Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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Nov 27th 2010, 9:10 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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No, you were just downright rude, and overuse of exclamation marks doesn't make it any less so.

A lot of us are invisible expats coming from a culture/society very similar to the one we have come or are coming to, and even we post "stupid" questions. (Will my curtains fit? Shall I bring my lightbulbs? Will there be snakes in my 14th floor apartment in inner city Sydney?)

For others it's a very different story and even more daunting, and a good time for the rest of us to pay a little back for all the help we got from other BE posters when we were moving.

Never got any help... which is why I feel free to be rude as often as practical.

Nov 27th 2010, 9:21 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

I have a meet and greet and Teds when i arrive in Brisbane AND a meet and greet in Melbourne in march,but maybe im just special

Nov 27th 2010, 9:22 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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Thanks Seasider and Wendy! Well, I guess I will put up a couple of more threads with questions!

You seem like a really nice person,you'll do ok mate,best of luck to you

Nov 27th 2010, 9:34 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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I have a meet and greet and Teds when i arrive in Brisbane AND a meet and greet in Melbourne in march,but maybe im just special

Oh Bernie, you're very speshul

Nov 27th 2010, 9:39 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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I have a meet and greet and Teds when i arrive in Brisbane AND a meet and greet in Melbourne in march,but maybe im just special

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Oh Bernie, you're very speshul

Nov 28th 2010, 12:26 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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Originally Posted by kimandken

Not rude at all saying get off your ass!!!!! Every1 else has migrated off their own backs. He obviously has access to the Internet. Google has lot's of answers!!!!

Well I'm sorry but I disagree, I think you were rude. I guess that's just the way I was brought up though.

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Never got any help... which is why I feel free to be rude as often as practical.

I have never asked for any help from the forum either, but that's no excuse to be rude to someone asking a genuine question. We all have doubts and anxieties at some point in the process, and I don't think it hurts to be helpful. I know that I was very grateful for all the help I got from my family when I got here, but I also know that not everyone is as lucky as me.

I was always told that if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

Nov 28th 2010, 12:55 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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I was always told that if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

I would be giving Helen Keller a run for her money.

Nov 28th 2010, 12:56 am

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I would be giving Helen Keller a run for her money.

You said it

Nov 28th 2010, 1:03 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

I don't think he's quite as mean as he'd like us to think, Wendy

Nov 28th 2010, 1:20 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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Originally Posted by DhakaBoy

I was wondering if there is any kind of support available from any agencies to help new migrants settle smoothly in the state of NSW? Things that come to my mind include airport pick-up, temporary accommodation, finding rental, initial job search etc.

If you choose the SGP option, enter your postcode and click Find Centre this Settlement Services Locator page gives you a list of the community organisations providing settlement assistance in your area.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-aus...where-to-help/

Some other general information is also available here:

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-aus...-in-australia/

Good luck.

Nov 28th 2010, 10:55 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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You seem like a really nice person,you'll do ok mate,best of luck to you

Thanks a lot Bernie Barfly.

Nov 28th 2010, 10:57 am

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Thanks for the useful links, fish.01. Regards.

Nov 28th 2010, 11:51 am

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

for rentals its best to get a short term let come over and get a feel for the suburbs of Sydney or towns around NSW they are very different in different areas so find one to suit you

realestate.com.au and domaine.com are the sites to use to look for rentals and will give you an idea of price and property available good luck

Nov 28th 2010, 12:34 pm

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Re: Settlement support for new migrants in NSW

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Thanks asher. Yes, I will go for some short term rental initially, before settling for a longer term accommodation. Since my background is in financial services, I guess initially I should be trying to find jobs in the CBD area where most of the financial institutions are located (please correct me if I am wrong). Perhaps living close to CBD will be a convenient option.