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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Malaking bagay pa rin ang 5K baby bonus at 15K FHOG kahit pa planned or financially stable na ang tao. Kung ang moral support nga malaking bagay na, yung cash pa kaya? Hehehe. So nakakalungkot pa din isipin na unti-unti na nilang binabawasan yung benefits. Tumataas na ba ang unemployment rate ng AU?
unemployment around 5.5% as of last report...
Yup binabawasan nila... Okey lang din, better pa rin that Singapore diba @jengrata? Wherein there are double standards between citizens and PRs... Sa Australia, more or less patas ang citizen sa PR eh...
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jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
@TasBurrfoot True. Parang wala nga silang definite standard dito eh. Maisip-isip. Depende sa reactions ng mga citizens nila. Dati ok nung ung matandang Lee pa ung PM. Ngaun daming changes. Maybe because SG is too overcrowded now, having 65% as foreigners. Buti na lang ang laki ng Au. Kayang kayo tayong i-accommodate lahat. Hehehe
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li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Also read...2k lng if first born, 1k for next kids but also it seems maraming pabor na tanggalin eto completely. Ok nga dba may financial help when u have a baby... But if u think of it this way. As a new migrant, If u have a baby and u dont have work, you cant look for work either kasi no one will look after baby. You lose a year's worth of income or the potential to look for work.
Mas mabuti to have work.. Have tenure at work and avail of maternity leave and be paid while on leave than expect something like the baby bonus. Yan lng sentiments ko nyan.
May income test ang baby bonus...not all eligible. Income test for Baby Bonus Baby Bonus is payable if your family's estimated combined adjusted taxable income is $75,000 or less in the six months after your child is born or enters your care.
You have up to 52 weeks from the birth of your baby or from the time your child enters your care to claim Baby Bonus and provide your income estimate. If your income is initially too high or your circumstances change, you should tell us immediately and we can reassess your claim.
Ang issue naman ngayon if you watch the news..(current affairs sa channel 9) and read the papers... Gusto naman nila i-abolish ang 457 visa kasi daming aussies walang work kasi it goes to foreign workers. Sabi ng govt d daw yan issue pero it is the ozzie unions pushing for it to be reviewed.
But dont know if that will happen... So like me i really want to sort my p.r na.
I work in health... According to our social worker, slowly but surely australia is cutting down on its welfares but d lng lumalabas lahat sa news. Yung mga disability allowance, respite care, carers allowance etc.
Malaki ang land area ng australia but d naman lahat yan habitable eh. So for those coming here..have a sense of urgency na you need to be here na kasi there will be changes and these changes may not be beneficial to migrants. Of course, australians have to look out for themselves first. If they can get people off benefits and back to work then mas ok for them.
Pero comparing to singapore..i guess d din fair comparison. At least mas humanitarian ang australia pero mahirap i maintain ang welfare system if maraming umasa nito. Cut backs will be the norm until yung pinaka basic na lng but sustainable maiiwan.
li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
edited June 2013
Like example.. Yung bata namin on tracheostomy ( paki google na lng) if they need a sort of home ventilator before sagot yan lahat ng govt pero ngayon half and half na with the parents kasi for long term use yan eh.
Ung mga consumables nyan... Parents are advised to sterilized them at home and reuse. 10-20 yrs ago may supply pa daw sabi ng trache nurse namin but ngayon kunti na lng budget.
One parent i know nag fund raising para maka bayad sa renta ng machines kasi she cant work..main carer sya ni baby.
I know a parent.. She had to sell her business ( pero mayaman si madam) but for the last 17 years she has been looking after her child kasi when she gave birth nawalan ng oxygen sa brain yung bata.. Disabled. I asked if she get a break... The govt only gives her 200-400 a week that is not enough for the consumables they use like nappies.. Creams , suction catheters, feeding tubes for the peg etc.
Nice to have babies.. Pero specially as a migrant and most likely as an employee lng in au. I believe it should be planned and dapat prepared ka. Not all pregnancy straightforward.
Im saying this kasi there people not necessarily pinoys.. Come to au and have babies right away para citizen si baby. I mean if you just wait until you are settled..same outcome lng naman din plus mas prepared as a family.
