Validation visit - Things To Do
May 5th 2004, 6:46 pm
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Validation visit - Things To Do
Just booked my flights for our validation trip (fingers crossed) in December.
Does anybody have any top tips for practical things to do when out there?
So far I have on my list:-
Open a bank account
Join a job agency
Look at suburbs for potential rentals
Can you get a Tax File Number at that stage?
My to do lists just keep getting longer and longer - it'd be nice to check a few things off before we move out there next April. (inshallah)
Does anybody have any top tips for practical things to do when out there?
So far I have on my list:-
Open a bank account
Join a job agency
Look at suburbs for potential rentals
Can you get a Tax File Number at that stage?
My to do lists just keep getting longer and longer - it'd be nice to check a few things off before we move out there next April. (inshallah)
May 5th 2004, 7:00 pm
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Hi Olive,
Enjoy yourself,
The hardest thing we found was trying to pick a suburb, be prepared to do a lot of driving unless you have an area in mind.
By the way we are in Kelvedon Hatch.
Terry
Enjoy yourself,
The hardest thing we found was trying to pick a suburb, be prepared to do a lot of driving unless you have an area in mind.
By the way we are in Kelvedon Hatch.
Terry
May 5th 2004, 8:10 pm
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
[you can get a tax file number online BUT you have to be in Australia
have a look here:
http://ato.gov.au/individuals/conten...tent/27156.htm
have a look here:
http://ato.gov.au/individuals/conten...tent/27156.htm
May 5th 2004, 8:12 pm
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sort out oz driving license
May 5th 2004, 8:26 pm
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
after about ten days can register with medicare - need to leave it hat long to let the computers at DIMIA register you to them - people suggest you take passport and old NHS card with you - though only passport and visa may be needed
May 5th 2004, 8:46 pm
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Originally posted by Terry
Hi Olive,
Enjoy yourself,
The hardest thing we found was trying to pick a suburb, be prepared to do a lot of driving unless you have an area in mind.
By the way we are in Kelvedon Hatch.
Terry
Hi Olive,
Enjoy yourself,
The hardest thing we found was trying to pick a suburb, be prepared to do a lot of driving unless you have an area in mind.
By the way we are in Kelvedon Hatch.
Terry
Kelvedon Hatch - It really is a small world!
May 5th 2004, 8:49 pm
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
Originally posted by jasper pentop
after about ten days can register with medicare - need to leave it hat long to let the computers at DIMIA register you to them - people suggest you take passport and old NHS card with you - though only passport and visa may be needed
after about ten days can register with medicare - need to leave it hat long to let the computers at DIMIA register you to them - people suggest you take passport and old NHS card with you - though only passport and visa may be needed
May 6th 2004, 1:15 am
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
Originally posted by jasper pentop
[you can get a tax file number online BUT you have to be in Australia
have a look here:
http://ato.gov.au/individuals/conten...tent/27156.htm
[you can get a tax file number online BUT you have to be in Australia
have a look here:
http://ato.gov.au/individuals/conten...tent/27156.htm
May 6th 2004, 2:39 am
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
Originally posted by Olive101
I thought new migrants didn't qualify for medicare for the first 2 years...? I obviously need to go back and do some more homework...!
I thought new migrants didn't qualify for medicare for the first 2 years...? I obviously need to go back and do some more homework...!
The Australian Medicare Program provides access to medical and hospital services for all Australian residents and certain categories of visitors to Australia
Medicare web site
You also qualify for Family Benefits, Child Care and Rent Asssistance in some cases. Without the 2 year wait.
May 6th 2004, 2:55 am
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
Originally posted by sdwis
Does anyone know how long it takes your TFN to arrive in the mail in Aus, once you apply online?
Does anyone know how long it takes your TFN to arrive in the mail in Aus, once you apply online?
May 6th 2004, 5:23 am
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Originally posted by Olive101
I don't have the slightest idea which 'burbs are nice! Any good tips? Green, quiet and friendly, not too far from the centre of Adelaide.... (Utopia in fact!)
Kelvedon Hatch - It really is a small world!
I don't have the slightest idea which 'burbs are nice! Any good tips? Green, quiet and friendly, not too far from the centre of Adelaide.... (Utopia in fact!)
Kelvedon Hatch - It really is a small world!
Norwood and St Peters or surrounding areas fit what you are looking for.
May 6th 2004, 5:36 am
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half an hour on the Adelaidebrits site would answer pretty much all of your questions...have you not been there yet?
May 6th 2004, 7:45 am
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Originally posted by cadabra
half an hour on the Adelaidebrits site would answer pretty much all of your questions...have you not been there yet?
half an hour on the Adelaidebrits site would answer pretty much all of your questions...have you not been there yet?
May 6th 2004, 8:21 am
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Re: Validation visit - Things To Do
My recommendation: don't get a Tax File Number until you make the permanent move to Australia. There's no point unless you have income that is assessable in Australia.
Best regards.
Best regards.
Originally posted by Olive101
Just booked my flights for our validation trip (fingers crossed) in December.
Does anybody have any top tips for practical things to do when out there?
So far I have on my list:-
Open a bank account
Join a job agency
Look at suburbs for potential rentals
Can you get a Tax File Number at that stage?
My to do lists just keep getting longer and longer - it'd be nice to check a few things off before we move out there next April. (inshallah)
Just booked my flights for our validation trip (fingers crossed) in December.
Does anybody have any top tips for practical things to do when out there?
So far I have on my list:-
Open a bank account
Join a job agency
Look at suburbs for potential rentals
Can you get a Tax File Number at that stage?
My to do lists just keep getting longer and longer - it'd be nice to check a few things off before we move out there next April. (inshallah)
May 6th 2004, 10:07 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
Might be scared of falling asleep.
Might be scared of falling asleep.
Yes, i suppose it would send you to sleep if you lived in Sydney and only took a peek to be nosey.
On the otherhand, if you genuinely wanted good information and links to things pertaining directly to Adelaide, it would be very helpful.
But as the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
