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? ...
hi can a mum on subclass 461 gets a child care of australian born baby with nz citizen as my hasband is nz citizen with subclass 444 and iam non nz citizen with subclass 461 thanks
We have a daughter with a Cochlear Implant and am trying to find out if we are eligible for paid ongoing care and habilitation for her when we move to Australia. I have emailed the Hear & Say Centre in Australia but have not yet had a reply so trying ...
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 ...
I've heard that if my husband and i move to autralia with my 8 months old baby we still can receive baby bonus in australia, is it true?
I am a solo mother.
Anyone have info on this topic?
Can we transfer our NZ Govt Super to Australia? How long do we have to be away from NZ or in Australia? We are 67 and 72 respectively.
I have lived in NZ all my life but am moving to Australia for my health. Do I have to return to New Zealand on an annual basis to be able to claim my pension?
I want to leave New Zealand to live maybe permanently in Brisbane Australia. I looked up on a site that said when claiming leaving taxes you will be unable to return to NZ to work for 3 yrs. Can anyone tell me why this is, or is it because they ...
I'm currently living in Christchurh New Zealand & need to move away. But I need to know if I'm entitled to a benefit like I am here in NZ?
My partner and i are currently discussing moving to Auzi... We are both young (19) and have two sons (1 and 2). I am a full time Massey student and from my understanding can continue my studies in Auzi. As i study full time i do not work only my ...
We are moving to melbourne next year. Our 8 yo Daughter has down syndrome and attends a main stream school with the support of a funded teacher aide. Will she be entitled to something similar under this recipricol agreement between the countries?
Do I have to actually pay for the course myself or can the government help in any way? And is there any kind of benefit I can get while studying?
We are planning to move to Oz while I am still finishing papers off on my degree from Open Polytechnic (via distance learning). I'm pretty sure I am eligable for a stundent allowance after reading this page on their website: http://www.studylink.govt.nz/financing-study/student-allowance/index.html To get the Student Allowance for study overseas your ...
I am a Kiwi solo mum about to move to Australia with my 7-year-old daughter and wondered if there is any working for families assistance that I might qualify for whilst working in Australia? Thank you
Townsville to be exact. If I'm working, can I get subsidised for these costs or do I need to wait 2 years?
Hi, we are planing to move to Perth in the 1st quarter of 2010. My husband is currently looking for work. We are a family consisting of 2 adults and 4 children aged 5 1/2, 2 1/2, 1 1/2. Just wondering if there is family assistance like we receive in ...
My husband and I are well into our 50s and are planning to move to Brisbane. From what we've seen on this site we probably wouldn't get PR status in Australia. So what happens when we reach retirement age - can we get the pension in Australia that we would ...
I have advanced breast cancer and have to have treatments every 3 weeks for the rest of my life. I have met a lovely person who lives in Aussie and we would like to pursue a relationship. In order to do this, I am the one that has to move. ...
Now married for 3 years to my Australian wife and I will be 65 in April 2011 and need to apply for my aged pension from New Zealand, as I am not entitled to a benefit in Australia. My wife is on a disability pension. I have no employment here ...
I receive weekly payments from ACC in New Zealand. If I move to Australia do I keep getting these payments?
My Parents are Dutch and are New Zealand residents. My br and I live here, my sister also wants to move with her family but not with my parents. i think they are allowed to move here on that basis from what I understand from the immigration website, otherwise if ...
I was born in Australia but when I was 6 months old I went to South America to live with my grandmother who brought me up. I am now 20 - can I go to Australia to study and claim the allowance as soon as I arrive?
What is the best way for me to get to Australia asap? I have NZ residency, my husband is Australian living in NZ for all his life. Can we apply for family assistance straight away?
I have been granted the 461 visa in Australia. It says in my visa I can live, work and study in Australia. Am I eligible to study with similar benefits as New Zealand citizen? I want to take short courses in Australia. Do my fees get subsidised by the Australian ...
Me and my boyfriend want to move to Australia for a year but I'm receiving the disability pension. He wants to go and work but won't go without me. I was wondering if I could go on a holiday visa and keep my disability pension??
Wondering about benefits such as payments for unemployment, solo parent, sickness etc.
Hi there, we moved to Australia 4 years ago and never applied for permanent residence. My husband was made redundant 8 months ago and that's when we were made aware that there is no help for NZ citizens from Centerlink. I was wondering, is there any way to get help ...
We will register with Centrelink, but while looking for a job, can we receive financial support for living costs and rent?
Is it like NZ where the government helps with housing and finding a job for you?
I'm pregnant at the moment and want to have my baby in Australia. Am I entitled to any kind of benefit?
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.
I am 17 years old and have just enrolled into TAFE. I was told that even though I am a NZ citizen and have lived here in Australia for 5 years I have to show proof of permanent residency for the course fee subsidy. Do I need to apply for ...
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 ...
I'm a permanent New Zealand resident looking to move to Australia for Work/Study. What kind of benefits are available to assist me with the financial blow involved in relocating?
Hi, if I'm on permanent ACC, can I claim it in Australia? And do they have a reciprocal arrangement with the NZ government? Thanks
How would that work out if I move to Australia? I also have a 13-year-old daughter.
We have been told Australia will top up our NZ old age pension to Australian level. But since I don't qualify for the old age pension yet, what happens? Do I get the married couple benefit that I would in NZ? Or does my husband who will soon qualify for ...
I am currently on the NZ Invalids Benefit. I understand under the reciprical agreement between NZ & Australia that I am able to continue getting this in Australia when I move (I have family in Australia). I would love some advice from anyone who has gone through this transition from ...
How much is the child support payment New Zealand citizens get in Australia? One child is 14 years old, one is 6 years old and one is 8 years old.
I am looking at moving to Melbourne but I want to know if there is a subsidy for school aftercare like in NZ. If so, do you have be in Australia for 2 years before you are eligible?
If my Kiwi kids want to go to university in Australia there are no student benefits and fees have to be paid up front. Does anyone know where they can get university fees from? We have lived in Australia almost 5 years but have to apply for residency after the ...
I have a house and business in NZ but will be heading to Australia indefinitely. I've heard I may be able to get a subsidy on my accommodation while living there: LAFHA or something like that. But I can't find it anywhere?
I'm looking into migrating to Australia from New Zealand to be with my parents in Perth. I am pregnant and will be a single parent, so I wish to know what benefits are available for someone in my situation? What will I qualify for?
We have 2 kids, one with a disability. Do you know if you get more disability entitlements in Australia than in New Zealand?
We're planning on moving over to Australia early next year and I have a friend who has been there with her family almost 2 years. She has told me we will be entitled to Centrelink payments for our daughter, given my partner doesn't earn over $90,000. Does anyone know if ...
My father has had a stroke and has aphasia and is unable to communicate, as well as being paralysed. My mother is the full time carer. He is 60 and has been in NZ over 20 years. Will Medicare help out with subsidised medications, and will I be able to ...
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