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  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    edited November 2011
    @LokiJr
    Dito sa brisbane cbd, sa tabi nya may botanical gardens for walking, group excercise, soccer, jogging, etc. Yung council dito spends millions$ to develop jogging paths, kung ayaw mung mag jogging sa garden meron din floating jogging path along the river kaso nung bumaha dito tinangay ng malakas na alon yung floating path pero na approve na yung budget to build a new one next year. Meron din dedicated bridge sa mga nag-jo jogging/walking/biking to cross the river. Or if you want meron ding man made beach sa city at mga council/family pools kung gustom mu mag-swim sa mga suburbs.

    @JClem
    May dedicated bike paths dito tska meron din mga bicycle hire similar sa paris as a form of public transpo. Kung ayaw mung mag-bus, you can rent a bike sa mga designated stations.
  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
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    Thanks for the info @Davidx23 and @totoyOZresident! sana may share a photo section na din dito sa forum... share ng pics ng true to life buhay OZ :)
  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
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    Btw, free consultation dyan sa mga public hospitals right? pati ba medicines libre din?
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
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    Yup, free lang ang public hospital, medicine - portion lang (50-75% ng cost i think) ng prescription meds ang covered ng medicare. Pero hindi lahat ng prescription meds covered ng medicare, for example mga meds na recognised sa US as treatment for certain disorder pero hindi sya recognised ng Aus, will not be covered by medicare. Over the counter meds are not covered. Kahit mga meds na kailangan for after surgery (prescription pain killers) hindi rin covered.

    Btw, ok ang public hospitals dito - nung inatake ako ng vertigo mabilis yung respond ng ambulance, then ipa fill up ka ng mga forms (kahit hilo hilo ka na), after 1 hr of waiting may mag-aatend na physician tanungin ka lang. after 2 hrs may ibang physician magtatanung ulit, after 2hrs. bigyan ka ng konting treatment, after 2 hrs i-check yung recovery mu pag ok na i-release ka na pero maghintay ka muna ng 2hrs bago ka i-release. I've seen sa ER mga tao umaalis na lang kasi walang nag-aatend sa kanila, buti na lng minor lang yung sa kin. Nung nagpasurgery ako sa private, langit at lupa ang difference!
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @Davidx23, nice nakaka engganyo pala mag jogging diyan sana marami naman tumatakbo rin hehe...I heard Medicare in Australia is top notch. Mukhang Japan at ilang Euro countries lang ang nakakadaig sa Healthcare ng Australia so that says a lot :D

    @mimaahk, onga noh, never noticed that...parang wala pa ako nakikitang post sa forum na may picture haha
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
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    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    Nakaka enganyo talaga lalo na karamihan mga chicks ang nag jogging sa garden. ;)
  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
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    Importante pala talaga ang private health insurance... sabagay kahit dito sa SG you need to get and wait na tawagin queue# mo sa Emergency, unless siguro life threatening situation may mag-aattend sayo agad... pero talo pa din dito sa consultation fee, ang sakit sa bulsa :(

    @LokiJr i-ready mo na ang jogging gear mo hehe :)
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @davidx23, winner yang huli mong post...gusto ko na pumunta diyan, now na :D
    @mimaahk, hehe onga e...I always thought biking country ang Australia, buti pala may tumatakbo rin dun :)
  • itchanitchan Phoenix
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    Kamusta naman po ang basketball life sa AU? Lam mo naman tayong mga pinoy, khit maliit, di magive up ang love of the game haha!

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Kamusta naman po ang basketball life sa AU? Lam mo naman tayong mga pinoy, khit maliit, di magive up ang love of the game haha!
    hindi popular ang basketball dito pero marami basketball court dito every suburb mas marami mga half court kaya no problem to play. mag invite ka na lang ng kaibigan mo.

    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"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    re: sports...Sorry I had to ask too..How about badminton? And running...is it as popular a past time as it is in the Philippines? :)
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    there's also badminton court. search mo na lang sa internet kung saan state ka. cheers

    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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    mayron akong nabasa na request for medical na siya then after naaproved medical niya deny siya for lack of years of experience,mayron ata na hindi kinonsider kaya nag appeal..i read that i poziminonz forum ata yun.....british siya..

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

  • lctan1lctan1 Melbourne
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2011
    Hi Guys,

    Sobrang informative ng thread na ito. My wife and I are from Singapore and would be migrating to Melbourne in mid Jan, to try it out.

