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  • lilingliling Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2022

    Just got PR granted end of last year.

    1. Medicare
    - Just wondering po how you applied through Medicare and how long it took for your card to arrive? Applied online pero no response at yung file automatically nag-password protect. I'm a bit worried na baka di nareceive yung application ko.

    2. Private Health Insurance/Dental
    - Kapag po may balak ako pagawa na dental work such as Invisalign/Braces, di po ito covered ng Medicare, diba? Would it be wise po to go for a private health insurance for this, and does anyone know the process?

    Thank you so much and God bless x

    irl031816EeOZbaiken
  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    edited January 2023

    @liling said:
    Just got PR granted end of last year.

    2. Private Health Insurance/Dental
    - Kapag po may balak ako pagawa na dental work such as Invisalign/Braces, di po ito covered ng Medicare, diba? Would it be wise po to go for a private health insurance for this, and does anyone know the process?

    Thank you so much and God bless x

    Congrats on your PR!

    Dental check-up and cleaning fall under General Dental, while Invisalign and braces fall under Orthodontics, so you'll need to get Extras health insurance for those. You'll have to shop around for health insurance depending on the level of cover you need, and you'll typically have to serve a 12-month waiting period before you can use the benefits for Orthodontics. For General Dental, usually 2-month waiting period siya, but sometimes there would be promos that they will waive the waiting period for General Dental.

    How private health insurance works is that you have to sign-up/register for Extras health insurance cover. The premium you pay will depend on your profile and the level of cover you need. The cheaper/lower premiums may only have 60% claim back percentage (meaning the insurance company will only pay for up to 60% of the service fee), while higher premiums mean you can have 75% or even 90% claim back percentage. For example, if the dentist charges $ 300 for a dental filling, and your Extras cover has 75% claim back percentage, the insurance company will pay for the $ 225, and you will have a gap payment of $ 75 ($ 300 - $ 225 = $ 75).

    You should also check which services the insurance will cover. Some will only cover General Dental and Optical, but not Major Dental (crowns/bridges) or Chiropractic/Remedial Massages.

    There is also the concept of annual limits, wherein the insurance company will only pay up to a certain amount of benefits every year (which resets every January 1). Extras cover with lower premiums generally have a low annual limit (which is good if you've got great teeth/health in general and you just need minimal treatments). Covers with higher premiums have a high or zero annual limit; this is ideal if you plan to get a lot of things done within the year. In my case, I paid for a high level of cover to get the zero annual limit for General Dental, and so far nasulit ko yung premium because I had a lot of dental fillings done in 2022. :D

    era222EeOZpreciouspillowIamTimmariusinbrisbanevon1xxannedetermined

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • EeOZEeOZ Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2022

    @preciouspillow said:
    First-time renting could be hard pero workable naman kaya don't be discouraged. I booked 3-4 viewings on the same day, viewing lasted only for 5mins at tatambay lang ako sa city just to wait for the other viewings kaya sobrang pagod tlaga. Kaya i have given up my city dreams and sa suburb nlag tumira. haha

    Renting via FB Group - I tried this one and kamuntik na kong ma scam. We had exchanged personal details and when I asked for a viewing they refused for a seem to be a valid reason and say deposit my payment in her lawyer's account. Thinking it is Australia and not prone to manloloko I almost gave in. But when I told my sister about it she says NO you have to deposit your bond on RTBA (Residential Tenancies Bond Authority). There are a lot of legit rentals on Facebook groups but don't lower your guard. Transact wisely.

    Prices (Just my observation/experience March 2022) - Higher rental prices, smaller areas and sobrang competitive ng rentals sa city. Viewing palang madami na kacompetensya usually around 5-10 people per viewing. If you are okay living in small areas I would say the price is reasonable because looking at the transpo pricey din talaga like full day is $9.2, for a week is $48 considering you will travel daily, I think magkakaroon ka ng around $100 sa budget na pwedeng mapunta sa rental when you choose to live in city than suburb.
    Basically ito yung naobserve kong prices 1BR (city) = 2BR(near train) = 3BR(10-15mins drive from the train). Note 10-15mins is not walkable unlike in the Philippines.
    Additionally, mas lesser ang kacompetensya/higher chance of approval sa outer suburb than as city.

    For the viewing - realestate.com.au is a good site. pero kung gusto mo tlagang mauna. pumunta ka mismo sa agent's website like raywhite, obrien, barry plant and etc. May mga exclusive preview sila na sa members lang muna available before nila ipost sa public like realestateau and domain. Libre naman mag sign up ma floflood ka lang ng emails. haha.

    Mauuna vs moving with family - It really depends on your preferences. But to put it logically, if you have 6months worth of living expenses to spend ($15,000-20,000), then you have the luxury of bringing your family with you. If not, don't be scared, ask for help, you'll be surprised there are a lot of kababayans willing to help you. It's hard to be alone but it is harder to see your whole family under stress and pressure.