As a nurse mas nakikita kasi namin and we feel what cut backs can do.. Frontline kasi ang health. From doctor shortage dahil walang budget to hire one to waiting time for surgeries.
Punta ka sa centrelink page... Ang ganda mag basa may benefits and such but people dont realize that the welfare system cuts back on other aspects of the budget. The thing is taxes natin yung most benefits but once nasa certain income bracket ka..d ka eligible for most benefits. It goes to either those in need which is ok or those who are too lazy to work na medyo marami din dito. Money dont grow on trees..not even in australia.
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@li_i_ren..Thanks sa info..Very helpful for me planning to have a baby..
Pro mdyo natakot na akong mbuntis..hehehe..We're newly wed ksi, den ung husband q gus2 na mgkababy.. Pro hndi pa rin binigay samin.. But anyway, kng ibibgay samin tatanggapn ko ng buong buo, blessings ksi yan ehh.. Den my maternity leave na rin aq ksi over 2 yrs na aq sa company q and gud thing sa wrk q ay pwde mdala c baby sa ofis.. \:D/
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vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Pa ot lang. If you can have a baby lalo na first baby then do it its a blessings kahit hirap pa. It took us more than 6 years ng wife ko bago kami nagkaanak and sobrang kinabahan na talaga ako. Kahit nabawasan income namin right now iba pala feeling ng may baby hehe. May mga bagay kasi na minsan mahrap planuhin. Tagal namin plinano magkababy kasi pero recent lang tlga nabigyan. Goodluck
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JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
We have not experienced this one but I definitely encourage people to take a Private Medical Insurance first if you are planning to have a baby ...
there were once a news regarding a patient gave birth assisted by another patient this was in blacktown ...
Inde kami satisfied sa mga hospitals dito .. matagal ang response time nila
^ agree with you @vhoythoy. I guess, different strokes for different folks. I understand na mahirap ang magkaroon ng anak and kailangan prepared ka - financially, emotionally and physically. but sometimes, life happens, in the most unexpected way. and some people would want to be prepared for the worst, ie, having kids with health issues. for me, we just have to deal with what he have right now, because we cannot take it back anymore
alexamaeSydney Posts: 877Member Joined: Mar 16, 2011
nice topic.
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we’re just a newly-arrived migrant then( barely 2mos) when we found out that we’re having another baby..(made in australia, haha!)..I would say we’ve got a really nice experience nung nanganak c wifey last year d2 sa Canberra Hospital..they have this newly-opened Centenary Hospital for Women and Children so the facilities were really good..we’re actually the first batch to use the brand new building and facilities..We stayed there for 5 days kc underweight c baby nung pinanganak and nagka jaundice cia, so they don’t want to send us home until our baby gains weight and the jaundice subsides..for a 5-day stay, we didn’t pay any single penny (wla kami private health insurance, medicare lang)..may mga take home baby kit pa kmi..=) and nung nkauwi na kmi, the assigned midwife visited us at home few times to check if the mum and bub we’re doin ok..na-avail din nmin ung 5k baby bonus,installment ang payment fortnightly for 5mos which was really big help for us.
cguro depende sa priorities nyo yan as a couple, career or having a baby?.. it’s up for you to decide kc sometimes what works for us might not work for you,..sa case nmin it’s one of our priority kc medyo malayo na ung age gap ng kids nmin (5yrs)…plus the fact that our biological clock is ticking, mas mahirap atang gumising sa madaling araw para magtimpla ng gatas pag nirarayuma na..hahaha!..though it’s true na mahirap talaga ang childcare d2,(my wife has to give up working) it’s still priceless to see how your family is growing..and also you will realise na malungkot d2 pag wla o isa lang anak mas masaya pa rin ung may mga nagungulit sayo na mga bulilit pag-uwi mo after a day’s hard work....
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
@akino nice to hear positive stories like this. Nakaka-inspire. Mahirap din naman kasi pag inuunahan ka ng takot and worries. Of course there will always be bumps and hurdles along the way especially if having a baby because its one of the biggest, if not the biggest, responsibility one can ever have. But its the most rewarding feeling one can ever experience as well, totally priceless. A child makes your life happier and more meaningful.
