Alycat

Hi all, i understand children need to have their immunisations up to date to get family tax benefit and I was wondering if you can still get it if your children are in the process of getting them updated? my child needs hepatitis shot in 3 doses, first one, 1 month then 6 months. Does this mean I have to wait 6 months ( when all the shots are completed) before I can get family tax benefit or the fact the ball is rolling to get them up to date is ok? Just wondering as most ppl coming into Oz from U.K. Are in a similar position as hep B vaccine isn't routinely given to children. hope someone can advise!

Hi all, Just wondering what the public system is like for maternity? How does it work and Is it comparable to NHS? If anyone knows any specific info about this in regards to Perth that would be great too. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the tips! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great advice, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all I'm trying to figure out if I should buy glasses/contact lens in the U.K. Or Australia. Anyone have any opinions? Should I wait till I get to Oz if it's cheaper?

Hello! Just wondering about getting car insurance once we arrive in Oz. Is it more expensive since we will be on U.K. Drivers licenses? I know in the U.K. It costs more for car insurance if you have a non U.K. License.. Also How long does it take to get Australian drivers licenses? Thanks in advance!

True.. it's hard to say looking at the listings. They look ok in the photos. But there are a few in that price range and every week I'll see a variety of listings dropping prices. Guess I'll have to see when I get there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for your replies everyone. Gives me something to consider. There are definitely cheap places in Perth the more further out it is. I'm seeing $280 4x2 ducted air con NOR in clarkson/ merriwa and Quinn's. Some places are even dropping to $260. Some places I have seen have been listed for at least 2 months up that way! Cheapest I've seen is $205 in banksia grove 3x1 almost new build. It's also been on the market at least a couple months.

Hi all I know that it's a renters market in Perth right now but I'm curious about how easy it actually is to secure a rental? What sort of time frame is it from application to approval? We don't have any rental references so I'm wondering if it will be harder for us? Also there are a few in the $350 price mark we are looking at, would it be far fetched to see if we can negotiate $300 a week if we paid 6months rent in advance?

Can anyone tell me approximately how much are government charges/stamp duty/fees when purchasing a car? Is the costs different when buying from a dealer compared to private? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi thanks for the offer but we'll be in Perth and we're looking for a ppl mover.

Can anyone confirm that PR & citizens can claim family tax benefit and rent assistance straight away once arrived in Oz? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes that's it, thanks so much. Super helpful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh that's quick! Was that through a dealership?

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has any information about what Centerlink means by 'newly arrived residents'? I'm trying to see if we can qualify for a low income healthcare card and it says on residency requirements that 'newly arrived generally have a 104 week waiting period'. I'm an Australian citizen and my husband is a permanent resident. I've been living away from Oz for the past 9 years. Am I considered 'newly arrived'? I thought I would be more like a returning resident... I'm hoping someone can shed some light, as I can't see anything on the centre link site that defines it.