    Heto yung mga pros and cons na naisip namin dito sa SG

    SG Pros
    1. Malapit sa Pinas, madami budget airlines (round trip fare can go as low as 5000pesos)
    2. One of the safest place in the world
    3. mababa ang tax, effective tax rate cguro around 7%
    4. May 13th month at productivity bonus sa midyear which is around 2+ months salary

    SG Cons
    1. Mahal mga bahay, which are usually flats in high rise buildings
    2. Mahal ng kotse
    3. Di kaya ng one income family
    4. Stressful for the kids mag-aral, dahil bilingual at very competitive.

    Yung take home ko sa Aus job offer slightly higher lang dun sa SG take home ko
    (including the bonuses) pero mas mataas cost of living I think sa Aus.

    Gaano ba kamahal ang private health insurance sa Australia, from what I've gathered, kailangan pa din nito, dahil di lahat kayang i-cover ng medicare.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Hindi naman totally required ang sariling health insurance...pag may sarili ka kasi mas mababa ang bawas ng Medicare sa suweldo mo...bale nagiging self reliant ka na nga sa health needs mo, mas marami ka pa take home money :)
  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
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    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    If thats the case, If you happen to stay in Sg. Then youll miss Sg. Mga drivers dito disiplinado. kahit nga naka Go yong iba nag ko cross parin pero di ka makarinig nang busina.
    Hi Guys,

    Sobrang informative ng thread na ito. My wife and I are from Singapore and would be
    migrating to Melbourne in mid Jan, to try it out.

    Heto yung mga pros and cons na naisip namin dito sa SG

    SG Pros
    1. Malapit sa Pinas, madami budget airlines (round trip fare can go as low as 5000pesos)
    2. One of the safest place in the world
    3. mababa ang tax, effective tax rate cguro around 7%
    4. May 13th month at productivity bonus sa midyear which is around 2+ months salary

    SG Cons
    1. Mahal mga bahay, which are usually flats in high rise buildings
    2. Mahal ng kotse
    3. Di kaya ng one income family
    4. Stressful for the kids mag-aral, dahil bilingual at very competitive.

    Yung take home ko sa Aus job offer slightly higher lang dun sa SG take home ko
    (including the bonuses) pero mas mataas cost of living I think sa Aus.

    Gaano ba kamahal ang private health insurance sa Australia, from what I've gathered, kailangan pa din nito, dahil di lahat kayang i-cover ng medicare.
    Sir I think mas mura cost of living sa Aus.

    kung sa Sg PUB, minimum 400sgd/month sa Brisbane 600/ 3 months.( take note gumagamit pa nang mga electric oven na malalaki sa Aus, sa Sg di uso ang oven, meron microwave nga lang )
    Most sa pagkain ng Sg galing sa Aus, that means mas mura pagkain sa Aus.
    Clothing depende sayo kung maluho ka.
    Pero one thing for sure, mahal ang pagkain sa Aus pag sa labas ka kakain, di gaya sa Sg na pde sa hawker 3sgd. Solusyon jan eh di magbaon nalang pag nasa work. Kung magrent ka nang haus mas mura talaga sa AUs compare sa Sg.

    Conclusion mas mura cost of living sa Aus, as per my 1 month experience sa Brisbane.


  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    nice point tobenhood

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  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
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    Para sa mga guys kapag summer masaya maglakad sa public places. :D

    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"

  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
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    @Ictan1 & @tobenhood you may check this site, cost of living comparison... you may compare between cities... may not be 100% accurate but close enough to reality to give us idea, depende din kasi sa lifestyle diba... may comparison dyan ng food/groceries, transpo, rent, salaries, etc.

    http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp

    ...pati crime rate pede din compare :) cheers!
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    hi mates! ask ko lang, kasi I've been to the wedding of my friend last night. Tapos ang toast speech ng father sa kanila.. "..Kelangan madami kayong anak. Kasi sa australia.. the more kids you have.. the more money you'll get. Remeber, 6K AUD na per child." Yung allowance ba na yun binibigay kahit na may stable job yung parent ng child? tsaka yung 6K na yun monthly? nacurious lang ko. :)

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    hi mates! ask ko lang, kasi I've been to the wedding of my friend last night. Tapos ang toast speech ng father sa kanila.. "..Kelangan madami kayong anak. Kasi sa australia.. the more kids you have.. the more money you'll get. Remeber, 6K AUD na per child." Yung allowance ba na yun binibigay kahit na may stable job yung parent ng child? tsaka yung 6K na yun monthly? nacurious lang ko. :)
    pards pinoy ba ang nagsabi nung kailangan maraming anak for me its a bad joke man.. haha.. pasaway yung matanda na yun.... tuturuan pang umasa sa gobyerno ang anak nila hahaha...

