Things to do first Before going to Australia

TasBurrfoot · November 2014

@bookworm Thanks for replying. Requirement ba sya when looking for a job? Akala ko kasi enough na yung medical exam na ni-require sa visa application. Where would you need these? And is there an accredited clinic you need to get these from? If so, where?

Dental is not needed... No one would bother looking at your cavities here!

vhoythoy · November 2014

Hi guys,

Just a quick question. Is there really a need to have a dental exam and acquire a complete dental record before you leave for Australia? I keep seeing it in people's checklists but I haven't encountered it in any of the requirements from DIAC.

Why is there a need to have this?

Hope someone can enlighten me.

Thanks!

The reason kaya nasa checklist yan is not for DIAC purposes. More likely kasi mas mura magpalinis at magpaayos ng ipin sa pinas as compared sa Australia kaya sulitin na.

Ang masarap na ienjoy sa pinas:

Whole body massage using romantic oil scent - Lets face it - P510 lang
Footspa and with pedicure - P560 lang (nail a holic cash and carry makati)
Linis ipin with pasta - 1,500 linis, 900 pasta per teeth (Healthway greenbelt 5)
Haircut with conditioner and menthol massage - P1,000 (bruno's barber sa Glorietta)

Sulit na sulit at masarap. More than 3 times prices nyan dito plang sa Singapore. Marami pang cheaper version nyan. Dati nagpabunot ipin officemate ko dito sa SG inabot ng 150sgd isang ipin, sa province namin sa laguna dati nagpabunot ako bagang na at wala pang makapitan 400 pesos lang, galing pa

. Kung ako sa inyo sulitin nyo yan sa pinas.

icebreaker1928 · November 2014

Hi guys,

Just a quick question. Is there really a need to have a dental exam and acquire a complete dental record before you leave for Australia? I keep seeing it in people's checklists but I haven't encountered it in any of the requirements from DIAC.

Why is there a need to have this?

Hope someone can enlighten me.

Thanks!

You don't need this.
Sino ba nagsama sa checklist nyan?
Dental exam oo, kasi mahal dito pero acquire a complete dental record? this is not needed.

wizardofOz · November 2014

Sa mga nakarating or currently in Australia, esp. yung nakapag-stay na in the past sa US..

In general, ano ba itsura, feel/vibe ng Oz? Para ba syang US? Parang US pero mas cosmopolitan, rugged, or probinsya, etc..

Paano ang pamumuhay.. similar din ba sa US?

I know na may mga videos or pics online pero parang naccurious lang ako malaman talaga on how it compares sa US lifestyle para magka-idea lang sana hehe

TasBurrfoot · November 2014

Sa mga nakarating or currently in Australia, esp. yung nakapag-stay na in the past sa US..

In general, ano ba itsura, feel/vibe ng Oz? Para ba syang US? Parang US pero mas cosmopolitan, rugged, or probinsya, etc..

Paano ang pamumuhay.. similar din ba sa US?

I know na may mga videos or pics online pero parang naccurious lang ako malaman talaga on how it compares sa US lifestyle para magka-idea lang sana hehe

Melbourne is more laid back I guess that NYC - plus salary is much higher here...

johanncedrick · November 2014

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cholle · November 2014

@wizardofOz depende kasi kung saang city/suburb/state ka pupunta. i guess they're a bit similar in the sense that they're all different!

wizardofOz · November 2014

@cholle thanks.. medyo nahumaling kasi ako sa ganda ng US hehe... like yung standard of living, ganda ng infrastructure, like roads.. then right at your doorstep there's nature, pwedeng tumakbo takbo... tapos yung shopping, amazon, black friday hahahaha

medyo ganun kasi nav-visualize ko Oz hehe

balak ko sa sydney or melby... depende kung saan makakahanap ng work

vhoythoy · January 2015

Sa mga nakarating or currently in Australia, esp. yung nakapag-stay na in the past sa US..

In general, ano ba itsura, feel/vibe ng Oz? Para ba syang US? Parang US pero mas cosmopolitan, rugged, or probinsya, etc..

Paano ang pamumuhay.. similar din ba sa US?

I know na may mga videos or pics online pero parang naccurious lang ako malaman talaga on how it compares sa US lifestyle para magka-idea lang sana hehe

After mo maka entry sa Australia, how do you compare the vibe/ feel sa US?

wizardofOz · January 2015

@vhoythoy mas nagustuhan ko ang Australia (naks :P), pero seriously, it really felt like Second Home... Siguro dahil “Residente” na tayo doon at hindi lang visitor or turista.

