Things to do first "After" arriving in Australia

faa317

@mikaela01 naasa Au napo ba kayo? saan state po?

mikaela01

@faa317 WA po

faa317

PR visa din po kyo with family? matagal na po ba? sorry marami tanong curious lang.. he.. he mahirap po ba buhay dyan

lsjterrel

Hi everyone, first post ko dito.

We've been granted Visa 175 last Feb 2012 but we couldnt migrate this year. Just to meet our cut-off date, we'll be going to Sydney this October for 3 weeks.

My question now is, can I still or should I still do Items 1-4 if we will go back to Phils?
Apply for TFN, Register with Medicare, Open a Bank Account and Register with Centrelink?

Anyone here who registered and went back to Phils?

thanks in advance!

paris_hipon

Hi all share ko lang yan din iniisip ko upon arrival in sydney first ko cguro gagawen mag open ng bank account. Mahirap na if maholdap if lahat ng pera mo nasayo tas bglang mawawala la pa naman akong job when I get to aus mag aaply pa lang.

I called anz this morning cuz I was thinking of applying an anz account here in Singapore, so that all my funds are there and when I arrive in sydney I can just withdraw it. But the anz staff did not advise me to do that. Once you withdraw money from you anz account in sg, you will still pay overseas charges for it so advisable better open yer bank account pag nasa aus kana talaga.

aldousnow

@paris_hipon mag NAB ka. wag ka mag ANZ. sayang 5AUD a month. hehehe. una nag ANZ din ko, tapos after 2 months kinclose ko na. hehehe. nag open na lang ko sa NAB, sayang din eh. hehehe. atleast sa NAB walang monthly fee.

JClem

@aldousnow, NAB din ang gusto sana namin. Did you open an account with NAB prior to arriving in AU or dyan ka na nag-open?

aldousnow

@JClem Dito na ko nag open. don't worry sa minimum initial deposit. pwede ka mag open sa NAB kahit na wala ka pa pera.. as in pwede ka mag open ng zero balance. wala sila minimum balance, (unlike sa pinas babawasan ka ng 200pesos a month pag below minimum).

TasBurrfoot

@paris_hipon Go to the ANZ branch in Raffles Place and ask help to open an offshore AUD account... This is possible but you cannot access it unlike you are in Oz physically.

As shared by a colleague before who migrated to Oz; she said she opened an AUZ offshore (Australia acct) here in Singapore, she deposited her money there and when she finally migrated, she just presented herself to an ANZ branch in Melbourne and presented some documents. From there, her account was activated into a regular account...

Bryann

Nag open po ako account sa commonwealthbank. Got my keycard already. Kapag 2kaud and above wala ka monthly account keeping fee kapag below that, meron $4-6 monthly account keeping fee. Madali lang magbukas, passport lang ginamit ko.

Nagregister dinako sa Medicare, pinakitako lang din travel doxuments ko. Centrelink hindi kopa nagawa.

Yun TFn ko naman from 12 years ago active pa din, so nag-update lang ako address and contact number.

Yun driver's license ko naman sa Pinas okay pa within 3 months, nakakapagdrive na din ako dito kakapanibago yun orientation sa daan. Hehehe.

icebreaker1928

@Bryann sir, nasa sydney na kayo? ok a... baka may alam kang pede marentahan, wala pako place to stay e huhuhuhu....

mikaela01

@faa317 PR visa po kami. one week pa lang po kami d2 sa WA. ibang iba buhay d2, lahat may sistema. bibili ka lang ng prepaid sim card kailangan i-register muna, bago ma-activate. siyempre mahal ang bilihin d2 kse you can't help converting everything. di ko pa masabi mahirap ang buhay kse 1 week pa lang po kami, parang it's too early to tell.. hehehe.. goodluck!

donking

@mikaela01 Hi miks... wow andyan ka na pla. parang kelan lang.... Ingat kyo dyan. Kumusta ang climate? :-)

mikaela01

@donking super lamig! first night ko d2 nag chill talaga ako. tatlong patong ang damit ko, swerte nga daw namin kse papatapos na winter, malapit na ang spring..

Metaform

@Bryann Re: driver's license, pwede na ba kaagad mag-drive dyan with an overseas license?

donking

@mikaela01 ok. gud luck sa job hunting. just get your "foot on the door". May message nga pala ko separate. thanks.

mikaela01

@Metaform makikisagot po ako ha, pwede po gamitin kaagad ang overseas license dito pero sobrang nakakapanibago talaga. Everything is on the other side.

mikaela01

@donking salamat! Sana nga po.

