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Launceston Tasmania - looking for friends!

perthtasmaniaperthtasmania SydneyPosts: 3Member
edited February 2014 in EB's and Get Together
Good day all. I am from Cebu Philippines and recently moved here in Perth Tasmania near to Launceston last month. I would like to ask if there is a Filipino here in Launceston and maybe we could meet up and be friends.

Jenny

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  • psodapsoda Melbourne
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2013
    Hi, Jenny. I will be glad to meet you. Kaso by next month p dating ko dyan s Hobart, Tasmania nga lang ako mag i-stay.
  • se29mse29m Perth
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    Hey guys, hope you can share your views for people like me who intends to apply for Tas SS.. Salamat po..

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  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
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    Hey guys, hope you can share your views for people like me who intends to apply for Tas SS.. Salamat po..
    these threads might give u ideas :)

    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/410/how-is-living-in-hobart-tasmania#latest
    http://pinoyau.info/categories/tasmania---hobart

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  • se29mse29m Perth
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    @jkk32w salamat po

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    19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
    26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
    09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
    12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
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    22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
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    18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
    26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
    15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
    25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
    16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
    11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work

    Now for the Citizenship Journey

    26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
    27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
    01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
    01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
    05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)

  • shela_79_02shela_79_02 Hobart
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    Joined: Sep 08, 2015
    Hi, Jenny. I will be glad to meet you. Kaso by next month p dating ko dyan s Hobart, Tasmania nga lang ako mag i-stay.
    Hi po! I am staying in Hobart din po. glenorchy. San po kayo banda dito po?

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  • FactormealsFactormeals Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2025

    @perthtasmania said:
    Good day all. I am from Cebu Philippines and recently moved here in Perth Tasmania near to Launceston last month. I would like to ask if there is a Filipino here in Launceston and maybe we could meet up and be friends.

    Jenny

    Good day! While I’m not in Launceston, it’s great to see someone from Cebu here. I’m sure there are other Filipinos in the area who would love to connect. You might consider joining local Facebook groups or attending community events for Filipinos in Launceston—these are excellent ways to meet new people. Additionally, if you're looking to expand your social circle, Factor Meals can be a great conversation starter, as food often brings people together. Wishing you success in building new connections!

  • FactormealsFactormeals Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2025

    Good day! While I’m not in Launceston, it’s great to see someone from Cebu here. I’m sure there are other Filipinos in the area who would love to connect. You might consider joining local Facebook groups or attending community events for Filipinos in Launceston—these are excellent ways to meet new people. Additionally, if you're looking to expand your social circle, Factor Meals can be a great conversation starter, as food often brings people together. Wishing you success in building new connections!

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