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hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2002
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 5:25 pm: | 
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Article on the news today. I personally think it doesn't apply to just Aussies, but rather the ppl living in Au.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9509295/aussies-enjoying-the-good-life/
Australians are enjoying the best quality of life in the world.
A special investigation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development of the world's richest nations finds that on almost every measure - from the number of rooms in our homes to the quality of education - Australia is the place to live.
Only Norway can strike a claim to be ahead of Australia.
The Paris-based think tank, which monitors economic policies across the world's 34 richest nations, has pulled together a disparate range of ways to measure the quality of life.
It is an attempt to go beyond a person's income as the way to determine if they are happy.
Asked if we were satisfied with our lives, three in four Australians believed they were, compared with a global average of 59 per cent.
Australians were the fourth most satisfied nationality in the world, behind the Danes, Canadians and Norwegians.
We are even more upbeat about the future, with 83 per cent believing their life will be satisfying in five years.
Through an ordinary day, 74 per cent of Australians say they have more positive experiences such as pride in a job well done than negative ones.
If we get in a jam, 95 per cent of us know someone who can help, compared with a world average of 91 per cent.
Sixty-five per cent of Australians reported helping a stranger in the past month, compared with a global average of 47 per cent.
Our air is cleaner than in most other nations, only one per cent of Australians are considered long-term unemployed and almost all of us have an indoor toilet.
We work an average 1690 hours a year, fewer than most people in the developed world with an average of 1739 hours.
Australia does have a bigger number of people who work long hours - more than 50 hours a week - but at just 0.14 per cent of the total workforce, it is not significant.
While we bemoan our school system, our children rank sixth in the world in literacy.
We live longer than most others with an average lifespan of 81.5 years - two years above the OECD average and two years more than a Briton and nearly three years longer than an American.
This may be partly because of Australia's success at halving the number of smokers between 1983 and 2007.
We have the third lowest smoking rate in the developed world.
But our obesity rate is the fastest growing of any rich nation in the past 20 years. One in two Australians is now overweight.
"Obesity's growing prevalence foreshadows increases in the occurrence of health problems (such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and asthma) and higher health care costs in the future," the OECD investigation found. |
Diana (ayoon)
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Username: ayoon
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 5:49 pm: |
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Thanks hidora for your info.
If the prices fall, we might consider buying properties there. Any restriction for foreigner? How's the interest rate if we loan and any taxes if we pay all in a sum. Hopefully by the time we go, no more mortgage. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2003
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:42 pm: |
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Diana,
I'm sorry, but I was not in chrg of the monies and bank loan when we bought the house. Please check out the banks for their mortgage rate e.g ANZ. |
hopeac (hopeac)
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Username: hopeac
Post Number: 550
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 9:40 am: |
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hi,
To add to Hidora note. Some public schools may be better than independent schools. You just need to check them out |
hopeac (hopeac)
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Username: hopeac
Post Number: 551
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 9:45 am: |
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Diana,
http://www.australia-migration.com/page/Foreign_Investors_Buying_property_as_a_foreigner_or_Temporary_Resident_in_Australia/178.
If you are not PR, you can only buy new property. If you are in Sg, you can loan from Commonwealth bank in Singapore. If you buy, you need to include lawyer fee and stamp duty. If you sell, you will need to pay capital tax. Tax on profit. Current interest is about 7+ percent and going up. |
teena (pastry)
Junior Member
Username: pastry
Post Number: 252
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 11:14 pm: |
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Dear Mummies,
Please advise me on this.We are relocating soon and just sold our flat.We want to transfer our all around 6 figure amount to australian bank.How to do it with minimum fees.One option we were exploring to telegraphic transfer but it is going to cost a lot.Another option to make a demand draft.
Please advise on it.The amount need to be transferred is big and its all our earning/Saving until now.
