Judy

Why is the OP getting a tax code from HMRC? He states that he hasn't had a rise in his state pension in the five years since he's been in Australia. (which we don't). So you would assume he is tax resident in Australia. I don't think we have the full facts and he may need advice from a tax agent.

All UK pensions whether state or private are taxed in Australia.

Shouldn't your tax code be NT (no tax) as tax is paid on all world income in Australia if that is where you are living.

This won't help with paying bills now! He's only giving back the $1500 he took from us last year.

Yes I agree he is a tad expensive and the funny thing is that it was supposed to be cheaper due to my health card! He said that they no longer give discounts to seniors (only students) but would give me one this time. I think you need to like your dentist and although he is better than my previous aussie dentist I am not sure if I want to keep him long term so will definitely be shopping around. Here is a list of treatments from the hospital website dental check ups x-rays fillings taking out damaged or decayed teeth (extractions) false teeth advice on the best ways to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy emergency treatment referral to specialist services. I've heard that if they can't provide the treatment you need they will pay someone else to do it.

Here is my invoice for my last check up in September. Up $23 in 6 months. I've previously paid out $$$$$ for 2 crowns and removal of wisdom teeth. I do have an extras policy so do get some cost back. When my next check is due in March I intend to ask for a quote beforehand. As I now have a commonwealth seniors health card I can get a free check up at Toowoomba hospital so that might be the route I take. I couldn't upload the invoice but the costs were 012 $97 oral exam, 114 $180 removal of calculas, 121 $52 topical appl remin agent.

Have a look for Movecube ala Tetris posted on 17 July 2015 by Kevsan. (In shipping and removals). I can remember that we found it useful before we used the movecube in 2019.

This link gives you the income limits. They have just been increased and are quite generous. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/income-test-for-commonwealth-seniors-health-card?context=21966

Thanks for your reply. At the moment I don't take any medications, my husband takes a couple so it may save him something.

Hello everyone. We have been here for just over 4 years and loving it. It was worth the wait for our 143 visa as we wouldn't want to be without our grandchildren now. I would like to know anyone's thoughts on the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Also wondering if it might be worth going for the Low Income Health Care Card. Not sure if our income would fit the criteria as our pensions are paid in the UK so we will have to convert to AUD and it may be a bit tight. Would it be worth giving it a go? Can anyone share their experiences, thanks in advance. Ps we already hold seniors cards in Queensland so get a discount on rego and electricity.

If you are ever in Toowoomba check out Andrews Meats at Grand Central shopping centre for pork pies.

AOS submitted so must be 143.

Try Letton Percival. They are used by quite a few on this site we used them for cover for our Movecube earlier in the year.

Hi we applied online on 7 March when we arrived in Australia. We got the acknowledgement email that said it would be passed to Sheffield City Council but haven't heard anything back from them and decided not to follow it up.

Hi its under the heading Request for medical etc. Posted 10 hours ago in Family /Partner visas.