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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by catchdwind4rmkd(m): 1:50pm On Dec 02, 2017
grin grin grin grin

Una think say na only Naija get sense abi?

You for pay na?

They use small price to draw ur attention, and hit you hard once in.

That said, you should at least know if your car drives smooth or you're confident in the state of the car coz safety is paramount.
You don't wanna be matching 110km/hr when the car stall.

You mustn't fix everything but the critical issues listed and plan the rest for later,
Or probably sell and buy another.

That's if you suspect something is wrong with the car; otherwise no stress!

Vinsmuft:


Yes you are right. The deal I got serviced my car very cheap but then printed a report of $1,200 shocked. They said that my timing belt was due for replacement. I bought the car for $4,500 and want to use $1,200 to change timing belt? I pick race my guy
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Yeeshas: 2:20pm On Dec 02, 2017
kamotisha:
Hi fam!
Pls I need advise o. I tried opening a NAB classic account from naija and experienced issues because they asked for phone no and I was putting +234...Apparently they expect the no to be an aussie no. Any ideas on what to do pls? Or do I try another bank? Any referrals with good testimonies?

Same happened to us as well as we plan to transfer our money there before leaving Nigeria. But I'm guessing we will just wait till we arrive. If you ever find a way, please let me know will you? Thank you.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by donkafor(m): 3:36pm On Dec 02, 2017
Thanks for this. Aussie, I am coming grin
Vinsmuft:

One thing is for sure: except you are lazy or you are the type that likes forming, you cannot be poor in this country. Jobs dey plenty.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Horticulturist: 6:27pm On Dec 02, 2017
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by uk101: 6:43pm On Dec 02, 2017
jukeblam:
Strawberries are cheap, and shaki has an english name shocked cheesy T-R-I-P-E


nawa oo the shaki packaging grin grin cheesy makes sense in Nigeria flies would have polluted that meat even market where your buying it na race to leave the stinking environs.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by oknee: 8:33pm On Dec 02, 2017
Horticulturist:
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�

Very easy, just download and register with world remit.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by uk101: 9:46pm On Dec 02, 2017
oknee:
Pics of Melbourne



this melbourne victoria fine o angry angry
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bellong: 9:49pm On Dec 02, 2017
kamotisha:
Hi fam!
Pls I need advise o. I tried opening a NAB classic account from naija and experienced issues because they asked for phone no and I was putting +234...Apparently they expect the no to be an aussie no. Any ideas on what to do pls? Or do I try another bank? Any referrals with good testimonies?

I believe on every bank's website, there will be an account for migrants. I don't know what NAB calls theirs.

You can open account prior to arrival if you choose the right account. I opened an account before I arrived.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bellong: 9:50pm On Dec 02, 2017
Horticulturist:
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�

There are so many platforms for money transfer including using bank for wire transfer to domiciliary accounts.

@Oknee,

Worldremit's price is not competitive.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bblessed: 10:11pm On Dec 02, 2017
Horticulturist:
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�


You can also use www.moneydrop.com. their rate are always higher than that of world remit
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Solitin40: 10:27pm On Dec 02, 2017
Horticulturist:
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�
https://www.cashremit.com.au/#/

Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by kamotisha: 1:07am On Dec 03, 2017
bellong:


I believe on every bank's website, there will be an account for migrants. I don't know what NAB calls theirs.

You can open account prior to arrival if you choose the right account. I opened an account before I arrived.

Ok then. Thanks. Will keep searching.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Solitin40: 5:05am On Dec 03, 2017
Horticulturist:
Pardon the inquisitive me but I'd like to know, how seamless would it be to send money monthly to ones folks in naija when we eventually land in aussie......

Biko epp dose of us dt pay monthly tithe to friends n family�
https://www.moneydrop.com.au/

Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Alphadoor: 6:32am On Dec 03, 2017
kamotisha:
Hi fam!
Pls I need advise o. I tried opening a NAB classic account from naija and experienced issues because they asked for phone no and I was putting +234...Apparently they expect the no to be an aussie no. Any ideas on what to do pls? Or do I try another bank? Any referrals with good testimonies?
Yeeshas:


Same happened to us as well as we plan to transfer our money there before leaving Nigeria. But I'm guessing we will just wait till we arrive. If you ever find a way, please let me know will you? Thank you.

