[Alan Collett]

What is your OH's occupation, Karen?

Have you looked at a State Nomination? Details of occupations that are on WA's Wanted Skills List are here:
http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/Media...EMBER_2007.pdf

Most are on the MODL, which means you should be able to attain the subclass 175 visa points pass mark without a State Nomination, but there are a few occupations that aren't.

Have a look at the wanted occupations in other States too - for example:
Live in Victoria - Eligibility Lists - Skills in Demand
http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/pdf..._Permanent.pdf

Also, have a look at the occupations that State Governments will sponsor for a subclass 475 visa (note - NOT the 457 visa).

Best regards.