Metaform

@mikaela01 Ang galing naman. Dito kasi sa disyerto kahit pareho ang road orientation kailangan pa ring mag-undergo ng driving lesson bago ma-issuehan ng license. Bawas driving classes lang sa mga Pinas driver's license holders.

Hanggang kailan pwedeng gamitin yung overseas driver's license? Hanggang sa ma-expire? Kailan dapat kumuha ng Aussie license? #offtopic

TinaR

Before doing the list below I highly suggest:

1. Have a break first by going to the nearest park.
2. Buy your own Cadburry, Lindt or whatever choc or coffee you like. Enjoy it and pat yourself on the back while saying "well done!"
3. Call your parents or nearest relatives how surreal the experience is.
4. Call your friends in Oz as they might invite you to experience your first bbq experience.
5. Go to the church and thank Him likewise ask Him to help you adjust.


Below posts are a must do...

Things to do First

Below is a list of 7 important things that you should do as soon as possible after arriving in Australia.

1. Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)

Do this first. To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).

2. Register with Medicare

The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.

3. Open a bank account

In Australia, most income including salary or wages and government benefits are paid directly into a bank account.

4. Register with Centrelink

Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.

Check first your eligibility link: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/forms/claim_index.htm

5. Register for English Classes

Communicating in English is very important and the key to your successful settlement.

Eligibility:

You may be able to learn English with the AMEP if you hold a permanent visa, have little or no English, and:

are an adult (18 years or older)
are under 18 years of age and are not attending school. These clients may be eligible within their first 12 months of arrival to Australia)
Access to the AMEP is extended to some temporary visa holders as specified in the legislative instrument for 'English Courses for Holders of Certain Temporary Visas'.

You can study English with the AMEP for up to 510 hours or until you reach functional English, whichever comes first.

You should register for classes within six months of the date your visa commences and start classes within one year. You will have five years to complete classes. These timeframes may be extended in particular circumstances.


6. Enrol Your Children in School

Under Australian law, children must attend school until they are 15 years old.

7. Apply for a Driver's Licence

Information on gaining a driver's licence.


heres the link:

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/to-do-first/

mikaela01

@Metaform 3 months lang po pwede gamitin ang PH license after nun kailangan mo ng mag apply ng local license. You have to pass the theory test and practical test para magkaron ng license dito sa WA.

JClem

@TinaR, thank you for these tips!

Before doing the list below I highly suggest:

1. Have a break first by going to the nearest park.
2. Buy your own Cadburry, Lindt or whatever choc or coffee you like. Enjoy it and pat yourself on the back while saying "well done!"
3. Call your parents or nearest relatives how surreal the experience is.
4. Call your friends in Oz as they might invite you to experience your first bbq experience.
5. Go to the church and thank Him likewise ask Him to help you adjust

brent

@mikaela01 : congrats, naka-land na pala kayo sa WA. Recently lang ngtanong ako sayo kung pano magiging accommodations, tapos ngayon yung sa driving na nikikwento mo. Malamang next nyan is 1st day sa job. hehe... Ask ko lang kung kelangan ba talaga ng sasakyan kapag nandyan na? And totoo bang dumami mga tawag in terms of job hiring once nalaman ng mga recruiters na nandyan na sa Aus?

paris_hipon

31 days to go and im arriving in sydney! excited and a bit nervous!! but looking forward to!

o m gee ask ko pala what things should I bring. Should I bring evrything like plates, pans, pillows or is it better to buy stuff there? Is it cheap? I checked on google theres ikea in australia. dont know tho if they have in sydney. comments and tips would be greatly appreciated tia!

TinaR

Sa driving right side dito and yung international license yes 3 months lang and you need to take an exam then kung sanay ka sa right side driving yung mga traffic rules ipraktis otherwise yung sanay sa left dagdag praktis syempre. Driving lesson cheapest 35AUD per hour. Ang kotse mura at pautangan yan e kung papasa sa requirements. May cheap na kotse para sa mga gusto na magdrive ng sarili pero maliit ang spare. I suggest kung Pinas kayo galing bago dumating dito hingi kayo ng certificate sa LTO para mas mura car insurance. Yan ang proof nyo na wala kayong traffic record and since when kayo nagstart magdrive. Para may idea kayo magkano ang mga kotse both brand new and second hand go to
www.carsales.com.au.... wag mag alala pautangan dito basta mameet mo requirements...

