Mummies in Australia?
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icy_vanilla
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Hi Mngo,
my experience is that if there is any wood stuff that u want to ship, clearly label on the box and try putting all the wooden stuff together in the box, huge items like bedframes cannot help it but they can clearly see it fr outside. So wht happened to my shipment was that they randomly open some of the boxes, including the ones that we labelled wooden stuff. I think they spray some chemical in the boxes containing the wooden stuff cos we found a cover (something like for insecticide). But as for the bedframe (baby cot), they didn't open to do anything cos we wrapped it w transparent plastic wrapper. I was told that they spent abt 45mins to an hr to check, so it was quite fast.
Abt racism in Mel and Syn, i guess it is v subjective. I jus heard stories abt them, but like those mummies already here, i do agree w them tat so far my experience here is positive.
It wld be good if ur hubby secure a job 1st b4 the whole family moved over.
my experience is that if there is any wood stuff that u want to ship, clearly label on the box and try putting all the wooden stuff together in the box, huge items like bedframes cannot help it but they can clearly see it fr outside. So wht happened to my shipment was that they randomly open some of the boxes, including the ones that we labelled wooden stuff. I think they spray some chemical in the boxes containing the wooden stuff cos we found a cover (something like for insecticide). But as for the bedframe (baby cot), they didn't open to do anything cos we wrapped it w transparent plastic wrapper. I was told that they spent abt 45mins to an hr to check, so it was quite fast.
Abt racism in Mel and Syn, i guess it is v subjective. I jus heard stories abt them, but like those mummies already here, i do agree w them tat so far my experience here is positive.
It wld be good if ur hubby secure a job 1st b4 the whole family moved over.
icy_vanilla
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Hi andrea,
Sorry to trouble u again, but can u check with ur colleague how many kg is the washing machine? Is she willing to let go at $500? Thks!
Hi mummies in Oz,
My msn acc is [email protected]. Kindly add me into ur contacts so tat we can start msnsing. bUt usually i can msn during the nite when the kids are off to bed.
Sorry to trouble u again, but can u check with ur colleague how many kg is the washing machine? Is she willing to let go at $500? Thks!
Hi mummies in Oz,
My msn acc is [email protected]. Kindly add me into ur contacts so tat we can start msnsing. bUt usually i can msn during the nite when the kids are off to bed.
~sunflower~
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hi mummies-in-aus,
can i check if its advisable to get an agent to settle all the PR application process? or diy?
can i check if its advisable to get an agent to settle all the PR application process? or diy?
tattybear,
The process is not that complicated, so if u hv the time, its definitely cheaper to do it yourself. U can find the info u need on the website www.immi.gov.au
The process is not that complicated, so if u hv the time, its definitely cheaper to do it yourself. U can find the info u need on the website www.immi.gov.au
~sunflower~
New Member
Dear mummies,
Thanks for your kind advise!
Seems like the normal application will take about 12 weeks timeframe?
Thanks for your kind advise!
Seems like the normal application will take about 12 weeks timeframe?
nnchander
Member
Hi Diana,
Welcome to the group
I think most of the ladies here submitted their applications themselves. It'll probably take a little more time, but you'll save some $
But should you need agents, there are agents in Singapore who also manage the migration process. My agent is in Perth when I was applying for mine from Singapore. She helped to process a few for my friends and sister as well
Welcome to the group
I think most of the ladies here submitted their applications themselves. It'll probably take a little more time, but you'll save some $
But should you need agents, there are agents in Singapore who also manage the migration process. My agent is in Perth when I was applying for mine from Singapore. She helped to process a few for my friends and sister as well
~sunflower~
New Member
hi ryatie22,
wow. tats a long wait if its 2 years!
thanks for sharing!
how about the rest of the mummies whom have successfully gotten your PR? is the wait as long?
Thanks!
wow. tats a long wait if its 2 years!
thanks for sharing!
how about the rest of the mummies whom have successfully gotten your PR? is the wait as long?
Thanks!
nnchander
Member
Hi Tattybear,
I think it used to be really long years ago. I applied for mine in mid 2000 and got our PR in abt 18 months. But these days, the process seems to be much faster
I think that if you lodge the application yourself, and have all the paperwork submitted, it can be quite fast
I think it used to be really long years ago. I applied for mine in mid 2000 and got our PR in abt 18 months. But these days, the process seems to be much faster
I think that if you lodge the application yourself, and have all the paperwork submitted, it can be quite fast
~sunflower~
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hi mummies,
with the info, I'm able to better plan when i should make the application. thanks a lot!
i believe most of you have already settled down in Perth !
anyone can share with me what is it like when you first moved there?
The search for house, the search for jobs, the search for schools for your kids etc...
I hope to be able to hear from your experiences and better prepare myself!
Thanks in advance!!!
with the info, I'm able to better plan when i should make the application. thanks a lot!
i believe most of you have already settled down in Perth !
anyone can share with me what is it like when you first moved there?
The search for house, the search for jobs, the search for schools for your kids etc...
I hope to be able to hear from your experiences and better prepare myself!
Thanks in advance!!!