Looking forward for a reply |
o)-@xx (ryatie22)
Member
Username: ryatie22
Post Number: 1498
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 - 10:47 am: |
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Teena
theres this money changer at parkway parade beside citibank. Be a member with them, n u can tf as much u want with a nominal fee of $20-$40 for per transfer..its the cheapest i kno..cos the rest will charge on the amt u sent..hope tis helps...msg me if u nid to kno further queries.. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2004
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 - 8:46 pm: |
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hopeac,
In fact some of the top schools in Perth are public schools. 
Teena,
Are you still moving to Port Augusta? |
hopeac (hopeac)
Member
Username: hopeac
Post Number: 552
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 1:13 pm: |
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Ray, You cannot bring in more than 10K AUD in cash per person. Anything above 10K you will be taxed. Of course you can do it secretly, but there are consequences if you get caught. Even if you tt or bank transfer, you will be taxed if above 10 K.
Perhaps you u want to bring in bank draft |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4160
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 5:22 pm: |
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Hopeac
I thought that not every one will get taxed? I remembered that the gov will give migrants 6 months timeframe to bring in all their money without taxing them. After which , they will be taxed. |
carinal (shazzer)
New member
Username: shazzer
Post Number: 84
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 9:35 pm: |
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hello everyone,
i've just moved to perth about 2 months ago.
me and hb both quit our well-paid, stable jobs in s'pore to come over and start a new life with our 2 yr old boy.
currently we're both job-hunting, and living off our savings.
it's not a breeze, but we're getting by.
we don't buy "branded" groceries (as mentioned above) or go shopping.
and eating out is a def NO for now.
it can get quite lonely with no friends/family around.
but most importantly, my boy is enjoying the wide, open (non-crowded), kid-friendly spaces and activities that are available here... and so are we.
btw, anyone here is in NOR?
I'm keen to make new friends... |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4163
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 3:02 pm: |
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Carinal
Which part of Perth are you?
I am in SOR , so do some of the mummies here. |
shaz (shazzer)
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Username: shazzer
Post Number: 85
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 3:46 pm: |
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hi mngo,
I'm at alexander heights.
abt 20 mins drive north of the city. |
hopeac (hopeac)
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Username: hopeac
Post Number: 553
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 8:42 am: |
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mngo,
That one I am not sure. |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4164
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 10:29 am: |
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Hopeac.
I googled. there is 6 months tax free window. |
Cheri (cherisw)
Advanced Member
Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7874
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 11:17 pm: |
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Mummies in Perth
We hv been in Melb for almost a year now. Enjoying our time here but wondering how life is like in Perth now cos my hb may hv a job opportunity there. We hv a 5 year old daughter & I'm a Sahm. Would still prefer to stay in a suburb with some Chinese. Appreciate any input. Thanks! |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4167
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 9:30 am: |
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Cheri
How much chinese / asians do you prefer?
Practically in Perth, we see asians everywhere. |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7875
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 12:45 pm: |
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Hi mngo
Guess we prefer a good balance. Though we live in a suburb that has many Chinese here, we preferred to choose a sch which is abt 40-50% Asians. there are some w 60+% Chinese which we felt would not be a realistic reflection of the society here at large. Suburbs that r safe, family friendly would be ideal. How much is rental for a 3 bedder there? |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7876
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 12:47 pm: |
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We plan to fly into Perth to check out the place soon. Good for a short break too. Which suburbs should we be checking out? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4168
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 3:56 pm: |
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Cheri
you should check out www.realestate.com.au for rental prices. I dont rent, and i am not an estate agent. therefore I cannot advise. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2005
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 12:07 am: |
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I would say check out canning vale for lots of asians... but |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7877
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 2:07 pm: |
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Hidora
Hee but...? Thanks will check out the site mngo mentioned & canningvale too when we confirm our trip there. Renting a place in Melb too currently. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2006
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 2:33 pm: |
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Haha.. gosh, I must have dozed off halfway while typing...
But I do not know if the proportion is what you are looking at. The public primary schools in Canning Vale are not bad. And I feel that it's a relatively safe suburb too.
Perth is unlike Melb... Melb is more or less like Singapore.. Perth is more laid back, slow and relaxed (if you like that term)... Some will say it's boring. But it's a beautiful place, nonetheless.. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2007
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 8:29 am: |
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http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9580829/home-prices-tipped-to-fall-more/
WA property prices will fall before they get better, with a sustained recovery kicking in as late as 2013, a real estate investment source predicts.
