiliarise dito? gusto ko kasi sana magdrive wahh
    https://www.instantstreetview.com/@-35.282981,149.128316,118.9h,-3.98p,1z

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    hindi ako familiar sa traffic rules let's say by experience sa ACT

    papaano mafafamiliarise dito? gusto ko kasi sana magdrive wahh
    Ito start kana magbasa http://www.rego.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/565029/2015-Road-Rules-Handbook-Accessible-Version.pdf

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    @TotoyOZresident

    hehe salamats papi kaso hinahanap ko sana yung tipong parang mga educational videos kung kunware gusto ko magright turn or magleft turn sa mga traffic intersection saang lane ako dapat babagsak ano mga titingnan ko mga ganun ba bossing anyway maraming salamat ulet!

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited May 2016
    @TotoyOZresident

    hehe salamats papi kaso hinahanap ko sana yung tipong parang mga educational videos kung kunware gusto ko magright turn or magleft turn sa mga traffic intersection saang lane ako dapat babagsak ano mga titingnan ko mga ganun ba bossing anyway maraming salamat ulet!
    madali na yan kasi mag take ka nman ng learners exam at pwede ka mag try ng driving lesson kahit 1-2 hours medyo makakabisado mo na. Based on my experience travelling in Canberra mukhang hindi naman complicated yung roads as compared dito sa Melbourne lalo na sa City. Sa Sydney medyo mahirap2 kasi nakakalito yung roads.

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  • fernfern Mandaluyong
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    Hi! im looking for a place to stay in Canberra? any suggestions? Im a August 20016 intaker in CIT.
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    fern said:

    Hi! im looking for a place to stay in Canberra? any suggestions? Im a August 20016 intaker in CIT.

    Saan CIT branch. Piliin mo yung mas malapit sa school mo para hindi sa pag antay ng bus...

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • mylarosemylarose Kingston, ACT
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    Good morning po sa lahat! Bago po ako dto sa Canberra, actually kadarating ko lang po kahapon. Tanong ko lang po kung paano po kung saan po pinakamalapit na pagkukunan ng internet, pati po kung saan murang bilihib ng mga gamit pambahay, like bed, kumot, walis, hangers, basurahan po. Nasa kingston po ako ngaun, tapos wala pa po tlga ako kilala liban po dun sa boss ko na Au at boss dn po na Pinoy..di ko pa po nakaka.usap ung Pinoy ko po na boss po eh, kaya di ko pa po natanong dn..naglakad2 po ako kahapon at nkapunta na sa coles-Manuka..pero ung bilihin po ng gamit pambahay parang wala po maxado dub..meron daw po kasi prang warehouse na nagbebenta pero di ko po alam ung name. Salamat po. Cheers!
  • HctibasefilHctibasefil ACT
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    @mylarose
    Mga gamit pambahay:
    -Bunnings warehouse(mura)
    -IKEA(quality and cheap price)
    -green shed( used items, but mostly in good condition)
    -costco( wholesale items for food, meron din quality garments pero but pricey minsan)
    -aldi( middle aisle) :)

    Damit

    -bigw
    -green shed(used)
    -aldi
    -dfo
  • eidlareidlar Al Jubail
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    Joined: Jul 12, 2015
    Hello po mga kababayan / Zhaen, good day po! need your help po a transport from Sydney Airport to Canberra and room to rent for female single near Stirling or Fremantile Drive. New po sa canberra kaya medyo hirap at need ng mga help nyo po. Thanks and hope to hear from you mga kababayan.
  • jeka25jeka25 singapore
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    hello po mga kababayan.
  • iamminmin07iamminmin07 uae
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    anyone going to start uni this august?
  • jeka25jeka25 singapore
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: May 27, 2016
    magandang araw po sa inyo,,tanong ko lang po kung paano ako makakahanap ng work dito sa canberra,,pwede po ba mag walk in?..halos napasahan ko na ung mga ads sa seek..thanks
  • heycoachputmeinheycoachputmein australia
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    @jeka25 anong job industry ba related ang skill mo?
  • jeka25jeka25 singapore
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    Joined: May 27, 2016
    @heycoachputmein sa construction po ako C&S, M&E drafter po..
  • heycoachputmeinheycoachputmein australia
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    @jeka25 Network / or Referral ang no. 1 mahalaga , secondary ang skills (sad but true).
    walk in is good but remember if you dont know anyone on that site/area, eh baka maging 'intruder' or outsider ang tingin sayo.

    Just be mindful how you approach your 'walk in' strategy, pasimplehan mo lang na kunwari nag iikot ikot ka or something....then make friends make connections...

    also there are two path to apply thru agent or thru employer itself, so just make sure you are aware how to talk/communicate between the two of them.
  • jeka25jeka25 singapore
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    @heycoachputmein maraming salamat po,,sa ngayon po sa mga company website muna ako tumitingin..at sana meron sumagot..
  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    Hello there... madali ba makahanap ng accommodation sa canberra. Ano ba mga required docs and did you pay upfront. Don sa mg 1st timers paano kayo nagrent. May mga nag aaccept ba kahit wala pa work. Hindi ba sila humihingi ng proof of income? Mga ganu katagal makakuha ng accomodation?
  • HolaLolaHolaLola Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 14, 2014
    taken na ang room pero meron ako alam na naghahanap ng ka house share, gaano katagal ba sa tingin mo ang stay mo? Sa Canberra/Queanbeyan ba ang plan mo? Meron sa Sydney, sa Campbelltown 1 room, via Sydney Airport train line.
  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    Hello @HolaLola siguro mga 1-2 months para may enough time na makahanap ng sariling house to rent. Kase baka mahire si hubs dyan we are currently here in brissy e. Need namin ng quick accomod. Baka sa city proper yata if ever ang office.
  • HolaLolaHolaLola Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 14, 2014
    I know someone if you tell me kelan I will tell them kayo dadating at kung meron kayo sariling car para mas convenient to go around.
  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
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    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    Thanks @HolaLola pag nahire si hubs i will contact you again. Salamat
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