Guest Sunshine Sister Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi there,I have kept and scanned some of our first shopping receipts as I thought some of you may find it useful info. If there are items on the list that you wonder about (and I can still remember what they were) I will gladly help with some of the abbreviations. *PM me if interested *Grocery shopping in Sydney is a pleasure. Shops are HUGE and clean and the choice is mind-boggling. Even if you have some serious food iffy-ness / issues / intolerances / allergies or general fiemies, you will find what you like and probably at a SUPER DOOPER low price as well. My lift-off grocery shopping (as I call it) which includes all of the things that you need to get when new in a place, like salt, pepper, butter, water, bread, spreads, cheese, etc was done at my local Woolies. I went ape, LITERALLY and didn't once worry about the cost of anything.. My total bill was $ 340. I was amazed, it is REALLY cheap. I have been very impressed by the standard and quality of the food and the way the different supermarkets go out of their way to cater for the local communities. We have a Dutch section at our Woolies, and I have also seen an entire Chinese/Japanese section at Coles. Fabs.Going to the movies is really expensive. We took the boys to watch Cars - 2 adults, 2 kids, kids each had a pop corn and hubs and I each a cold drink - $ 70 !! I find that really expensive. It costs $11 for a child and $ 15 for an adult. If you take a family deal, which is 2 kids and 1 adult you pay $ 33. In Seoul a morning out to the movies used to end up around US$ 30. Eating out can be expensive, unless you stick to Steakhouses. Speaking of which I am not a fan of the Spur in Parramatta. Service 4/10, food 4/10, atmosphere 0/10, play area for kids 2/10, general friendliness of staff 1/10. Don't kill yourselves to get there, many other places around that are nicer, Nando's at Castle Towers comes to mind !! Cars are not as cheap as in the USA, but not as expensive as in Europe. There is a very big selection to choose from and why anybody would actually even bother putting his behind in one of those really ugly and seriously Zeff Utes, is a mystery to me... Some really nice cars around, including Porche, Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes, and some nice looking Ford 4 x 4, something for every taste and budget, even our sharp-tongued little sandaddertjie would have been satisfied, if she could convince the Head of Staff to wiggle herself out of night duty and come to have a look DU. But that, as we all know, is a whole other discussion !! (devil smiley) Appliances are cheap and if you aren't too fussy you can get some real bargains. Buying local is an activity which is encouraged with slight enthusiasm, which is a WHOLE LOT more enthusiasm than what you normally see from Aussies. Local brands of appliances include Westinghouse and Fisher&Paykel. Major advantages to buying local is that you will always be able to get parts, repairing and replacement services and big stores like Good Guys have loads in stock, which means quicker delivery of your goods. With your bigger appliances you get a standard 2 year guarantee, which you can up to 5 years for a small fee. Local products also take water saving functions into account which is a nice plus to have. (Nice minus to have on your water bill) I have made a list of all of the extras we have had to add, I will post it soon. We haven't paid a single bond to have any of our services connected. For our house we paid a month's rent as bond and our first month's rent in advance. Because we did this, all of the utilities have connected without asking for bonds. Our internet connection/modem arrived 4 days after we ordered it and was already connected when plugged in. Our phone was connected a day after we applied. After we had a working connection and bought hand sets from the phone store, we decided that we also wanted a separate fax line. It took one phone call and was organized within an hour. Foxtel, which is satellite TV, came out 2 days after we contacted them to connect our service. This was really quick, and we were just lucky as the average waiting time is actually 5 working days at the moment. If a parcel arrives for you while you are not at home, you have to go and collect it at the post office. The post office will leave you a