My parents are NZ citizens living there for the last 10 years , my mum was about 55, and dad was 65, when they migrated to nz. now they want to come to Australia as they have 4 children living here. Are they eligible to get the pension in Australia? ...
I am looking to move to Australia within the next few years from the UK but as a Kiwi. I would be interested to know more about the planning permission/resource consent system in Oz and keen to hear about what kind of beast is it. I am assuming its similar ...
I am from the United Kingdom and am looking to move to Australia in 2009 for a new life with my son and partner. What do we need to do to move? Could you send me a check list?
My partner & I are moving to Brisbane early 2013. We were just wondering how much money we would need to bring over though? We do not have any family or friends there so would need to pay for accomodation & find a job asap... Any suggestions would be great. ...
I have two children 5yrs and 1yr old. I'm a single mother who is looking at moving to Aussie to settle down and find work over there. The father of my children was born in Australia but is living in NZ (not sure if that has any relevance) but would ...
Hi Guys, I thought i'd share a few costs of transportation here in Melbourne I travel by Train then Tram to get to work each day Cost per week is $51 this covers a zone 2 weekly ticket, (Price going up next year 2012) Please note: this covers all transportation ...
Hi, me and my brother are 21 from the UK, come summer were moving to Australia for a year. We are both personal trainers but will pretty much do any job out there for the year providing there is a good gym for us to work out in and we ...
Hi, I'm wondering whether it is worthwhile taking your plasma hd tv to Australia?
We have just accepted an offer on our house. We are looking for a short term rental that will accept 3 small dogs {Bishons} and 2 cats, we also have a 12yr old girl. Ive been looking for short term furniture hire while our stuff gets shipped over without much ...
The media is saying dire things about Australia's economy 'going soft' and are portraying the country as being on the rocks! If what is written in The Age is to be believed, Victoria seems especially hard-hit. What is the reality for those of us who are getting ready to move ...
Hi there, My partner of 9 yrs was born in Australia but is a NZ permanent resident. He now wants to go back after 23 years and we want to follow on after he has sorted out work and a place to stay. Destination Melbourne. We need some good advice ...
He has no contact with our son and does not pay child support so how can he stop me?
I'm planning on moving over to Australia to work and live permanently, but will need to find work before definitely settling in. My question is, on arrival to australia, will I have to have some sort of physical check up and all that stuff if I tick 'permanent' for reason ...
Myself and my partner are looking at moving to Australia in Feb 2011. We have no idea how much we will need when we get there. We think we will both be able to get jobs within 2 months.
Is it like NZ where the government helps with housing and finding a job for you?
I intend to work full time, but would like know the benefits or assistance available (if any) whether I'm working full-time, part-time or not at all as a single parent.
Hi, my family and I would like to move from NZ to Rockhampton, where I come from and still have family. I have lived in New Zealand for 22 years. I am 51 and my wife is 53. We both take percription meds but are healthy. I came here as ...
My parents are New Zealand citizens on a South African pension and will not be working in Australia if we move there. Can anyone offer any info/advice on whether they will face any surprise costs or taxes? General advice about settling in is also welcome. I don't want this move ...
If you move over to Sydney without a job lined up (alot of employment agencies want to meet with you before they refer you to employers) how do you go about renting a property? I hear that rental agencies would like documentation of 3 months employment. Also what kind of ...
Hi - We have a job offer but it doesn't include relocation. We would be able to scrape together between 6-8K AUD to move a family of 6 ( 2 adults, 4 kids). Is that enough to get by until the first pay?
I'm a 12-year-old kid from NZ. Will it be easy for me to move to Australia??
Is there a minimum amount of funds you need behind you before you move from NZ to Australia? And do you need proof of it?
Hi, I am seriously considering the move to Australia and feel that Adelaide would be a good place to start for my wife and two kids (5 & 2). We are currently living in rural south island and think that Adelaide would be a better place for us to get ...
I am 18 and really want/need to move over to Aussie. I already have a place to live hopefully. I want to move over at the end of November and just want to know - do I need much money to take with me??
I am single, young and want to make the move...how much will I (approx) need to get set up over there? (preferably Perth).
Hey everyone I've been reading through all the questions and have found the information really useful. I'm looking at moving to Melbourne in the next few months to work and have a few questions: 1. How much does it cost on average for rent? I've going by myself, but don't ...
Hi, My family is moving from Auckland to Melbourne but we won't have a permanent address in the first few weeks in Australia. Can we apply for a Post Office Box in Melbourne while we are still in NZ so that we can redirect our mail from NZ to an ...
We're selling our car here in NZ and would like to move to Ballarat... We're not sure how to get there though! Do we fly to Melbourne and get a smaller flight through to Ballarat? Or do we fly to Melbourne and walk or taxi? Or Option D none of ...
Looking for a cheap, user friendly way of getting a new phone without having to sign up for 2 years... What is everyone doing for phones in Australia?
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