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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Bnimz(m): 1:43am On Feb 15, 2018
Zenanted:
pls i want to ask this: We hear and see in the Media that Australia undoubtedly is the country with the most poisonous and Venomous creatures...I wish to know , Has anyone come across or had an encounter with them and how safe are the areas with these animals
We would like to know. Thanks

My belief is, if pesin dey find animal, pesin go enter bush... The closer one's house is to the outskirts,, the higher the probability of running into the "owners of the land"

with that said, I saw a sizeable number of snakes, alligators and scorpions in Naija.... And I never see any here yet. ....

Dem dey o. Don't get me wrong... But no be say make dem dey come greet pesin inside house in the middle of the city cheesy

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by desertboom(m): 1:44pm On Feb 15, 2018
Vinsmuft:


Bros PR na d way o. Na the link wey dem give you so. All the best
I go soon start am, I pray make I succeed. Well-done
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Onizea: 3:31pm On Feb 15, 2018
Good day all, I'm a new nairalander and i have been following this thread for a while. My family will be moving to Sydney in 2 months on an official secondment (visa subclass 457) from Hubby's office here in naija. Thank you all for the enlightenment however I need to clear my doubts on certain things;
I currently work with a bank here -9 years of experience to be precise and I'm going to resign to give this opportunity a try as we have been looking for such avenues to migrate to give a solid platform to our kids,
1. I'm planning to buy a few braided wigs to sell while looking for a job in Sydney. I don't have anyone there but I plan to join a parish of our home church over there asap, would you consider this a good venture and any immigration law against importing such.
2. We will be given accommodation for abt 2 weeks to enable us search for ours, I was impressed with Bexley NSW 2207 reviews online cos of the schools and proximity to the CBD where hubby will be working, anyone in this area? What are your pros and cons associated with living there?
3. I'm torn in between knowing what to buy from here for the kids, can o buy school bags, lunch boxes, food flasks and a few other accessories to start d kids on over there?

Thank you all for your prompt reply.

PS - this is my first time of posting here so pardon my errors if any.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Nobody: 12:42am On Feb 16, 2018
Onizea:
Good day all, I'm a new nairalander and i have been following this thread for a while. My family will be moving to Sydney in 2 months on an official secondment (visa subclass 457) from Hubby's office here in naija. Thank you all for the enlightenment however I need to clear my doubts on certain things;
I currently work with a bank here -9 years of experience to be precise and I'm going to resign to give this opportunity a try as we have been looking for such avenues to migrate to give a solid platform to our kids,
1. I'm planning to buy a few braided wigs to sell while looking for a job in Sydney. I don't have anyone there but I plan to join a parish of our home church over there asap, would you consider this a good venture and any immigration law against importing such.
2. We will be given accommodation for abt 2 weeks to enable us search for ours, I was impressed with Bexley NSW 2207 reviews online cos of the schools and proximity to the CBD where hubby will be working, anyone in this area? What are your pros and cons associated with living there?
3. I'm torn in between knowing what to buy from here for the kids, can o buy school bags, lunch boxes, food flasks and a few other accessories to start d kids on over there?



Thank you all for your prompt reply.

PS - this is my first time of posting here so pardon my errors if any.


May I add that anti malaria is invaluable, bring packs along when coming, you may not find it here.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bellong: 2:40am On Feb 16, 2018
@Onizea,

It is better to bring important things than clog your baggage allowance with stuff you can easily get here. You can get all the school accessories at a cheap price here, no need to bring them. Go to Kmart, BigW, cheap as chips or reject shop to buy those stuff.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by happy4lucy: 3:16am On Feb 16, 2018
Hello,

Am happy to say we got our grant on feb 12 for family of 3.

Am in a preparation stage and have few questions to ask to clear my doubts.

1. Is it better and cheaper to buy clothes in Nigeria or leave it when I reach Australia we will shop

2. Can I carry dry fish along(what foodstuff is allowed)

3. I have been looking for disability certification to undergo while waiting till June when we finally go (I want to do this course in case of necessity)

4. Are there mosquito un Australia, should I carry my net come because I have a toddler...

Thanks�

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by FBS: 1:31am On Feb 17, 2018
@happy4lucy.

