paddy55
Irish expat in Australia
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Irish
Lives in Darwin
Registration: 23 April 2012
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Clinical Psychologist with Regional Sponsored Visa by Lee&Fiona
Hi, We are Lee and Fiona, new to this blog and currently in Maidstone UK but we have been granted Family Sponsored Visas for Regional NSW, so basically we have the whole stat we can live/work in, but not Sydney itself. Fiona is a Clinical ...
I would suggest the hospitals, private practices, government agencies such as mental health treatment, prisons, courts etc. Read More
New members of the Australia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Australia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Lee and Fiona, As Fiona is a qualified and experienced psychologist, I would suggest contacting the hospitals in the area and see if they can use your services. Read More
Becoming an expat by Zig Zag Wanderer
Hi all! OK, a bit different: I'm already an expat from the UK. Now I want to become an Australian expat too. Has anyone here done this, and if so, did they have any problems with the ato not accepting your non tax residency? They seem to be ...
You must, first of all,, ascertain your tax residency before leaving Australia. If you are an Australian tax resident and you clearly show an intention of returning to Australia within say a year or two and you still have strong ties to Australia ... Read More
Becoming an expat by Zig Zag Wanderer
Hi all! OK, a bit different: I'm already an expat from the UK. Now I want to become an Australian expat too. Has anyone here done this, and if so, did they have any problems with the ato not accepting your non tax residency? They seem to be ...
In Australia, you are taxed on your world income if you are deemed an Australian tax resident. If a tax resident leaves Australia, he is still regarded as an Australian tax resident, if he has not severed all links with Australia e.g. for example ... Read More
Medication in Australia by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Australia ...
Popular drugs here in Australia will often have a different name to what you are accustomed to. Prices tend to much the same. Some drugs that you buy without a prescription overseas will need a prescription in Australia. The converse is also true. ... Read More
Cost of Living in Australia in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Australia to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Here in Darwin, one would pay about $150 at the supermarket each week for a single person. Darwin experienced a boom period until 2016 and it has been a bust period ever since. House and apartment prices have come down by about 30%. Cost of a ... Read More
New members of the Australia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Australia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, My name is Patrick, I am a chartered accountant/lawyer and I have been living in Australia for almost 50 years. Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Australia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Australia can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Dhavita, I,m a chartered accountant, practising in Australia since 1976. You cannot do much until you arrive in Australia with the appropriate work visa. Then it is a matter of trawling the internet seeing what vacancies there are. You would also ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Australia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Australia can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
I am a chartered accountant and tax agent. In my experience, only more highly-paid staff receive additional benefits by way of packaging. Packaging is used for a number of reasons a) to provide tax-free fringe benefits (more difficult these days), ... Read More
Looking for advisors/experts in Australia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is the leading community platform dedicated to expatriation that aims to help those who live or wish to live abroad, including Australia. We are currently looking for one or more advisors/experts ( volunteers) with a good ...
Hi Bhavna, I'm a practising chartered accountant/tax agent and I would be willing to answer free-of-charge any tax questions raised by your readers. Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in Australia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to Australia without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
Up until about 1970. about the only way of communicating with loved ones overseas was by the humble letter. But for the past 30 years, we are spoiled by the ways of communicating with persons overseas. We have cheap phone, Skype, Instagram, social ... Read More
Payment methods in Australia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Australia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Hi, Nearly all payments in Australia for retail purchases are now made by either debit card or credit card. Most establishments still take cash, though. For large bills such as electricity, water, rates etc, people normally pay by electronic system. ... Read More
request for assistance for refund of Bank Deposit for retirment by anaussiemate
My brother was retired in Philippines for the past 3 years and he passed away there in October last year. I would be grateful if someone could assist me as I have documents showing that my brother deposited US $10,000 in a Philippines Bank and this ...
The executor/administrator in the Philippines must attend to this matter. Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Australia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During oneÂ’s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
When I arrived in Australia as a migrant, all my possessions were allowed in with no custom duties. Read More
request for assistance for refund of Bank Deposit for retirment by anaussiemate
My brother was retired in Philippines for the past 3 years and he passed away there in October last year. I would be grateful if someone could assist me as I have documents showing that my brother deposited US $10,000 in a Philippines Bank and this ...
These days banks and professional firms will not even acknowledge that a person is a client. You should be aware that the deceased may have had a Philippina wife/spouse who would probably inherit everything. Read More