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Forum: Australia

Dec 3rd 2010, 4:41 am

Replies: 20

Movers - tales of woe!

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Posted By lynh

Re: Movers - tales of woe!

We used John Masons, particularly because so many people on this forum recommended them and we did find them brilliant. We had no breakages or any other problems and it went very smoothly. Having...

Forum: Australia

Dec 3rd 2010, 4:37 am

Replies: 3

What to do in Melbourne on Xmas day with a 2 year old

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Posted By lynh

What to do in Melbourne on Xmas day with a 2 year old

Hi everyone. This will be our first Christmas in Melbourne and away from our families so it is just Hubby, 2yr old son and I.
I really can't face a quiet Christmas day at home slaving over a stove...

Forum: Australia

Dec 3rd 2010, 4:21 am

Replies: 9

Having a baby in Perth on a 457 with private health insurance restraints

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Posted By lynh

Re: Having a baby in Perth on a 457 with private health insurance restraints

Hi vicstick
Here is what we did. Before leaving the UK, and before falling pregnant, I took out International Health Care cover with Bupa international. This gives you health cover regardless of...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Dec 3rd 2010, 3:49 am

Replies: 17

Visa Validation and giving birth in Australia

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Posted By lynh

Re: Visa Validation and giving birth in Australia

I arrived in Australia on a 175 at 14 weeks pregnant. Good luck on the pregnancy. Let me know if you need any help deciphering Australia's rather complex set of Medicare arrangements with regarding...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Dec 3rd 2010, 3:44 am

Replies: 6

New Born Baby Document

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Posted By lynh

Re: New Born Baby Document

Hi Fiden
They need the birth certificate.
Cheers
Lynette

Forum: Australia

Nov 25th 2010, 9:18 am

Replies: 21

Family tax benefits part A/B, baby bonus & rent assistance

Views: 4,326

Posted By lynh

Re: Family tax benefits part A/B, baby bonus & rent assistance

Hi again
Most of the oz benefit payments (of which there seem to be hundreds) have a waiting period, however Family Assistance (tax benefits A and B, baby bonus, rent assist, child care benefit,...

Forum: Australia

Nov 24th 2010, 10:58 pm

Replies: 21

Family tax benefits part A/B, baby bonus & rent assistance

Views: 4,326

Posted By lynh

Re: Family tax benefits part A/B, baby bonus & rent assistance

On a PR visa you are eligible for tax benefit, baby bonus and rent assistance and you do not have to be a single mum!
My hubby is working and I am a stay at home mum. We get a small amount of tax...

Forum: Australia

Nov 24th 2010, 10:39 pm

Replies: 14

Experience living in West Melbourne and working in East/South Melbourne

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Posted By lynh

Re: Experience living in West Melbourne and working in East/South Melbourne

We live in Sanctuary Lakes in Point Cook and my husband works in Burnley, just east of the CBD
The train journey door to door used to take him just under an hour. (10 min drive to Laverton station,...

Forum: Teaching

Nov 21st 2010, 6:00 am

Replies: 3

Any VIC Australia Sec teachers who can give me some advice?

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Posted By lynh

Any VIC Australia Sec teachers who can give me some advice?

Hi everyone
I am currently a full time mom and am hoping to do a Graduate Diploma in Education to allow me to become a secondary teacher in Victoria. I currently have a BA in Economics/Politics/...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 13th 2008, 8:20 am

Replies: 21

New Assurance of Support Rules

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Posted By lynh

Re: New Assurance of Support Rules

Proof of income will be required for the current year and one of the last two financial years, not two of the last three as is currently required.

Does this mean that you no longer have to be...

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