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Things to do first "After" arriving in Australia

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  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    Ika nga, iayon ang laki ng pamilya sa kinikita ng magulang :D
    agree..

    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"

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
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    disagree. loko lang. pero yung mayayaman bakit kalimitan maliit lang family.

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
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    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Para mas maginhawa ang buhay nila and lalo silang yumaman, which is for me practical lang naman and it's a smart decision not to have too many kids. Di lang buhay ng parents ang comfortable pati na din mga anak nila. Mas napaghahandaan ang future nila. :) On the other way around, yung mga not-so-well off naman or shall I say hindi sapat ang kita or walang kinikita ang parents, sila ang mas madami ang anak kaya marami din sa kanila ang hindi nabibigyan ng magandang kinabukasan. Sorry, but that's a sad truth. :(
    disagree. loko lang. pero yung mayayaman bakit kalimitan maliit lang family.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • sheepsheep Sydney
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    Joined: Feb 02, 2011
    ask klang po..magkano po ba ang minimum kung mag open ng bank account dyan sa australia?

    "god thank you for everything!!!!!1

  • macaraeg_mjmacaraeg_mj Sydney
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2011
    Hi po, I have PR visa for 5 years pero we plan to stay for around 1 week lang just to comply with the initial entry. Question is do I still need to do those things or pwede pagbalik na lang at permanent stay na talaga kami dyan?
  • OzPinoyOzPinoy Brisbane
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2011
    @jjm primary and secondary school is free of charge... you just need to buy the uniforms, school kit (stationeries) and books.. around $200 per kid at the start of the year like now...february 2 ang pasukan ng most schools this year.. during the year meron pa rin bibilin na books or calculator sa school...
  • OzPinoyOzPinoy Brisbane
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    @LokiJr agree din ako jan... sa tingin ko lang ha.. sa mga wala pang anak or pamilya.. plan ahead, kayod lang ng kayod at ipon, be good citizens, obey rules..tapos gradually start your family.. kahit maraming anak, say lima, basta napagplanuhan walang problema kasi nga may matatag na govt na tutulong sa inyo. As you blend in it will be much easier that's what I learned sa mga na meet ko sa Oz.
  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    Are there cheap places to stay in OZ when you arrive while looking for a place where you could actually rent long term?
  • sheepsheep Sydney
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    sa research ko hostel yung pinakamura between $40 to $50 per night it is just like dormitory type na sa isang kwarto parang anim kayo..,try to goggle this www.hostelaustralia.com,www.hostelbookers.com,www.itchy-feet.com.au

    "god thank you for everything!!!!!1

  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    Thanks for the info sheep. I'm just not sure about the safety if you have some strangers in the room. Might as well look for more from the links you've posted.
  • sheepsheep Sydney
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    ok or you may look this www.aha.org.au,www.discoveraustralia.com.au and www.hotel.com.au

    "god thank you for everything!!!!!1

  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    edited January 2012
    Another essential item is probably to have a way to communicate within OZ. What is the reccomended initial SIM/plan to take so as to have a way to call through mobile phone?

    I have read abut Telstra and Optus, would be glad to know other telcos who may offer better.
  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    @RClem

    you could use prepaid sim muna pagdating mo sa oz.. I recommend Optus kase ok yung signal and it doesnt cost as much as Telstra..

    Telstra > good signal, expensive charges
    Vodaphone > cheap rates, bad signal
    Optus > relatively good signal, average charges

    once you subscribe for a plan, you can keep your prepaid number and transfer it as post paid.

    Also, i know optus also has sim cards for overseas calls. cheaper ang rates. basta keep your PH sim for roaming para tipid yung family and friends mo pag nagtetext sayo.
  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    @sheep walang minimum sa bank when you open an account..

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    @macaraeg_mj

    mas maganda kung magagawa mo na yung 1-4.. pero ang problem mo is saan yung address mo. magpapadala kase sila ng letters containing your #1 TFN number #2 Medicare Card #3 Debit Card welcome kit #4 (di ko pa to nagagawa)

    yung #3 maski hindi muna kase madali lang naman mag-open ng account dito sa oz..

    yun lang, although efficient naman kase ang postal system dito and the processing of stuff.. you will receive those in 1-4 days.

    tingin ko kelangan mo na magregister sa centrelink, not sure lang masyado kase diba may family ka? makakatulong ata sa inyo eto.. ako kase walang value sakin centrelink
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    @sheep walang minimum sa bank when you open an account..

    Katie saan ka sa oz

    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"

  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    Joined: Jan 16, 2012
    Thanks @katie0499, it's good to hear pwede palang i-upgrade na lang yung prepaid SIM to postpaid.
  • macaraeg_mjmacaraeg_mj Sydney
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  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    Sagot po ba nila agad un medical expenses mo? How about yun sa Centrelink benefits? Diba po meron pa yata wait period.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    @Bryann you'll get a Medicare card kung PR ka.. it covers check-up, hospitalizations pero di kasama dental.

    for Centerlink benefits, you have to wait for 2 years pa.. kaya ako, i didn't bother to go there na
  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    @katie0499
    Ahhh ayun. Thanks. Kapareho din kaya dito ng healthcard sa company yun for example? Meron limit per year? For example, Php250k per illness/year. Ganun din po ba dyan? Tapos meron diseases na covered at meron hindi? :) Although matagal pa naman para sa akin yan stage na yan, nice to know na din. :)

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    @Bryann

    check mo to for the cover.. bakit? masakitin ka ba?

    http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/index.jsp
  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    @katie0499
    Haha hindi naman po. :P Just curious. Syempre maganda yun meron health coverage na maayos.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    haha! hindi uso dito na yung company ang nagpprovide ng health cover.

    pero kung gusto mo kuha ka din ng private health insurance especially if you are earning more than 80k per year
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    hi! question lng, may day care ba sa AU? how much ang hourly rate? thanks! :-)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
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  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    @katie0499
    Haha hindi naman po. :P Just curious. Syempre maganda yun meron health coverage na maayos.
    Actually okay lang kung walang private health insurance kasi may medicare ka naman kapag migrant ka dito. Pero kung may health issue mas maganda mayrun.




    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"

  • sheepsheep Sydney
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    Joined: Feb 02, 2011
    hi ask klang po im here in australia,in 475 visa,how to inform the immigration..just fill up the form 999 ata..or write them...i already write the region that sponsored me pero wala pang responce..im in 475 visa...tnx

    "god thank you for everything!!!!!1

  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
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    @sheep Wow Sir nanjan ka na pala. Goodluck sayo dyan. Susubaybayan ko yung sitwasyon mo dyan kasi 475 visa din ako. hihingi ako sayo ng mga tips. Goodluck ulit!

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @sheep
    Dyan ka na po pala sir? Kasi sa signature mo po sa Oct. 15 ka pa mag-initial entry. Haha. Sa kabila thread sabi niyo meron pa kayo inaasikaso. :D Buti naman po andyan na kayo. G'day mate. :D

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

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