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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by Scuba Steve
(Post 6580306)
Jane, come in to the Official Loners' Thread, we'll make you feel better!
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by stevemich
(Post 6571622)
When it comes to claiming benefits, if you are on a sponsored visa (eg 457) then you are not entitled to any assistance. You may be able to get LAFHA though - do a search on here for this as it has cropeed up a lot.
If you come on a permanent visa then you should be eligable - although I am not sure if you have to be here a certain time before you can claim. |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Thank you Sarah and Vicky for your kind words and encouragement. This forum is making me feel SO much better. It is great to know I am not alone and my feelings and worries are normal. Jane xx
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by jane99
(Post 6570487)
Have just made the big decision to move out to Sydney. Have visited twice this year and loved it.
Has been very stressful trying to persuade my ex husband to agree. Statutory declaration has just gone out to him. Am a nurse so should be fairly straight forward. Though have started to worry about just about everything! Mainly financial. Rent seems so much in Sydney. Is there any child benefit or assistance for single parents? Would just love to hear from anyone with any tips to calm my nerves! Thanks Just noticed your thread. I'm sure you will be fine, there is so much support on here, as you've already seen... :) |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by jane99
(Post 6582163)
Thanks.Am planning on applying for permanent residency. so thats reassuring even if I have to wait. Have had to forsake maintenance for my son in exchange for his dads permission! B******D! Janex
Good luck on your application though :) |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
I moved to Townsville, Nth QLD in January as a single mum. Although as my "baby" turned 18 2 days before we left it's not like I have to worry about childcare but it was still daunting, as daunted said to be just me and him. Anyway although he's had a couple of wobbles in the last 6 months I can say it's the best decision I ever made.
I just wanted to say that even though he is 18 because he's at school (doing Y12) we get family assistance which has a single parent element too it. I get $154 a fortnight. I'm on a permanent resident visa. I know that if children under 18 they look at child support too and you get a child care payment but don't know much about it as I don't require it. I can get family assistance until he's 24 if he stays in education! Hope this may help a little |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by sals
(Post 6584982)
I moved to Townsville, Nth QLD in January as a single mum. Although as my "baby" turned 18 2 days before we left it's not like I have to worry about childcare but it was still daunting, as daunted said to be just me and him. Anyway although he's had a couple of wobbles in the last 6 months I can say it's the best decision I ever made.
I just wanted to say that even though he is 18 because he's at school (doing Y12) we get family assistance which has a single parent element too it. I get $154 a fortnight. I'm on a permanent resident visa. I know that if children under 18 they look at child support too and you get a child care payment but don't know much about it as I don't require it. I can get family assistance until he's 24 if he stays in education! Hope this may help a little |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
How far have you got with the application process? I am just waiting to hear back from the ANMC re skills then hope to apply for my visa. i am not using an agent which i am now panicking about but i couldn't afford one.
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by oz2008
(Post 6587542)
How far have you got with the application process? I am just waiting to hear back from the ANMC re skills then hope to apply for my visa. i am not using an agent which i am now panicking about but i couldn't afford one.
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Ah the big question. I was sure i wanted to go to Perth until i started looking a bit deeper into it and now it's wide open as melbourne and Brisbane also look good prospects. Not sure whether to find an area and then a job or get a job that suits me with regards to childcare etc and then choose an area locally. What about you.
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
On the CSA subject I can confirm that the Australian CSA assess absent parent and the fact that you have moved to Oz DOES NOT affect your entitlement. I also have to say that the Oz CSA are nothing like my experience of them in the UK. They actually seem like human beings and were very very fair and efficient. You can also stick to any agreement you have come to with an ex but if you are to get the full entitlement of Family Assist you must give details and have an assessment done. THis happened to me. Me and the ex had come to an agreement of maintainence, the CSA insisted on an assessment but have still accepted our agreement of payment, with the knowledge that if he does not pay at anytime they are there with all the info in place to kick his butt :thumbsup:
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by sals
(Post 6584982)
I moved to Townsville, Nth QLD in January as a single mum. Although as my "baby" turned 18 2 days before we left it's not like I have to worry about childcare but it was still daunting, as daunted said to be just me and him. Anyway although he's had a couple of wobbles in the last 6 months I can say it's the best decision I ever made.
I just wanted to say that even though he is 18 because he's at school (doing Y12) we get family assistance which has a single parent element too it. I get $154 a fortnight. I'm on a permanent resident visa. I know that if children under 18 they look at child support too and you get a child care payment but don't know much about it as I don't require it. I can get family assistance until he's 24 if he stays in education! Hope this may help a little |
Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Did anyone have to courier documents to oz? Have been quoted £55 by DHL for one envelope. I will be bankrupt by the time I get there!
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by oz2008
(Post 6597228)
Ah the big question. I was sure i wanted to go to Perth until i started looking a bit deeper into it and now it's wide open as melbourne and Brisbane also look good prospects. Not sure whether to find an area and then a job or get a job that suits me with regards to childcare etc and then choose an area locally. What about you.
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Re: SCARED SINGLE MUM!
Originally Posted by jane99
(Post 6603558)
Did anyone have to courier documents to oz? Have been quoted £55 by DHL for one envelope. I will be bankrupt by the time I get there!
good luck |
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