note stating which post office you should go fetch it at and from what time. There will be no address attached to the post office name and as many areas have more than one office, I suggest you check before driving to the wrong one.. Nope, this hasn't happened to me, but I just got lucky and accidentally went to the right one. Remember to take some form of identification with you and the post office slip, knowing your address off by heart also makes you look like less of a Yutz, good luck with that.If you are as lucky as I am and have a driver's license from one of the countries I have mentioned before on another thread, you can have your Aussie license in a flash. It takes 10 minutes and you will be required to take the world's easiest eye-test, upon successful completion they will take the ugliest photo of you EVER and 3 minutes later you are hooked-up ! You have the option of taking a license valid for 1 year, 3 years or 5 and you can pay with credit card, cash or EFTPOS. Mine cost $145 and is valid for 5 years. No mess no fuss. Your Aussie license opens doors for you. I got a car loan easier because of it. If you wear plakkies and use a diffuser in your hair, while drying it upside down, after soaking it in hair cement, speak with a horribly nasal accent, jump into them track-pants and an ugly, oversized-faded-hooked-torn not even worthy of a visit to the Salvation Army Help Us bin while flashing this little item, I am sure ppl will think you are local !! If, of course this is indeed something to strive for. Sorry, just realized, I am waaay off topic now. Mostly having your things delivered after buying them will cost you $50 per trip. This is negotiable, so be tough and show your Aggro Saffer side. The mind still boggles on how in the world we could have lost to the local tribes on the rugby field, especially considering how timid and snoozie they are in real life. They like to think of themselves as Laid-Back, just a kind word summarizing a general combination of slight boringness, some laziness and Semi-Gevrektheid if you ask me !! Hehehehehe, I have to admit, tho' in general I have found the Aussies to be a really friendly, funny, easy-going bunch of ppl, not in any real danger of killing themselves at the office, but with a fantastic sense of balance and a love for the outdoors. So far so good !!Will make some lists on things we have bought and prices and be back later.LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDaisy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Lovely to hear your take on things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 SS, ek moet sê jy het nou regtig 'n baie objektiewe en gebalanseerde weergawe van jou lewe sover in Aus gegee - jy sê 'n ding soos dit is. Dalk kan jy paar van daai strokies in elk geval aanheg?? Ek dink dit sal van baie waarde vir baie mense in RSA wees wat wonder oor al hierdie goed.....(en voel dit is te "silly" om te vra). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi there,Thanks DD, can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you arrive !Good point, Riekie, here goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi there,After some research I have managed to make the following list of what basic appliances will set you back when setting up house. The prices are as found at The Good Guys at the moment and valid until the end of the month. I hope it will be useful to those on their way, for a basic indication/idea of what to expect or for setting up your budgets.Love from hereSS Top Loaders :Simpson, 7.5 kg, $778 , Simpson 6 kg, $ 549Daewoo, 4.5 kg, $ 364Samsung, 5 kg, $ 464Fisher & Paykel, 5.5 kg , $ 578,Fisher & Paykel, 7.5 kg, $ 848LG, 7.5 kg, $ 745Whirlpool, 7.5 kg, $ 792Dryers :Fisher & Paykel, 3.5 kg, $ 329Westinghouse, 5 kg, $ 429Simpson, 6kg, $ 464Front Loaders :Samsung, 7kg, $ 698Simpson, 7kg, $ 698LG, 7.5 kg, $ 763LG, 7 kg, $ 638Electrolux, 7kg, $ 794Electrolux, 8kg, $ 998Whirlpool, 7.5 kg, $ 942Fisher & Paykel, 6 kg, $ 768LG – Washer 7kg & Dryer 4kg, $ 999Freezers :Fisher & Paykel, 160 litre, $ 398Westinghouse, 210 litre, $ 567Heller, 145 litre (upright freezer), $ 447Refrigerators :Samsung, 210 litre, $ 496Samsung, 316 litre, $ 848Westinghouse, 202 litre, $ 498Heller, 310 litre, $ 658Whirlpool, 270 litre, $ 698Centrex, 360 litre, $ 728LG, 392 litre, $ 798Samsung, 423 litre, $ 987Frost free fridges :Fisher & Paykel, 