Agree with @vhoythoy and @kookie420 . Sometimes, even the most planned scenario may still go wrong. And preparation is not always applicable until you experience the real thing. Rule of the thumb naman yung "prepare and plan" sa lahat ng pagkakataon. But at the end of the day, you just have to know your means, resources, limits, priorities and responsibilities. Although worst scenario is always a possibility, theres also a chance, hope and faith to make things better.
Making a living is different from making a life.
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ask ko lng kung may mairerefer kau na GP sakin near Beverly Hills. nagsesearch ako ng GP sa healthengine.com.au kaso parang ang hirap mamili..im 5mos preggy and gs2 ko sna magpacheckup since kadarating lng namin d2 sa sydney. tama ba sa GP ang checkup ng pregnant women?
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@aprilcruise congrats and good luck. sorry I can't help you as of the moment, wala pa akong alam kasi wala pa ako dyan. I hope you'll have a smooth and healthy delivery. Balitaan mo naman kami dito kung ano steps ginawa mo when you first found out that you were pregnant up to your delivery.
Sa mga nasa Sydney, tanong ko po if alam nyo kung ano ang public hospital na malapit sa Sutherland Shire? TIA.
quing22Quezon City Posts: 0Member Joined: Oct 20, 2012
hi guys, my wife is 1 month pregnant. Ask ko lang if my idea kayo if how much ang prenatal checkup? hindi kasi covered ng healthcard namin. TIA
NadineBrisbane Posts: 481Member Joined: Dec 15, 2012
edited July 2013
hi guys, my wife is 1 month pregnant. Ask ko lang if my idea kayo if how much ang prenatal checkup? hindi kasi covered ng healthcard namin. TIA
Sir, unang-una, congratulations po sa inyo.
Ask ko lang, by health card, I am assuming hindi eto health insurance ano po? Alam ko iba to eh. May medicare po ba kayo? Medicare oughta cover the initial GP consults with your wife. And pati prenatal medicines up to the PBS, basta may prescription lang from your GP. Madami po checkup na mangyayari in the course of her pregnancy. Isama na growth and morphology scan na medyo may kamahalan. Tingnan niyo po kung meron kayong health coverage: Medicare or health insurance.
Saan state po kayo?
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
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Today I found out I'm 2 Mos preggy and was just granted PR today also. Ied ko is jan 15, edd ko is Feb 24. Di ako makapagdecide kung after Kong Mag initial entry sa Sept eh uuwi ako dito sa pinas para manganak or sa oz na ako manganganak tas Uwi ng pinas. Ano kaya mas magandang option?
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
edited July 2013
Today I found out I'm 2 Mos preggy and was just granted PR today also. Ied ko is jan 15, edd ko is Feb 24. Di ako makapagdecide kung after Kong Mag initial entry sa Sept eh uuwi ako dito sa pinas para manganak or sa oz na ako manganganak tas Uwi ng pinas. Ano kaya mas magandang option?
Children born to a permanent resident of Australia: Children born in Australia automatically acquire Australian citizenship if at least one parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of the child's birth. Children born outside Australia to parents who are not Australian citizens do not automatically acquire Australian citizenship, nor are they eligible for citizenship by descent. Children born outside Australia to permanent resident parents will need to apply for and be granted a permanent residence visa to be able to enter and remain in Australia with their parents. Most children born outside Australia to permanent resident parents will need to apply for a Child (subclass 101) visa. The current processing time for the Child (subclass 101) visa is approximately 14 months. All people who apply for a visa, including applicants who are the children of permanent residents, must meet the eligibility requirements and pay the associated charges for the relevant visa.
Kapag sa pinas ka nanganak, need mong i-apply si baby ng visa. Additional fee, additional time for processing. Congrats nga pala sa 2 good news.
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annie23Quezon City Posts: 55Member Joined: Jun 08, 2012
@aprilcruise hi! sa may beverly hills kayo ngaun? lapit lang kami, will ask around about the GP.
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@jengrata thanks for the info. Ang worry ko kasi eh ung cost din of giving birth sa oz. Sabi ng agent ko libre daw akong manganak dun. Naconfuse ako sa backreading ko. Covered ba ng medicare ang childbirth, maternity check ups sa bagong saltang PR?
