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Forum: The Barbie
Jan 27th 2010, 12:58 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,714
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Dental Implants in Australia

I am currently undergoing this treatment .... and it is not cheap.

I am having three implants and four new crowns at the front (reminants from previous crowns/caused by childhood illness) and the...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 13th 2010, 11:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,730
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: when you arrive

When we came over in May 2007, we had an unfurnished rental (hubby was here a month before rest of the family and got the house), and rented the basics from a furniture rental place. Worked for us,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2010, 9:01 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Tips and lessons learnt with movers...

We used Cadogan Tate who were brilliant. The sales guy who came round the house was very nice and answered many questions - especially about our fridge freezer. (Apparently had to find out about...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2010, 9:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,993
Posted By Mamma Minty

Smile Re: Nursery Schools in Perth

That is a good place to start. It does depend when their 4th birthday is, as to when they start. My son isn't 4 until May but he starts kindy in Feb this year. But good kindy places can be hard to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2010, 9:31 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,724
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Primary Schools in Perth, WA

I dont know this school, but my two boys (one in kindy and one in pre-primary) go to Davallia School in Duncraig. The boys absolutely love it there and the teachers are very kind and caring with the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2010, 12:14 am
Replies: 72
Views: 11,550
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Best place to live and to avoid in Oz

Thank you. She was, and I do try to follow her wisdom !!!
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2010, 12:04 am
Replies: 72
Views: 11,550
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Best place to live and to avoid in Oz

Hi SUPERSTARDJ01, I dont generally respond on this site, normally cos much more experienced and knowledgable participants. But I agree - we were all there at one time as a newbie, and it is so...
Forum: Australia
Dec 31st 2009, 9:57 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: ABN For Contractor? Are there any benefits?

Thanks for your reply.

As I work as a contractor at the moment, I dont get sick or holiday pay, as I just get paid for the hours I put on my timesheet. As for the Business Activity Statement,...
Forum: Australia
Dec 31st 2009, 8:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By Mamma Minty

ABN For Contractor? Are there any benefits?

Hi there - just looking for some advice please.

I am currently in Perth on my husbands 457 and we hope to get our PR this year. I am a Change Management Contractor and have been working at one...
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2009, 1:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Oil and Gas opportunities ?

Hey OilDigger - would be happy to, but in Houston at the moment with hubby's work and not back in Chevron till beginning of Feb. If still no joy on the job front by then, send me your CV and I'll...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By Mamma Minty

Smile Re: Oil and Gas opportunities ?

Hi OilDigger - I work at Chevron in Perth and the big project here is Gorgon. Take a look at their site. Hope it helps. :)

http://www.chevronaustralia.com/ourbusinesses/gorgon.aspx
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2009, 10:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Mamma Minty

Smile Re: Worldwide Travel Insurance

Thanks for the replies - will definitely be getting it from the UK as you are right, it is a lot cheaper. Didn't even cross my mind that I wouldnt be able to get it in Oz, cos I'm not a PR. But...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2009, 2:40 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Worldwide Travel Insurance

Thanks for that - didnt think of the obvious !! Do you know of any good insurance companies?
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2009, 1:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Mamma Minty

Worldwide Travel Insurance

Hi there

Does anyone know if there are any restrictions on buying worldwide travel insurance in Oz when on a 457? Hubby is currently in Houston working on a project and his company is flying me...
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2009, 9:10 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 5,895
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Does anyone had any problem with recruitment agencies?

what type of work are you after, cos I can definitely recommend a good IT one
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2009, 10:24 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Perth in 2 weeks any last minute advice lol

It is fantastic. You will love it. Take your time to look around and make sure you visit Whitemans Park !!! But..... yeh, bring a jumper, can get chilly at the moment, but wont be long before...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2009, 10:13 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Ants!

These are exactly what we have. Trip to Bunnings for me today!! Thanks Jan
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2009, 10:17 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Ants!

We haven't really suffered too badly with ants (we live in Perth) but we have had these little moth type things in our pantry!! I have totally cleaned it out from top to bottom, but we still get a...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2009, 9:10 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,252
Posted By Mamma Minty

Re: Any golfers in WA?? THinking of starting up a new golf society....

Dont know if i have done this right, but my hubby is a keen golfer, and lives in Duncraig. We've been in Perth 2 years and he is still struggling to get regular games, mainly due to two little...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 5th 2009, 11:38 am
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By Mamma Minty

Smile What options available for 19yo son

Any advice or guidance would be appreciated. I'll try and keep it brief .....

In May 2007 my husband and two young sons (1 and 2 at the time) moved to Perth on a 457 visa. My elder son from my...
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