248 litre, $ 675Fisher & Paykel, 381 litre, $ 928Whirlpool, 350 litre, $ 848Simpson, 390 litre, $ 868Westinghouse, 420 litre, $ 999Westinghouse, 510 litre, $ 1897Westinghouse, 520 litre, $ 1348LG, 559 litre, $ 1384Samsung, 518 litre, $ 1354Fisher & Paykel, 442 litre, $ 1448Toshiba, 532 litre, $ 1448Microwaves :LG, 19 litre, 800 Watts, $99Sharp, 1100 Watts, $ 159LG, 34 litre, 1100 Watts, $189Panasonic, 25 litre, 1000 Watts, $ 199Panasonic, 32 litre, 1100 Watts, $ 229Sharp, 1200 Watts, $ 299Portable appliances :Heller, 1.2 litre cordless kettle $ 29.95Breville, 2 litre cordless kettle $ 39.95Sunbeam, 1.7 litre, stainless steel cordless kettle, $ 69.95 Kambrook 2 slice toaster, $ 24.95Sunbeam, 4 thick slice toaster, $ 39.95George Foreman compact grill, $ 29.95Breville Sanwich press, $49.95Sunbeam Café grill, $ 49.95Breville maxi sandwich press, $ 59.95Breville health smart grill, $ 89Breville rice cooker, $ 29Breville deep fryer, $ 99Sunbeam slow cooker, $ 59.95Kambrook banquet frypan, $ 59.95Sunbeam multicooker deep fryer, $ 69.95Breville family banquet meal maker, $ 79.95Breville electric wok, $ 79.95Breville bakers oven, $ 79.95Breville Coffee maker, $ 159Sunbeam Café ristretto, $ 74Sunbeam Café crema espresso machine, $ 199KRUPS K2 Premium espresso machine, $ 389Braun Multi-quick hand blender, $ 89DeLonghi Espresso maker, $ 999Breville Jet iron, $ 49.95Sunbeam steam iron, $ 59.95Philips Iron, $ 89Tefal aquaspeed 170 iron, $ 99Sunbeam Ironing Board, $ 69Philips Microplus men’s shaver, $ 59.95Braun washable shaver, $ 69.95Vacuum Cleaners :Ronson, 1400 watt, $ 69Breville handheld 12 volt vac, $ 69Volta, 1700 watt bagless vacuum cleaner, $ 149Volta, 2000 watt mega power cleaner, $ 199Nil Fisk, 2000 w with 5 year warranty, $ 549Electrolux, 1800 Watt bagless vacuum cleaner, $ 699Kambrook, 1900 Watt bagless vacuum cleaner, $ 199Plasma TV :LG 106 cm, $ 2587Samsung 106 cm (42 inch), $ 2385Philips 106 cm, $ 2497LG 106 cm High definition, $ 3239Panasonic 106 cm, High definition, $ 3499Philips, 106 cm, High definition, $ 3699LG, 127 cm (50 inch) High definition, $ 5289LCD TV:LG, 76 cm (32 inch) Widescreen, $ 1897Centrex 43cm ( 17 inch), $ 499Samsung, 49 cm( 19 inch), $ 799Sony, 66 cm (26) Bravia, $ 1697Sony 101 cm ( 40 inch) widescreen, $ 3399Sharp 94 cm (37 inch) widscreen, $ 3499Panasonic, 76cm (32 inch) High definition, $ 1997Philips, 94cm (37 inch) widescreen, $ 3499TV:Philips 51 cm, $ 299LG 68 cm, $ 467Philips 68 cm, $ 499LG 66 cm widescreen, $ 649Panasonic, 68 cm, $ 539Portable DVD players :Conia, $ 199LG 7 inch widescreen, $ 249Philips 7 inch widescreen, $ 299DVD Players :Philips $ 95LG (DVD/Video combo) $ 175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneman Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Sunshine Sis, if you listen carefully, you'll hear applause in the distance. That's me, giving you a deserved ovation for the amount of work and effort you are putting into this forum. Jy probeer regtig om die nuwelinge in Australië te help - en jyself is "splinternuut"! Knap gedaan. (By the way, we don't have a Woolies here in the American North West, but we also have a KMart and Target stores.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Phewwwwwwww........... ek is nou sommer moeg vir jou part .... Wel gedaan sus, ek is seker daar is baie mense wat dit uiters waardeer... ek wens daar was so iets iewers voor ons gekom het .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Wow Sista!! You've outdone yourself AGAIN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJV Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi SSThank you very much for the effort - highly appreciated. You're a star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuanJ Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi SSThanks for all this, it is REALY helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Thanks Janneman, Annette, Riekie, JJV and Ruan for the kind comments. Even if it only helps one or two ppl who are on their way, I have done my bit. It is always easier to help when you have just been through the process as you know the kind of information you yourself struggled to find and of course the information that ppl need before arrival. Popped in to the Telstra shop :Cordless phones :Uniden 2.4 GHZ scr Technology Cordless phone14 day battery standby time,7 hours talk time - $ 79Panasonic 1.8 GHZ 3 line cordless