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Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2013, 6:08 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

Hi Emzy,

I paid my insurance online in one go but I am sure they will do some kind of payment plan. I've moved in the UK and transferred my cover before, I did pay some admin fee so I assume that...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2013, 12:09 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

Henley is a nice area, great beach and great local square with coffee shops and restaurants. The rental prices are good too

Go North and you have a large shopping centre at West Lakes, East and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2013, 11:20 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

That is fine and yes you can ask all the questions you want :)
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2013, 10:58 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

I thought you had missed a zero

My basic outgoings are around $1800 a month including travel and food (See from my list) You are a family are four so your food bill will be more and if you run a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2013, 8:34 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

Hi,
If you call an ambulance in Australia you are 'Billed' for it. It is around $1000 a time but free with cover. In some states it is included with one of the household bills but not SA. I got the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2013, 3:34 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Cost of living sa

Hi Emzy,
I live in Adelaide, just West of the city and can give you a breakdown of my outgoings. It is just me and my teenage son.

Monthly
$920 Rent (2 bed unit)
$52 Gym Membership (For my son)...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2012, 11:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Bpay / Deft

Hi, mine left my bank that day but I have no idea when my agent got it because I never checked up
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2012, 11:39 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Bpay / Deft

I've just paid my rent for the first time using DEFT. The biller code is their reference/banking details and the DEFT number is your unique number.

I use online banking and went to the BPay tab,...
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2012, 2:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: moving to Oz Adelaide

Hi, like Penny said it depends on how long you plan on staying for. If you came over before his GCSE's then he would just not have any UK qualifications but he will gain his Australian ones (SACE) in...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2012, 11:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: moving to Oz Adelaide

Hi Victoria,

I made the move to Adelaide with my 17 year old son in April and he will be starting Year 12 in January to study for his SACE (South Australian Certificate in Eduction) He will also...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2012, 5:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,326
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: migrant flights?

Me and my son got double baggage allowance with Singapore four months ago. It wasn't on their website so I sent them an email and then printed their reply and put it in my hand luggage

The guy at...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 27th 2012, 2:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Documents Stolen

How awful!

I've not needed my skills assessment since arriving but I have needed my ID, Qualifications and UK police check for both work and my rental, anyway if I was you I would get ALL the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 16th 2012, 3:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Second job in Australia tax??

Hi All,

At the minute I have a part time job while waiting for the paperwork so I can start my main job. For some extra cash I would like to keep my part time job but I am not sure how the tax man...
Forum: Australia
May 21st 2012, 11:04 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,853
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Plan to move Adelaide in end of May

Have you not booked anything at all?? Is it just you or your partner and child too?

You could try a cheap hostel in the city. Private double rooms are $60 a night and dorm rooms (if you are on...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2012, 10:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 21,721
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Customs and Flights - Headphones and Nicorette patches/gum

Thanks I didn't think about that. I'll cup the top off and put it in a plastic sandwich bag :)
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2012, 1:40 am
Replies: 214
Views: 30,289
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Shared container - AQIS fees?

Hi, I have searched for this but the rough prices given were in threads dating back a few years (2008 to 2009) so I was wondering if anybody had a more recent experience of the fees

My container...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2012, 1:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 21,721
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Customs and Flights - Headphones and Nicorette patches/gum

Thanks for the replies,
I was thinking about wearing one patch and taking one in my hand luggage and I don't really need the gum so I could pack them in my cases with the rest of the patches if...
Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2012, 3:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 21,721
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Customs and Flights - Headphones and Nicorette patches/gum

Hi All,
I've booked flights with Singapore Airlines and fly out in two weeks time but I have two quick questions:

1) Are headphones avaliable on the flight or do we need to bring our own? If so...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2012, 11:11 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 845
Posted By bubblegum_babe

49cc scooter in SA lisence?

In the UK you can ride a 49cc scooter on a provisional licence. Is this similar in Australia or do you need a test? I can only find motorbikes in general

What is the process of getting on the road...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2011, 1:51 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: UK to Australia travel adaptors

I picked a couple up from Asda to throw in my suitcase. If I remember right they were £1 each
:)
Forum: Australia
Oct 8th 2011, 10:50 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,250
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: So did you tell the truth or lie?

I lied

I just needed confirmation of the dates I had worked there so I said that I needed the letter for my mortgage company stating I have been employed full time, from x date to present

In...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2011, 10:15 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: SA School Question - Year 11/12

The high school I have been looking at is Henley High School due to hoping to settle in the Henley Beach area. The uniform there is a polo shirt (not too bad) and grey trousers or shorts (Grey!!) The...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2011, 9:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: SA School Question - Year 11/12

Thanks Teresa,
I've had a look around and have found one not too far from where we plan on living. What is the difference between Senior Colleges and TAFE? or are they they same thing with a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2011, 10:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By bubblegum_babe

SA School Question - Year 11/12

Hi,
We are due to move to Adelaide in January and I have a question about schools. My son started the UK 6th form a few weeks ago and he's loving it which is a shock because he wasn't too keen on...
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2011, 7:45 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By bubblegum_babe

Re: Luggage Options - Xbox, Monitor and Netbook etc??

I must stop using my mobile when replying on this forum!! lol. Saying that I wish I could send him in the container :rofl:
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