In some parts of the world if you make the statement that you are planning to live in Australia or migrate to Ausi, well it's a head turner. the luxurious idea of settling down abroad has always been a fascinating thought in human mind. Well I should say it has got it's own pros and cons. It is like the current country that you reside is going to loose a million dollars just because you cease to pay tax sooner and the foreign country in which you intend to migrate is polishing their silver platter to receive you and then drain you with tax and so on and so forth.
let's get to the story of a newbie in Ausi straight away.
So you have booked your airline tickets and have flown to Ausi in a glorious morning. Once you have come out of the airport please check the working hours and head straight to THE LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IN THAT AREA. It makes your life that much easier starting to get enrolled with medicare on the first day you landed in to Australia. Here I would like to emphasis on the fact that I'm only relating to my story and experiences, when you do these things please take in to account your visa categories etc. Thanks to my husband this was done promptly.
Then comes the big blow, where are you planing to stay? I bet any sensible person would find a house, apartment, townhouse or even a granny flat before you book your airline tickets. If you are lucky enough you will be able to find a house according to your budget with all inclusive.(from spoons to bed to kitchen equipment etc. A fully completed house) Approximately 300AUD/week. Why I say this is if you select a house only with no furniture in it you will obviously end up paying more per week after purchasing the most necessary items to live in that house. But the choice is up to each individual. At the end of the day how we define expenses is unique to our personalities.
Next most important hing is to get registered in your local or nearest medical clinic and get to know a good GP. Your GP that is like the family doctor in other parts of the world.
Now you are only a day or two old in the foreign country, you get hungry and other human necessities kick in. Find your local supermarket and get enrolled to loyalty card. In Australia Coles supermarket and Woolworths ( woolies) are very popular, so do their rewards cards, Flybys and woolworths rewards. Be sure to be in the loop to grab the discounts and other sales.
As you can see it's not just a jolly ride to another country and say, wow I'm in abroad, You got to work to survive in the system.
Here comes the drivers license. It is tricky as hell, depends on what type and the maturity of the current overseas drivers license you hold. If you don't then have to start from scratch. My golden advice is when you get enrolled with a learner for driving classes, ask whether they teach you the test route or at least whether they have any idea what the test routes are. Where I live in there are about three different test routes. I learned the lesson the hard way. lol
In a case where you are pregnant your GP will direct you to get registered with the hospital and then get enrolled with Midwife care if you are planning to go for it. Otherwise it's solely up to you to decide which care procedure you would like throughout the pregnancy. But be prepared to be disappointing if planning to go with Midwife Care, because they are so damn good they are booked all the time, chances of receiving a call from the hospital saying that for that particular month the midwife care program is full is way high.
If you are planning to build a house then it's another roller-coaster game. My advice is do not barge in. Always do your ground work, make calls, talk to people and keep on finding the best deals. Read read and read.
The best way to blend in to the community is to participate in your religious places, join Toastmasters, extend a helping hand to charity and fund raising events in your area and etc.
So far my experience has been a fantastic one. I truly believe that if you do what needs to be done at the correct time everything will fall in to place. There's no sleepy and lazy time with the government, they will tax you regardless your situations. It is up to the individual to be above the tide and ensure you are not washed away.
If you think that this has helped you in anyway feel free to write your thoughts. This is about realizing that there's much more to live in a foreign country than just booking your tickets. This is a tribute to all the people who have come to foreign lands in search of greener pastures and have succeeded in their lives and to those who need an encouraging shout to keep going ahead.
Till I see you again in another Steemit article, stay safe and enjoy life.