Sunday, October 24, 2010

are there any after school student care centres in melbourne

are there any after school student care centres in melbourne?
hi all. im currently in Singapore, and will be moving to melbourne in the last quarter of the year. i read school in Australia is from 9 til 3pm. i have an 8 year old daughter. i'm just wondering where all the parents leave their children from 3 o'clock to 5? (until the end of office day) i dont want to leave her home alone until i get back from work, is there an after-school day care centre available in melbourne? roughly how much would that cost me? thanks all!
Melbourne - 3 Answers
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Many schools run Before and After School Care programs and they are also provided by a large number of childcare centres and other organizations. http://www.careforkids.com.au/search/regions.asp?stateID=6&ut=4&ctype=6 http://www.victoria.ymca.org.au/cpa/htm/htm_article.asp?page_id=43 Search on 'before and after school care victoria' and 'oshc victoria' for more. Charges vary and Childcare Benefits (CCB) may be available to eligible parents.
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try send her to a school that includes after school care. you will have to most likely pay for it
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school usually goes till 3.30 and most schools have an after school program. When looking at schools make sure that the school has one. They are usually open till 6pm . As to cost it can vary, so you will need to ask the school
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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Should I move to Banff when I finish high school

Should I move to Banff when I finish high school?
I'm currently 18 years old and completing my final year of high school in Australia. I have a permanent residence visa for Australia, but I'm a British citizen. I'm considering moving to Banff to start out in a place I absolutely love. I'd be looking to get a job when I get there. Any advice on how practical this would be for someone coming straight out of school? Visas, expenses, etc. All responses would be appreciated. I am interested in moving Banff upon the completion of high school. Unlike most people, I am looking to make Banff my home in the long term. My current location is in Australia although I am of British origin. Could anyone assist me with information on moving to Banff and how applicable this venture would be for someone like myself? Is it easy to find employment that can sustain the housing costs in Banff? Would it be a financial strain moving to Banff for someone just starting out? Hope you can help!! * I am looking to make either Banff or Canmore my permanent home for at least 5 to 6 years * I would be applying for my visa from the United Kingdom (as I plan to return there briefly beforehand) * The cold winters are something I look forward to * I am prepared to live in Canmore and commute although sharing accommodation is not something that appeals to me * I prepared to work hard and start off in any post for the short term
Calgary - 6 Answers
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If that is where you want to go, then so be it. Just show up and you will have to make it all work.
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If you are flexible with what kind of job you are looking for. Wing it, come out and you can work your way into the job you really want. Research your visas before you come, Aussies come and go quite frequently from here and are notorious for saying they will stay for a year and bail out early - so if employers are skeptical and don't want to help you out with visas it is because you can thank all the backpackers that come and go so frequently from here. It is a great place so I would recommend coming to Banff. Many employers will find you accommodations and there are tons of people to show you around and hand out with. Have an idea of what you want first before you come out. Accommodations - don't be put off by staff accommodations at first. You may find it easy to move into a staff accommodation for a week while you search the newspapers for something a little better. It makes your life a little easier to work and live in Banff but many do commute from Canmore to Banff - it is just a little more challenging to go for a few drinks or a hike up tunnel after work. I am sure you will find what you are looking for! By the way - you do not need to know many languages to work in Banff. It is a myth that you need to know Japanese and German to work in a shop, etc... It is also a myth that we are the HIV capital of Canada. Check out our hospital - it specializes in sports injuries (expecially knees) I have lived here for 10 years and yet to know anyone in this small town of 8000 people with HIV...
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Banff is an expencive place to live and you need to have a job in the town to live there. A lot of people get summer jobs right out of high school. If they don't get employee housing they ussually have to share a house with a bunch of friends. But if you wanted to live there permenently you would either need an education so you can get a high paying job or start your own business. I have met people from the UK and Australia who got working holiday visas. You should probably contact the Canadian consulate for more info about that. I highly doubt you will have enough points to immigrate permenently coming straight out of high school.
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If you want to work retail, you need to speak Japanese, or German. You can work in hotels. You must get a job first to obtain housing in Banff. Unless you own a business, or work for parks, or have a highly educated job, you will need to stay in staff housing. There are some spots for rent, but you will not be able to afford it unless mom, and dad can help. Also, Banff is the HIV capital of Canada. Sweet place to visit.
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You are going to find it difficult to get a visa for Canada. If you would like to stay in Canada for a number of years, you would have to immigrate. Canadian Immigration only accepts people with documented skills or trades, and work experience who stand a good chance of getting a job. There is probably at least a two year wait for that visa. As you are just finishing school you would not qualify for a full visa. There is a working holiday temporary visa, that you might be eligible for. You have left it a little late for this winter. If you went the holiday visa route, you will find it very expensive to live around the ski areas and difficult to find a job or accomodation. New people usually work for minimum wage and a ski pass, and share rooms. Hope you find something.
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Banff is a beautiful town but also a very expensive place to live, especially during the tourist season in the summer. Most of the employment is in the tourism sector so being able to cook would be an asset. Ski instructor at Lake Louise in the winter, 1st aid attendant, working in a hotel in the maintenance department, check in clerk, chamber maid, housekeeping, transit driver. Clerking in the various stores and shops. These are all options but it could be difficult getting yourself established. You might find Banff quite boring in the winter due to the cold winters and heavy snow. If you enjoying skiing then welcome to paradise.
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Friday, October 8, 2010