Property Observer says prices could fall up to 8 per cent more in the next 12 to 18 months before a strong recovery fuelled by the resources sector and infrastructure projects. The prediction bucks homeowner hopes that Perth property prices had bottomed out.
It follows a 7.3 per cent price drop in Perth's house prices in the past year - the biggest fall in Australia - based on data from RP Data Rismark.
A Property Observer spokesman said local price declines had accelerated recently with a 1.5 per cent reduction in April alone.
The online group's Property Clock - where 12 o'clock identifies a market's property price peak and 6pm the trough - suggests Perth's market is at 4.40pm.
"Perth is very sensitive to interest rate rises, so if there is another interest rate rise, it will push the clock back to 2pm, which means it will take longer for prices to bottom out," the spokesman said.
A report by realestate.com.au appears to back the prediction of downward pressures on Perth property prices.
The realestate.com.au survey nominates Perth and Brisbane as the least affordable property markets in Australia at a time when 87 per cent of WA residents said bills and expenses had increased.
But while West Australians generally find it hard to get on the property ladder or move up it, many seem to be fussy about the types of homes they are will to buy.
About half would not buy a home that did not give them a decent amount of space from their neighbours, according to the survey.
A similar number would not buy a home that did not provide every family member with a room of their own. More than half were unwilling to live further then 10km from their ideal location.
National statistics from the same survey showed that 94 per cent of Generation Y respondents were prepared to give up luxury brands to achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.
Analyst David Chalke said Gen Ys were the most optimistic and seniors the most concerned about housing affordability.
"Despite the economic ups and downs of recent years, there is no sign whatsoever that the dream of home ownership is weakening," he wrote. |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7878
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 3:26 pm: |
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Hidora
Thanks for posting the article. Hard to gauge how relaxed the pace is without living there ourselves, I guess. Do u think the primary education systems in Melb & Perth are similar? Does this differ from state to state? We will be looking at public schs. Are you happy with how ur kid/s are faring so far? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4171
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 1:18 pm: |
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Cheri
Primary education in Melbourne seems to have a higher standard. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2008
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 4:07 pm: |
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Cheri,
Think very relaxed......Slow paced, nothing much to do... You should know what I meant when you come for holiday...
I'm quite pleased with my kid's progress. He's in a public school in Canning Vale. |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7879
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 8:28 am: |
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Visit farms, zoo/s, parks, museums etc? We mostly do that here too. Esp when weather is kind & she has no classes to attend.
Hidora & mngo
Are your kids attending any Chinese sch? Or other enrichment? Both of u hv only one kid & Sahm too? Or full time working mums. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2009
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 1:39 pm: |
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Cheri,
I'm a SAHM to 3 kids, 5yr, 2.5yr and 4 mths old.
Not attending chinese school atm.
Yea, we do all that.. museum, beach, zoo, wildlife park, penguins, farm, roadtrips.. But you can only visit them so many times before you get bored of it.. (note: adults get bored...) |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4174
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 5:06 pm: |
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Cheri
I have only 1 boy. I am at the same time working mum's hours. I did not send him to Chinese school cos i did previously and he did not like it.
A lot of pple ask me to send. However, a mom whose daughter had 'graduate' from that chinese school told me that it's waste of time and money.
One thing is because the pple who attend that chinese sch are all from english speaking families. Teachers speaks in english to help them translate too!
And that mom says her girl now returns every single chinese back to the school.
As for enrichment program, i only enrolled my son in swimming and piano. Although there are other enrichment programs in my list but time and money is an issue :p |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 2010
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 7:22 pm: |
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mngo,
Which chinese school is that? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4175
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 7:26 pm: |
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Hidora
It is Chung Hwa. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2011
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 9:20 pm: |
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mngo,
Oooo! I was thinking abt enrolling kiddo into that school...How much was it? |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2012
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 10:00 am: |
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It's ok, I got the price. Will go down and see tmr. |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7881
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 8:15 pm: |
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Mngo
Is there a sizable PRC population in Perth? They r plentiful in Melb so I find the standard in the Chinese schs here fine. My dd attends a prep level class now & at least half of the pupils in the class are from PRC. Next year, the sch will put the kids in 2 diff gps to do 2 diff syllabus. Those from Eng speaking backgrd & those who do speak Chinese at home.
