Migrating to Australia - resources and information

Essentials to get to Australia / New Zealand

Hi Ladies & Gents,

I thought I would compile a list of essentials to get to Australia / New Zealand. I felt this will help you settle down better.

For Men & Women:

Office wear & casual wear enough for a year. Please remember; we are in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pack for all seasons.
Under garments
Socks
Shoes (Formal & Casual)
Shaving set
Be prepared mentally to do any (legal) job as soon as you land in OZ.
Enough money to survive for atleast 2-3 months( till you get your first pay)
Medicines for common aliments
Utensils for that comfort food.
Various spices powder (please pack it according to quarantine standards)
Addresses of friends who can help you.
Good resumes for Job-Hunting
Copies of your important documents (keep one with your family & one with each member of your family)
Religious items
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For kids:

Shoes
Clothes
Medicines (with a letter from the doctor)
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For Accomodation:

Please visit whereis.com. It will give Accomodations suited to your specifications.
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In a separate thread, I will tell you what to do once you land in Australia.

Dear friends, I have compiled this list with the help of DH. Please feel free to add your suggestions.

Cheers,

Corallux

 

Re: Moving to Melbourne, Australia

Hi Hema

So when are you moving, or have you already moved here to Melbourne? The reason I asked is because, its a good idea for him to start, school here in January, because of 2 reasons, (1) school starts in jan and he can meet other children who are also new to the school (2) starting in the middle of school term can make some children nervous, to settle in, since other children have already settled down.
I live in Glen Waverley, a lot of Indians live here and there are lot of cultural classes like carnatic music, mridangam, dance etc. Do ask me if you need more info or help.

Love
Sumathy

 

Love to meet..meet to love

Hi Melbourne people

Have the indus ladies in Melbourne, had a get together yet? If not, how about organising for one? Would love to hear your feedback on this.

Love
Sumathy (Sky98)

 

I think that's a great idea!!

 

Re: Love to meet..meet to love

I would have loved to see more responses on this. May be you are all still in holiday mood after Australia Day. i am sure, I will have some responses soon.

Love
Sky98

 

Indian Traditional classes in Melbourne

Hi all ladies with kids (or self interested in these classes)

I have a 5 year old son and would like to introduce him to the traditional ways of Indian living. I have joined him in music class and laso thinking about tamil classes. I have taught him lot of slokas too.
How many of you are familiar with the various types of Indian classes available and the location of such classes. Plase post as many responses as you can, as this will help mums looking for a suitable class. I suggest we put this down in the following format (any feedback about the format, welcome)

Uthra - Carnatic Music - Clayton
Jayasree - Carnatic Music - wheelers hill
Ravichandran - Mridangam - Glen Waverley
Mrs Ravichandran - Dance - Glen Waverley
Barathi Academy - tamil and other coaching classes - East Burwoodand many other locations.
Balvihar - slokams/spritual - Mt Waverley, templestowe, wantirna.

Keep the info flowing.

Cheers
Sky98

 

Re: Indian Traditional classes in Melbourne

Dear Sky98,

Thanks for this thread. It will certainly help a lot of people interested in fine arts etc.

Another place you can get info is in the various Indian community newspapers we get free instore.

Good on you girl.

Corallux

 

Re: Love to meet..meet to love

PM me ladies & we can work something out to meet.
After all it is time we had our Meet in OZ

 

Need help regarding australian visa

I'am an Indian. We r currently staying in USA and my husband is working as a software engineer with 7 yrs of work exp. We r trying to get australian work visa so that we could work and get settled there. It would be grateful if we could know how to get a sponsor so that we could get work visa. And also like to know the salary range which is enough for living a decent life in there, employment opportunities and cost of living. Expecting ur advice and help. Thanks in advance.

Rohini

 

Re: Need help regarding australian visa

Hi

My brother is living in Melbourne...........he gave me this information.....sorry for not able to give u more infomation..........

apply for OFF SHORE PERMANENT RESIDENCY

normally companies would not sponsor, unless the applicant come from a known source

Minimum House Rent for a month would be 1400$
Food expenses $400 - $500
Electricity & Gas - $100
TRansport (Train or bus or tram) $170
If car ($200)

if he has real gud experience...we can search some where

ii have jus copied whatever he say to me............