    Sa tingin ko factors that affect the rentals are.
    Rental history
    Pets
    Kids
    Subleasing
    What we did? bid $10 higher than the published rate.

    Requirements na hinigi samin
    Bank Statement
    Employment contract since wala pa kaming payslip
    IDs, Visa grant
    Reference
    Payment - 1month + bond(equivalent to 1 mo rental)
    about you

    Hope this helps.

    Hi! Thank you for sharing!
    Ask ko lang, about sa RTBA, sa lahat ba ito ng nagpaparent? Paano po yung mga Room for rent na kasama nyo ung owner, like for example Pinoy owner nagpaparent ng 1 room sa house nila, under RTBA pa din po ba ito?

    mikelle

    ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer 189/190

    Points Breakdown
    Age - 30
    English - 20
    Experience - 10
    Education - 15
    Partner - 10

    Total: 85 Points

    Timeline
    27/09/22- Submitted CDR+RSEA to EA
    6/10/22- EA requested additional documents
    13/10/22- Submitted additional documents to EA
    18/10/22 - Positive skills assessment / 5 years of Working experience granted
    20/10/22 - EOI submission 189/190 QLD and VIC
    22/10/22 - EOI updated partner's English Test
    25/10/22 - partner's skills assessment granted
    3/11/22 - EOI updated for partner's Skills assessment
    Total of 75/80 for 189/190
    7/11/22 - PTE Superior 20 points/ update of points to 85/90
    8/11/22 - Updated EOI for PTE result
    9/11/22 - ROI submitted to VIC
    22/11/22 - VIC pre-invite
    22/12/22 - Final Invitation
    14/02/23 - Lodge
    02/22/23 medicals
    - Visa Grant

    (With Migration Agent)

  • preciouspillowpreciouspillow Melbourne
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2018

    @EeOZ said:

    @preciouspillow said:
    First-time renting could be hard pero workable naman kaya don't be discouraged. I booked 3-4 viewings on the same day, viewing lasted only for 5mins at tatambay lang ako sa city just to wait for the other viewings kaya sobrang pagod tlaga. Kaya i have given up my city dreams and sa suburb nlag tumira. haha

    Renting via FB Group - I tried this one and kamuntik na kong ma scam. We had exchanged personal details and when I asked for a viewing they refused for a seem to be a valid reason and say deposit my payment in her lawyer's account. Thinking it is Australia and not prone to manloloko I almost gave in. But when I told my sister about it she says NO you have to deposit your bond on RTBA (Residential Tenancies Bond Authority). There are a lot of legit rentals on Facebook groups but don't lower your guard. Transact wisely.

    Prices (Just my observation/experience March 2022) - Higher rental prices, smaller areas and sobrang competitive ng rentals sa city. Viewing palang madami na kacompetensya usually around 5-10 people per viewing. If you are okay living in small areas I would say the price is reasonable because looking at the transpo pricey din talaga like full day is $9.2, for a week is $48 considering you will travel daily, I think magkakaroon ka ng around $100 sa budget na pwedeng mapunta sa rental when you choose to live in city than suburb.
    Basically ito yung naobserve kong prices 1BR (city) = 2BR(near train) = 3BR(10-15mins drive from the train). Note 10-15mins is not walkable unlike in the Philippines.
    Additionally, mas lesser ang kacompetensya/higher chance of approval sa outer suburb than as city.

    For the viewing - realestate.com.au is a good site. pero kung gusto mo tlagang mauna. pumunta ka mismo sa agent's website like raywhite, obrien, barry plant and etc. May mga exclusive preview sila na sa members lang muna available before nila ipost sa public like realestateau and domain. Libre naman mag sign up ma floflood ka lang ng emails. haha.

    Mauuna vs moving with family - It really depends on your preferences. But to put it logically, if you have 6months worth of living expenses to spend ($15,000-20,000), then you have the luxury of bringing your family with you. If not, don't be scared, ask for help, you'll be surprised there are a lot of kababayans willing to help you. It's hard to be alone but it is harder to see your whole family under stress and pressure.

    Sa tingin ko factors that affect the rentals are.
    Rental history
    Pets
    Kids
    Subleasing
    What we did? bid $10 higher than the published rate.

    Requirements na hinigi samin
    Bank Statement
    Employment contract since wala pa kaming payslip
    IDs, Visa grant
    Reference
    Payment - 1month + bond(equivalent to 1 mo rental)
    about you

    Hope this helps.

    Hi! Thank you for sharing!
    Ask ko lang, about sa RTBA, sa lahat ba ito ng nagpaparent? Paano po yung mga Room for rent na kasama nyo ung owner, like for example Pinoy owner nagpaparent ng 1 room sa house nila, under RTBA pa din po ba ito?

