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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 4th 2023, 5:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,886
Posted By drog1998

Bridging Visa Questions

Hello,

I was hoping for some advice on a couple of questions that I have. My parent has arrived and once their 3 month tourist visa lapses they will go onto Bridging Visa A.

My questions are;...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2023, 9:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By drog1998

Re: Advice needed on bringing money obver from the UK

Thank you both for your recommendation
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2023, 9:41 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 990
Posted By drog1998

Any recomendations for shipping companies?

Hi all,

I'm looking for recomendations for shipping companies to ship 5 or 6 tea chest sized boxes form the UK to Sydney.

I used Pickfods before for one box and they lost it so i'm especially...
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2023, 9:37 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By drog1998

Advice needed on bringing money obver from the UK

Hi all,

My mum is in the process of selling her house and coming over on an Aged Parent Visa.

My question is what is the best way for her to get the money from the sale of her property into an...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 5th 2019, 2:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By drog1998

Re: Aged Parent Visa and Medicare

Hi and thanks for the replies.

This has really cleared it up for me and I think applying for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa, whilst being super expensive is a more secure option for a parent....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 24th 2019, 10:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By drog1998

Aged Parent Visa and Medicare

Hi,

Could anybody tell me if a parent on an Aged Parent Visa is entitled to Medicare? Also would they be Medicare on a bridging visa leading up the Aged Parent visa?

Many thanks
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2019, 10:23 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,532
Posted By drog1998

Re: Moving to Sydney with 2 young children

Hi Chrisgm1981,

I recommend Rose Bay or Vaucluse. You can get a good 3 bedroom place for the price you mentioned.

Vaucluse does has its very rich parts but it's also great for families and is...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 28th 2019, 12:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By drog1998

Advice on a Visa for my aged parent

Hello,

I'm trying to get my head around what Visa would be good for my aged mother.

I'm now an Australian Citizen (10 years now :) and i'm looking to bring my 73 year old mother out from the UK...
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2018, 6:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 927
Posted By drog1998

Re: Removals from Perth to Scotland

I can tell you who not to use, steer clear of Allied Pickfords. They managed to lose my shipment and are still looking for it.
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2013, 9:32 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,276
Posted By drog1998

Re: Any suggestions on where to live in southern France

useful comments only please.
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2013, 7:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,276
Posted By drog1998

Re: Any suggestions on where to live in southern France

Hi All,

i appreciate the replies. Myself and my wife are both English but living in Australia at the moment. We're looking at moving in the next couple of years to be closer to family, somewhere...
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2013, 5:16 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,276
Posted By drog1998

Any suggestions on where to live in southern France

My wife and i are thinking of moving to France but have no idea on where we'd like to live. Ideally we'd like to live towards the south where it's warmer and close to the coast. We're both still in...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2012, 10:56 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 71,131
Posted By drog1998

Re: How can you watch UK TV on your computer for Free in Australia?

Thank Renth, i tried it last night and got it running on my PS3, it's amazing how easy it is. the best thing is that not all internet traffic has to go through there onl the sites that need overseas...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 1st 2011, 9:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By drog1998

Flights back to the UK at Xmas

Hi all,

i was just looking for a flight back to the UK from Sydney at xmas time and they all seem around the $3,000 mark (2,000 pounds). So i went on a UK site and looked at the same flight in...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2006, 11:58 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,012
Posted By drog1998

Re: Broadband / ADSL provider

I use Netcall (aanet), they have 6 month contracts and you can get a very good 512k download for $50 a month

http://www.netcall.com.au/plans.html
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2006, 11:07 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By drog1998

Re: For anyone starved of UK TV!

If you look into using a program like Bittorrent you'll find a whole load of UK TV like Top Gear and Little Britain.

http://www.torrentspy.com/directory/5/tv
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2005, 2:57 am
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By drog1998

Importing a mobile phone bought on ebay

I'm just about to purchase a mobile phone on ebay.co.uk and then get it sent on to me here in Oz but was just wondering where I stand with customs. The phone is valued at about £100 but here in Oz...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2005, 10:48 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,436
Posted By drog1998

Re: ISP in OZ?

Sorry to hijack you thread but are Broadband prices in Oz much the same as the UK? and do you still have to sign up for 12 months?
Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2005, 2:11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By drog1998

Re: Heathcare once I get there

Thank you
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2005, 2:49 am
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By drog1998

Heathcare once I get there

I'm moving to Sydney in May on a PR visa and just wondered what i should do about healthcare whilst i'm there. Obviously here we have the godd old NHS but what happens if i fall ill over there, does...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2005, 2:35 am
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By drog1998

Re: Spouse arriving before primary PR visa holder?

I thought as much. Thanks for all the replies.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2005, 12:18 am
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By drog1998

Spouse arriving before primary PR visa holder?

My girlfriend and I are all set to fly out to Sydney at the end of April to start a new life there. She is my defacto spouse and has PR visa through me.

She has recently been offered a job out...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2005, 12:18 am
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By drog1998

Spouse arriving before primary PR visa holder?

My girlfriend are all set to fly out to Sydney at the end of April to start a new life there. She is my defacto spouse and has PR visa through me.

She has recently been offered a job out there...
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2005, 9:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 515
Posted By drog1998

Broadband and Cable TV costs in Sydney

I was just wondering if anybody knows anything about cost for Broadband and Cable TV in Sydney and whether it's much the same cost/quality as we get here.
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2005, 9:14 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By drog1998

Re: packing your PC to take to Aus

i would lay it on its side too so that the motherboard is horizontal. mine has a large cooler fan for the cpu which if transported upright would snap off if jarred during transport. so definately on...
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