Hidora
Wow, 3 kids! Not easy at all. |
Cheri (cherisw)
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Username: cherisw
Post Number: 7882
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 8:20 pm: |
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In a predominantly Eng speaking environment, it's v impt for a child to be able to use the Lang at home cos they do not speak Mandarin in sch. If not, it's tough. Cannot expect the sch or teachers to do magic lah.
My ger does piano n swimming too. Plus ballet & of course, Chinese. Do they hv Yamaha for piano in Perth? Gotta cut down next year when she starts prep. 1st on the list: ballet! Haha |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4178
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 2:23 pm: |
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Cheri
PRC population wise i am not sure. I dont mingle around with them, nor do i even take note of their presence!
there's yamaha for piano here but my son is with a private tutor for piano - one to one. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2013
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 4:59 pm: |
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Cheri,
I feel that there's a sizable PRC presence... Just my area alone, lots of PRC already.. so much so I thought I'm in China.
It is impt for the kids to speak Mandarin at home in order to remember it. I used to ace my French in school, but have long forgotten the language since I don't use it. It is the same with any language. |
GoGoVier (govier)
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Username: govier
Post Number: 28
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 12:25 pm: |
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Hi Perth mommies,
i had been reading this thread for the past 2 days, starting fm the very first post in June2006.
my hubby n i love Australia!! we r seriously thinking of relocating to Perth as its nearer to our homeland. we r thinking of going over to Perth after my elder DD finished her PSLE in 2012. then she can start her secondary sch in Perth. we feel sad n sorry to c my elder DD struggling with the hectic homeworks here in SG. we do hope she has a carefree life. we like the slow pace in perth. i hv another younger DD who is 4YO this yr.
m i right that we need to first apply for the PR as this might take years to approve? May i ask u experienced mommies, which category should i use to apply for PR? Use my hubby as main? he actually plan to set up some biz over there. Do u ladies think we can use investment migration? who can we turn to, to ask for more details? can we approach the Australia embassy?
frankly speaking, we r kind of confuse... we hv cousin over there but they r not singaporean so its kinda difficult for us to check with them..
i do hope u ladies r able to help me. thks ya! |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4182
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 12:31 pm: |
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GoGovier
1) You can use skill migrant visa
2) You can also use Business investment visa
3) You can use Temp Resi visa if you have more than a million to park with the gov here, untouched for 4 yrs.
5) Aussie embassy may not give you as much info as you need. Best is to pay money to see some migration consultant |
GoGoVier (govier)
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Username: govier
Post Number: 30
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 4:18 pm: |
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Hi mngo,
Thks for replying.
Migration consultant in spore or in perth? do u ladies hv any good consultant to recommend?
another question: our cousin is residing in St James, near Victoria Pk. i search n realise there isn't any public sch over there. the nearest i can find is santa clara n this is a private sch. i thot maybe i go further n look around at Cannington, near westfield carosel. i found Cannington Community College which takes in students fm kindy to Yr10. this sch is like not as good. i am not sure.... Ladies, pls do correct me if i m wrong. Thks! |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4183
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 7:00 pm: |
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Gogovier
I have no recomendation.
St James!!!! Err ... not a good suburb.
Cannington is another not a good suburb to live.
Are you looking for private school? has it gotta be catholic or christian?
Anyway, you have a long way to go before you get your PR. so you dont have to look up these schools as yet. |
GoGoVier (govier)
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Username: govier
Post Number: 31
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 8:22 pm: |
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Hi mngo,
really? no wonder the property price in these area r cheap!!
which are the better suburbs to stay for my children? pls help me list them. so i can take note and visit them during my next trip to perth,probably in Aug!