    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"

  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    hehe. yup pinoy sila. makulit lang din talaga yung daddy. anyway I don't think seseryosohin nila. both my friend and his husband has a stable job naman. successful naman sila parehas sa career nila.

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • lctan1lctan1 Melbourne
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    Joined: Dec 06, 2011
    Hi tobenhood,

    yung 400sgd ba na PUB sa SG, isinama mo na yung phone bills, internet, cable at yung regular na PUB. kasi kuryente at tubig, cooking gas na PUB namin ngayon dito around 150sgd lang fro 3 persons.
  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    napaka-informative ng forum na to, navi-visualize ko ang Australia at a glance.

    About night life and bars? parang mahal yata ang gimik dyan. Dito sa Pinas, nakaka-survive ang 500 pesos ko sa timog at metrowalk hehehe. 40 pesos lang ang SMB sa not-so-classy bar.

    Malungkot daw dyan, 6pm pa lang sarado na ang mall. Hindi pa naman ako sanay ng tahimik. Gusto ko maingay at magulo at maraming tao, yung tipong squatter hahaha. Culture shock sigurado ang aabutin ko dyan.
  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    napaka-informative ng forum na to, navi-visualize ko ang Australia at a glance.

    About night life and bars? parang mahal yata ang gimik dyan. Dito sa Pinas, nakaka-survive ang 500 pesos ko sa timog at metrowalk hehehe. 40 pesos lang ang SMB sa not-so-classy bar.

    Malungkot daw dyan, 6pm pa lang sarado na ang mall. Hindi pa naman ako sanay ng tahimik. Gusto ko maingay at magulo at maraming tao, yung tipong squatter hahaha. Culture shock sigurado ang aabutin ko dyan.
    @tootzkie, hanap ka ng filipino community dun at maki party lagi para dami ka friends, ha ha!

    05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
    12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
    12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
    03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
    05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
    05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
    07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
    - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
    - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    napaka-informative ng forum na to, navi-visualize ko ang Australia at a glance.

    About night life and bars? parang mahal yata ang gimik dyan. Dito sa Pinas, nakaka-survive ang 500 pesos ko sa timog at metrowalk hehehe. 40 pesos lang ang SMB sa not-so-classy bar.

    Malungkot daw dyan, 6pm pa lang sarado na ang mall. Hindi pa naman ako sanay ng tahimik. Gusto ko maingay at magulo at maraming tao, yung tipong squatter hahaha. Culture shock sigurado ang aabutin ko dyan.
    wag mong isispin kung saan lugar mo gusto. unahin mo muna makahanap ng trabaho... at kung mas maganda ang offer eh dun ka muna. kasama sa tagumpay yung pag titiis at tyaga.

    katulad ko lumaki ako sa quiapo manila lumipat kami ng sampaloc manila. pagdating ko dito sa ACT nag iba mundo ko nakakabinging katahimikan pards lalo na kapag weekend. maganda sa umaga daming ibon humuhuni. may ibon dito ang huni ay para tumatawa sa galak. panay may mga puno dito. wala kang maririnig ng busina ng sasakyan. dahil sa pagsisiskap ko nakuha ko ang permanent resident at sunod na taon citizen na. Then staka pa lang ako megdedecide kung saan ako mapunta at makakuha ng magandang sahod.

    kapag may sasakyan kana yun ang maganda makakapunta ka kung saan mo gusto.

    goodluck.

    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"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Mga bossing tanong ko lang po kung hanggang anong temperature kadalasan umaabot pag summer sa Australia...parang Pinas lang ba siya pag tag init?
  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    depende sa lugar din ata, pero kung check mo yung profile ng places sa wikipedia, nandun yung average and record temps :D

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • OzPinoyOzPinoy Brisbane
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2011
    @LokiJr Summer na kaya umabot ng 40 deg C sa Geelong, Vic. nalanta yung mga flowers na nasanay ginawin sa gabi..andun ako for one month pero inabot ko lang na init ay 32 deg C. kababalik ko lang dito sa Malaysia kung saan normal lang yan ganyang init..
  • OzPinoyOzPinoy Brisbane
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2011
    @TotoyOZresident nice tips pre... sacrifice sa umpisa talaga at tyaga lang.. life in Australia gets better and better as you go along... that's what what I learned sa mga naging friends ko na matagal na stay..
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