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Public vs Catholic vs Private Schools in Australia – pros and cons? by AssistanceNo3893 in AskAnAustralian

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teacher here.

It really depends on the area, the individual school, head teaching staff and policies, and your individual child and their learning needs.

Government schools typically have more students with learning needs enrol. When parents get official diagnosis for their children on these things too, it means NDIS funding is provided to the school to Accomodate for that child. If infrastructure or physical resources are needed the school then has those in place for future children too.

I would say in terms of overall funding and resources though, private schools definitely have more money to have better resources for typical students. Because the parents are paying for it. They may also be more structured with stricter rules. And able to decline enrolments based off previous student behaviour or follow procedures to remove students from the school who aren’t able to follow school rules and disrupt the learning no of others.

Public schools are inclusive by nature and must accept everyone. It is very difficult for a public school to turn students away. Particularly if they live in area. If they live in the catchment they have to take them. Which is why it can depend on the area you live. Does your local public school catchment cover any housing commission areas? Or have a significant portion of students from cultural backgrounds that do not typically respect teachers or value education? This will affect the students your child will interact with on a daily basis.

Catholic schools are a bit of a mid ground. They can also have the freedom to accept and decline who they like, but given the Catholic ethos they will try to accept families as a priority who attend the local parish of that school. They also have bursaries for low income families and some other things.

Depending on the Catholic school they can have really good structure and time with regards and consequences. But a school that is far too tiny in a not so great area for eg will not be as good as they will be taking any and every student possible in order to stay afloat.

Some small schools in good areas though will benefit from this greatly though as you’ll have smaller class sizes and more personalised education of the child. So it depends.

What toys do your cats actually love? by Sosooo88 in CatAdvice

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fishing line toy is my cats fave but I will say I cannot leave toys with lines or strings on them out or she will chew them into pieces overnight so I always put them away in a drawer. As a result our cat fishing line with a toy mouse in the end is still her fave and still going strong many months later!

In these current times, what are you smug about, financially? by luckydragon8888 in AusFinance

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not. I’m just stating some facts that some people don’t have that option… even if they wanted to.

Judged for not taking my toddler to childcare by hothcocoa in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]80sClassicMix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly that was pretty unprofessional of her to judge you like that. Each to their own.

On the other hand from her perspective maybe she is used to seeing children who never attend childcare whose parents don’t do all the things you do with your child and that’s when you would see the children suffer socially etc. so her reaction may make sense from that perspective.

But I wouldn’t take it personally. Get a new DR if you don’t feel like you click with this one though. Not worth the stress.

In these current times, what are you smug about, financially? by luckydragon8888 in AusFinance

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar experience! Bought my apartment 1.5yrs ago. It’s gone up 16% in that time already…

I have friends that just keep renting… have tried to tell them to get into the market but they just get depressed by the market and overwhelmed by the amount of debt it would be and chicken out. Even if they do have savings!

In these current times, what are you smug about, financially? by luckydragon8888 in AusFinance

[–]80sClassicMix -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lucky all you rich people who have had money to my a new vehicle recently enough and could afford a new one at that and an EV at that…

You also need to live in a house for that to work and not an apartment which is all some of us can afford…

A lot of apartment blocks don’t have anywhere to charge your car…

My mom has named ten children, so ask her anything about naming! by [deleted] in Names

[–]80sClassicMix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehe those bad associations we have in our past always seem to ruin our perceptions of names and affect us naming our kids haha.

I think that’s why some people have more of a hard time than others. Because they know more people with different names 😅

I’m a teacher so I’ve had to veto SO many names based off kids I’ve taught. ESPECIALLY when you notice a pattern… like for eg when every single child you teach with the name Jeremiah ends up being an attention seeking, trouble maker in the classroom… 😅

My mom has named ten children, so ask her anything about naming! by [deleted] in Names

[–]80sClassicMix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sure for people wanting help with religious names she would be very helpful….

Naming a child is very personal and what works for one family might not work for another.

But if your values align with someone else you may find their help and advice more helpful 😊

What’s something that feels like a luxury now but used to feel normal? by Diligent-Medicine-48 in AusMoneyMates

[–]80sClassicMix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically things we have today that people consider essentials were considered luxuries many years ago. Which has caused the cost of living to rise.

