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I think that's where I saw the original announcement that only so many are entitled. Everyone was kicking off in the comments about how it should be available to all T1s. In case it isn't I'll have another look. Cheers.

For anyone interested, Freestyle Libre sensors and other flash glucose monitors are fully subsidised through NDIS but only to a select proportion of T1 sufferers. Including under 21s, pregnant women, pensioners with a particular card, and anyone with a DHA healthcare card. The latter seems to be only for those on benefits from what I can see. So 58,000 are eligible of the estimated 180,000 T1s in Australia. Otherwise it's $95 a fortnight.

Sorry to hear that. Hope you're getting on ok with it all. Despite being an adult I only got diagnosed with a rare form of t1 diabetes 3 years ago so can empathise.

Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes the libre sensor is a sticky plastic patch with a needle that sits on your arm but needs replacing every 2 weeks. Costs £50 per fortnight in the Uk but i get it free on prescription. It's a game changer after pricking my finger tips to draw blood for so long, and let's me keep my blood sugar levels relatively normal. I'm 39 btw so not near pension age yet. I'll check out the linked site for more info. From previous research I found a little on insulin costs but nothing on subsidised availability of the libre sensor.

Hi I'm a type 1 diabetic currently treated by insulin. My blood sugar levels are monitored via a Freestyle Libre sensor on my arm. Both are supplied for free via NHS prescription. A couple of questions for any diabetics that have emigrated. Are Freestyle Libre sensors available and subsidised via Medicare? How much are your average prescription costs per month? Appreciate this is quite niche so any help appreciated. Thanks

Congratulations. Great news.

Fantastic. The sky is on fire

Finally got a chance to upload some, from Aus, Hawaii, Vietnam and the US. I like the one from Shark Bay as it's a smiley sunset!

This thread is great. How have I only just seen it. Keep them coming please.

That photo across the lake with the sunset is sensational. Life goals!

Not initially no. It's not bad. It's a really nice house. We'd be changing things based on personal preference.

I'm talking about projects where the financial cost would scupper the migration funds, rather than pulling up a few weeds, although I'd be open to excuses to get out of that

I've not got to EOI yet. Does this mean that each state can see that you've applied for another? Even so I'm surprised that it's frowned upon. A lot of people just want to live in Australia regardless of state (rightly or wrongly). I understand the OP's point about life being on hold, especially financially. I'm looking at our tired garden and would overhaul it but would prefer to save the money for Oz. There's a few things around the house like that.

There are quite a few rolling contracts in the UK. My wife's is £10 a month, cancel at any time and very generous with allowances. Like suggested further up, check out uswitch and toggle the filters for your allowance needs.

Whoa, crazy waiting times. I couldn't stomach that length of wait. Good luck to everyone else waiting. Hopefully it's just a matter of months now.

Yep exactly that. I've not heard anyone having that long a wait.

Ok thanks and congrats on your progress

3 years is way before COVID. I'm surprised. What's the delay on these?

Oh no. Not what I wanted to hear. Hopefully healthcare will be unaffected.

A couple of questions off the back of OP's post. If an EOI is submitted does it sit in a queue until offshore applicants are invited again, or is it rejected based on current conditions? Secondly in PIOer's opinions how likely is the current skilled occupation list likely to stay in place once borders reopen and offshore invites are active again? I know the odd role comes and goes. We're at the start of the process so don't want to pay for a skills assessment for a role that is on the list but not being invited for offshore applicants, if the whole list will be overhauled once offshore are invited again. I've heard there'll be an overhaul to the visa process but I'm not sure if that relates to the visa subclasses available (with an emphasis on regional Oz) or overhauling the occupation list.

Sounds like that would do us then although we'd probably leave the kitchen sink We do have a little'un but he doesn't have much stuff.

What level of stuff did you bring? Are we talking sofa, beds, wardrobes inc smaller stuff, or just mostly boxed things? Interested as I can never fathom what size is required.

Hmm yes you could be right especially as he mentions metropolitan areas struggling with demand. So perhaps more capitals and major cities will be removed from the regional list.

I wonder what he means by conditionality of temporary visas. Appreciate that the objective is to drive migrants to regional areas but could conditionality mean stricter conditions around that? I thought the 491 visa already addressed this.

Which state nominated you RD? I thought only onshore with the exception of some critical, mostly healthcare roles were being considered for 491. Or was this before all that was put in place?