check list : WHAT TO BRING to AUSTRALIA....lalo na sa mga naka student visa

nikkilapan · May 2013

hi po kasi po habang nag aantay ako ng visa na isip ko po na gumawa na ng check list ng mga dadalhin sa australia para pag ok na ang visa isang araw na bilihan n lng lahat ng gamit para po mabilis na naka pag impake

ano ano po na ung mga MUST na dapat dalhin? lalo na kung student visa po..

saka lalo na po sa mga JUNE-JULY 2013 intake sabi po kasi sa akin winter daw sa australia sa mga months na yan
ano ano po na ang dapat kong dalhin??? june intake kasi ako sa brisbane po...

salamat ok to pang pa wala ng inip sa pag aantay ng visa

TasBurrfoot · May 2013

hi po kasi po habang nag aantay ako ng visa na isip ko po na gumawa na ng check list ng mga dadalhin sa australia para pag ok na ang visa isang araw na bilihan n lng lahat ng gamit para po mabilis na naka pag impake

ano ano po na ung mga MUST na dapat dalhin? lalo na kung student visa po..

saka lalo na po sa mga JUNE-JULY 2013 intake sabi po kasi sa akin winter daw sa australia sa mga months na yan
ano ano po na ang dapat kong dalhin??? june intake kasi ako sa brisbane po...

salamat ok to pang pa wala ng inip sa pag aantay ng visa

money, lots of money...

it is very expensive here!!

nikkilapan · May 2013

@psychoboy hahahahaha opo mga mag kano po nag ung pang umpisa??? kasi parang 3k dollars lng ipapadala sa akin eh...

saka po ano pa po besides money mga pagkain pagkain po?
damit?? delata?? pang winter?? mga kumot kumot po??

Nadine · May 2013

@psychoboy hahahahaha opo mga mag kano po nag ung pang umpisa??? kasi parang 3k dollars lng ipapadala sa akin eh...

saka po ano pa po besides money mga pagkain pagkain po?
damit?? delata?? pang winter?? mga kumot kumot po??

Hello @nikkilapan!

I spoke to my friend na may 2-BR apartment. Mag-isa lang din siya sa apartment niya, she offered her room dati sakin. Pero nakahanap na rin kasi ako ng apartment ko. Di ba naghahanap ka ng place? When ka ulit dadating? I'll PM you re: details.

Malapit na June. Welcome to Aussie!

ivy · May 2013

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and I'm so glad to have found this site. My student visa has just been granted and I was wondering if I can I bring my laptop to Australia? Are there conditions of bringing a laptop to Australia? Also I have heard stories that customs/immigration will search/inspect your laptop hard drive, is that true?

mikes · June 2013

@ivy i'm bringing my laptop hand carry... hinde naman siguro... may website ako nakita about it... here www.saaustralia.org/index.php/topic/40083-bringing-a-laptop/

yup malamig now month of jun-july so i'm bringing lots of clothes for winter...

tifanii · June 2013

@ivy nung nagpunta kami nung Aprilwala naman akong nakita na chineck na laptops. mas mahigpit sila sa food/milk/wood mga ganung things.

lezgomelbourne · June 2013

@nikkilapan
Winter na dito sa Australia. Iba-iba pa rin ang range ng temperature dito, depende kung saang state or city ka nakatira. It is good to bring at least a jacket, fleece/wool/leather material. Mas magaan ang fleece so hindi gaanong hassle sa luggage yun. Mura din ang fleece jackets or jumpers dito. They're not as "fashionable" looking, but they're practical at pwedeng pang-doble. Magaan rin sa luggage ang puffer vests/jackets.

I have a few reminders on winter essentials here, maybe you can just check it out. Hope it helps.

http://lezgomelbourne.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/10-tips-on-moving-to-australia-packing-and-buying-winter-essentials-part-1/

http://lezgomelbourne.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/10-tips-on-moving-to-australia-packing-and-buying-winter-essentials-part-2/

xhaiza · June 2013

we brought our laptop and di naman ininspect,

kung makakabili po kayo ng adaptor sa pinas bili na kayo, iba kasi yung socket dito, sa mga ladies bring sanitary naps kasi its expensive here.. and lip balms too.