Any mommies has good migration consultant to recommend? need to find one in perth or spore? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4184
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 12:05 pm: |
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Gogovier!!!!!!
I cannot list them. To each its own! |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4185
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 12:11 pm: |
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Oh ya one more thing. I tot canning vale is safe. But two days ago, there was gun shot . IT was shot thru garage.
And few months ago, there was a boy without license who drove taxi from north to canning vale. How dangerous that was! |
GoGoVier (govier)
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Username: govier
Post Number: 32
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 3:05 pm: |
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Hi Mngo,
i thot u perth mommies hv a list of good area to stay in?? Heehee..... but i remember someone mentioned in this thread that Riverton is not bad...
actually, i feel that there isn't any real good area! jus like spore. where is the good area to stay in spore? as long as a good school is there... ppl will flock to that area....
remember u mentioned i do not need to look up school as yet.. after much thinking, i feel i must start doing research on the school too! or maybe at the same time, applying for the PR... cos i need to look for 2 schools.. 1 for my elder n 1 for my younger... looking for 1 is already a headache n i need to look for 2. n also look for area to stay, save $$$ for house.... must think ahead!... |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4186
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 6:50 pm: |
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Pple say Riverton is not bad cos it's in rossmoyne zone mah! Nearby there is library, shops, swimming complex etc. BUT not bad area doesnt mean it's safe. Not bad area doesnt mean the houses are nice and new and cheap.
Some people find living up in the hills is good cos it's quiet. Some people prefers the city. So to one, place A is good, to another it is not. |
GoGoVier (govier)
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Username: govier
Post Number: 33
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 9:34 pm: |
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Hey! so u ladies must let me know(if any) which area is a pubic "No-No"!! Hehe...
yeah! i had looked up the property at rossmoyne zone... riverton n willetton prices r ok... as for rossmoyne itself..Wow!! exp...
Hmmm.. y no "input" fm other mommies?
another question: i can apply the PR ourselves without going thru an agent,right? |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2020
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 10:28 pm: |
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mngo,
Wow! The boy is a better driver than I am!!!! ;p
GoGoVier,
No input because I do not know how to advise which area is safe or it's not. Singapore is supposed to be very safe, isn't it? But what's up with the recent homicide cases man...Body found in water tank in Woodlands somemore! That's where my mom stays... Heng ah, not her block.
If you have the money, buy the most expensive estate lor.. The more atas the estate, the safer it's supposed to be. I'm staying in Canning Vale but I do not take safety for granted. We have alarm system, security screen, security film. Basically try to make your house look very undesirable to break in compared to the neighbours.
But sometimes no matter what you do, also cannot win against natural disasters when it strikes... Like there was a mini tornado in Canning Vale that ripped up fences and roofs just weeks ago.
I agree with Mngo's suggestion that you do not need to look for school yet. First of all, you do not know when will your visa be approved. Secondly, even if it's approved, it still take some time for you to migrate over. Thirdly, if you want a good public school, it doesn't mean you can buy or rent a place in that suburb that easily.
But of course.. there's the all wonder ka-ching that makes the world go round... As long you have the moolah, you can stay in the best estate, and let your kids attend the best private school.
Here are the schools ranking...
http://bettereducation.com.au/school/Primary/wa/wa_top_primary_schools.aspx
http://bettereducation.com.au/school/Secondary/wa/wa_top_secondary_schools.aspx |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4187
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:32 am: |
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Well said Hidora |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4188
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:10 am: |
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gogovier
Your questionsss
( Any mommies has good migration consultant to recommend? need to find one in perth or spore?
Migration consultant in spore or in perth? do u ladies hv any good consultant to recommend? )
You want to come to perth to apply for your PR?
I know you like perth a lot, and i know you have that money to fly here frequently to get your documents delivered and signed. Therefore, you can have one in Perth if you want.
But then, i will not be in my right mind to fly here frequently to see any migration agent then, cos i dont have that much of money to spare to fly everyone here. |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4189
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:23 am: |
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Not every houses in riverton or willetton are zoned within Rossmoyne zone. So check carefully.