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
@jengrata thanks for the info. Ang worry ko kasi eh ung cost din of giving birth sa oz. Sabi ng agent ko libre daw akong manganak dun. Naconfuse ako sa backreading ko. Covered ba ng medicare ang childbirth, maternity check ups sa bagong saltang PR?
Libre ang manganak sa public hospital. Of course, may bayad pag sa private. Dito papasok ung private medical insurance.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
How bad is giving birth in a public hospital that one would choose to pay for a private hospital? Anyone who's had an experience?
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
edited July 2013
How bad is giving birth in a public hospital that one would choose to pay for a private hospital? Anyone who's had an experience?
The word "bad" is really not applicable. Maganda ang mga public hospitals sa Au in terms of doctors and services, according to my research. Sabi ng bestfriend ko na kapapanganak lng sa Melbourne recently, facilities at waiting period lang ang difference. Sa public, shared ang room, open ward. Sa private, you can choose your own room. Ang nagpapaanak both public and private ay midwife. But i think you can ask for personal OB sa private kung maganda tlga ang insurance coverage mo. In terms of waiting period, dahil sa maraming pumupunta sa public shempre napupuno ang facilities at fully booked ang doctors. Sa private, makakapili ka ng doctors. Sa tingin ko people are choosing private over public dahil sa privacy, facility, urgent need and convenience.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
ganyan din sinabi sa amin nung ahente ng health fund ... "you are on a separate room"
How bad is giving birth in a public hospital that one would choose to pay for a private hospital? Anyone who's had an experience?
The word "bad" is really not applicable. Maganda ang mga public hospitals sa Au in terms of doctors and services, according to my research. Sabi ng bestfriend ko na kapapanganak lng sa Melbourne recently, facilities at waiting period lang ang difference. Sa public, shared ang room, open ward. Sa private, you can choose your own room. Ang nagpapaanak both public and private ay midwife. But i think you can ask for personal OB sa private kung maganda tlga ang insurance coverage mo. In terms of waiting period, dahil sa maraming pumupunta sa public shempre napupuno ang facilities at fully booked ang doctors. Sa private, makakapili ka ng doctors. Sa tingin ko people are choosing private over public dahil sa privacy, facility, urgent need and convenience.
@jengrata CS kasi ang firstborn ko so most probably CS din ang susunod ko. Wala pa naman pero just imagining the scenario. Mukhang mas convenient ang private kung ganun. Thanks for the story
Ano bang mga insurance madalas gamitin pag kasama ang pregnancy and giving birth costs?
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
edited July 2013
@jengrata CS kasi ang firstborn ko so most probably CS din ang susunod ko. Wala pa naman pero just imagining the scenario. Mukhang mas convenient ang private kung ganun. Thanks for the story
Ano bang mga insurance madalas gamitin pag kasama ang pregnancy and giving birth costs?
Same here, CS din ako. I think halos lahat ng insurance company ay may packages for pregnancy, pero these are bit expensive, kasi ito ung parang mga high end yata nila. Check mo tong thread na to. May nagbigay jan ng website wherein you can compare insurance companies, their packages, coverage and prices.
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April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
How much po ba usually pag kumuha ng private insurance?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
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January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
In essence, private insurance is for non-PRs, since they are not covered by Medicare. But since the government imposes tax to your income if you do not have a private insurance, it will be more beneficial for you if you had one. Kakaltasan ka rin nila kung wala kang private insurance. Pero ang tanong: Bakyyeet? Bakit ka kakaltasan kung wala kang private insurance? edi parang binayaran mo na rin yung medicare benefits mo? huh? ang gulo haha!
Pakilahad sa husgadong ito ang tunay na mangyayari.
jengrataSydney Posts: 527Member Joined: May 15, 2013
In essence, private insurance is for non-PRs, since they are not covered by Medicare. But since the government imposes tax to your income if you do not have a private insurance, it will be more beneficial for you if you had one. Kakaltasan ka rin nila kung wala kang private insurance. Pero ang tanong: Bakyyeet? Bakit ka kakaltasan kung wala kang private insurance? edi parang binayaran mo na rin yung medicare benefits mo? huh? ang gulo haha!
Pakilahad sa husgadong ito ang tunay na mangyayari.