Nadine · June 2013

Agree on the lip balm!

May 4 na ako. Isa sa bag, isa sa work, isa bedside, at isa sa sala. Winter here is cold and dry!!

Pero may lip balm $2-3 dito. Mas mura ba satin?

nutellagirl · June 2013

@Nadine hi po.. Almost the same lang yung cost ng lipbalm satin..

Metaform · June 2013

@psychoboy
saka po ano pa po besides money mga pagkain pagkain po?
damit?? delata?? pang winter?? mga kumot kumot po??

May pagkain naman dito pards. Damit ang mahal dito. Kahit mga locals dito bumibili online ng damit dahil ang mahal sa mga stores. Tsaka if yout hink your winter clothes are warm enough - think again. In my observation, heto yung categories ng mga necessities base sa affordability:

Mura:
- food (Aldi's or Woolies)
- small appliances (sa K-Mart at least)
- household and kitchen materials
- meds and vitamins (Chemist Warehouse)

Mahal:
- damit
- electronics
- furniture
- bottled drinks sa labas (seriously? $3.5+ sa small Coke? $3 bottled water?)
- DAMIT!

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

@psychoboy
saka po ano pa po besides money mga pagkain pagkain po?
damit?? delata?? pang winter?? mga kumot kumot po??
May pagkain naman dito pards. Damit ang mahal dito. Kahit mga locals dito bumibili online ng damit dahil ang mahal sa mga stores. Tsaka if yout hink your winter clothes are warm enough - think again. In my observation, heto yung categories ng mga necessities base sa affordability:

Mura:
- food (Aldi's or Woolies)
- small appliances (sa K-Mart at least)
- household and kitchen materials
- meds and vitamins (Chemist Warehouse)

Mahal:
- damit
- electronics
- furniture
- bottled drinks sa labas (seriously? $3.5+ sa small Coke? $3 bottled water?)
- DAMIT!

Mahal nga coke dito...

Believe me mate, I am a coke person but the almost 3 months na pagstay namin dito mga 2 litres pa lang naimon!

xhaiza · July 2013

@Nadine what I bought kasi is $3.95 (the cheapest na nakita ko) eh sa Pinas for less than P100 makakabili ka na.

Nadine · July 2013

@Nadine what I bought kasi is $3.95 (the cheapest na nakita ko) eh sa Pinas for less than P100 makakabili ka na.

Sure. But so is everything else unfortunately. Toothpaste, toothbrush, wet ones, powder, the list goes on po. But these are probably the cheaper ones, kung P50-100 difference lang sa Pinas. In contrast, may P150 dress satin, wala ni $5 dress dito. Without a doubt, basic essentials dito are expensive like food, damit, grocery. Mahirap talaga mamili kung ano ang dapat dalhin.

Having said that though, I have learned to hunt for bargains
- $3 sweater sa esprit and witchery, keri na
- points with Terry white chemists, kaya yata ako nakakuha mura lip balms at 50c socks for winter from them
- naghihintay ako na mag sale ang items sa Coles or BigW. May $10-15 fleece blankets pag naka sale

Pero winter jacket, magdala kahit isa lang. Plus electronic adaptors.

TasBurrfoot · July 2013

oo, electronic adaptors are a pain here at around $15/pc!!

JCsantos · July 2013

If I were you i will stop converting PH vs AUD (mentally)... you cant expect prices to be low as PH prices ...

You are already on AU not PH

TasBurrfoot · July 2013

If I were you i will stop converting PH vs AUD (mentally)... you cant expect prices to be low as PH prices ...

You are already on AU not PH

Mate, you can't blame these people (even myself am guilty of this) as they are still relatively new to Australia unlike your 6yrs of stay here...

Pero yes, you do have a point in your post above!

JCsantos · July 2013

If I were you i will stop converting PH vs AUD (mentally)... you cant expect prices to be low as PH prices ...