Also, nung andun ako, every now and then nakakaramdam ako ng overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful na tinanggap ako nitong napakagandang bansang ito.

Nagustuhan ko yung Vibe nya, specifically ng Sydney… Sydney, really was how I have visualized an “Ideal” Australia and Australian Lifestyle is… Cosmopolitan, Harbour city living, Parks and Nature at your doorstep, Laid-back living, Beaches and Surfing!

Pero don’t get me wrong kasi ideal pa naman ang experiences ko sa Sydney dahil namasyal lang ako at that time at hindi pa nakakaranas ng totoong pamumuhay at pagta-trabaho sa doon.

Ang difference lang siguro na masasabi ko ay iba kasi yung Vibe ng Amerika…. Meron kasi syang kasamang “affinity”.

Lumaki kasi tayong mga Pilipino na may kamag-anak or kakilala na nasa Amerika, nagsasalita tayo ng American English and Slangs, updated sa Pop Culture, nanonood ng Disney, nakikita yung Golden Gate Bridge at Statue of Liberty sa movies then thinking what is it like to be there… Kaya yung “affinity” natin sa US, parang nasa dugo na whether we like it or not..

Kaya although hair-line differences lang in most areas, magkaiba ng vibe ang US and OZ para sa akin.

But I choose OZ!

vhoythoy · January 2015

@vhoythoy mas nagustuhan ko ang Australia (naks :P), pero seriously, it really felt like Second Home... Siguro dahil “Residente” na tayo doon at hindi lang visitor or turista.

Also, nung andun ako, every now and then nakakaramdam ako ng overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful na tinanggap ako nitong napakagandang bansang ito.

Nagustuhan ko yung Vibe nya, specifically ng Sydney… Sydney, really was how I have visualized an “Ideal” Australia and Australian Lifestyle is… Cosmopolitan, Harbour city living, Parks and Nature at your doorstep, Laid-back living, Beaches and Surfing!

Pero don’t get me wrong kasi ideal pa naman ang experiences ko sa Sydney dahil namasyal lang ako at that time at hindi pa nakakaranas ng totoong pamumuhay at pagta-trabaho sa doon.

Ang difference lang siguro na masasabi ko ay iba kasi yung Vibe ng Amerika…. Meron kasi syang kasamang “affinity”.

Lumaki kasi tayong mga Pilipino na may kamag-anak or kakilala na nasa Amerika, nagsasalita tayo ng American English and Slangs, updated sa Pop Culture, nanonood ng Disney, nakikita yung Golden Gate Bridge at Statue of Liberty sa movies then thinking what is it like to be there… Kaya yung “affinity” natin sa US, parang nasa dugo na whether we like it or not..

Kaya although hair-line differences lang in most areas, magkaiba ng vibe ang US and OZ para sa akin.

But I choose OZ!

I see

. Yes, because US is already part of our culture and most of pinoys have this called american dream, well you can include me on that hahaha. We adopted their gov't system, education system, sports, culture, music, etc.

Ako nman i haven't been to US pa, napuntahan ko plang is Jakarta, KL, Bangkok, Pinas (live most of my life in Malabon/ Laguna) and ofcourse here in SG currently residing for almost 6 years na.

In my 6 days in Melbourne, here's exactly what i felt as a first timer and how i describe the City (Singapore as reference point).

What i am not particularly impressed/ amazed:
- Tullamarine Airport, well because Changi Airport sets very high standards
- Melbourne CBD Shopping - Singapore has better shopping malls/ shopping experience as a whole
- Transport system - Trams/ trains are amazing but i think SG transport system efficiency and convenience is hard to beat
- Coles/ Woolworths - Maganda naman and maayos pero i think NTUC/ Giant is better
- Food/ Restaurants - Maraming makakainan pero SG have lots of choices and much cheaper

What i like about Melbourne and Australia as whole (arrived in the city during winter):

- I like the people better. Masayahin, friendly and chillax. I saw peoples who are dancing and singing while we strolling around the city. Hindi sila nahihiya to show their happiness, cguro dito sa SG tingin na sa mga ganun tao eh weirdo. Some students are sitting/ camping sa tabi2 ng kalsada na parang nagpipicnic lang.

- Mas gusto ko ung makukulit na seagulls kesa sa makukulit na ibong itim dito sa Singapore. And attentive din, kasi nasasalo nila ung muffins na binili ko sa 7/11 kapag inihagis.

- First time to experience winter in my life, kaya sobrang sarap ng pakiramdam with all the maple leaf around. Parang feeling ko tlaga nasa abroad na ako

. Ilang oras kami naglakad pero hindi pinawisan kahit tirik na araw, sumakit lang ang paa.