phone with caller ID and LCDHandsfree speaker phone, 50 station caller ID - $ 89Telstra Edge series 5202DECT Digital voice quality and security, caller ID, caller wait button,50 name and number phonebook, alarm click on handset, SMS capable - $ 99Telstra 2400A easytouch DECTLarge dot matrix display, caller ID, 50 name & number phonebook, handsfree, SMS multi-functionality, digital answering machine - $ 99Uniden 2.4 GHZ WDECT wideband digital cordless phone systemDigital clarity, security & extended range, digital answering machine, speakerphone - $ 129Uniden 2.4 GHZ Digital spread spectrum phone systemDigital answering machine, dial keypad, long range, multi handset capability, room/ baby monitor - $ 249Panasonic 5.8 GHZ digital gigarange cordless phone packFHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread spectrum), call waiting, caller ID,50 station caller ID, shock and splash resistant - $ 249GPS systems at your electronics store will cost :Navman In-car navigation ICN520 - Uses software "SmartST 2005". Ready to use with rechargable batteries and preloaded software $ 699TomtomOne GPSone click to plug on, switch on and go. Transportable from car to car$ 769Navmanin-car basic navigationAnti-glare colour screen, works straight out of box$ 499Laptops :Compaq Presario V2627AU - $ 999AMD Sempron 3000 +14'' WXGA TFT bright view512MB DR RAM40GBDVD/CD-RWWindows XPCompaq Presario V5100AU - $ 1299AMD sempron 3300+15.4'' WXGA Bright view512 MB DDR RAM40GB HDDDVD +/- RW Dual Layer drive6-in-1 media readerWireless 802.11 b/gWindows XPHP - New generation HP Pavilion DV2023 - $ 1999Intel core Duo processor T2300 - 1.66 GHZ14.0'' WXGA with Bright view1024 MB RAM80 GB HDDSuper multi DVD +/- RWMicrosoft XP ProOk, on to costs of a different sort. If you are on a 457 visa and living in NSW as all of you know by now, you will be required by law to pay $ 4500 annually in school fees. We have opted to go with private schooling. (Please note that all of the info provided here is specific to one school and may vary from other schools in NSW and Sydney. The info given is merely to give you some idea of what possible costs could be.)The school we have chosen as many in our area, does not differentiate between permanent and temporary residency holders, as we are all seen as residence. Only when children are not here with their families and have come to Australia on student visas, does our school judge you as an "International student" or "overseas student" and are you required to pay the extreme fees sometimes advertised and do you need to do so upfront.Our costs thus far have been :1. Application fee - $ 95 (first child) and $ 45 (second child)2. Enrolment fee - $ 950 (first child) and $ 650 (second child)3. Annual fee - Year 1, $ 5528 (eldest child)- Kindy, $ 4700 (second child)Application fees are paid upon application. Enrolment fees have to be paid within two weeks of acceptance of your child(ren). Annual fees can be paid in a number of different ways and the school is very keen to accommodate you with which ever method suits you best. School fees cover mandatory school courses, tuition, excursions and texbooks. Additional costs (not covered) include uniforms, camps, stationery, mission trips and optional activities. Children from Year 3 upward pay between $ 250 and $500 for camp fees per annum. After school care costs $17 per afternoon, which is up to 6:30. Just to give you an idea of costs:Annual fees for your first child at our school:Prep - 2 Days - $ 3392Prep - 3 Days - $ 5088Prep - 5 Days - $ 8480K - Year 2 - $ 5528Year 3 -4 - $ 5552Year 5 -6 - $ 5580Year 7 -8 - $ 7108Year 9 -10 - $7384Year 11 - $ 8428Year 12 - $ 8430School uniform :For my 6 year old we bought :2 pairs of trousers3 white school shirts1 school bag1 library bag1 paint smock for art2 wool jumpers2 school hats1 jnr sports jacket (for PE days)1 jnr track pants (for PE days)1 sport top1 sport shorts2 school tiesgrey socks and sport socks Total Cost $ 405. 70School shoes - $ 69. 