You are already on AU not PH
Mate, you can't blame these people (even myself am guilty of this) as they are still relatively new to Australia unlike your 6yrs of stay here...

Pero yes, you do have a point in your post above!

Im not blaming them, Yes I am guilty also .. para i mind set lang sa kanila na ganito ang presyo sa australia, less worry ...

if you want cheap stuff you can try to stay tune to this site

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals , http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/

they post some really cheap stuffs mostly electronic gadgets

and also the best way to get cheap stuffs locally is if you shop around .. kami kasi ni wifey ginagala namin ang buong suburb to find where the cheap stuffs are

lezgomelbourne · July 2013

Agree on the lip balm! May 4 na ako. Isa sa bag, isa sa work, isa bedside, at isa sa sala. Winter here is cold and dry!!

Pero may lip balm $2-3 dito. Mas mura ba satin?

Mas mura lipbalm sa atin, halos Php40 lang ata ang chapstick if I remember correctly. Winter is really dry. Aside from lipbalm, you have to use moisturiser on your skin every time you go out.

JCsantos · July 2013

Ako I dont use lip-balm ... better the natural way of moisturizing your lips (laway) .. eventually your body will adjust to ozzy weather ... its just me but I think lip-balm just makes you lips dependent on it so the more you use it the more your lips want it

lezgomelbourne · July 2013

@Nadine what I bought kasi is $3.95 (the cheapest na nakita ko) eh sa Pinas for less than P100 makakabili ka na.
Sure. But so is everything else unfortunately. Toothpaste, toothbrush, wet ones, powder, the list goes on po. But these are probably the cheaper ones, kung P50-100 difference lang sa Pinas. In contrast, may P150 dress satin, wala ni $5 dress dito. Without a doubt, basic essentials dito are expensive like food, damit, grocery. Mahirap talaga mamili kung ano ang dapat dalhin.

Having said that though, I have learned to hunt for bargains
- $3 sweater sa esprit and witchery, keri na
- points with Terry white chemists, kaya yata ako nakakuha mura lip balms at 50c socks for winter from them
- naghihintay ako na mag sale ang items sa Coles or BigW. May $10-15 fleece blankets pag naka sale

Pero winter jacket, magdala kahit isa lang. Plus electronic adaptors.

Basta may sale, lalo ngayong EOFYS, I think hanggang July 10, marami pa ring stores ang naka-sale. Nagcle-clear sila ng mga stock or inventory. Essential talaga ang paghahanap ng mga bargains.

Kung sa damit lang, kailangan mo talaga mag-hanap ng mura at depende sa timing. Bihira ang mga $5 - $10 na dress. Kapag out of season na ang clothes, tsaka siya magiging mura. Sa Big W at Kmart ako madalas tumitingin ng mga bargain clothes.

Kailangan talaga magdala ng kumpletong wardrobe para hindi ka na maghanap ng pagkakagastusan mo dito. Maraming magandang items na gawa sa atin. Sa medyas pa lang, mas splurge ka na at magtatagal naman yan lalo na kung maganda quality.

May mga murang pantalon na binebenta on sale for $10-$15. I don't know the quality, so you have to see for yourself.

xhaiza · July 2013

medyo nawawala na ata sa topic which is check list : "WHAT TO BRING to AUSTRALIA....lalo na sa mga naka student visa"

BTW: habang nasa Pilipinas pa bili na ng mga above items para you can save kahit kaunti especially for the students who'll be coming na maghahanap pa lang ng work. " Ika nga "A penny saved is a penny earned."

nutellagirl · July 2013

@lezgomelbourne Sangat lang po.. Php 89 na po si Chapstick

Nadine · July 2013

If I were you i will stop converting PH vs AUD (mentally)... you cant expect prices to be low as PH prices ...

You are already on AU not PH

True that. But I think this kind of mindset can be helpful at times. For groceries/toiletries/daily essentials, I think it doesn't make sense to compare with Pinas kasi you'll have to buy it anyway. For damit however, it's good to remember that there is a cheaper option. Para siyang nagiging "mental guide" para sakin, if you get my drift.