- Relax vibe. Madaming bench/ chairs aroung CBD. Daming street performers, cafes/ bars plus, kalesa, parks, plus the yarra river. Parang naka design ung place for people to just relax and enjoy life.

- City is not so overwhelming, pero di nman parang probinsya talaga. Just right in the middle. Madaling maikot ung CBD plus all the trams, old architectures. Para kang nasa Europe.

- The city is vibrant, have souls, and cultures

Most of all, like you, i felt at home. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam habang naglalakad ako sa city with my family thinking na this country accepted us with open arms. This makes the place more beautiful kasi you felt you belong to that place. Hindi lang bilang overseas workers/ tourist.

key_ren · January 2015

Hi, we are granted 189 visa last September 2014 and we plan to move to Melbourne by May 2015. I am now 7-week pregnant and is due to deliver by August 2015. My question - do I need to advise my CO about my status? Or okay lang to fly na lang by May and dun na magpacheckup and manganak.

Appreciate any inputs po.

Thank you!

bookworm · January 2015

Ask your immi officer

cholle · January 2015

@wizardofOz My partner lived in the UK and in the US (Arizona) and sabi niya sa akin he was expecting Oz to have a similar vibe to the UK pero actually mas parang Arizona raw sya. Or at least yung area namin.

wizardofOz · January 2015

@cholle maiba tayo... saan ka nag oonline shopping?

Sa US kasi suki ako ng Amazon, Urbanoutfitters, saka Forever 21 lol

Also, yung dog mo.. paano halimbawa magttravel kayo sa malayo.. isasama nyo ba lagi or meron ba sila dyan yung parang pet sitter na pwede paalagaan yung dog?

cholle · January 2015

@wizardofOz Amazon din pero sa Sg ko pinapaship kase libre, eBay for cheaper pet supplies, Tapos some retailers dito pwedeng online purchases din. Suki ako noon ng zalora which is theiconic here. Tapos may mga sites like ozsale and oo.com.au na medyo cheaper yung ibang stuff. Bumibili lang ako pag sale at mura or free shipping hehe

Kung local travel lang, pwede ata isama ang dog depende sa destination, merong mga pet-friendly holiday places. Pwede rin siguro kung by plane hanggang new zealand or the other surrounding islands lang na hindi required mag quarantine pagbalik sa Oz, pero malamang magastos at medyo hassle. May mga pet sitters and let boarding naman dito, kelangan lang maghanap ng reliable.

wizardofOz · January 2015

@vhoythoy

- I like the people better. Masayahin, friendly and chillax. I saw peoples who are dancing and singing while we strolling around the city. Hindi sila nahihiya to show their happiness, cguro dito sa SG tingin na sa mga ganun tao eh weirdo. Some students are sitting/ camping sa tabi2 ng kalsada na parang nagpipicnic lang.

Tama, yun din na-observe ko, masayin sila... Parang tntake nila yung every opportunity na magtawanan or to have fun. Saka matulungin sila and sensitive sa kapwa... dumating ako sa Sydney ng 10PM, then nag-train ako from airport to Central... wala pakong SIM nun kaya hindi ko ma-navigate kung nasaan yung hotel ko, hila ko pa luggage, then yung isang aussie inapproach ako and asked if I need help, ginamit namin yung maps nya sa cellphone nya, then ni-lead nya ko doon sa way papuntang hotel ko dahil on the way daw nya yun... then mga couple of times nag-ooffer sila to take my pictures kasi mag-isa ko lang and wala akong choice kundi mag-selfie hehehe..

- First time to experience winter in my life, kaya sobrang sarap ng pakiramdam with all the maple leaf around. Parang feeling ko tlaga nasa abroad na ako . Ilang oras kami naglakad pero hindi pinawisan kahit tirik na araw, sumakit lang ang paa.

Ang ganda ng weather nila, lalo na sa Sydney... Sa Melbourne lang nagulat ako, kasi Summer ngayon, pero nung first day ko doon parang autumn ang lamig, then sumunod na araw ang init naman parang pinas hehe.

