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Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2013, 11:58 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,491
Posted By di90

Re: What IS the rental process in Melbourne?

I used the service when I arrived in Australia as I really didn't have the energy/knowledge to source out my own elec/gas company. I didn't have any probs. The agents probably get a commission from...
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2013, 9:34 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,491
Posted By di90

Re: What IS the rental process in Melbourne?

Hi,

when you get offered a rental, there is a tick box that asks if you would like the agent to organise the water and elec/gas. I think they automatically connect you to AGL in Melbourne. Its a...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2013, 1:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 14,380
Posted By di90

Re: moving to Australia as a newly qualified midwife

No worries! Australia offers a great lifestyle compared to the uk, so if your prepared to forgo some/alot of autonomy and enjoy life, then come!!! Otherwise consider New Zealand, it offers all the...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2013, 11:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 14,380
Posted By di90

Re: moving to Australia as a newly qualified midwife

Cannulate maybe, suture maybe, IV drugs yes. It all depends which hospital you work at and if the midwives there do the above. A lot of midwives here don't seem too bothered if there are trained in...
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2013, 9:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By di90

Re: midwifery jobs in melbourne

I'm a midwife in Melbourne and yes most are obstetric based! depends what area you live in and if you want to commute.

Avoid private as they are know as caesarean palaces here and very obstetric...
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2013, 9:07 am
Replies: 13
Views: 14,380
Posted By di90

Re: moving to Australia as a newly qualified midwife

Hey Ladies,

I'm a midwife and came to oz straight after finishing my mid training in uk. I became a grad here (similar to the PREP year in uk) but these are really hard to come by these days and...
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2013, 8:49 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By di90

Re: 2 year waiting clause after Residency to claim Childcare rebate?

agree with OP, I was eligible as soon as I got PR - no wait periods.
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2013, 12:52 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By di90

Re: Desperately lonely single parent!

HI Guys,

thanks for taking the time to post your experiences! Its comforting to know that some others feel the same...

One of the problems i find is that as a single parent, i can't just leave...
Forum: Australia
Apr 23rd 2013, 12:43 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By di90

Desperately lonely single parent!

Me and my 12 year old daughter moved to Melbourne 4 years ago. I'm single, and we have no family here and very few friends, despite me putting myself out there. The few friends i have, i rarely...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2011, 1:13 pm
Replies: 433
Views: 131,513
Posted By di90

Re: Renewal of UK Passports in OZ.

I think i might give it a try and let you know how i get on.
My DD turns 11 in sept, so think i will do it nearer then, so it will last me 5 years. And then it will need doing again when she's 16 -...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2011, 2:44 am
Replies: 433
Views: 131,513
Posted By di90

Re: Renewal of UK Passports in OZ.

Thanks Pollyana. That all sounds easy enough to do. If anyone has done this, please let me know.

Just a couple of thoughts have come to me.......
We don't have a sticker in my DD passport to say...
Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2011, 9:50 am
Replies: 433
Views: 131,513
Posted By di90

Re: Renewal of UK Passports in OZ.

Hi all,

quick question to save me reading all 20 pages of this thread.....due to the huge cost of renewing here in oz. Is it illegal/possible to send my DD expired passport to family in the UK...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 6th 2009, 8:58 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

don't know what you mean? Does your contract say 3 years? Did your employer do this before they sponsored you for your 856?

I guess if an employer knows what they are doing, they could contract...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 6th 2009, 7:05 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

I went to reduce my hours the other day after i got my PR and my employer said that i was unable to due to my visa!! So i contacted a respected migration agent and he told me that once a PR,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 5th 2009, 6:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By di90

Re: Really distressed!! Can i change 856 visa to an independent PR visa?

i have an update for you.

I called an migration agent, a respected one from one of these sites and he said that once you are PR, irrespective of which number visa you have, you are entitled to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 5th 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By di90

Re: Really distressed!! Can i change 856 visa to an independent PR visa?

thats not the news i was hoping to hear! Do you really think that it looks like visa fraud? I only want to reduce my hours to 4 days instead of the 5 i currently do.

I read the above link and i am...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 5th 2009, 3:16 am
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By di90

Really distressed!! Can i change 856 visa to an independent PR visa?

I got my 856 PR visa last week, so went to employer to say i wanted to reduce my hours (thinking that now i'm PR i can). She made me feel guilty about wanting to reduce my hours, even though she was...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 2nd 2009, 10:25 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

my employer paid the nomination fee but i had to pay the first instalment. That was for a 856 visa.
I asked immigration regarding the 3 year thing and whether you had to stay with the employer and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 28th 2009, 10:24 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

lodged in melbourne.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 28th 2009, 5:56 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

Hi all - got an email today to say my PR has been granted!!!!:rofl: :thumbsup:

i am so happy and relieved, i feels amazing. 6 weeks from application to visa granted.

good luck to everyone else...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 28th 2009, 5:55 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,254
Posted By di90

Re: Australia Permanent visa - employer sponsored

Hi all - got an email today to say my PR has been granted!!!!!:rofl: :thumbsup:

i am so happy and relieved, i feels amazing. 6 weeks from application to visa granted.

good luck to everyone else.
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2009, 10:22 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By di90

Re: assistance on 457 visa

Hi avi,

i am on a 457 and you get no financial help whatsoever!
I have PM'd you.

x
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2009, 10:02 am
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By di90

Re: UK fridge/freezers

my ELG of 3 years old works fine here!!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 27th 2009, 9:48 am
Replies: 2,106
Views: 270,863
Posted By di90

Re: ENS Visa (121/856) Current Timescales

Does anyone know how DIAC let you know their decision? By email or post??


please reply someone.....the wait for a decison is killing me. I keep checking emails several times a day!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 27th 2009, 9:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,254
Posted By di90

Re: Australia Permanent visa - employer sponsored

Just waiting for a decision re my application for a 856 visa.
I applied on 15th july and had it not been for another document they needed, i was told they could have made a decision within a couple...
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