Those staying here for years don't anymore mind paying $60 for a haircut, for example. While I still cannot! But I get your point here po.

@xhaiza, on the contrary, I think it's helpful. It's good to have all these inputs from those who have stayed here for awhile. Think of it this way: kung alam nila kung ano mura dito, san pwede bumili ng bargain, ano ways maka mura, ano yung useful, then may idea sila kung ano dapat nila dalhin at ano pwede bilhin dito na.

@nutellagirl, if P89 lang, siksik mo na lang sa handbag. Sobrang lamig dito sis, mag cracked lips and skin. Lalo tropical people pa tayong mga pinoy at bagong salta pa.

@lezgomelbourne: di ako magkasya sa pantalon po dito eh. Walang size 2 or 4 dito, pinakamaliit size 6. So yung mga "petites", dala kayo pants. Necessary ang pants during the winter.

On the topic pala of moisturizers, makiki-OT lang: For the ladies especially. Bili kayo ng PARABEN-FREE lotions and shampoos etc. 1 in 6 (or 10) Filipino women are developing breast cancer and paraben has strong correlation. Siguro sa kakagamit nating mga pinay ng mga whitening na yan.

Ok back to regular programming....

peach17 · July 2013

sis @Nadine, thank you sa advice. Ittake note ko yan

li_i_ren · July 2013

When i went to nz from pinas.. I felt things were expensive but after nz going to au. I felt things in au are cheaper compared to nz!

Mahirap if new migrant but after awhile pag uwi mu sa pinas other than essentials like shampoos, toothpaste etc. may feeling ka na mas cheaper sa au kaysa pinas.

D ko ma explain pero in au.. I find a 20-40 dollar shirt from gap, zara, dotti or just jeans bakit parang acceptable na..bakit parang bargain na yun. But when i go home then sa bench/ pneshoppe/ loalde 600-1200pesos tshirt bakit ang mahal ng feeling??? Pere if convert more or less magkalapit lng?

Anyway..back to the topic.
If student visa lang.. How long are you staying?? What is the weather in your area?
Bring the essentials ..but not too much baka ma excess baggage din. Bring clothes for the weather you will be arriving in..why? Kasi yung ibang clothes, you can buy them when u have a job na. May mga give or take 2-3 months you can wear thicker clothes for winter to start of spring and hopefully by then you have work na.

Summer clothes are cheaper than winter clothes.

Also may option kaya magpa box galing pinas... 2-3 months ( so the next season items na yun) pa yun aabot but good idea if staying longer kasi no weight limit you can put shoes, more essentials even blanket!

For students..dont forget to bring extra money. Make sure you have a good insurance.

For couples on student visa... Buy condoms or mag pills kayo. Dont get pregnant in australia on a student visa. Your kids will not be australian citizens and read the fine prints sa insurance nyo. Di lahat covered ng insurance.

I think yung last important yun...

staycool · July 2013

ask ko lang po about the adaptors...ano po ba ang saksakan jan, yung BILOG?...or yung parang SQUARE?...or yung 3 ang butas?...para malaman ko na po kung ano ng klaseng adaptor ang bibilhin ko...magdadala ako ng madaming madami!! hahaha..benta ko na din ang iba (sideline)...joke!

peach17 · July 2013

mga sis, so kailangan din pala kumuha ng Insurance bago pumunta sa Australia?
Anong insurance mo ang kailangan?

JCsantos · July 2013

ganito po ang itsura ng socket sa autralia

lock_code2004 · July 2013

mga sis, so kailangan din pala kumuha ng Insurance bago pumunta sa Australia?
Anong insurance mo ang kailangan?

you don't need an insurance.. unless you want just a "travel insurance", habang nagtatravel kayo..

pero if you are asking about AU private insurance, dun kana po bibili ng private insurance if you want (kung may work na kayo at kung may budget na)

check this thread: http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/794/private-health-insurance-in-australia/p1