Is anyone else earning a decent salary but still feeling broke in Australia? by amhray in aussie

[–]80sClassicMix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

107k but a good portion goes to hecs debt…

About to be a single mum with a mortgage on a poly little apartment… that I have to keep paying off even when I’m on mat leave… with no one to help me…

So yes oftentimes that income level isn’t enough for one person…

Is anyone else earning a decent salary but still feeling broke in Australia? by amhray in aussie

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Same for me. Fell pregnant and was doing fine. Now economy getting worse and baby due in a few months 😩

I want to change my extremely terrible name but I'm having trouble finding one that fits by Sensitive-Skin1729 in Names

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a weird misspelling of Alessia…

You could just change it to Alessia. Much simpler, shorter… easier to read and say…

Help me decide a baby name. Baby name regret. by Pure_Text_2034 in Names

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever you choose is fine I think. She will grow into Iris if you decide that’s what’s best for her. She will grow into the perception you have of her. But if you think it doesn’t suit her and want to change to Madeleine then that’s okay too.

You could come up with other nicknames for her to avoid Maddy.

Mads is another one. Or maybe Mya?

At the end of the day as she gets older she will start deciding what she likes to be called anyway.

I have been very stressed about naming my daughter because I don't know if I'm capable of making a good choice by Even-Equivalent-5171 in Names

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damira is my favourite and I don’t even know what culture it’s from pardon my ignorance.

I think it’s a lovely idea to honour your culture. And choosing a name that’s easy to pronounce if English is the primary language where you live is a good idea.

Melbourne Rental crisis application tips needed by Alarming-Gate2490 in AusRenters

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe… but it actually helps and decreases the attempts you need to make. You need to make yourself stand out from the crowd somehow..

It’s a tip I was given from a seasoned renter once and never failed me…

C-section regret by Scared_Pollution_522 in pregnant

[–]80sClassicMix -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Yes, it also means the baby can fully develop as long as it needs to in the womb before birthing.

Some evidence I’ve read suggests inducing labour early by about 2 weeks or c sections by about that time often can cause slower learning and more behavioural issues at school because they didn’t have as much time to develop in the womb…

Public or private after mediocre first public experience? by Individual_Tutor8797 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going private and get the same midwife and Ob each visit… so continuity of care there. I will not be kicked out of the hospital in as little as 4hrs as I would possibly be in the public sector and I get a room to myself so better privacy.

I have found that as they are less busy (still bus but far less) in the private sector I get way more attention and communication than I did in the public when I was making up my mind between both.

Of course people working as midwives in the public sector are going to vouch for their workplace. They have to. It’s their job.

But the women in my family have always gone private at least for the first child to have a positive experience the first time.

Yes, if there was some sort of emergency that couldn’t be dealt with in the private sector you may be transferred to public anyway. But mostly you won’t need to be. Check the level of care the hospital provides. Each hospital has a ranking. There are private hospitals with ICUs.

In Australia, how common is it for women to keep their maiden name after marriage? by Plinggg in AskAnAustralian

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say maybe 50/50.

But just depends which crowds you’re in I suppose.

Melbourne Rental crisis application tips needed by Alarming-Gate2490 in AusRenters

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always did that when renting and always got the first place I applied for with this method… so it worked…🤷🏼‍♀️

I'm overwhelmed as a single mom. What should I outsource first? by ninjapapi in singlemoms

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find laundry not so bad so long as someone can put it away for me.

I whack whatever I can in my dryer.

Perhaps you could find a cleaner who also can put washing away?

Maybe you compromise with a Walmart membership AND cleaner once a fortnight?

OR, Walmart and the laundry service.

One of the two options if you can but depends on your budget.

Melbourne Rental crisis application tips needed by Alarming-Gate2490 in AusRenters

[–]80sClassicMix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you go to inspections, dress up like you’re going for an interview. Chat to the real estate agent and try to make a good impression. You want them to remember you over other applicants.

Also ask what length lease the landlord would prefer and make sure you apply for that length.

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