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" Moving to Queensland " :-)

coolflamecoolflame BrisbanePosts: 111Member
edited October 2012 in Queensland - Brisbane
Hello po sa inyo lahat... Share ko lang po paalis na po kami ng aking pamilya papuntang Rockhampton Queensland... Natanggap na po ako sa work dun... (To God be the glory!)... Baka may alam po kayo na house na pwede po namin matuluyan pansamantala 4 po kami, 2 lalaki po ang anak namin... Sa Nov. 15 po ang dating namin sa Rocky... Thanks!!! :-)

SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
10, June 2013 - IED deadline

15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hello po sa inyo lahat... Share ko lang po paalis na po kami ng aking pamilya papuntang Rockhampton Queensland... Natanggap na po ako sa work dun... (To God be the glory!)... Baka may alam po kayo na house na pwede po namin matuluyan pansamantala 4 po kami, 2 lalaki po ang anak namin... Sa Nov. 16 po ang dating namin sa ROK... Thanks!!! :-)
    congratulations! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    @coolflame - check ka nalang sa Real Estate or Domain sites for accommodation, pero suggestion lang research mo rin kung saan tahimik ang lugar. May places kasi dyan na medyo magulo, also tinamaan sila nung big flood last year, twice yata at flash flooding so ingat lang.

    Locals call it Rocky, ok naman weather at mild lang winter. Konti lang pinoy sa area, and I heard noon may batch nang pinay doctors na na-assign sa mga satelite towns west of Rocky, sana ma-meet nyo sila.

    Galingan mo magluto ng steak, mura kasi dyan at maganda quality. Yummy!

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    Salamat @psychoboy :-) Thank you po @tita_vech :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @tita_vech saan po wala baha sa place doon... Natakot naman kami san kaya po maganda place dun na pwede tirahan ang work ko po daw ay sa Kawana at sa Rockhampton City malapit

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    @coolflame - no need to worry, hindi lang naman Rocky ang binabaha. Hindi flat yung area, pero grabe tumaas yung river kasi galing ang floodwater sa North Qld. Ang Brisbane din tinamaan last year and big part of regional NSW early this year naman. I'm not a local, but this link might help:

    http://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/Our_Region/Disaster_Management/Floods_and_Flood_Maps

    Google mo na rin "flash floods rockhampton".

    Cyclone, heatwave, flooding, hailstorms, at pinaka grabe ay bushfire - lahat yan part nang buhay Oz. Familiarize yourself, daming info sa web about these.

    OT - Importante na may insurance - home, contents, at comprehensive car. Yung life insurance that comes with your super might be minimal, baka dapat i top-up. And also you need to make a Will.






  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @coolflame : congrats! sana kami din makahanap ng work bago pumunta ng oz. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    maraming salamat @hotshot :-) God is good talaga! Oo makakahanap din ikaw agad... God bless sa family mo... :-) kita kitz na lang tayo doon...

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    maraming salamat sa iyo @tita_vech.... Pray na lang na d na mangyari ulit flood... Sana lang makahanap din agad kami ng house kasi kasama ko na family ko... Mahirap kasi may mga bata kami kasama... Tapos pinag start na ako sa work ng Nov. 19 sana madali lang hanap ng bahay...

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    Hello po sa inyo lahat... Share ko lang po paalis na po kami ng aking pamilya papuntang Rockhampton Queensland... Natanggap na po ako sa work dun... (To God be the glory!)... Baka may alam po kayo na house na pwede po namin matuluyan pansamantala 4 po kami, 2 lalaki po ang anak namin... Sa Nov. 15 po ang dating namin sa ROK... Thanks!!! :-)
    @coolflame congratulations!! Kung natanggap ka na sa work dun, you should have arranged your accommodation with your employer, kahit temporary lang (say 1 month or first 3 months of arriving in Rocky) para at least hindi kayo mahirapan sa umpisa. Baka pwede mo pa ihabol sa employer mo a tmagrequest ka for them to provide temp. accommodation. Anyway, lucky ka pa rin dahil nakahanap ka ng work while you are still in the Phil. Congratz!
  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @johnandjosh i already arrange temp accommodation, pero a week lang kasi i was given relocation assistance, reimburse ko daw after probationary period.... :-) Answered prayers po ito... Nga pala sa UAE po ako manggagaling.... Salamat ulit :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @coolflame wow congrats.. ayos na ayos.. ksali ba ang flight fare for the whole family sa relocation assistance?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    edited November 2012