Congratulations. I know that feeling. cheesy

1. Buy your clothes in Naija. Australia is expensive. Very expensive.

2. Not sure about that. Probably not but if at all make sure it is well packed, tight and sealed.

3. Google online. Sure you will find the required information.

4. Only if you are going for camping and all that.

My 2 shilling coins.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by gbollykoko: 3:53am On Feb 17, 2018
For all intending Australian Migrant that needs to pay any fees in AUD.You can contact me on whatsapp +61420983784 and we can strike a good exchange rate to naira equivalent.Pls note only by whatsapp.thks omg.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Onizea: 6:52am On Feb 17, 2018
Thanks @ oga bellong and other for the response,, God bless you real good.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bellong: 9:51am On Feb 17, 2018
@Happy4lucy,

1. Depends on what you want. If you have more important luggage to carry, it is better to free the space for what you can buy here. Clothes are expensive, however, you can still get cheap good clothes. Depending on the quality you want, for everyday clothes you can buy from Kmart, BigW, Target, Salvo stores, Op shops. For average quality you can buy from Rivers, Ed Harry. For upper average, Connors (Men only), Meyers, David Jones etc.
Summary is, you can always find something that meets your needs and taste.

2. Yes.. most food stuff are allowed as long as you label them and declare them. That being said, some states will not allow you to bring in beans except you can proof it doesn't have the weevil. Also anything that has bark of a tree is not allowed in.

3. No clarity on what you want us to say about it.

4. There are mosquitoes but there is no anopheles mosquito which transmits the malaria parasite. You may come with malaria drug to clear your system of malaria residue.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Nnaemekaben1990: 10:58am On Feb 17, 2018
Pls which hospital should I go for Australia medical in Lagos state
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Onizea: 3:07pm On Feb 17, 2018
Top of the day to you all,

Pls does Aussie's immigration policy permit the importation of hair extensions and braided wigs, I have some I want to bring for sale over there.

Thank you all for your prompt response

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by dmickdx: 4:04pm On Feb 17, 2018
samge:
When I read the post @AdeyinkaSeun I showed it to a friend who has been living in Melbourne for 4 years now and he said -

1. Na back of Melbourne him come?

2. I know wetin him dey try do, he just want to discourage pple.

That was his opinion.

My opinion is that he went too far and exagerated a lot trying to manage pple’s expectations, at least he should have compared Australia to Nigeria where I believe most pple on this thread live.

As someone noted earlier in this thread, prepare when coming anyway. It might not be as you expect job wise when you just come in, but it will be after some time and that is the case with many migrants at first regardless of skin color.

I have been here only 3 months and wish I have been here years ago; things work in this country. I am the only black person in my company & have never experienced racism; at least for now rather they want to know more about my country and culture.

I encourage everyone on this quest not to relent,
It is well worth it.

Good day. Please how may I get a job in Australia? Please Whatsapp me +2347051126865

Thanks
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by obi24(f): 4:44pm On Feb 17, 2018
Go to IOM HOSPTAL at no 1 Isaac john street Ikeja. Pls which hospital should I go for Australia medical in Lagos state[/quote]
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Kingsley10000: 8:57pm On Feb 17, 2018
Please i'm a graduate of animal science.would like to travel to australia,settle down to hustle(work).pls what kinda work is available there and whats the wages or remuneration?how much do i need for visa application/travelling expenses?i only have 250k in my account.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by castrokins(m): 10:12pm On Feb 17, 2018
Wrong Thread

Go Here:

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident



Kingsley10000:
Please i'm a graduate of animal science.would like to travel to australia,settle down to hustle(work).pls what kinda work is available there and whats the wages or remuneration?how much do i need for visa application/travelling expenses?i only have 250k in my account.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Hephziebah(f): 9:19am On Feb 19, 2018
Regarding braided wigs, I think you should start by bringing a few when you are coming to see how you fare, then you can order for more subsequently, just to minimize your risk (the black population here is very low and fashion doesn't seem to be our priority as I found grin . For information on bringing in commercial quantity, you should be able to get this on the Australian border and customs website.

On living in Bexley, I have never been there but I looked it up and its not far from the city as you found, however, you can find information on suburb review on www.homely.com.au

Onizea:
Good day all, I'm a new nairalander and i have been following this thread for a while. My family will be moving to Sydney in 2 months on an official secondment (visa subclass 457) from Hubby's office here in naija. Thank you all for the enlightenment however I need to clear my doubts on certain things;
I currently work with a bank here -9 years of experience to be precise and I'm going to resign to give this opportunity a try as we have been looking for such avenues to migrate to give a solid platform to our kids,
1. I'm planning to buy a few braided wigs to sell while looking for a job in Sydney. I don't have anyone there but I plan to join a parish of our home church over there asap, would you consider this a good venture and any immigration law against importing such.
2. We will be given accommodation for abt 2 weeks to enable us search for ours, I was impressed with Bexley NSW 2207 reviews online cos of the schools and proximity to the CBD where hubby will be working, anyone in this area? What are your pros and cons associated with living there?
3. I'm torn in between knowing what to buy from here for the kids, can o buy school bags, lunch boxes, food flasks and a few other accessories to start d kids on over there?

