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Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2012, 6:02 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,016
Posted By Cate502

Re: Shipping a Musical Instrument

Yes, seem to have started a bit of a debate! Thanks all of you for your advice though. I've now requested quotes from few places. Thanks itigo for the link to the cases too. Will have to decide...
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2012, 1:57 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,016
Posted By Cate502

Re: Shipping a Musical Instrument

Thanks Kim, did you also get the bridge taken out when they went in the containers? Also do you mind me asking which shipping company you used? Is reassuring to know they all got here in one piece!
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2012, 1:55 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,016
Posted By Cate502

Re: Shipping a Musical Instrument

Thanks itigo for your detailed reply, that's very helpful. I've contacted Excess Baggage and requested a quote. Good advice about getting the bridge taken out (think I'd also ask somebody to do this...
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,016
Posted By Cate502

Shipping a Musical Instrument

Hi,

I'm looking to get a cello shipped from the UK to Oz and wondered if there are any companies you would recommend? I live in Oz but luckily family are happy to pack it up for me!

Thanks,
...
Forum: Teaching
May 11th 2010, 5:46 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 10,458
Posted By Cate502

Re: UK PGCE, told by NSW DET to go back to university

Hi,

I've encountered the same problem. On a Working Holiday Visa it is not difficult to get approval for casual teaching although there isn't that much work around unless you're willing to go out...
Forum: Teaching
May 28th 2009, 3:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By Cate502

Gaining approval to teach

Hi,

I am currently in Oz on a WHV and trying to gain approval to do some Casual Teaching in State schools in NSW. I just qualified as a Primary Teacher before leaving the UK. Have sent everything...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2009, 1:18 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,341
Posted By Cate502

Re: Northern Beaches

Hi Lochaberlass & Koalakim,

Thanks for your advice and info about social league, sounds good, have emailed Northern Beaches Volleyball via their website to find out about joining as a complete...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2009, 11:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,341
Posted By Cate502

Re: Northern Beaches

Hi,

Can you join the social beach volleyball league at Manly if you're a complete beginner? Moved to Harbord last month (me 24 and boyfriend 27-only arrived in Aus. at beginning of Dec. so still...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2008, 1:37 am
Replies: 0
Views: 439
Posted By Cate502

Insurance

Am travelling to Oz on a WHV, do you think I need travel insurance or will the reciprocal agreement with Medicare and UK citizens be enough to cover me health wise? Any advice appreciated!
Forum: Teaching
Oct 22nd 2008, 8:37 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By Cate502

Re: Teach in Australia, but don't know where to go?!

Thanks for that! Is very helpful.
Forum: Teaching
Oct 21st 2008, 8:01 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By Cate502

Re: Teach in Australia, but don't know where to go?!

Thanks for your help. Can you recommend any websites that are good for searching for short term contracts/maternity leave cover? This would suit me best if I could get it and would rather work...
Forum: Teaching
Oct 21st 2008, 8:51 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By Cate502

Re: Teach in Australia, but don't know where to go?!

Do you know whether it's possible to get much casual / relief work in Melbourne? I am a Newly Qualified Primary Teacher arriving in Oz at end of November on a WHV. Can you apply to schools direct...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2008, 10:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,116
Posted By Cate502

Re: Work in Oz

Thanks for that. Sounds a bit more straight forward than I thought!
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2008, 10:32 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,116
Posted By Cate502

Re: Work in Oz

So is bringing a certified copy of a bank statement showing you have about $5k in a savings account sufficient for proof of funds or do you also need bank statements showing what you have in you...
Forum: Teaching
Aug 5th 2007, 10:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Cate502

Re: Teaching Experience

Thanks for that, is a good point about coming back to the UK, completing the year would also allow me to save up some more money. Will have to investigate both options a bit further I think!
Forum: Teaching
Jul 18th 2007, 2:29 am
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Cate502

Teaching Experience

Hi, I am currently half way through a Primary PGCE course and have a BA (Hons) degree in English and History. My boyfriend has dual nationality and Australian citizenship and we are thinking of...
Forum: Teaching
May 3rd 2006, 10:08 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,398
Posted By Cate502

Re: Teacher Training

Thanks very much for all the advice, is much needed and appreciated! Did not know that you would not be required to have completed NQT year here in order to teach in Australia, though guessing it...
Forum: Teaching
Apr 27th 2006, 9:09 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,398
Posted By Cate502

Teacher Training

Hi, my boyfriend is from australia and wants to move back there, I am English and have a BA degree from a British Uni and want to go into Primary teaching. Is it better to do the training here before...
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