Pero like I said, initial observation lang naman ito, baka isipin kasi ng makakabasa na hindi pa nakakapunta doon na mabubuti lahat ng tao... Take note lang natin na maraming tourist doon, so ingat pa rin lagi and don't be too trusting..

vhoythoy · January 2015

Uu magbabago naman ang impression as you stay longer na talaga and experience thw reality of living on that place. Pansin ko lang tlaga maraming asians na tlaga sa oz well atleast sa cbd hehe

cholle · January 2015

@vhoythoy co-comment sana ako sa post mo na maraming choices ng food sa Sg - yup pmaraming pero actually mas maraming choices rito sa Australia. Fresh produce pa, unlike Singapore where everything is imported kaya pilit sa hinog usually ang fruits. In terms of cuisine, the fact that there is a *substantial* number of different cultures here from all the migration waves and refugees means you get proper Greek, Russian, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Indian, and all other Asian cuisine. Maraming authentic kasi the people who own the shops are really from that country.

Pero nalayo ata tayo sa topic.

Before coming to Australia, pakasawa rin sa Pinoy street food!

vhoythoy · January 2015

@vhoythoy co-comment sana ako sa post mo na maraming choices ng food sa Sg - yup pmaraming pero actually mas maraming choices rito sa Australia. Fresh produce pa, unlike Singapore where everything is imported kaya pilit sa hinog usually ang fruits. In terms of cuisine, the fact that there is a *substantial* number of different cultures here from all the migration waves and refugees means you get proper Greek, Russian, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Indian, and all other Asian cuisine. Maraming authentic kasi the people who own the shops are really from that country.

Pero nalayo ata tayo sa topic.

Before coming to Australia, pakasawa rin sa Pinoy street food!

Ah bago palang din kasi ako pero impression ko lang naman un sa 6 days ko sa melbourne not oz as a whole kasi we're looking for cheap and good food that time kasi sawa na kami kumain sa southbank area and wala masyado makita. Then lumipat kami bandang londsdale or williams st dun may nakita kami mga chain of restaurants sa tulong ng hotel receptionist. Marami ata sa chinatown pero di kami pumunta. Unlike cguro sa nakasanayan ko here sa working place ko where nasa gitna ako ng maxwell hawker center, amoy food center, laupasat, telok ayer basically madami tlaga and tabi2 pa and walking distance lang. Pinoy food sa laupasat now is tatlo na lutong pinoy, hapag kainan at mang kiko. Ung mga ibang cuisines eh di ko masyado try. Pero nice na maraming varities jan.

Yup street foods sa pinas basically ma miss ko.

maryclaire12 · February 2015

hello po ask lang po ako kong ano po ang mga requirements papunta nang australia melbourned. friend ko po kasing australian iniimbita ako papunta doon at sa kanya na lahat pamasahi. kailangan po ba visa o passport lang.. kong kelangan nang visa ano po mga requirements nila??pls answer po salamat

TasBurrfoot · February 2015

hello po ask lang po ako kong ano po ang mga requirements papunta nang australia melbourned. friend ko po kasing australian iniimbita ako papunta doon at sa kanya na lahat pamasahi. kailangan po ba visa o passport lang.. kong kelangan nang visa ano po mga requirements nila??pls answer po salamat

i would assume you have a Philippine passport; if so you need a tourist visa...

peach17 · February 2015

hello po ask lang po ako kong ano po ang mga requirements papunta nang australia melbourned. friend ko po kasing australian iniimbita ako papunta doon at sa kanya na lahat pamasahi. kailangan po ba visa o passport lang.. kong kelangan nang visa ano po mga requirements nila??pls answer po salamat

hi @maryclaire12, you need Passport and you need to apply for Tourist Visa

You can refer to think link para makakuha ng info

http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/125311#Comment_125311

nutmeg709 · February 2015

Do we need cfo kahit tv subclass 600?

vhoythoy · February 2015

Do we need cfo kahit tv subclass 600?

it refers to visitors visa right? Visitor visa (subclass 600). If thats the case no need. CFO is only for migrants

JCsantos · February 2015

hello po ask lang po ako kong ano po ang mga requirements papunta nang australia melbourned. friend ko po kasing australian iniimbita ako papunta doon at sa kanya na lahat pamasahi. kailangan po ba visa o passport lang.. kong kelangan nang visa ano po mga requirements nila??pls answer po salamat

kailangan mo visa ( tourist ) at Passport ( philippine passport )

kung tourist visa lang meron akong listahan

graciecrazy09 · March 2015

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berryc · March 2015

regarding sa vaccine.. you mean, kahit hindi complete yung vaccine ng mga kids ko, ok lang pagdating sa oz? sila na ang magbibigay pagdating namin dyan?

bookworm · March 2015

Tip: Kung madami kayong gadgets na kailangan nakasaksak, bring extension cord. Para isang travel adaptor lang, then connect nyo yung isang extension cord, para hindi individually