But then why do you want to put them in a public school when you could afford them in private education? |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2023
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:29 am: |
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GoGoVier,
I do not know how come you get the impression that houses in Vic Park and Cannington areas are cheap! These 2 suburbs are considered quite expensive as they are near city, big shopping malls and train stations. There are houses selling for over 1mil in those places!
The reasons that these places are not that safe are also because they are near big shopping malls and train stations. More crowds = more rowdy.
A small old house with small land, or a strata will cost much lesser even in a more expensive area. So look carefully...
As for school, there's no need for you to hunt 2 schools. There are many good school that covers enrollment from kindy to Yr 12.
As for this ques "another question: i can apply the PR ourselves without going thru an agent,right?"
Yes you can. Most of us apply PR without an agent. |
GoGoVier (govier)
New member
Username: govier
Post Number: 34
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 2:41 pm: |
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Hi hidora,
my "input" means any other advises? not only on area to stay.
i had checked the perth property website. they showed the price for Vic Park n Cannington area. Compare to other suburbs. they r cheaper.
Yes, i saw those very cheap ones r those old houses which u might need to do some minor renov. so i dont think these r worth. we do not wish to spend extra $$ on this... i rather keep the $$ for rainy days
as for schools, we r fine to settle with public sch. i dont think we need to spend extra to be in private sch. i had checked the expenses on some private sch. uniforms alone, will need to spend approx AU$400 as they hv 4 seasons. Exp!
We r shifting fm spore to perth, where currency rate is higher than spore. So we need to save, save, save!!! but if we r shifting fm spore to thailand, where rate is lower, that will be a different story.
Thanks for the link.
Hi mngo,
when did i mention i hv "that" money? Heehee... no lah! dont misunderstood... i hv no experience on this, so i m asking for u ladies expertise that u all find an agent here or in Perth? Ok i will start to look out for a migration agent here.
as for i wrote i might be going to Perth this Aug cos it's my birthday month n my hubby will ask me where i wanna go. not bcos i hv $$$ n can travel as and when. my hubby n i dont exchange or buy gifts for each other. we only choose to go tour together once a while.
Thks for u ladies advises. it had been very informative to me. I will take note. |
hopeac (hopeac)
Member
Username: hopeac
Post Number: 554
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 3:13 pm: |
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Why everyone wants go Perth? hahahaah
No one wants to come to Melbourne?
Mngo,
They just opened Zara here last week. |
Kemmy (kemmy)
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Username: kemmy
Post Number: 207
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 4:16 pm: |
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Hi mummies in Perth,
Sorry to disturb.
Can I check with you regarding the winter now? Is it very cold ?
I am bringing my toddler over thus can you kindly advice on what type of clothings should I bring?
Thank you very much. |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4190
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 6:53 pm: |
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Hopeac
Yea i know! I saw it in one of the aussie forum.
Melbourne is a much nicer place to live - at least for me. |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4191
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 6:56 pm: |
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Kemmy
Winter here is not cold
Think you can just bring normal clothes. There is no need for goose or down feather jacket.
It depends on which date you are going to be here as well. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it doesn't.
Today's low will be 7 degree
Thursday's low is 10 deg
Friday is 13 deg
Sat is 9deg
Sunday is 8
Then 10 on monday 13 on tuesday.