Ah tlga may "extra" tax para sa walang insurance? Ang alam ko lang tax deductible ang private insurance. So yung binabayad mo eh ikakaltas din sa tax, parang offset lng din.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Ah tlga may "extra" tax para sa walang insurance? Ang alam ko lang tax deductible ang private insurance. So yung binabayad mo eh ikakaltas din sa tax, parang offset lng din.
Agree with this one.. parang offset lang din ... ang maganda lang nyan pag meron kang private insurance ... na ooffset mo na yung payment mo sa medicare ... meron ka pang beenfits ...
to know more you can ask a accountant to clarify for you
kami gamit na gamit namin ang private insurance namin ... meron kasing glasses ang anak ko .. tapos dental checkup annually
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Yup binabawasan nila... Okey lang din, better pa rin that Singapore diba @jengrata? Wherein there are double standards between citizens and PRs... Sa Australia, more or less patas ang citizen sa PR eh...
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25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/baby-bonus-to-be-axed-in-budget-report/story-fn59niix-1226642350546
Also read...2k lng if first born, 1k for next kids but also it seems maraming pabor na tanggalin eto completely.
Ok nga dba may financial help when u have a baby... But if u think of it this way. As a new migrant, If u have a baby and u dont have work, you cant look for work either kasi no one will look after baby. You lose a year's worth of income or the potential to look for work.
Mas mabuti to have work.. Have tenure at work and avail of maternity leave and be paid while on leave than expect something like the baby bonus. Yan lng sentiments ko nyan.
First home buyer grant ...not all states meron. Also only if brand new or newly built house. But for abolishment na din toh...
http://blog.realestateview.com.au/2013/04/first-home-to-be-worse-off-after-july-1/
May income test ang baby bonus...not all eligible.
Income test for Baby Bonus
Baby Bonus is payable if your family's estimated combined adjusted taxable income is $75,000 or less in the six months after your child is born or enters your care.
You have up to 52 weeks from the birth of your baby or from the time your child enters your care to claim Baby Bonus and provide your income estimate. If your income is initially too high or your circumstances change, you should tell us immediately and we can reassess your claim.
Ang issue naman ngayon if you watch the news..(current affairs sa channel 9) and read the papers... Gusto naman nila i-abolish ang 457 visa kasi daming aussies walang work kasi it goes to foreign workers. Sabi ng govt d daw yan issue pero it is the ozzie unions pushing for it to be reviewed.
http://www.news.com.au/national-news/federal-election/visas-crackdown-82168217not-in-the-bag82178217-says-opposition/story-fnho52ip-1226666085058
But dont know if that will happen... So like me i really want to sort my p.r na.
I work in health... According to our social worker, slowly but surely australia is cutting down on its welfares but d lng lumalabas lahat sa news. Yung mga disability allowance, respite care, carers allowance etc.
Malaki ang land area ng australia but d naman lahat yan habitable eh. So for those coming here..have a sense of urgency na you need to be here na kasi there will be changes and these changes may not be beneficial to migrants. Of course, australians have to look out for themselves first. If they can get people off benefits and back to work then mas ok for them.
Pero comparing to singapore..i guess d din fair comparison. At least mas humanitarian ang australia pero mahirap i maintain ang welfare system if maraming umasa nito. Cut backs will be the norm until yung pinaka basic na lng but sustainable maiiwan.
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Ung mga consumables nyan... Parents are advised to sterilized them at home and reuse. 10-20 yrs ago may supply pa daw sabi ng trache nurse namin but ngayon kunti na lng budget.
One parent i know nag fund raising para maka bayad sa renta ng machines kasi she cant work..main carer sya ni baby.
I know a parent.. She had to sell her business ( pero mayaman si madam) but for the last 17 years she has been looking after her child kasi when she gave birth nawalan ng oxygen sa brain yung bata.. Disabled. I asked if she get a break... The govt only gives her 200-400 a week that is not enough for the consumables they use like nappies.. Creams , suction catheters, feeding tubes for the peg etc.
Nice to have babies.. Pero specially as a migrant and most likely as an employee lng in au. I believe it should be planned and dapat prepared ka. Not all pregnancy straightforward.
Im saying this kasi there people not necessarily pinoys.. Come to au and have babies right away para citizen si baby. I mean if you just wait until you are settled..same outcome lng naman din plus mas prepared as a family.