Which school can i enter in ? In Australia.

Which school can i enter in ? In Australia.?
I want to study in Australia for the master degree of civil engineering ,and with an average of 76% in performance over the four years,with an average of 80% in performance over the final two years,the full score is 100.I don't know which school can i enter.My major is civil engineering,but this major separate into many branches ,i study in the "bridge and Street engineering",especially in how to design the bridge and Street .Can i enter the group of eight? which school is the best choice?which major?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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G'day, You can certainly apply to the Group of 8, however you must be sure that one of the universities do offer the major that you want. Some may argue that the university belongs to The Group of 8 (www.go8.edu.au) are the 'famous' one. However they group was formed just to unify the promotional effort. The members cannot claim that they are the best at everything that they offers. There are only 42 (soon to be 43) universities in Australia, all of them are fully accredited and they are tightly regulated, therefore the quality and recognition of their graduates are equal from wherever university you are studying from. The most important thing is you have to READ the course information carefully, since some courses may have the same name but different content. The most important thing for you is not the university but the course. I suggest you to go to Dept of Education, Science and Technology (http://cricos.dest.gov.au) and IDP Education Australia website (www.idp.edu.au) online databases. Please make sure that you access the information for international students, since some requirements, application form and fees are different than Australians'. Once decided on the uni, fill in the application form and send it together with certified copy of your academic qualification. Depending on your country of origin, you may also need to submit an IELTS test results for proof of your English proficiency (www.ielts.org) So with many options for your to choose, this is my suggestion to narrow down your choice: 1. Choose the city you want to study in. The consideration maybe the lifestyle, living cost and weather. 2. Find the area that you want to work/career in. Check if the uni's are offering the area. Hope this helps. Good luck for your study and welcome to Australia :)
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I would recommend the "GROUP OF EIGHT" universities in Australia...
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Friday, October 1, 2010

are public schools in australia free for foreigners

are public schools in australia free for foreigners?
for americans, asians----- all foreigners. i'm from united states, family migrated to thailand two years ago. i really wanna go to aussie and mom said if i could find a public school that's free for foreigners, then i could go there. so yea, i need all your helps. don't forget to include website for the schools that are free! thank you so much! btw , it's high shool i'm searching for. i'm not saying completely free, payment for textbooks is understandable, i'm talking about free for education or class. thanks!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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yes, just asked my Mum
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our public schools are free, but it's not as simple as that. there's visas and things to think about
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Actually our public high school are NOT free for non-PR residents. You have to pay around 4-6K per year for a public school Australians pay nothing for (its 4K for grade 1 - increases for high school). That is a common misconception people have because Australians and PR visa holders pay nothing. If you are on a tourist visa, student visa, or non perm work visa (your parents that is) all children have to pay a significant amount to go to public school. That is why most international school students go to private school - as its not that much more (about 2x more). You will also be required to pay boarding costs which will be around 6-10K if you can get in (boarding places are competitive and international students are the last in line for these places).
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