I suggest you BETTER CHECK THiS WEBSITE BEFORE YOU COME http://www.weatherzone.com.au/wa/perth/perth
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hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2024
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 8:59 am: |
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Kemmy,
Winter here is not that cold for us. But for tourists, it may be another thing. I suggest you bring thicker clothing for your child. |
Kemmy (kemmy)
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Username: kemmy
Post Number: 208
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 10:13 am: |
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Hi mngo,hidora,
Thanks very much for the advice. |
Jackie (blackcat)
Junior Member
Username: blackcat
Post Number: 497
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 1:41 pm: |
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Hello to all the mummies out there. I am finally getting closer to our migration plans UNTIL...the officer from the embassy told us that our child visa will take 3 to 6 MONTHS to approve! Our hearts dropped. My husband and I and my eldest child already have a PR visa and were planning to move to Perth this year...then baby no. 2 came along and so I gave birth in S'pore. Today I went to the Australian Embassy to submit our baby's application and was told that it'll take 3 to 6 months to approve. I thought I read in the above thread a mother mentioned her child's visa was approved within 2 wks. Anyone recently applied for a child visa? Looks like we have to make changes to our plans again. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2025
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 01, 2011 - 3:03 pm: |
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Jackie,
You could hv applied for your child's visa onshore in Perth. |
Jackie (blackcat)
Junior Member
Username: blackcat
Post Number: 498
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 01, 2011 - 4:29 pm: |
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Hi Hidora, we didn't know. Now we'll just have to pray hard that it doesn't take too long. |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2026
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 01, 2011 - 6:58 pm: |
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I waited 3 mths for the visa to be approved onshore. Hope it will be faster for your case. |
Jackie (blackcat)
Member
Username: blackcat
Post Number: 510
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2011 - 12:15 am: |
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Anyone has a mover to recommand? Will be moving from Singapore to Perth. Did it take 2 months for your shipment to reach Perth? |
tokkie (tokkie)
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Username: tokkie
Post Number: 1133
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 9:48 am: |
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Hi Mommies in perth, my hb is here on sponsored postgrad studies for 18 mths, while I'm here accompany him and we just arrived in Jul... and recently just discovered that I'm preggie... any1 has any recommendations to any obgyn? Thanks! |
sunny (sunflower09)
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Username: sunflower09
Post Number: 1289
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 11:28 am: |
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Tokkie?! Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!! |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4200
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 10:04 pm: |
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Jackie - We got Bownti Mover . A few of us had the same mover as well. Crown logistic is fantastic but it's costly.
Tokkie - Congratulations! where about in Perth are you? |
Jackie (blackcat)
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Username: blackcat
Post Number: 514
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 10:15 pm: |
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Thanks mngo! I'll give them a call. My hubby is finally in Perth & looking for a job and home now. Hopefully we can join him soon. |
Jackie (blackcat)
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Username: blackcat
Post Number: 515
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 10:31 pm: |
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Thanks mngo! I'll give them a call. My hubby is finally in Perth & looking for a job. Hopefully we can join him soon. |
tokkie (tokkie)
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Username: tokkie
Post Number: 1134
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 7:44 am: |
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Sunny : Thanks!
Mngo : Thanks! Am staying in Wembley, but very near subiaco. |
mngo (mngo)
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Username: mngo
Post Number: 4202
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 12:39 pm: |
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Jackie
Which field is your hubby doing? PM me. |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4203
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 12:40 pm: |
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Tokkie
Wembley! Hidora told me about the international food court at Wembley. But i am so far down in the south and lazy to go all the way there to makan. |
tokkie (tokkie)
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Username: tokkie
Post Number: 1135
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 3:04 pm: |
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Mngo : yeap! Im just 2 blocks away from the foodcourt..oh.. where abouts are you at? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4204
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 6:39 pm: |
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tokkie
i am at Canning Vale.
Lucky you - so near to the food court . |
WOOFWOOF (woofwoof)
Member
Username: woofwoof
Post Number: 540
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 9:11 am: |
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Does e mummies in Melbourne meet up regularly? Is there a facebook grp? |
Lost sheep (lostsheep)
New member
Username: lostsheep
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 2:27 pm: |
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Hello! Not sure if this thread is still active. am new to Perth and still trying to adjust to life here.
Just wondering if there is any meet up here! |
hidora (hidora)
Intermediate Member
Username: hidora
Post Number: 2031
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10:51 pm: |
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Hi Lost sheep,
Welcome to Perth. Which area are you in? |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4231
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 12:22 pm: |
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Just saw this....
Welcome lost sheep! |
Lost sheep (lostsheep)
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Username: lostsheep
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 12:35 pm: |
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Happened to check this forum today!
