New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

aila61 · Feb 23, 2012

@eliyel hi! I'll know by tomorrow if the partial loan has good terms. Was it philman who told you that they don't give partial loan terms or AG Finance? Actually sometimes their statements are really conflicting that's why we already scheduled a meeting tom with AG regarding this matter

eliyel · Feb 23, 2012

@aila61, that's one more thing that I don't like about Philman, there's no consistency with what they're saying. It was Philman who told me that it's a "package" that they're offering. I think I was able to talk to at least 4 of their staff. Some of them even called me on my mobile trying to convince me to avail of their services. I brought up the topic of the loan and tried to clarify whether I could get partial loans, etc. They all said that it is a "package". With regards to AG Finance, I was with my dad when I met up with them. My dad and I kept on asking them regarding the loan terms. They kept on beating around the bush, saying that they can only fully divulge the details once we agree with Philman's program. It seemed fishy to me since they won't agree to give us a full disclosure.

I hope that things would go smoothly during your meeting and that your questions would be answered. :)

aila61 · Feb 23, 2012

@aila61, that's one more thing that I don't like about Philman, there's no consistency with what they're saying. It was Philman who told me that it's a "package" that they're offering. I think I was able to talk to at least 4 of their staff. Some of them even called me on my mobile trying to convince me to avail of their services. I brought up the topic of the loan and tried to clarify whether I could get partial loans, etc. They all said that it is a "package". With regards to AG Finance, I was with my dad when I met up with them. My dad and I kept on asking them regarding the loan terms. They kept on beating around the bush, saying that they can only fully divulge the details once we agree with Philman's program. It seemed fishy to me since they won't agree to give us a full disclosure.I hope that things would go smoothly during your meeting and that your questions would be answered. :)

ill send you a pm :)

eliyel · Feb 23, 2012

@aila61, I don't think I can send or receive PMs for now. Still a newbie here.

steffi_pie · Feb 23, 2012

oh, can you please tell me what loan term did you avail? and if you don't mind me asking when did you start processing your papers, are you already working as a nurse in australia? i think i really need to avail these kind offers, cuz my financial resources are quite limited now

thanks to you @ aila61[/url] and @eliyel so much for entertaining my questions..

are you both presently working as a nurse there in australia?

eliyel · Feb 23, 2012

@steffi_pie, I'm still here in the PH, awaiting my AHPRA letter of approval. :) As for me, I started the process by myself. I didn't avail of any loan. I took my IELTS Nov2011 and lodged my application with AHPRA Jan2012. I just did a lot of research and asked around. I am in no position to advise anyone re: the application as we are almost all in the same boat. Just sharing the things I know. :)

eliyel · Feb 23, 2012

@aila61, I can't send you my PM. I need 7 more posts.

aila61 · Feb 23, 2012

@aila61, I can't send you my PM. I need 7 more posts.

don't worry I got your pm replied already :)

ychelle anne · Feb 23, 2012

Hi ychelle anne. I am a Filipino RN working for the RAH here in Adelaide. I also live in the CBD. What tips or advice are you after? Weather perhaps...here's a link,
Atlas of South Australia | Climate and Weather
What school are you taking your BP?

hi! whew! it's good to hear from someone who knows where I'm going to (coz i dont know a thing about the place and the country! lol)!

thanks about the tips about the weather.. my grandmother sent me winter clothes and I dont know if I should bring them.. it seems that it's mostly hot there..

anyway, I think I'm still way too far from flying over there.. I dont know.. Im still waiting for my Confirmation of enrollment form UniSA (that's where I'll be taking my bp) before I lodge my Visa application.. I hope i"m not yet too late before the course commences on 3rd of april.. huhuhu...

but im so glad you replied!lol!

cuteladytin · Feb 23, 2012

@ladydee-rn and vanessa - just want you guys to know that I already received the email stating that my documents are for final approval already! :) any news regarding your LOEs? at least i know how more days I should count before I receive my LOE. :)
@vanessa did your sister already receive this email too?

hi @aila61! I was following the threads here and was looking for someone who's on the same situation with me. I believe that you applied in AHPRA-WA last december under philman? Am i right? Because I just lodged my application last January to WA, also under philman, and it's bogging since I just received an email from the case officer telling me that she has to reach my applications yet. she hasn't started the processing of my papers. But it took you only 2 months to get an email saying that your papers are for final approval now. Do you have a Bp school already? Can I ask for your email address if you dont mind? I hope I can get updates from you. Thank you in advance =D

vanessa2685 · Feb 23, 2012

don't worry I got your pm replied already :)

Aila,

my sister got her email too. ahpra wa got her application dec 28. when did you send yours?

Goodluck to us!

sephine, LPN · Feb 23, 2012

at ms aila61:

I'm really curious regarding the loan package offered by philman for nurses to Australia.. i was supposed to attend a lecture given by them but i was unable to due to conflict in schedule. Can you please enlighten me regarding it? the interests? etc? thank you so much! i'd really be grateful for any reply... God bless!

private messages or any other comments would be really fine..thanks!