For NAB account use
https://www.nab.com.au/personal/banking/opening-a-new-personal-account
do not click apply... scroll down and select

Opening an account from overseas
it will take you to the link below

https://www.tfaforms.com/197860

For commonwealth bank

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/can/moving-to-australia.html

ANZ

http://movingtoaustralia.anz.com/global/en/?_ga=2.173264803.1063520243.1512279893-796203425.1512279893

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Horticulturist: 7:32am On Dec 03, 2017
Solitin40:
https://www.moneydrop.com.au/

Aaaawn ...thank you so much! Ur d best!!!!!

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Teejah80: 4:51pm On Dec 03, 2017
Which of d bank is good, as in,like Nigeria that new generation bank services are better.please advice,which one is good.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by attention007(m): 6:38pm On Dec 03, 2017
How much is the visa for Aussie after you've gone through all other processes
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by mctowel01: 9:19pm On Dec 03, 2017
kamotisha:
Hi fam!
Pls I need advise o. I tried opening a NAB classic account from naija and experienced issues because they asked for phone no and I was putting +234...Apparently they expect the no to be an aussie no. Any ideas on what to do pls? Or do I try another bank? Any referrals with good testimonies?
It doesn't matter. as far as you ll be travelling soon to activate it. They wil change the phone no to your new one when you go for activation
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Omooloriredade: 10:32pm On Dec 03, 2017
jukeblam:
Parts of Perth CBD- notice the few people there:

This will be heaven on earth for some people but I prefer the Sydney/Melbourne style for now cheesy
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Omooloriredade: 10:44pm On Dec 03, 2017
kamotisha:
Hi fam!
Pls I need advise o. I tried opening a NAB classic account from naija and experienced issues because they asked for phone no and I was putting +234...Apparently they expect the no to be an aussie no. Any ideas on what to do pls? Or do I try another bank? Any referrals with good testimonies?

Yeeshas:


Same happened to us as well as we plan to transfer our money there before leaving Nigeria. But I'm guessing we will just wait till we arrive. If you ever find a way, please let me know will you? Thank you.

In addition to the link Alphadoor posted, I used this

https://www.nationalaustraliabank.com/nabglobal/migrant

When you click "Apply" it opens the same form >>

https://www.nationalaustraliabank.com/australian-account


I have since completed my account opening using my Nigerian address and phone number (no money to send yet cheesy ). It was a smooth process. Your account number is sent to you via email in about 24-48 hours. You'll also be sent your internet log in details via a seperate email (for security reasons) another 24 hours after.
Read the instructions on the PDF attachment containing your acct details carefully.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Omooloriredade: 10:59pm On Dec 03, 2017
Teejah80:
Which of d bank is good, as in,like Nigeria that new generation bank services are better.please advice,which one is good.

I worried about that for a while until I reasoned I could always open with another bank if not satisfied. However, I considered factors such as the branch network, ATM distribution, charges etc Individual preferences is the determinant jare. Same way some of us won't give up our GT for any other bank despite their 'funny' charges.
Personally, I'd suggest NAB for now (or rather, I went for NAB). You can always open another.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Omooloriredade: 11:42pm On Dec 03, 2017
obi24:
Hi, I will be moving to Adelaide hopefully next year with hubby and three kids.we are at the stage of doing medicals and pcc.pls our elders in Australia I want to know if there are mosquitoes in Adelaide.I dey always take malaria drugs every month.even the mosquitoe no dey fear my injection. your answers will be of great help me.

bblessed:


I have been in Sydney for like five months now and I have only seen mosquito once and that was last week. I was even excited seeing it,i had to tell the testimony. Lol

Your own fear is mosquito. Lol. For some it's spiders while for others it's snakes cheesy cheesy cheesy God have mercy.