    @lock_code2004
    They have given me an amount which may include air fare for the whole family, shipping of furnitures and or temporary accommodation, still requesting kung madagdagan kasi i will be arriving from uae which sa pamasahe pa lang ubos na ang relocation amount...im still waiting na ok...pero kahit ano sagot tuloy na to hehe pambawas gastos din kung ma-negotiate ko. :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @coolflame - ayos! bagong buhay.. definitely a big change from middle east..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @lock_code2004 Thank you! :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012

    @lock_code2004
    They have given me an amount which may include air fare for the whole famiky, shipping of furnitures and or temporary accommodation, still requesting kung madagdagan kasi i will be arriving from uae which sa pamasahe pa lang ubos na ang relocation amount...im still waiting na ok...pero kahit ano sagot tuloy na to hehe pambawas gastos din kung ma-negotiate ko. :-)
    Nice @coolflame! If you haven't sign your JO you can still negotiate. One week temporary accommodation is not enough for you to find another place to live. One month may be reasonable but 3 months temporary accommodation will be better.
  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    My temporary accommodation is till 4 weeks, till i basically consumed the amount allocated (air tickets accom and everything)... Maganda po sabi nyo but im already blessed and honestly these are more than what we had prayed for.... :-) thank u po ulit

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    @coolflame - swerte ka, usually yung may mga ganyan package sa outback based. Rocky is a big town so hindi kayo malulungkot. May direct flights to Brisbane and Sydney din kung gusto nyo medyo malayong pasyal.

    Check mo lang custom site if you are planning to ship your furnishings. Bukod sa mahal, baka ma-quarantine din. Also, i-timing mo ang delivery pag lipat sa more permanent accomodation.. Hassle kasi if idedeliver na nila na nasa hotel pa kayo, then they will charge extra for storage.
  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @tita_vech salamat po tita... And really thank u God. :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @tita_vech hi tita nandito na po kami, and starting our new life... San po pala kayo?

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @coolflame - awrayt.. dyan na pla kayo..
    how is your new job sir?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    Oo dre, ayos naman mag tithreemonths na sa work so hopefully matatapos na probationary... Medyo nagsisimula ulit...ok naman and God willing eh maging maayos ang lahat...kids are starting their school on tuesday, this is the reason why we`re here... Prayers and tyaga... :-)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @coolflame awrayt.. mahusay sir!!
    hopefully hindi naman mahirapan ang mga kids dahil international din naman ang klase nila sa dubai... godbless!

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    Just celeberated our one year here... Nov 15..2nd christmas na namin

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @coolflame jan pa pala last post dito..
    kmusta naman kayo dyan sir?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    Ayos naman.. Mukhang isa ka na sa pundasyon nitong pinoyau ah hehe..ayos naman kami ng familly here. Did u finally move na ba?

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @coolflame congrats!!!

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • rachelle_gan2rachelle_gan2 Sydney
    Posts: 326Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2013
    @coolflame nakakatuwa naman ung story nyo.. Sir , matanong ko lang ano po ung nature ng Job nyo? CE po ba?

    Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
    17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
    26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
    19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
    23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
    30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
    6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
    30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
    22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded

    DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)

    ---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @stolich18 thank you mam.

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @rachelle_gan2 Sa council po ako nagtatrabaho... Sa water and sewer utilities dito sa Rocky... Mechanical Eng po naman ako... Mas magaang ang trabaho dito :)

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Ayos naman.. Mukhang isa ka na sa pundasyon nitong pinoyau ah hehe..ayos naman kami ng familly here. Did u finally move na ba?
    haha pundasyon talga..
    yes sir.. dito na rin sa Perth..since july.. nag work na rin..

    ayos.. congrats sa work..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

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