pacticenurse Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi, does anyone have info on school fees in Queensland? I'm avoiding NSW because of very high school fees... Any advice / info really appreciated. Thans :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara6 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 State education and healthcare are free in Queensland on the 457 visa, unlike in ACT or NSW which you'd have to pay for if you were on the 457 and living in these areas. Can you not apply for skilled migration visa? More flexibility and security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacticenurse Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi.. Thanks for that, I was under the impression that 457 holder still had small amount of school fees to pay.. That's good news for us... I am going to apply for PR when I'm there, going down the 457 route basically because its quicker and cheaper ... Thanks for info , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi.. Thanks for that, I was under the impression that 457 holder still had small amount of school fees to pay.. That's good news for us... I am going to apply for PR when I'm there, going down the 457 route basically because its quicker and cheaper ... Thanks for info , Seems like a false economy to me, quickest and easiest visa is rarely the best visa. Your way is doing two applications not one and is undoubtedly more money on the visa process overall. And then your decision, one of the biggest decisions you have to make, about where to live is governed by rules around school fees. If you want to migrate, do it properly, skilled migration is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara6 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi.. Thanks for that, I was under the impression that 457 holder still had small amount of school fees to pay.. That's good news for us... I am going to apply for PR when I'm there, going down the 457 route basically because its quicker and cheaper ... Thanks for info , Have you found a sponser yet and are you using a recruitment agency? Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 It may be quicker but not cheaper. You will have to do a second visa application for PR, all the costs are the same, just in dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacticenurse Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi.. I've been through this in my mind over and over again for the past 4months.. I've heard from both sides, nurses who have done it via pr and nurses who have gone 457 route. I suppose I'm more impatient than some... I just want to get there now. I HATE where we live! I'm going through an agency to help find a sponsor. No fee to myself, they get finders fee from the client, my plan is to apply for pR once there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi.. I've been through this in my mind over and over again for the past 4months.. I've heard from both sides, nurses who have done it via pr and nurses who have gone 457 route. I suppose I'm more impatient than some... I just want to get there now. I HATE where we live! I'm going through an agency to help find a sponsor. No fee to myself, they get finders fee from the client, my plan is to apply for pR once there. What if you don't get it for any reason or lose your job? As other have said, if you can do go for PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 As above, IMHO the absolute only reason for coming to Australia on a 457 if you think you want to stay is that you can't get PR. I came on 457 7 years ago as I had no other choice (too old) and was fortunate enough to be sponsored by my employer after two years. The insecurity that a 457 visa is not worth it, irrespective of your profession (even nurses can't afford to be complacent). Another poster has described the 457 as a work permit. I think this is an excellent description. It is a visa for people who wish to come to the country for a brief period of time to experience Australia and then leave. If that's you, then it's the best visa for you - otherwise protect yourself and your family by going PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 But you will still need to pay all the same costs for PR whether in the country already working or not, skills assessment, medicals for all family, visa application fee, police checks etc. There is no cheap way round that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Free school fees yes, but no childcare rebate or family assistance. The 457 was the only visa we were eligible for so we decided to take that risk but the insecurity is very difficult. If you are eligible for a PR visa then my advice would be 100% go that route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacticenurse Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks for the advice, there are so many 'what ifs' I'm aware I could loose my job, or hate my job, If I get a job! It is scary, I can't sell my house just yet, I was thinking that when it is sold that then we can comfortably afford our PR visa, that was my plan! Although now I'm changing my mind! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 There are no additional school fees, but everyone pays nominal school fees to go to a state school in Australia. Some are strictly voluntary but most people pay. They are made up of levies for IT and other resources. Also, books are not included and uniforms are more expensive. You are probably looking at a couple of hundred in fees, plus books and uniforms per child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacticenurse Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Well people.. I've made the decision after all.. PR visa 189 it is. I'm applying for Eoi as soon as I've done the Ielts test ( if I pass ) . It so annoying when you only need 5 extra points to apply ! So I've got a date for Ielts test.. 18th may, hope I pass.. Thanks for everyone who as advised me! It's really helped me out.. I just hope the process doesn't take too long! Happy days.. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lav06 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi, im doing same as you, i have an agent who recommended go through the start of process for PR visa but apply for jobs if get sponsor jump to 457 visa for spped, once in oz after 2 years can apply for PR, i didnt have a clue on having to pay for schooling i thought we had choice either to pay or state school. another cost as a single mum im going to have to deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi, im doing same as you, i have an agent who recommended go through the start of process for PR visa but apply for jobs if get sponsor jump to 457 visa for spped, once in oz after 2 years can apply for PR, i didnt have a clue on having to pay for schooling i thought we had choice either to pay or state school. another cost as a single mum im going to have to deal with Don't go on a 457 then, and it's no issue Seriously, as a single mum, going on that visa I think is highly risky. It's not just school fees (those apply only in NSW and ACT), more importantly you have essentially NO access to benefits - including childcare rebates etc. "Once in OZ after 2 years can apply for PR" is what agents etc always say, but it's not that simple. Generally, if you can qualify for the PR visa anyway you can apply for it straight off the bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lav06 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Really?? Too risky, the extra costs are scaring me a lot working 8/9 hrs a day earning $25 an hour to pay 3 hours at $25 an hour out on childcare... North shore Pom why do u think risky for me? I wasn't expecting any benefits my agent seems to be full go go go on getting me a sponsor thought that was way forward but maybe waiting longer for PR better for me then, sorry I'm at very early stages and any advice is soooo gratefully received xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Can anyone tell where i find the info about school fees for NSW, everyone talks about it but need to do some sums. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Really?? Too risky, the extra costs are scaring me a lot working 8/9 hrs a day earning $25 an hour to pay 3 hours at $25 an hour out on childcare... North shore Pom why do u think risky for me? I wasn't expecting any benefits my agent seems to be full go go go on getting me a sponsor thought that was way forward but maybe waiting longer for PR better for me then, sorry I'm at very early stages and any advice is soooo gratefully received xx Too risky for job stability - you won't be getting any childcare support which on a nurses salary you'd probably be entitled to, and there are a few nurses on here which report that the job situation isn't exactly rosey (I only know QLD where front line nurses are losing their jobs). You could easily hate a job here, and on 457 would be stuck and miserable. On a PR Visa you could get another job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Really?? Too risky, the extra costs are scaring me a lot working 8/9 hrs a day earning $25 an hour to pay 3 hours at $25 an hour out on childcare... North shore Pom why do u think risky for me? I wasn't expecting any benefits my agent seems to be full go go go on getting me a sponsor thought that was way forward but maybe waiting longer for PR better for me then, sorry I'm at very early stages and any advice is soooo gratefully received xx Lav - can I suggest you keep your posts and queries on one thread, the one you have started for yourself and people have responded to. It helps to keep your story together and people can advise you better, you are all over the place at the moment. People think you are a nurse now, but in fact you are a florist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Can anyone tell where i find the info about school fees for NSW, everyone talks about it but need to do some sums. Cheers It is about $4500-$5000 per child per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks Rupert, is that actually from experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks Rupert, is that actually from experience? It is $4500 per year, and $5500 per year in years 11 & 12 Rates subject to change as they are set by the state government. They haven't gone up for a couple of years now I pay them for my son, or rather, my company pays them on my behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks guys :-) Looks like a move to Melbourne then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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