95Hope this helps.Love from hereSS Sorry, forgot to say : I have also scanned in two more things, that Riekie has very kindly promised to stick on to this thread for us. Thanks Riekie !! LoveSSNo Worries SS! Edited July 25, 2006 by Riekie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g26130 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Hi SS,Excellent post.Just a word of warning about the GPS's, they don't recognise no left turns and no right turns.Also, in the city they sometimes "get lost" and give you wrong information Edited July 24, 2006 by g26130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Hi SSThanks for all this, it is REALY helpful.Hello,Your post has been most comprehensive and excellent.I feel like a real fool as I was nota aware of this cost for schooling for the kids.We have 3 kids aged 9,6,2thus my elder two will go to school but we will be in Cooktown a remote area do you have idea of the cost for that school, it is truly pricy or am I being Snuup?Please tell me how our kids fit in here with these kids being two year behind them ..ThanksTash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 If you have PR, you don't pay school fees for public schools. There is a small fee per term that the school may ask you to pay, but it is not compulsory (usually about $50 - $70 per term). Also, these fees for persons who do not have PR, does not apply to all states - will try to get you info on your state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hey everyone,My second little bundle of happiness has been invited by the school for two days per week to attend Prep ! Yay !! The costs involved have been as follows :(mentioned before)Application - $45Enrolment - $ 650Tuition fee - $ 3392Even Prep has a special school uniform which included :2 t- shirts2 long-sleeve tops2 track pants1 junior sports jacket1 school bag1 paint smock for art1 library bag1 school hatschool socksTotal cost - $ 204Special white takkies - $ 65.00 (x 2) as the elder brother also needed these for PE days :Total $130Sorry strawberry, I am not sure how things go in QLD. I will try and find some info for you. Do you perhaps know which visa you are looking at, as this can make a difference to what you pay in some states.LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hi SSThanks for the in-depth analysis of the cost of living there. As we are also busy with the Groot Trek, fortunately without the Ossewa , it will surely help us a lot . At my current job in South Africa, we’ve got some contractors from Sydney to build the new extension at the plant and according to them the biggest mistake people from South Africa make is the living cost over there which is very high. It seems very “cheap” in Oz money, but do not make the mistake of converting it to SA money (Monopoly money) . If one should do that, I suppose the cheapest place to go to is Zimbabwe as that is about the only place where the rand is stronger (just joking, I know it is stronger than the Zambian currency as well ). Anyway, I will surely make a printout of the information you gathered and will go and study it. I suppose this will be more or less the price of things in NZ? Have a nice one!PS. I hope your hubbies platinum card didn’t take a knock in order to do the much needed study! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hey there JPS,How nice to see you again !! I think of you often and wonder how things are with you and when you will be off. I still wanted to comment on your boss and your brother, What fantastic news !! God works in wonderful ways ! It would be very interesting to know how things differ between here and NZ, maybe NZHigh or one of the other guru's could add something on that..Thanks for the concern.. AMEX Plattie and I have had such a wonderful time, getting to know the area, and as hubs is quite the scientist he realized that it isn't just shopping for the sake of buying stuff. No, no, no ppl, this was serious scientific research for the benefit of MY PEOPLE !! Why else would I do it, right !! Loved your bit on the Z’s of economics, maybe we should start calling it Z’Efrica, in keeping with the general trend…Please keep us posted on your progress and what we can do to help ! Give my love to your wife.Love from hereSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hi there,I am not sure what cell phone (mobile phone) service costs in SA these days, but I have found the service here in Australia expensive, compared to both Europe and Asia. As there is loads to tell on this topic, I thought it best to start with post-paid service. If you are planning on taking out a cell phone plan with one of the providers here in Australia (optus, vodafone, 3, virgin mobile, telstra, etc) you will need to once again score 100 on