    RTBA applies when you hold a contract and you need to maintain the property. Kung walang sira yung property upon termination of the lease then you will get your money back. In the case of Pinoy owners renting their spare room, as tingin ko di na dadaan sa RTBA yun.

    EeOZ

    W: [TOTAL: 75+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 15|Partner: 10|Exp: 15| State: 5
    H: [TOTAL: 65+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 10|Partner: 10|Exp: 10| State: 5

    19 Sep 2022: PTE
    28 Sep 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Lodge
    12 Dec 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Result 261312 Developer Programmer
    12 Dec 2022: EOI
    16 Dec 2022: ROI VIC Lodge (H) 65+5
    13 Jan 2023: ROI VIC Lodge (W) 75+5
    24 Jan 2023: VIC Pre Invite (H & W)
    02 Mar 2023: VIC Nomination
    03 Mar 2023: 190 Lodged - Onshore

    ============================================================================
    Our journey started in 2018.
    5 PTEs, 2 Review centres, 2 skills assessments (Not including hubby's) quite a long and bumpy ride but we NEVER GIVE UP.

  • aagaag Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2021

    Hello po. Baka naman po meron dito may alam apartment or room for rent in Wangaratta. Thank you

  • kurtzkykurtzky Posts: 82Member
    Joined: Mar 25, 2021

    ok lang po ba kaya if more than 1 month mag long-term Airbnb? halimbawa lang hindi kagad makahanap ng apartment dahil sa tight competition. and pwede rin bang yung Airbnb address ang gagamitin for example sa opening ng bank account, medicare, etc?

    era222

    Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
    85/90/100

    TIMELINE
    10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
    11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
    07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
    07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
    15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
    16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
    19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
    27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
    08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
    09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
    05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
    05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
    09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
    10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
    17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
    24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
    16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
    22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED

  • von1xxvon1xx Posts: 124Member
    Joined: Jun 09, 2016

    @kurtzky said:
    ok lang po ba kaya if more than 1 month mag long-term Airbnb? halimbawa lang hindi kagad makahanap ng apartment dahil sa tight competition. and pwede rin bang yung Airbnb address ang gagamitin for example sa opening ng bank account, medicare, etc?

    yes po depende sa availability ng airbnb na binook nyo, when we moved here sa Aus 2 months yung booking namin sa Airbnb. Sa bank account,medicare,tfn pwede naman po basta ask permission sa host na kung okay lang na may mail na dadating. Opt for email communication preference para sure na walang subsequent mails since temporary lang sa airbnb, you can update the address details when you move to other location.

    kurtzkymikelleera222

    263213 - Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 5 | English: 20 | Total: 70 pts

    20.09.17 | Started collating documents for ACS Assessment
    22.11.18 | Collected all documents for ACS Assessment
    26.11.18 | Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
    11.01.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
    02.02.19 | PTE - L71/R78/S82/W73 - Proficient
    02.03.19 | PTE - L73/R79/S90/W74 - Proficient+
    23.03.19 | PTE - L73/R84/S84/W86 - Proficient+
    13.04.19 | PTE - L77/R90/S80/W90 - Proficient+
    04.05.19 | PTE - L79/R81/S87/W90 - Superior
    07.05.19 | Submitted ACS Skills Re-Assessment to add new work
    06.06.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
    06.06.19 | Submitted State Nomination & EOI SA 489 (80)
    20.07.19 | Received ITA SA 489
    21.07.19 | SG COC eAppeal
    22.07.19 | SG COC Application
    24.07.19 | Medicals
    25.07.19 | Health Clearance Provided - no action required
    29.07.19 | SG COC Issued
    30.07.19 | Visa Lodged
    02.09.19 | NBI Clearance Issued
    14.11.19 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!
    22.02.20 | Big Move
    25.02.22 | Visa 887 Lodged
    02.03.23 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!

  • blacksmithblacksmith Philippines
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2023

    Hello po, preparing and planning po to migrate from manila to Victoria. De facto with baby ako. Ask ko lang po if ever 189 kunin ko and mauna ako sa AU, ano po kaya pwede ko gawin para makuha ko mag-ina ko sa pinas?

    hindi po kasi afford pag sabay-sabay kami mag apply

  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    Hello everyone!

    In preparation for our big move probably by early next year, can you give us some tips and list of things to do prior and upon arrival po?

    Also, where in Victoria or Melbourne will you recommend for us to move in? My husband and I are both in the construction field so, better po sana yung area kung saan po maraming construction related jobs. Thank you and God bless po. :smile:

    Conboyboy

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • silverbulletsilverbullet Posts: 280Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2020

    Hello Guys,

    Magandang araw sa inyo. Yung mga mag B-Big move dyan next month, meron kaming available 2 rooms sa Albion for rent po.

