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  1. Life in Australia
    Hi all ! I recently moved to Melbourne with my wife and 2.2 years old son. Staying in CBD for now on rental, looking to buy own house in the next one year. Just looking for recommendations from people who have moved and bought something in eastern or south eastern suburbs. I dont really want...
  2. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    I got job offers from Melbourne and Alice spring TSS 482 visa for auto mechanic. Which one I need to prefer for my better future ( Quality of life, PR etc)
  3. Life in Australia
    Hello, my husband has been offered a post in werribee. We live in the UK. I am looking for suggestions for areas to live in Melbourne rather than Werribee. We will prob hire or buy a car for him to drive up and down. Please suggest some areas for me. We have no kids. We are 45 and 50 years. Not...
  4. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hello, I tried signing up for a vicroads account but it asks for a phone number which starts with 4. I am still overseas and have not moved to Australia yet, I plan to move in March 2023. But is there a way to register for vicroads and start with the learner's permit online?
  5. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi, I am planning to move to Melbourne with my family in March 2023. We had made our first entry (as a vacation to Australia) in April 2019 and due to COVID couldn't make the move then. We have Australian PR. My question is is my Indian driver's license valid for a period until I get my...
  6. Life in Australia
    Hi, My wife is an artist. She paints stuff on canvas, bottles, rocks, mugs and other mediums which she sells locally. We are moving to Melbourne soon on Temporary Activity Visa subclass 408 and I wonder if she'd be able to continue her hobby business. Being on dependent visa she is allowed to...
  7. Life in Australia
    Hello, I am planning to relocate my family from India to Melbourne around April 2023 after my kid's grade 5 exams get over. But as per my child's date of birth he's not eligible for Australian primary Year 6 until July. Basically he'd have to repeat Year 5 which I really hope he doesn't have...
  8. Life in Australia
    Hello, We are a family of 3 (my wife and 14 month old) are planning to move to Australia in March 2023. We are a bit concerned about the lengthy day care wait lists - so how can we get a head start on this while we are still offshore? Can we pick a few day care centres and apply online to a...
  9. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hello :) I am planning to pursue a career as an ICT Business Analyst in Melbourne and I wanted to have a Masters degree at the same time. I already have a Bachelor's degree of Computer Science and a 5yrs work experience as an IT analyst, Business Systems. I am not sure what course should I take...
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    Hi, have anyone got invite for citizenship test in Melbourne VIC ? I got an email from DHHS in Sept stating tests are being cancelled until lockdowns are lifted by Victorian government. My test was booked in Melbourne cbd. Now lockdown has been lifted I still have not received any new date . If...
  11. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi there everyone, If there is anyone living around the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne Docklands? If so, i wanted to know what your thoughts are of the stadium being renovated. Supposedly, they are planning on making it more attractive for visitors and planning to make it so it will be open/...
  12. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Purpose: This post is for all who are thinking and/or weighing and/or considering to relocate to Australia! OR elsewhere for that matter… For me it all started through a twisted event at work back in 2013, when I started pursuing the immigration dream. So, where to then? AUSTRALIA… WHY...
  13. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi everyone, been posting few times but still new to this, so I apologize if the answers are already in another thread (I tried to look for it I swear). I've been in Australia for just over 2 years, 2 WHV and now on a student visa. I am an Architect, 5-8 years experience, 32, sole trader...
  14. Life in Australia
    Dear friends, I am planning to move to Melbourne from Singapore with my family. Those who lived in Singapore knows the biggest advantage here is safety and tax savings. I would like to have an insight from you about how is life in Australia as compared to Singapore. How difficult/easy it is...
  15. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi, Anyone going to Melbourne next year from India? I am an IT professional and reside in Bangalore. I got PR from Australia recently and planning to move there by the first quarter of next year, probably between March 2019 and June 2019. Please let me know if you are in the same boat! Thanks.
  16. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi guys, I am planning to relocate to Melbourne, Australia in 2019. Either I will be there in Feb 2019 or July 2019 as I heard those are the best months to land a job in the Software industry. What do you think? Which month will be better for me? I have worked in the US/India and have...
  17. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi guys, Is it possible to get software engineer jobs in Melbourne, Australia via Skype interviews? I have worked in the US and India. I have 8+ years of Software industry experience. I have uploaded my resume at Seek.au but I haven't seen any activity. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
  18. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi, I will be shifting permanently next month on PR from Pakistan. Last year I made initial entry in Dec 2017 during that period I opened account in Commonwealth Bank of Australia but unable to deposit any amount that time due to which my account was closed by bank. Please advise can same...
  19. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi all, My family and I were recently granted PR and I wish to land in Aus inJune 2018. I plan to settle initially and then bring my family. I have been thinking about Melbourne and Sydney a lot.. but couldn't finalize it as on date. :fingerscrossed: Can someone kindly advise which will be my...
  20. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    I recently got PR from Australia. I am planning to move to Australia this December 2018. Is there any guide that will help me with these 2 questions: 1. How to open a bank account once I land at Melbourne? 2. How to get a room/studio/1 Bedroom apartment for rent without any prior history in...
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