Alan
@Aljuniedroad
Singaporean expat in Australia
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 05 August 2012
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Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
Hi AnfieldK, Have you made your trip to Melbourne already? Read More
I am a new migrant to Perth from Singapore by Florencechua
Hi all. I am a new migrant to Perth. I have young children , wonder if anyone can suggest a "safe" and convenient town to buy a house in ... Thanks
Hi Flo, may I suggest asking SG Kongsi Australia (Kampung) facebook.com/groups/264798606954939/ They're very helpful. Read More
working and living in melbourne by koh poh
Hi, i am a singaporean and would like to work in melbourne, also i hold a diploma in mechanical engineering and i am good in handyman jobs. Anyone able to advise me? I can travel to australia anytime to enquuire.Thks
To work in Australia you need a work visa or PR visa. see immi.gov.au good luck. Read More
Why Melbourne? by suzy28
Hi there my hubby and i really fancy coming to Australia for a new life, somewhere nice to bring up the kids. If you dont mind me asking what made you guys decide to move to Melbourne. I've been researching on line for days now and we cant decide ...
suzy; there're lots of beachside houses in Melbourne. Melbourne is a "top" liveable city!!! Read More
Melbourne Suburbs by Pica1
Hi all, We're an active retired American couple looking to retire outside of the US. After researching/visiting many lovely S. American countries, we are opening up to Australia, probably Melbourne. Melbourne looks terrific, but we've done the ...
Hi Pica1, I live in the outer west suburb, 20km (16 miles) from the city. It's quiet and property is affordable. Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
Anfieldknight: Good post. useful and pertinent points. Good luck in your application. For more info, Have you seen this FB group SG Kongsi Australia? facebook.com/groups/264798606954939/ Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
singlemom: -cost of living is not high relative to wages -income tax is also not high if you apply tax deductables Most malaysians I know are able to find some kind of job (any job will do to start off). They eventually do pretty well. Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
..... at A$37,001 you are taxed at 37% plus 1.5% of medicare levy. However you will get tax offsets if you have family and dependent spouse.......Recent changes to tax rules; new tax threshold is now $18,000 (I think). So at $37k you'll be taxed on ... Read More
working and living in melbourne by koh poh
Hi, i am a singaporean and would like to work in melbourne, also i hold a diploma in mechanical engineering and i am good in handyman jobs. Anyone able to advise me? I can travel to australia anytime to enquuire.Thks
Hi koh, exactly what advice do you seek? Read More