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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
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
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.
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
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 09, 2022
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?
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)
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2018
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.
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
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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.
Joined: Mar 13, 2021
Hello po. Baka naman po meron dito may alam apartment or room for rent in Wangaratta. Thank you
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?
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
Joined: Jun 09, 2016
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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."
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 09, 2022
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)