matman Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Hi Jordy/DedreiHope you dont mind, but being a bit of a ToDo List freak - I like lists I can check things off. Thought I would grab your posting Jordy and Dedrei's list of URLs and throw into a spreadsheet.Added a few columns to filter on, status, dates and place to add notes. Also easy for someone just to insert rows to add additional steps.Hope someone may find this useful. Had to zip file as it was larger than 2mbSA2Aus_Immigration_Checklist.zipRgdsMatman Edited January 27, 2008 by matman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) This is truly awesome. Thank you. Deon did a similar one which is also extremly helpful but it got lost in old threads. I think I will take your attachment and his and include it in post number 1 of this thread. Then people will see it and not miss it.EDIT: I see once a thread has been stickied, the first post cannot be edited. So here Deon's spreadsheet - Edited January 27, 2008 by Jordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobold Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow, Jordy! This is really nice of you! I thought I was not far enough down the line to benefit from a list, but it is very interesting and useful! Thank you! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramat Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Wow I thought the effort put in by Jordy was great! Now the list has been improved, thanks Matman.I think all new forumites MUST be referred to this post as most say they don't know where to begin.Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks for all the info JordyMakes things soooooo much easier for all of us only just starting.ThanksNikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loret Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 En............ ons................. sê......................dankie.........................BAIE BAIE Dankie!!WOW this is A-MA-ZING!!!I downloaded what will become known as "THE list" the one that you have to have.Thank you - once again for taking the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battiss Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi there,BRAND new member(s).. not wanting to be a "lurker".. so just saying hallo to all.Final decision made this weekend to take the plunge and head to Oz!!Thanks Jordy for the 100 Step - amazing list. HUGE help to get us started.Incredible site - to start asking the zillion questions soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda F Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks Jordy. I have printed out our very helpful list and am now trying to work our way through it. It will be very useful. I know we will refer to it regularly.Regards,Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks for the list and everyone's contributions! Will most def print this and keep it for when we move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanHeunis Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanx matman This is the way i like things. Will be using this starting today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy B's Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Just the kind of thing I would have done! Thanks so much for saving me very precious time! GREAT JOB to all who contributed to the lists!!!A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackx Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matman Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 something else we should probably add to the list and I am sure would be useful to folks when they are trying to decided where they want to live in Australia, but also to answer those quesiotns - Which schools are in my area, are there churches clsoe by, where is the public transport etc.Not sure if any of you have had a look at Google MapsYou can look at Australia from a 30000ft view and then by double clicking on the map in a particular state you can start to drilldown. Starts to give you a great idea where everyting is in realtion to each other starting at the state level and then when you drill into a state you can see cities/towns in relationto each other.On the top there is a great search feature to find a business and also to GET DIRECTIONS You put in your start address and end address and it gives you a step by step rout to your destination including if you want a return route. Also gives you estimated times to travel the route. Some other cool features - On the left click on the tab called MY MAPS Select Distance Measuring Tool - Click on the map and then click along your route to your destination to get approx distance between 2points. You can also do as the crow flies distance by just clicking on points A & BBrowse Popular Maps - This has some really cool things - not sure how these get created, but it looks like points of interest created by people and then loaded into google maps. For example I am in the state of Victoria, so this tool is location context sensitive because it has come up with places to browse in Melbourne andnot places in Sydney.Clcik on Melburne 4 Kids - this places like pins on the map on the right highlighting places of interest to take your kids. Clicking on a pin pops a message box describing the place of interest.There are mas to browse for Melbourne train network, Mel and surrounding attractions, Mel sandbelt golf courses SUPER , Where to find a video store, IGA Supermarkets and tons more THIS IS COOLNext cool feature is to click on Places of Interest This gives you a quick filter option. Highlight things of interest like Fire Stations, Hospitals, Churches, major retail (for that therapy) etcIgnore the weather channel thing - only applicable to USHope someone finds this useful - I did and still do. we had to find a hospital and looking up in yellow pages no good as it does not explain how to get there or how far. Using google maps I got a step by step directions and looking at map I could how far and approx how long to get there and which direction i was heading]Rgdsmatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Not sure if any of you have had a look at Google MapsLol, hubby's already got the whole of Brissies on google earth!Amazing what you can do these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs2oz Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Tx Jordy and Matman - was busy drawing one up when stumbled onto this! Saved me hours!MBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeB Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Thank you so much - we've just made the decision. So we've still got a long way to go. This is so helpful. Thanks. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am laughing at the 40. Start throwing away things that you have horded for years. Keep only what is going in the container. This takes longer than you think so start early.Gee wizz we have hoarded! In one weekend we gave away to overfull black bags of clothes. WE ahven;t even started on the kids' clothes or all the stuff we stored in the roof I am a hoarder, so hubby is really having fun watching me try to decide what goes and what stays.Thanks for the list. It is a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagiano's Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks... very handy tips... we are still at the beginning of it all, so this is REALLY going to help a lot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!DV!! Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks, this will help loads ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazon Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 HiAttached is a document with the tariffs and processing time for the Department of home affairs as well as links to the required documentation.Hope this helps!SADHA.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilren Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilren Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Sorry for the previous blank reply. Learnring the ropes of the forum. Fantastic list. Will work through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joranda Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Amazing! Just what we need to help us figure out what's next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maritza2 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks Jordy and Matman and everybody else!!I wish I had more time. We have decided in December to do the big move. End of January hubby's got the job, and we are planning to leave round a bout mid may!! The house is sold and we are packing the container end of April. This really helps a lot!!!!!!! I am so worried I might forget something (despite my own never-ending list of to-do's). Thanks guys! Hopefully I will be able to help you a bit in the future!Maritza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Melanie en Jaco Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Excellent!!!Thanks - will put this next to all the other info one tries to get your head around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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