Thank you all for your prompt reply.

PS - this is my first time of posting here so pardon my errors if any.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Onizea: 11:06am On Feb 19, 2018
@ Hephziebah,

Thanks a lot for the info, God bless you.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ugsams(m): 2:51pm On Feb 19, 2018
Please I'll like to know the available options for sending money to Nigeria and which one offers the best rate?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bligs: 9:45am On Feb 20, 2018
ugsams:
Please I'll like to know the available options for sending money to Nigeria and which one offers the best rate?
Cashremit a little bit better than worldremit.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ugsams(m): 1:31pm On Feb 20, 2018
bligs:

Cashremit a little bit better than worldremit.

Thanks a lot bro, I will check out their rate while I wait for other recommendations too.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by happy4lucy: 4:26pm On Feb 21, 2018
FBS:
@happy4lucy.

Congratulations. I know that feeling. cheesy

1. Buy your clothes in Naija. Australia is expensive. Very expensive.

2. Not sure about that. Probably not but if at all make sure it is well packed, tight and sealed.

3. Google online. Sure you will find the required information.

4. Only if you are going for camping and all that.

My 2 shilling coins.

Thanks dear

Please do you know how I can contact IOM for t ticket booking.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by happy4lucy: 4:27pm On Feb 21, 2018
bellong:
@Happy4lucy,

1. Depends on what you want. If you have more important luggage to carry, it is better to free the space for what you can buy here. Clothes are expensive, however, you can still get cheap good clothes. Depending on the quality you want, for everyday clothes you can buy from Kmart, BigW, Target, Salvo stores, Op shops. For average quality you can buy from Rivers, Ed Harry. For upper average, Connors (Men only), Meyers, David Jones etc.
Summary is, you can always find something that meets your needs and taste.

2. Yes.. most food stuff are allowed as long as you label them and declare them. That being said, some states will not allow you to bring in beans except you can proof it doesn't have the weevil. Also anything that has bark of a tree is not allowed in.

3. No clarity on what you want us to say about it.

4. There are mosquitoes but there is no anopheles mosquito which transmits the malaria parasite. You may come with malaria drug to clear your system of malaria residue.

Thanks Oga Bellong

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by happy4lucy: 4:29pm On Feb 21, 2018
Hello,

Please who knows how I can contact IOM for t ticket booking.

If there are better options please do suggest.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Vinsmuft(m): 9:09pm On Feb 21, 2018
happy4lucy:
Hello,

Please who knows how I can contact IOM for t ticket booking.

If there are better options please do suggest.

Send a mail to OAJAEGBU@iom.int and exercise plenty patience
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Noreal: 7:03am On Feb 22, 2018
Vinsmuft:


Send a mail to OAJAEGBU@iom.int and exercise plenty patience

YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT IOMAustralia@iom.int. I THINK THEY ARE A LOT FASTER.

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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ebunlomocrown: 3:48pm On Feb 22, 2018
Do people use AliExpress in Aussie to buy stuffs?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by industrialchemi: 4:30pm On Feb 22, 2018
cconcept:
The view from the sky point observation deck surfers paradise.

The lift takes you from the ground floor to the 77th in 44s


Where in Australia is this?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by manga5: 6:02pm On Feb 22, 2018
Noreal:


YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT IOMAustralia@iom.int. I THINK THEY ARE A LOT FASTER.
I never knew there was IOM Australia. Nice one
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by oknee: 7:49pm On Feb 22, 2018
ebunlomocrown:
Do people use AliExpress in Aussie to buy stuffs?
sure.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by gaggle: 9:31am On Feb 23, 2018
I see so many people are asking about braided wigs. let me add my experience and use the opportunity to sell my remaining market. I was in Aussie for 2weeks b/w Jan. 25th to Feb 8th for my brothers wedding. I came in with 6 braided wigs(3 shoulder length and 3 slightly above bra length). My sis-inlaw helped me put it up on a facebook selling site. I was only able to sell 4pcs while i was there. so i still have 2 (1 short&1long) left. The colours I have left are 1 black (short) and Colour 27/1 ie black/purple (long). The wigs are very neatly braided with closure. U can send me a pm if u want them at a give away price cos they are the last ones. Location is Perth Western Australia. Back to the questions: No body harrassed me for carrying the wigs o and I had them in my hand luggage. They only threw away my mum's dried vegetables she tried begging the cbp he told her to go to Coles and buy vegetables�. On whether it is a viable business, My dear if u no get power to talk plenty please keep ur money. I didn't really make much profit compared to the ones I sold in the US. Maybe becos I had a short period and I was in a hurry to sell off. I hope this helps.

P.S: Anybody that wants to buy any of the remaining 2 should pm me.

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