the points system, before being eligible. Forms of ID accepted are as follows :More to comeLoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) Hi there,Here I am again, still spending. If you are an active family or perhaps have active kids you will probably want to add some space in your budget for the costs involved with extramural activities. I am going to list what I have and hope others will add what they have/their kids are involved in.Swimming lessons : Enrolment $ 10$ 135 per term for 1/2 hour lesson per weekTaekwondo :$100 per month for 1 hour lessons twice per week( does that make any sense ? Two lessons per week, an hour each)Includes all costs - exams, outfits, certifications, belts, etcIndoor soccer :Enrolment $10 $ 10 per week for 2 hour lessonsIndoor Cricket :Enrolment $10$ 15 per week for 1 hour lessonsWill let you know what equipment costs are as we buy it.LoveSS Edited September 12, 2006 by Sunshine Sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Horse riding: $45 per hour lessonYoga: $12 per 90 minute session Girl Guides: $15 per term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hey there,Since I was unable to find the following anywhere while I was trying to draw up a budget before arrival, I decided to check it out and write it down for other interested members of the commuting public :Diesel 138.9 cents Unleaded 119.5 centsPremium Unleaded 125.5 centsA full tank of Premium Unleaded in my car $ 76.18Hope this helps someone.LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnone Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi there,I am not sure what cell phone (mobile phone) service costs in SA these days, but I have found the service here in Australia expensive, compared to both Europe and Asia. As there is loads to tell on this topic, I thought it best to start with post-paid service. If you are planning on taking out a cell phone plan with one of the providers here in Australia (optus, vodafone, 3, virgin mobile, telstra, etc) you will need to once again score 100 on the points system, before being eligible. Forms of ID accepted are as follows :More to comeLoveSS Hi SSThanks for this info...how about a post / link giving comparative costs & different options for post paid cell services similar to the one that was posted on internet options. FICA (financial intelligence compliance act) rules are starting to bite here in the RSA ...I still wonder how the "nigerian 419 scammers" manage to open a new bank a/c if I (who has had an a/c with the same bank for 25 yrs plus) still have to supply proof that I exsist incl. utility bills, phone bill & Id docs in order to stop my a/c from being frozen ! Anyway my point (pun unintended) is ... how do I accumulate the 100 points as I will not comply with the 2nd stage i.e. medicare card as we will initially be on a 4 year temporary visa & we will not be eligible for midicare( am told we can claim back any medicare levy which we will still have to pay !)Anyone else there on a TR visa had this problem ? how did you over come it ?RegardsBarnone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi there,Regarding the 100 points system, your passport, drivers license and a utility bill in your name is plenty. Also a bank card issued in your name is fine.Good luck!Ajay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 And for the seafood lovers, this is what oysters, prawns & fish steaks cost at the fish-market: (The price for the oysters was for 12 Large ones....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamcatcher Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Anyway my point (pun unintended) is ... how do I accumulate the 100 points as I will not comply with the 2nd stage i.e. medicare card as we will initially be on a 4 year temporary visa & we will not be eligible for midicare( am told we can claim back any medicare levy which we will still have to pay !)Anyone else there on a TR visa had this problem ? how did you over come it ?RegardsBarnoneHi Barnone,In the first few weeks, your passport alone counts for a 100 points. I am not sure if it is 2 or 4 weeks? We only needed our passport, your date of entry stamp is in there. This way it is much easier getting things done, but it makes you do it in a hurry!Greetings,Dreamy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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