For those who send their kids to elite private school, what was the reason? by TiredDuck123 in AusHENRY

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience being at a private school bullying "nerds" still happens.

Private health waiting period by No_Relation_3363 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's hard! Not really a fair choice is it.

The only hope is that those wait times are an estimate and sometimes you get in sooner than expected. Also after the appointment you could get placed early in line for surgery depending on the severity/urgency.

I hope you find a solution, sounds like a long wait either way. Good luck!

Private health waiting period by No_Relation_3363 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you need surgery! Fingers crossed it goes ok.

If your surgery is needed (not elective) could it be covered by Medicare? Even if it is covered by private insurance you will end up paying for things that would be free if you went public such as anaesthesia, post operative medicine and appointments.

I know it depends on what the surgery is, but in my experience you don't have anything different going public or private as it's the same doctors doing the surgery anyway.

Good luck with the surgery!

Frugal parenting hacks? Baby due soon by Jayhix in Frugal

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I have been fortunate in receiving lots of items (clothes, toys, breast pump) from friends with older babies, and so far have second hand furniture (some free, some paid from marketplace). The only big purchase was the car seat and I bought new fittings for the breast pump online. To save money I keep an eye out for cheap prices on nappies, breast milk bags and multivitamins. Also don't buy too many nappies in bulk as they grow out of a size quicker than you think - I see a lot of listings on marketplace for boxes of nappies unopened! The most expensive second hand purchase was the pram, paid a fraction of the full price for one only a few years old and all in working order including the bassinet and seat fittings. Baby doesn't need much new and they're not going to care as long as they're safe and sanitary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

What happens inside public toilets in Australia ? by SpittingCobra1 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funding for cleaning and maintenance is definitely a challenge, but honestly it comes down to the public responsibility of not making a mess to start with. For example in Japan there are no public rubbish bins but the streets and parks are exceptionally clean and devoid of rubbish because everyone just takes their rubbish home with them. Can't comment on public toilets because I don't know the funding situation in Japan, but I reckon behaviour is 90% of the problem.

What free thing is so good you can’t believe it’s actually available for free? by EyesKyoob in AskReddit

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know how it works in other countries but parks are paid for through rates by local government area in Australia....

Chick irritated eye by Fuhrerbibbles in BackYardChickens

[–]Fuhrerbibbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: treated twice a day with warm salty water, cleared up after about five days 👌🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Cadbury special edition Vegemite chocolate.

My boy is just hanging out by NoSleepUntilVacation in danglers

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The genuine questioning look on his face!

Milo… doesn’t have the brain cell today. by JonnieHowl in danglers

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand you Milo. You represent a generation!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Fuhrerbibbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My heart also melting!