~sunflower~
New Member
hi mummies,
i've been researching on perth suburbs...for those whom have already settled down, can you share which suburb are you in?
why you select the area? do you rent first before you decide to purchase a house?
pls PM me if you feel that its sensitive...
Thanks in advance.
i've been researching on perth suburbs...for those whom have already settled down, can you share which suburb are you in?
why you select the area? do you rent first before you decide to purchase a house?
pls PM me if you feel that its sensitive...
Thanks in advance.
~sunflower~
New Member
hi mngo & hen,
thanks for sharing
thanks for sharing
hi there, i need to be in perth by this month to meet my initial entry date.... now panicking coz my hubby cant make it and i need to handle my 2yr old son alone.... is there anyone there in perth that i can contact for help?? Or anyone of u willing to rent out a room for a week will be great. thanks much.
mngo,
I like Singapore too. More freedom to roam around, more shoppings to do. And I can leave my son with my mom and spend couple time with dh. Not to mention the convenience of everything! Transportation, food, shopping, everything is so convenient. I don't feel so handicapped as compared to being in Perth since I can't drive.
But when I'm back in Perth, I can't help feeling like I'm back home. The air smells so good and fresh, not like the polluted air in Sg. I still can't find as many good pts in Perth as compared to being in Sg but I love it here.. Can't explain the feeling.. Lol. Even my h feels the same. He said maybe we should just stay here forever.
I think if we stay here longer, we will behave like your friends in church.
I like Singapore too. More freedom to roam around, more shoppings to do. And I can leave my son with my mom and spend couple time with dh. Not to mention the convenience of everything! Transportation, food, shopping, everything is so convenient. I don't feel so handicapped as compared to being in Perth since I can't drive.
But when I'm back in Perth, I can't help feeling like I'm back home. The air smells so good and fresh, not like the polluted air in Sg. I still can't find as many good pts in Perth as compared to being in Sg but I love it here.. Can't explain the feeling.. Lol. Even my h feels the same. He said maybe we should just stay here forever.
I think if we stay here longer, we will behave like your friends in church.
Wah, I just casually mentioned its so quiet here n suddenly all the conversation went on n on. I got to find time to catch up...
Just got my baby's passport this morning. Going to submit her application soon. Will make a trip to Down Under to look for job once hers get approved.
Just got my baby's passport this morning. Going to submit her application soon. Will make a trip to Down Under to look for job once hers get approved.
Hello Mommy..
its San here again.
looks like majority of the mommy here are staying in perth right? anyone in brisbane or melb?
right now, still waiting for an officer to review our application. has submitted last mid dec. just wondering how long it will take (estimated) before they got a chance to review it. was hoping could get an approval b4 yr end than at least we can go over b4 next CNY..any kind mummies can advise. tks!!
in addition, how long did your hubby took before finding a job? did any one of you try finding one b4 even u got the approval? higher chance in getting a job after we go the approval right? FYI, my hubby in roads construction line..
oh.. one more thing..what do you mummies think of racism in aussie? is it still very bad? but hor again..think its might depend from state to state..scare brisbane might still be as hubby is hoping we can go there...
sorry for the many n long question!
nite nite!
tks
san
its San here again.
looks like majority of the mommy here are staying in perth right? anyone in brisbane or melb?
right now, still waiting for an officer to review our application. has submitted last mid dec. just wondering how long it will take (estimated) before they got a chance to review it. was hoping could get an approval b4 yr end than at least we can go over b4 next CNY..any kind mummies can advise. tks!!
in addition, how long did your hubby took before finding a job? did any one of you try finding one b4 even u got the approval? higher chance in getting a job after we go the approval right? FYI, my hubby in roads construction line..
oh.. one more thing..what do you mummies think of racism in aussie? is it still very bad? but hor again..think its might depend from state to state..scare brisbane might still be as hubby is hoping we can go there...
sorry for the many n long question!
nite nite!
tks
san
Hi San,
Can't help you much in other questions, but racism isn't that bad in Perth.
It's like the percentage of whites to other races is lesser.. Everywhere I go, I see Chinese, Muslims and other races.. The shops, the attendances are mostly of other races and not white.
And even if I do meet ang mohs, they are mostly very nice people. Willing to go out of their way to help me with my stroller and such.
Can't help you much in other questions, but racism isn't that bad in Perth.
And even if I do meet ang mohs, they are mostly very nice people. Willing to go out of their way to help me with my stroller and such.
~sunflower~
New Member
hi all mummies,
its great to see this thread coming 'alive' again!
any kind mummies can help and share my queries?
Thanks!
its great to see this thread coming 'alive' again!
any kind mummies can help and share my queries?
Thanks!
nnchander
Member
Same here
I got my licence from Aus when I was studying here 10 ten years ago. Went back to Sg and never converted it... and NEVER drove coz I was deathly afraid of traffic in Sg.
Before I came over here in Jun last year, I took some lessons in Sg (sort of as a refresher) and took SOME MORE refresher lessons here (abt 6 lessons) and took to the roads! Got a car and driving around now -- loving every moment of it!
Before I came over here in Jun last year, I took some lessons in Sg (sort of as a refresher) and took SOME MORE refresher lessons here (abt 6 lessons) and took to the roads! Got a car and driving around now -- loving every moment of it!