This just reminded me an exchange on another thread that always makes me laugh each and every time I remember it.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Madir: 12:14am On Dec 04, 2017
its interesting
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:07am On Dec 04, 2017
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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Yeeshas: 1:25pm On Dec 04, 2017
Omooloriredade:



I have since completed my account opening using my Nigerian address and phone number (no money to send yet cheesy ). It was a smooth process. Your account number is sent to you via email in about 24-48 hours. You'll also be sent your internet log in details via a seperate email (for security reasons) another 24 hours after.
Read the instructions on the PDF attachment containing your acct details carefully.

Thanks a lot!
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Aieboocaar(m): 1:54pm On Dec 04, 2017
Vinsmuft:


Care jobs pay very well. The Australian govt has invested heavily into caring for the disabled through a scheme known as NDIS. I know a naija guy here in Melbourne who does disability care full-time (i.e. Mon-Sun) and is raking in money. This is someone who has his PhD in a biological science shocked. I was told that Disability care is even more lucrative than Nursing and less stressful. One can get paid betw $30-35/hr on weekdays and as much as $40-50/hr on Sundays and pub holidays. One would need to do a Certificate IV course on disability but because there is a high demand for these workers (speaking from a Melbourne perspective), some agencies such as OnCALL are willing to give you a short 4-day training to get you working sharply. I have attended this training (as well as bolaobby) and I have started getting shifts though only on weekends as I have my regular 9-5 infotech job on weekdays. Infact the agency keeps calling me to accept shifts on weekdays which I have repeatedly turned down.
One thing is for sure: except you are lazy or you are the type that likes forming, you cannot be poor in this country. Jobs dey plenty.

@bolded!! me wey my middle name na "Johnny WalkerWorker" grin grin

THUNDER FIRE FORMING!!!!... i go begin form if i get my 1st 30billion for my akkant cheesy

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Aieboocaar(m): 1:58pm On Dec 04, 2017
obi24:
Hi, I will be moving to Adelaide hopefully next year with hubby and three kids.we are at the stage of doing medicals and pcc.pls our elders in Australia I want to know if there are mosquitoes in Adelaide.I dey always take malaria drugs every month.even the mosquitoe no dey fear my injection. your answers will be of great help me.

Mama D Mama!! cheesy Just incase you 1st me enter abeg begin clear road for your boy grin cos na adelaide go fit be my 1st point of call!!! grin

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by obi24(f): 2:25pm On Dec 04, 2017
Yes oooooo. we go meet for Adelaide.In fact I dey dream say I see myself for Aussie already.Na hustling spirit we need now.Naija no dey carry last na.

Mama D Mama!! cheesy Just incase you 1st me enter abeg begin clear road for your boy grin cos na adelaide go fit be my 1st point of call!!! grin[/quote]
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by cuttie83: 2:21am On Dec 05, 2017
jukeblam:
Strawberries are cheap, and shaki has an english name shocked cheesy T-R-I-P-E

Please are you in Melbourne and which market did you get shaki from
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ideamaster(m): 2:44am On Dec 05, 2017
Vinsmuft:


Yes you are right. The deal I got serviced my car very cheap but then printed a report of $1,200 shocked. They said that my timing belt was due for replacement. I bought the car for $4,500 and want to use $1,200 to change timing belt? I pick race my guy

Most of the mechanics say timing belt is due for replacement every 100,000 kms. The reading as at the last time it was replaced is usually written on the timing belt cover. However, most people dont do it and just keep driving the car like that. Although $1200 is a bit on the high side especially considering how much you bought it.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ideamaster(m): 2:45am On Dec 05, 2017
jukeblam:
Found in Perth too

Haha. I have seen this a couple of times and I was wondering if they serve Akara as breakfast there. lol
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by hpmrentals: 7:59am On Dec 05, 2017
ideamaster:


Haha. I have seen this a couple of times and I was wondering if they serve Akara as breakfast there. lol

Pls i need your suggestions. I apllied online visit business visa and submitted on 21 November 2017.,Uptil now i have not heard from the australian immigration to go for thumprint. What cpuld be the issue? I only received an acknowledgement letter on same day. Pls clarify me. Thanks

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