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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2010, 1:17 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Miona

Re: returning to uni in UK - Dunroving?

My daughter has just finished her first year of uni in the UK after completing her schooling in Australia (NSW). She had to apply through UCAS and didn't really have too much trouble. The only...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 5th 2009, 11:51 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By Miona

How to get student loan for overseas Brit uni fees

Hi there

Does anyone know where a returning British citizen (who will pay the overseas student rate at university) can get a student loan?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 5th 2009, 11:31 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 18,184
Posted By Miona

Re: Please sign this petition...it benefits us all (well, those with kids)!

Unfortunately I discovered this discussion too late to sign the petition. It is heartening to see others also feel strongly that the overseas student rate for British citizens is unfair and unjust....
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2006, 5:45 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 15,394
Posted By Miona

Re: The Poor Wages In Oz

Regardless of what she should have done before coming, Sugar and Candy is evidently in a difficult situation and in need of some help.

Some things for her to consider (if she hasn't already done...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2006, 10:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Miona

Re: Newcastle NSW

I was brought up in Newcastle. In those days it was a pretty boring place and I escaped as soon as I could but things have changed a lot since then. Now the steel works have gone the University is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2006, 12:50 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,188
Posted By Miona

Re: Anybody know what Gymea, Sydney's like??

It might be worth your while to also check out the train situation from the south. I have a friend who lives in Gymea Bay. She is always having trouble with the trains into the city and at least 2...
Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2006, 10:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,188
Posted By Miona

Re: Anybody know what Gymea, Sydney's like??

If you don't have children then I would definately head for Rozelle/Balmain instead of Gymea. Why? Because the Balmain area has a lot more going on in terms of cafes, restaurants and proximity to the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2006, 12:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By Miona

Re: Notice Periods - job search

Notice period in Australia is usually the same as your pay cycle e.g. if you get paid every two weeks then notice is two weeks. monthly pay then one month's notice. It should be written in your...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2006, 12:06 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By Miona

Re: Kelkoo in Aus? Sick of Harvey and Norm any other choice

They are all much the same if you ask me. The only thing to be said for places like Harvey Norman is you have more ability to get after sales issues resolved. You might find cheaper goods but not...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2006, 11:56 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,857
Posted By Miona

Re: $70,000

Like others have said above it depends on your circumstances. $70K is a lot more than most people however if you live somewhere in Sydney then it won't go far. You should check if that amount is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 2nd 2006, 11:31 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Miona

Re: canberra in winter

Canberra is well known for being cold in winter and stinking hot in summer. Good news is that most houses have some kind of central heating so winters aren't that bad. Think it is about 2 or 3 hours...
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2006, 11:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 813
Posted By Miona

Re: Mueller College Redcliffe

With education you don't always get what you pay for. Mueller College seems to be part of some Christian church therefore the fees are subsided by the church and are quite low. You can also get an...
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2006, 10:56 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,944
Posted By Miona

Re: Consumer Rights in NSW

Unfortunately this kind of thing happens quite a lot here. I sympathise with your situation. Where did you buy your washer from? I would definately go back to the place of purchase. If it is a big...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 11:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By Miona

Re: International Baccalaureate - Frankston/Mornington region.

Our daughter goes to Queenwood in Mosman.
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 11:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By Miona

Re: International Baccalaureate - Frankston/Mornington region.

Yes I checked out the link you gave for Mt Eliza North Primary school and they are definately advertising it aren't they? Maybe they are in the process of being accredited? Why don't you ask the...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 12:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By Miona

Re: Dental Treatment - UK or OZ

Firstly there is very limited free dental treatment here on Medicare. Most people either pay for dental treatment themselves or do it through their private health insurance. If you have private...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 12:25 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By Miona

Re: International Baccalaureate - Frankston/Mornington region.

If you go to www.ibo.org. As you have to be a licenced school by the IBO to run the IB programs you get a full list of all the schools worldwide running the IB programs at that website. I think in SA...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2006, 10:13 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By Miona

Re: all my questions answered in one shot

$1,200gross pw will give you about $880 per week after tax. Below are the rough costs (all per week)

Mortgage $250
Food $200
Petrol $70
Car rego/service $30
Health insurance $50...
Forum: Australia
Aug 5th 2006, 12:16 am
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By Miona

Re: Australian University

This link seems to explain it all pretty much http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HECS
Forum: Australia
Aug 5th 2006, 12:10 am
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By Miona

Re: Australian University

Looks like they have changed it then. PR's used to get treated the same as citizens.
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2006, 1:38 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By Miona

Re: Temp visa- Job prospects

I don't think it will be a problem. Once you are married to an Aussie people will assume you are staying in OZ. We hired a girl where I worked once on the same visa for a permanent position and I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2006, 1:25 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By Miona

Re: Australian University

If you have PR then you can study at a university in Australia the same as a citizen. If you get into a HECS course then, as mentioned previously, you defer paying off your fees until after you...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2006, 12:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Miona

Re: Anyone returned to UK to do Uni?

I had thought about going back to the UK then the daughter could finish school, take a gap year and we will have fulfilled the 3 years requirement but we also have a son going into high school next...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2006, 12:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Miona

Re: Anyone returned to UK to do Uni?

Thanks for your input JAJ. It is my daughter's wish not mine that she go to uni in the UK. I suppose for her it is a way of exploring the place of her birth. Yes I agree it is a funding issue and...
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2006, 9:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Miona

Anyone returned to UK to do Uni?

Ny daughter wants to return to the UK to do uni (she has another 2 years of school left). Trouble is, they charge you overseas rates if you have been living outside of the UK for the three years...
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