Hi hidora and mngo,
Thanks for the welcome and happy new year! I am at west side of Perth! What about you, hidora? Mngo, I believed you are living around Canning Vale (from the post above).
Thank goodness the weather is not that bad these days! |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 4232
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 11:26 am: |
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Hi LostSheep
YEs... Hidora and I are neighbours (i mean not literally next to each other la.) But we are streets away.
Which suburb is west of perth? |
Jackie (blackcat)
Member
Username: blackcat
Post Number: 550
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 8:06 pm: |
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Hi, I've just been here in Perth for 6 months. I've met one mummy here. Am looking forward to meet up with more mummies if there's any meet up. I'm on SOR (Southern River). I have 2 kids, 6 and 1 year old. |
dophine_baby (dophine_baby)
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Username: dophine_baby
Post Number: 936
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 2:27 am: |
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Hi..is this thread still active? Will be moving to Melbourne with my 2 kids (3 years and 5mths) this August...any Melbourne mummies here? =) |
tiny bubu (tinybubu)
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Username: tinybubu
Post Number: 1261
Registered: 1-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:36 pm: |
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Any mummies in Queensland? Moving there soon with my 3yr old, 2 yr old and 8mth old. Please pm me. Thanks! |
Kylene (azuma)
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Username: azuma
Post Number: 1369
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 27, 2012 - 2:20 pm: |
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Hi,
anyone in Sydney? going there for attachment for 6 months. need help. thanks |
manta (manta)
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Username: manta
Post Number: 53
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 1:34 pm: |
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Hi Kylene
I'm in sydney. |
Kylene (azuma)
Member
Username: azuma
Post Number: 1382
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 2:59 pm: |
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Hi manta,
Nice to know that . Have u been there long? Do u mind if I pm u? Thanks |
manta (manta)
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Username: manta
Post Number: 54
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2012 - 1:54 pm: |
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Hello Kylene
I have been here for more than 10 yrs already, time flies. Sure, you can pm me. |
Kylene (azuma)
Member
Username: azuma
Post Number: 1386
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 9:23 am: |
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Hi,
I pm-ed u. If u didnt get it can u pls email me at lhykyl@gmail.com. Thanks |
Colourful (colourful)
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Username: colourful
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2012
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012 - 5:11 pm: |
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Hi, I am a SAHM. I have just bought an apartment in Melbourne. I may be looking at migrating there next year. Please add me to a facebook group, if any, to meet up and support each other? |
Pinky Poh (honey_pooh)
Intermediate Member
Username: honey_pooh
Post Number: 2684
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 2:53 pm: |
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anyone can advise on rental hse in Perth? |
zenithy (zenithy)
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Username: zenithy
Post Number: 68
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 12:44 pm: |
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Hi Pinky Poh,
you might want to check out www.realestate.com.au under the rental section.
The rental prices varies depending on the suburbs, no. of rooms that you are looking at etc |
Pinky Poh (honey_pooh)
Intermediate Member
Username: honey_pooh
Post Number: 2690
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:40 am: |
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hi zenithy, thks for the information.
Actually i am bringing my 2 kids aged 5 and 3 over. I am worried that i might not be able to find any available school for him..esp for 5yrs old boy.
In sin, we called it Kindergaten..not sure in perth is refer as?? |
zenithy (zenithy)
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Username: zenithy
Post Number: 69
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 10:17 pm: |
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Hi Pinky Poh,
I am not too sure about private schools but for public school, the school that is in your catchment area (the suburb u are staying at) will take him in.
Is your boy turning 5 or have turned 5 already? He shld be in Pre-Primary here if I am not wrong. The public school normally have kindy (for the 4 - 5 years old) then Pre-primary and thereafter Year 1 and so on.
Which suburbs are you looking at? |
Pinky Poh (honey_pooh)
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Username: honey_pooh
Post Number: 2704
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 1:31 pm: |
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hi zenithy, i am not too sure which suburbs..cos we are renting a plc first.
He is 5 this year. |
attadalerealestate (attadalerealestate)
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Username: attadalerealestate
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2013
| | Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 - 4:38 pm: |
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