    Tanong nalang rin po about sa Driver’s license ng PH. Nag renew kasi ako ng Driver’s license dito sa Davao tapos ang naibigay na license ay temporary lang kasi naubusan na sila ng PVC(plastic card) , yung license ko ay nasa papel lang. Kung sa Victoria po ako mag papa convert ng license, paano po ang proseso nito since naka temporary/papel na license lang ito. Medyo sumasakit po ang ulo ko dito kasi nag pa rebook kami ng ticket para lang hintayin un PVC na maissuehan den malaman laman namin na nationwide na palang problem ito. 😭😭😭😭

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer ( Age: 33 - 25 points | Education: Adamson University - 15points | Work Experience 8 years - 15points | English - 20points | Partner English - 5 | CCL - 0) Total: 80 points

    19/01/2020 - Interest in Australia Stuff
    24/01/2020 - Start gathering of information
    30/01/2020 - Start reviewing PTE Academic and booked exam on March 30, 2020
    29/02/2020 - PTE MOCK TEST A ( L:64 | R: 53 | S: 59| W: 68 ) sad!
    14/03/2020 - PTE MOCK TEST B ( L: 71| R: 60 | S: 75| W: 74) a little bit happy but I am aiming for superior.
    30/03/2020 - PTE EXAM (L: 71 | R: 86 | S: 85 | W: 74 ) SAD! ALMOST THERE! Going for superior! 18 April
    18/04/2020 - PTE EXAM (L:73 | R: 76 | S: 90 i W: 77 ) SAD! ALMOST THERE! EXAM REFUNDED, GOT ISSUE WITH INVIGILATOR.
    09/06/2020 - EA SKILL ASSESSMENT LODGE FOR 233512 MECHANICAL ENGINEER
    03/07/2020- EA request additional requirements and asked to rewrite the 3 episodes and SS
    22/07/2020- Submitted the rewritten 3 episodes, SS, and other requirements. 3episodes and SS coached by @MumVeng
    23/07/2020- EA asked additional requirements again, latest payslip.
    24/07/2020 - Submitted the latest payslips and received POSITIVE OUTCOME after an hour.
    12/08/2020 - PTE PARTNER - PASS!
    14/09/2020 - PTE EXAM - (L: 81 | R: 86 | S: 88 | W: 90) SUPERIOR !! SO HAPPY! THANK GOD!!
    06/10/2022- 189 ITA
    20/10/2022- Visa 189 Lodged
    09/02/2023 - VISA GRANT - Direct grant!!! THANK YOU LORD !!!!!

    Lord whispered "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
    Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
    When you saw only one set of footprints,
    It was then that I carried you."

  • EeOZEeOZ Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2022

    @silverbullet said:
    Hello Guys,

    Magandang araw sa inyo. Yung mga mag B-Big move dyan next month, meron kaming available 2 rooms sa Albion for rent po.

    Tanong nalang rin po about sa Driver’s license ng PH. Nag renew kasi ako ng Driver’s license dito sa Davao tapos ang naibigay na license ay temporary lang kasi naubusan na sila ng PVC(plastic card) , yung license ko ay nasa papel lang. Kung sa Victoria po ako mag papa convert ng license, paano po ang proseso nito since naka temporary/papel na license lang ito. Medyo sumasakit po ang ulo ko dito kasi nag pa rebook kami ng ticket para lang hintayin un PVC na maissuehan den malaman laman namin na nationwide na palang problem ito. 😭😭😭😭

    mukang bagong problema ito @silverbullet. Try mo po magpost sa FB page ng Pinoys in Melbourne baka may makasagot.

    ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer 189/190

    Points Breakdown
    Age - 30
    English - 20
    Experience - 10
    Education - 15
    Partner - 10

    Total: 85 Points

    Timeline
    27/09/22- Submitted CDR+RSEA to EA
    6/10/22- EA requested additional documents
    13/10/22- Submitted additional documents to EA
    18/10/22 - Positive skills assessment / 5 years of Working experience granted
    20/10/22 - EOI submission 189/190 QLD and VIC
    22/10/22 - EOI updated partner's English Test
    25/10/22 - partner's skills assessment granted
    3/11/22 - EOI updated for partner's Skills assessment
    Total of 75/80 for 189/190
    7/11/22 - PTE Superior 20 points/ update of points to 85/90
    8/11/22 - Updated EOI for PTE result
    9/11/22 - ROI submitted to VIC
    22/11/22 - VIC pre-invite
    22/12/22 - Final Invitation
    14/02/23 - Lodge
    02/22/23 medicals
    - Visa Grant

    (With Migration Agent)

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