Yes, may ikea sa Sydney 2 po. Punta kayo gumtree na website dahil uso dito either second hand from gumtree or garage sale eto para sa mga bagong dating na limited ang funds pero gusto solo. Sa gumtree din makakakuha kayo ng mga shared accommodations or kung ayaw nyo may backpackers na tinatawag everywhere pag solo kayo. Cheapest ng bunkbed 8 na tao siguro 20 dollars per night yung iba na room naman e may nag offer ng 100 per week furnished, cheapest na room na solo unfinished sigurado 250 kasama nun stove, dishwasher.

Marami ng mga dating Pinoy ang nagbubukas ng bahay nila for short accommodation. Finally, nagagaya na rin natin ang mga taga ibang bansa.

Hmmm sana may folder para sa prices per area yung katotohanan para mabasa ng parating para makaprepare. For example cost of living as per writing sa Sydney ng isang couple or single. I guess mas mabuti yun dahil yan naman ang cost of living something like that.... likewise folder kung saan pwede post mga FAQ.

Ta.

icebreaker1928

@paris_hipon sis, una ka lang saken ng isang araw... antayin moko hahahhaa...

paris_hipon

cge sir sana ung mga dadating on sept-oct kitakits naman tayu sa sydney para at least me bagong frends agad. tas magchurch tayu pag sundays hehehe

@paris_hipon sis, una ka lang saken ng isang araw... antayin moko hahahhaa...

paris_hipon

Thank you po madam sa reply sana ma meet kita pagdating kojan sa sydney hehehe mgdadala ako ng ba kwah from singapore baka gusto nio hehehe

Sa driving right side dito and yung international license yes 3 months lang and you need to take an exam then kung sanay ka sa right side driving yung mga traffic rules ipraktis otherwise yung sanay sa left dagdag praktis syempre. Driving lesson cheapest 35AUD per hour. Ang kotse mura at pautangan yan e kung papasa sa requirements. May cheap na kotse para sa mga gusto na magdrive ng sarili pero maliit ang spare. I suggest kung Pinas kayo galing bago dumating dito hingi kayo ng certificate sa LTO para mas mura car insurance. Yan ang proof nyo na wala kayong traffic record and since when kayo nagstart magdrive. Para may idea kayo magkano ang mga kotse both brand new and second hand go to
www.carsales.com.au.... wag mag alala pautangan dito basta mameet mo requirements...

Yes, may ikea sa Sydney 2 po. Punta kayo gumtree na website dahil uso dito either second hand from gumtree or garage sale eto para sa mga bagong dating na limited ang funds pero gusto solo. Sa gumtree din makakakuha kayo ng mga shared accommodations or kung ayaw nyo may backpackers na tinatawag everywhere pag solo kayo. Cheapest ng bunkbed 8 na tao siguro 20 dollars per night yung iba na room naman e may nag offer ng 100 per week furnished, cheapest na room na solo unfinished sigurado 250 kasama nun stove, dishwasher.

Marami ng mga dating Pinoy ang nagbubukas ng bahay nila for short accommodation. Finally, nagagaya na rin natin ang mga taga ibang bansa.

Hmmm sana may folder para sa prices per area yung katotohanan para mabasa ng parating para makaprepare. For example cost of living as per writing sa Sydney ng isang couple or single. I guess mas mabuti yun dahil yan naman ang cost of living something like that.... likewise folder kung saan pwede post mga FAQ.

Ta.

Bryann

Hi guys. Madami icebreaker sa gumtree, ako kasi nakikitira sa relatives at the moment. Nagddrive ako dito, okay naman nakakapanibago lang. Hehe.

mikaela01

@brent God has plans for us.. Sumasakay lang kami ng bus dito dahil wala pang kotse and licensya. Ok naman ang mga buses dito, aabangan mo lang talaga time schedule nila, pero mas ok pa rin talaga may sasakyan, kase u can go anywhere, anytime. Madali naman na kumuha ng sasakyan dito basta may trabaho ka. Di katulad sa pilipinas na kailangan may down payment, dito wala, ang importante lang may trabaho ka at may pambayad.
Nagstart pa lang kami mag apply ng work and sana may tumawag na.. Hehe.. Goodluck!