As a nurse mas nakikita kasi namin and we feel what cut backs can do.. Frontline kasi ang health. From doctor shortage dahil walang budget to hire one to waiting time for surgeries.
Punta ka sa centrelink page... Ang ganda mag basa may benefits and such but people dont realize that the welfare system cuts back on other aspects of the budget. The thing is taxes natin yung most benefits but once nasa certain income bracket ka..d ka eligible for most benefits. It goes to either those in need which is ok or those who are too lazy to work na medyo marami din dito. Money dont grow on trees..not even in australia.
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Pro mdyo natakot na akong mbuntis..hehehe..We're newly wed ksi, den ung husband q gus2 na mgkababy.. Pro hndi pa rin binigay samin.. But anyway, kng ibibgay samin tatanggapn ko ng buong buo, blessings ksi yan ehh.. Den my maternity leave na rin aq ksi over 2 yrs na aq sa company q and gud thing sa wrk q ay pwde mdala c baby sa ofis.. \:D/
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
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19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
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there were once a news regarding a patient gave birth assisted by another patient this was in blacktown ...
Inde kami satisfied sa mga hospitals dito .. matagal ang response time nila
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November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
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cguro depende sa priorities nyo yan as a couple, career or having a baby?.. it’s up for you to decide kc sometimes what works for us might not work for you,..sa case nmin it’s one of our priority kc medyo malayo na ung age gap ng kids nmin (5yrs)…plus the fact that our biological clock is ticking, mas mahirap atang gumising sa madaling araw para magtimpla ng gatas pag nirarayuma na..hahaha!..though it’s true na mahirap talaga ang childcare d2,(my wife has to give up working) it’s still priceless to see how your family is growing..and also you will realise na malungkot d2 pag wla o isa lang anak mas masaya pa rin ung may mga nagungulit sayo na mga bulilit pag-uwi mo after a day’s hard work....
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Agree with @vhoythoy and @kookie420 . Sometimes, even the most planned scenario may still go wrong. And preparation is not always applicable until you experience the real thing. Rule of the thumb naman yung "prepare and plan" sa lahat ng pagkakataon. But at the end of the day, you just have to know your means, resources, limits, priorities and responsibilities. Although worst scenario is always a possibility, theres also a chance, hope and faith to make things better.
Making a living is different from making a life.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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Primary Applicant: Hubby
Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)
Thank you Lord!!!
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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Sa mga nasa Sydney, tanong ko po if alam nyo kung ano ang public hospital na malapit sa Sutherland Shire? TIA.
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Ask ko lang, by health card, I am assuming hindi eto health insurance ano po? Alam ko iba to eh. May medicare po ba kayo? Medicare oughta cover the initial GP consults with your wife. And pati prenatal medicines up to the PBS, basta may prescription lang from your GP. Madami po checkup na mangyayari in the course of her pregnancy. Isama na growth and morphology scan na medyo may kamahalan. Tingnan niyo po kung meron kayong health coverage: Medicare or health insurance.
Saan state po kayo?
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
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Children born to a permanent resident of Australia:
Children born in Australia automatically acquire Australian citizenship if at least one parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of the child's birth.
Children born outside Australia to parents who are not Australian citizens do not automatically acquire Australian citizenship, nor are they eligible for citizenship by descent.
Children born outside Australia to permanent resident parents will need to apply for and be granted a permanent residence visa to be able to enter and remain in Australia with their parents.
Most children born outside Australia to permanent resident parents will need to apply for a Child (subclass 101) visa. The current processing time for the Child (subclass 101) visa is approximately 14 months.
All people who apply for a visa, including applicants who are the children of permanent residents, must meet the eligibility requirements and pay the associated charges for the relevant visa.
Kapag sa pinas ka nanganak, need mong i-apply si baby ng visa. Additional fee, additional time for processing. Congrats nga pala sa 2 good news.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
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ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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Ano bang mga insurance madalas gamitin pag kasama ang pregnancy and giving birth costs?
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http://pinoyau.info/discussion/794/private-health-insurance-in-australia#Item_64
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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Pakilahad sa husgadong ito ang tunay na mangyayari.
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ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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to know more you can ask a accountant to clarify for you
kami gamit na gamit namin ang private insurance namin ... meron kasing glasses ang anak ko .. tapos dental checkup annually
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