Sydney questions
#1
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Sydney questions
Hello all
We are arriving in Sydney in 5 weeks time.
We are anxious to sort out Medicare and Tax Number asap on arrival.
Can anyone give us advice on address's where we can go to get these 2 jobs done.
Many thanks
Nicki (jasmin)
We are arriving in Sydney in 5 weeks time.
We are anxious to sort out Medicare and Tax Number asap on arrival.
Can anyone give us advice on address's where we can go to get these 2 jobs done.
Many thanks
Nicki (jasmin)
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Re: Sydney questions
The ATO have an office in Market Street in the CBD (right under the Sydney Tower) -
you should be able to get a TFN number there. They have offices elsewhere in Sydney
too - http://www.ato.gov.au or look them up in
the phone book.
Medicare has offices all over Sydney, eg in shopping centres. Look in the phone book
or check their website, http://www.hic.gov.au
Jeremy
>On Tue, 03 Sep 2002 12:05:11 +0000, jasmin <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hello all
>We are arriving in Sydney in 5 weeks time. We are anxious to sort out Medicare and
>Tax Number asap on arrival. Can anyone give us advice on address's where we can go
>to get these 2 jobs done.
>Many thanks Nicki (jasmin)
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
you should be able to get a TFN number there. They have offices elsewhere in Sydney
too - http://www.ato.gov.au or look them up in
the phone book.
Medicare has offices all over Sydney, eg in shopping centres. Look in the phone book
or check their website, http://www.hic.gov.au
Jeremy
>On Tue, 03 Sep 2002 12:05:11 +0000, jasmin <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hello all
>We are arriving in Sydney in 5 weeks time. We are anxious to sort out Medicare and
>Tax Number asap on arrival. Can anyone give us advice on address's where we can go
>to get these 2 jobs done.
>Many thanks Nicki (jasmin)
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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Re: Sydney questions
Jaj already gave you an answer, I'd like to add a bit:
as soon as you arrive to Au, you will be eligible for Medicare treatment (in case something happened) even without the card, but you won't be able to register there before they get info from immigration about your arrival. From experience of the people came to Au recently it takes from 1 to 2 weeks, so there is now point at all to rush there on the first day and even in the first week.
And there is one rule in this country: There is nothing urgent in Australia , so relax and ejoy!
as soon as you arrive to Au, you will be eligible for Medicare treatment (in case something happened) even without the card, but you won't be able to register there before they get info from immigration about your arrival. From experience of the people came to Au recently it takes from 1 to 2 weeks, so there is now point at all to rush there on the first day and even in the first week.
And there is one rule in this country: There is nothing urgent in Australia , so relax and ejoy!
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Re: Sydney questions
Thanks guys!
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Re: Sydney questions
I've never heard of that before. Take your passport and visa to the Medicare office,
they should be able to register you straight away.
Jeremy
>On Tue, 03 Sep 2002 13:41:50 +0000, Tatiana <[email protected]> wrote:
>Jaj already gave you an answer, I'd like to add a bit: as soon as you arrive to Au,
>you will be eligible for Medicare treatment (in case something happened) even
>without the card, but you won't be able to register there before they get info from
>immigration about your arrival. From experience of the people came to Au recently it
>takes from 1 to 2 weeks, so there is now point at all to rush there on the first day
>and even in the first week.
>And there is one rule in this country: There is nothing urgent in Australia , so
>relax and ejoy!
>
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
they should be able to register you straight away.
Jeremy
>On Tue, 03 Sep 2002 13:41:50 +0000, Tatiana <[email protected]> wrote:
>Jaj already gave you an answer, I'd like to add a bit: as soon as you arrive to Au,
>you will be eligible for Medicare treatment (in case something happened) even
>without the card, but you won't be able to register there before they get info from
>immigration about your arrival. From experience of the people came to Au recently it
>takes from 1 to 2 weeks, so there is now point at all to rush there on the first day
>and even in the first week.
>And there is one rule in this country: There is nothing urgent in Australia , so
>relax and ejoy!
>
>--
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
#6
Re: Sydney questions
Also to arrive in Sydney in about 3 weeks.
:PARTY:
My friend there, advised me to go as soon as possible to Medicare to be covered just in case something bad happens. Still, I don't like to take any risks so I was thinking of getting a travell insurance for a 3-4 days here, maybe I won't be able to get to Medicare next day after my arrival . Of course I'm not keen to spend more money if I am covered by Medicare immediately after our arrival, errr...am I?
:PARTY:
My friend there, advised me to go as soon as possible to Medicare to be covered just in case something bad happens. Still, I don't like to take any risks so I was thinking of getting a travell insurance for a 3-4 days here, maybe I won't be able to get to Medicare next day after my arrival . Of course I'm not keen to spend more money if I am covered by Medicare immediately after our arrival, errr...am I?
#7
Re: Sydney questions
Australia and the UK have reciprical(?) health cover agreements. You are covered for emergencies on arrival.
#8
Re: Sydney questions
Originally posted by onlyme:
Australia and the UK have reciprical(?) health cover agreements. You are covered for emergencies on arrival.
Australia and the UK have reciprical(?) health cover agreements. You are covered for emergencies on arrival.
#9
Re: Sydney questions
Originally posted by Sandra:
Personal experience of emergency cover - My Darling son broke his wrist after 10 days of being here - skate park accident (liitle gem was not wearing protective gear we forked out for). Total cost $10 for a specific cast. <SNIP>
Personal experience of emergency cover - My Darling son broke his wrist after 10 days of being here - skate park accident (liitle gem was not wearing protective gear we forked out for). Total cost $10 for a specific cast. <SNIP>
My girlfriend came down with Ross River Fever after a week of being in Australia. Went to the Doctors, he charged $47 for the consultation, $200 for the medication. However he did say that to go to the hospital to get the blood tests done, as she won't have to pay. If he did them she would have to pay about $120.
Well we got a medicare No. the next day and got most of the money back, we were down about $21.
If you don't have a medicare care the doctors will charge the private rate and you can only claim back the PBS (Public Benefit Scheme) costs of treatment. I think it's about $25 dollars to see a doctor on PBS and anywere up from there to see the doctor who doesn't charge PBS. SO if the doctor charges you $47 to see him you can only claim back $25.
Well the Girlfriend was fine after 6 weeks. The doctor we saw told use that it will clear up after 2 weeks to 2 Years!!!! Thank god it only lasted 6 weeks, good news is she is now immune from Ross River Fever for life.
You will need your Medicare card if you want cheaper health cover here in Australia. You get 30% rebate and a few other things if you have a medicare card.
Kieron