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Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2009, 12:39 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,479
Posted By harryed

Re: Mental health nursing Townsville

I agree and no disrespect taken - sadly the profession here needs a big shake up but it'll be a long time coming I'm afraid. There appears to be no accountability and anyone who climbs the ladder...
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2009, 11:29 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,479
Posted By harryed

Re: Mental health nursing Townsville

Hi Joan,
Townsville is a beautiful place that's for sure, but don't be too optimistic with regards to mental health nursing. I'm a psychiatrist and OH is a MH nurse and we've both been shocked by...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 4th 2009, 4:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,162
Posted By harryed

Re: Visa Validation

I was wondering the same thing and wrote to my case officer. Copy of reply as follows;
Thank you for your enquiry regarding departing Australia so that your visa
application can be finalised.

As...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2008, 12:48 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 9,785
Posted By harryed

Re: Why I've been forced to shop in the US rather than Australia

Can't believe I've stumbled on this asI've been gutted that many US online stores won't ship to Australia. Things are outrageously overpriced here compared with US, especially with the exchange rate...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jan 10th 2008, 11:39 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,625
Posted By harryed

One year in

Well where to start 12 months after arrivng - maybe more apt to update from the last which was a few weeks into the move.

Well first and foremost on Tuesday last we arrived in Sydney after giving...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 21st 2007, 2:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By harryed

health insurance

Can anyone help me :confused: I've just taken out private health insurance, they are looking for a Letter of Movement, I've looked on the demartment of immigration, and held on the phone for an...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2007, 7:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By harryed

Re: Removals Bliss

In or there abouts - we got charged about AU$185 decontamination charge by quarantine in addition to what we paid John Mason
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2007, 12:33 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,519
Posted By harryed

Re: electrical items

We were told our TV wouldn't work but much to our delight it tuned in straight away with no sound or picture problems - about 5 years old and a Samsung. Haven't tried the DVD player yet. Agree with...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2007, 12:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By harryed

Re: Removals Bliss

It was about £4000 including the insurance and that was for a full container - very expensive I know, but we had some pieces of furniture I didn't want to leave behind, and we feel it was worth it...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2007, 4:10 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 14,366
Posted By harryed

Re: Moving To Oz Illegally

Come on guys, doesn't anyone have any compassion these days ???? This young guy has just lost his grandparents who raised him and now the only other family he knows are moving to the rest of the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2007, 1:13 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By harryed

Removals Bliss

Often there are negative reports from people here regarding their removal experience so I wanted to add a positive story.

After reading some stuff here on BE we decided to go with John Mason and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 23rd 2007, 12:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By harryed

Re: Any doctor that wish to assist a collegue with some questions??

Hi Pedro,
I've just moved over to Australia from the UK and am a psychiatrist and what you've been hearing so far is correct - the logistics involved are very complicated. An eminent UK forensic...
Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2007, 1:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By harryed

Re: private health insurance

I think the sun and heat have fried my brain, I did't get the question out right. Thanks for the info on the year to look into it.
Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2007, 1:56 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By harryed

Re: private health insurance

Thanks, what is the Medicare levy surcharge:unsure:
Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2007, 1:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By harryed

Smile private health insurance

We have been on the Gold Coast 5 weeks now, and slowly settling, there's just so much that you don't know when you arrive in a new country:confused: Before we left the UK we were told that if you...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2007, 4:16 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,519
Posted By harryed

Re: electrical items

Plugs duly bought - Mitre 10 did the trick and yep they were about $2.50 - couple of days latrer saw them in K Mart I think for about $8!
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2007, 6:19 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,519
Posted By harryed

Re: electrical items

thanks for that! (And profile shall be duly changed;) )
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2007, 7:21 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,519
Posted By harryed

Re: electrical items

Rodders 39 - just wondering if you know where I can get aussie plugs - tried a few places including Dick Smith but can't seem to find any.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: The Update Forum
Jan 16th 2007, 8:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,185
Posted By harryed

Here a week!

Unfortunately didn't have time to share the good news that our visa came through in December as everything happened so quick - we had sold the house and organised the flights and the removals in the...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 28th 2006, 8:07 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,475
Posted By harryed

Re: Problems registering with the QNC?

After lots of torment I think I've cracked it - I applied for Mental Health Endorsement which is different from registration. I've gone over all the stuff againand it looks like you only need the one...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 28th 2006, 12:43 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,475
Posted By harryed

Re: Problems registering with the QNC?

Hi Tony,
Hope you're progressing with your application and move.

I'm wondering if you (or others) could provide some advice.

I've had my application to the QNC returned saying I've not...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 6:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By harryed

Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'

Given Pollyanna's reply this probably won't apply to LinJoi but may help others. My employers have confirmed my partner can come in on my business visa and they do have to inform/seek approval from...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2006, 12:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By harryed

Re: VISA question in re: 'partners'

Hi there.
As far as I know same sex couples can come in on the same visa as long as it's a business visa, but I'm unsure if your employer has to mention this to the immigration department when...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 4:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By harryed

Re: Buying Private Sale Car?

Don't forget to get an RAC check as well - there are SOOOOOO many lemons out there you wouldn't believe it!!
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 4:01 am
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By harryed

Re: Do we or don't we ??

Dear Sally,
No wonder you're in a dither given everything that's been going on. We're creatures of comfort and need our security, and when we've had a number of losses in our lives it's natural to...
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