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Forum: The Update Forum
Sep 25th 2013, 11:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,980
Posted By gsidhu

5 Years in Melbourne

Hi Folks

Its been little over 5 years me and the mrs have been in Melbourne(no kids), we have now just moved back to the UK a few weeks ago, but didnt get round to posting my update so here it is....
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 6th 2013, 10:54 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,131
Posted By gsidhu

UK Spouse Visa - Our Timeline

Our timeline for our UK Spouse Visa.

Applied in: Australia
Date application made online: 11-Jun-13
Date biometrics done: 21-Jun-13
Date application sent to Sydney: 3-Jul-13
Date visa...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2013, 12:48 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,375
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Thank you bcworld

One more thank you from me, have used it for business class a few times now, its been great to get to your destination not feeling like an extra form the walking dead for a change. From us common as...
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2010, 3:37 am
Replies: 189
Views: 18,731
Posted By gsidhu

Re: racism? exaggeration??

I've not seen anything of that scale in Melbourne, Dandenong(near the station) and in Footscray(Barkley village) are probably the closest
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2010, 4:12 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 18,731
Posted By gsidhu

Re: racism? exaggeration??

The established indian community you speak of consists of many punjabies who have lived here for decades, and are well assimilated in Australian society. The same applies to Canada and the UK.
...
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2010, 3:41 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 18,731
Posted By gsidhu

Re: racism? exaggeration??

I saw it as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival where Aamir Khan introduced the film and had a Q&A session, nationwide release is 13th August.
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2010, 6:05 am
Replies: 189
Views: 18,731
Posted By gsidhu

Re: racism? exaggeration??

Hi

I'm a British born Indian too, been living in Melbourne now for a little over 2 years. If you apply the same precautions as you would in the UK i.e. not walking through a park at 2am, avoiding...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 3rd 2010, 9:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,331
Posted By gsidhu

Re: 2 yrs in Melboure experiment - Update!

Hi - I'm sorry to hear of your experiences with racism in Australia. I'm of indian descent and in the 2 years i've been here i've only encountered it once, and that was from a Chinese person....
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 3rd 2010, 9:23 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,331
Posted By gsidhu

Re: 2 yrs in Melboure experiment - Update!

Thanks mate - its hard to say about other places, as i've only ever lived in Melbourne since coming here, though I have travelled to quite alot of cities around Oz, i just dont feel drawn to them...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 1st 2010, 2:45 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,331
Posted By gsidhu

Re: 2 yrs in Melboure experiment - Update!

I believe it has been a success, we've had a great time enjoying a different lifestyle, meeting completely new people from all corners of the world and spending time with different family members.
...
Forum: The Update Forum
May 28th 2010, 2:54 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,331
Posted By gsidhu

2 yrs in Melboure experiment - Update!

Hello People!

2 yr for us in Melbourne - so heres our little story:

Background
Youngish couple, no kids, im in IT, wife in Retail. I'm British, wife is Canadian, family mostly settled in UK,...
Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2009, 12:13 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 6,281
Posted By gsidhu

Re: POINT COOK

hey - we've been renting in Point Cook 18 months now, dont have no kids so
cant comment on the schools here.

I've not noticed any sewage smells, i find the commute ok, 10 min drive to station,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 13th 2009, 11:57 am
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Police Certificate for Citizenship

thats ok then i'll get mine in the post next week :thumbup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 13th 2009, 11:09 am
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By gsidhu

Police Certificate for Citizenship

Hi folks

I'll be eligible for citizenship May 2010, though as i've lived in the UK for a few years whilst I had my OZ PR visa, I have been told I need to provide a UK police certificate.

Does...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 14th 2009, 3:50 am
Replies: 0
Views: 848
Posted By gsidhu

Our 1st year in Melbourne

A year has come and gone and we're still hanging in there.

Heres our 6 month update:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=577101&highlight=gsidhu

Since then on the job front the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 2nd 2009, 1:41 pm
Replies: 340
Views: 20,062
Posted By gsidhu

Re: crime in melbourne

G'day/Good evening/Sat-Sri-Akaal folks

Interesting post, i'm from Indian descent, born and raised in Birmingham till the grand old age of 31 before moving to Oz.

I've been in Oz a year now, I...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 13th 2009, 1:09 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,479
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Steve Coogan: worth going to see?

Hi - We went to see him last Friday in Melbourne, i saw him about 8-10 years ago, most of it was the same old material. Had I known this I wouldnt have gone. However if you havent seen him previously...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2009, 6:28 am
Replies: 60
Views: 5,297
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Jobs in IT

I'm currently a contractor doing testing here in Melbourne. I working in Banking, and they have just cut our daily rate by 10% for all contractors. All permies have had their bonuses cut too.
...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2009, 11:18 am
Replies: 62
Views: 12,504
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Our Cost of Living in Melbourne

I know - i just had this months bill and its $116. We make alot of international
calls, UK, Canada, India, plus international mobiles. I need to get VOIP sorted - been abit lazy on this front.
...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2009, 7:04 am
Replies: 62
Views: 12,504
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Our Cost of Living in Melbourne

thanks for the replies.

Our entertainment costs(going out, holidays, clothes, and other material stuff) have been really varied, some months $3000, other months $700.
Averaging out i'd probably...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2009, 10:28 am
Replies: 62
Views: 12,504
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Our Cost of Living in Melbourne

Slippery : goto http://www.visionasia.com.au/beta/index.php - the dish
is big though usually blocks out the sun. :cool:

Steve_Uk: $4000 for a mortgage - wow i was wondering who owned the opera...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2009, 8:53 am
Replies: 62
Views: 12,504
Posted By gsidhu

Our Cost of Living in Melbourne

Hello Folks

Its been about 8 months here in Point Cook, Melbourne. So I thought I would post our cost of living per month.

I hope it helps:

3 bed townhouse rental: $1387
Foxtel:...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2009, 7:18 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,469
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Is private insurance really needed?

Yes i know, however as we plan on going back to the UK for a while after I get my citizenship next year.

It also doesnt work in our favour to get private insurance as I remember reading on one of...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2009, 7:48 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,469
Posted By gsidhu

Re: Is private insurance really needed?

i didnt think private insurance was worth it, we have no kids at mo.

I just got ambulance cover and joined nobleDentists which gives discounts on dental treatment.

So far i've used medicare...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2009, 8:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By gsidhu

Re: IT Freelance Setup - Advice/Help

I will do, I am also questioning this as.

Cheers
G
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