MattD111

Thanks everyone you've all helped so much I'm going to enjoy the last week of my holiday in Perth and then try to get the ball rolling once I'm back.. Again thanks for the guidance I'll have a good luck into all the possible avenues we could take

Hi Lady Rainicorn my course is three years i then need to apply for a 1 year PGCE course (to gain my teacher status) so if i'm accepted onto that then yes i'll have done four years and be a completely qualified teacher. Thanks for the information regarding the temporary work visa (457) I wouldn't want to risk having to move back after four years. i'll contact a migration agent and see what is the best option. Thanks for your help

Hi Quoll yes I completely understand it's going to be a long-term project unfortunately but I want to try to get everything in place for when I finish my degree in two years. Looks like the best starting point is to look into my wife's area of work and see if she can do any courses/qualifications that improve our chances of getting granted a visa. I've just been sat around the pool reading the newspaper and its reported that the demand for childcare in WA is rising rapidly so that could work in our favour. Thank you for your help, I was nervous about posting in here but you all seem like a good bunch Matt

Hi Ben I have a level 3 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery from around 8 years ago and i have a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science, they're my college qualifications. I'm currently in my second year of doing a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and School Sport. Thanks Matt

My wife's occupation is on the list but it says she'd need a university degree which isn't needed in the UK, instead she's got a level 3 Diploma in childcare and education from college. i left my construction job around 4 years ago now so yes I assume you're right I wouldn't be able to use that. Thank you for your help Matt

Hi all This is my first post so please take it easy on me, I'll try to keep it as short as possible. I'm currently in Perth for the next ten days this being my second visit whilst it's my wife's and 4-year old daughters first time. I fell in love with the place 4 years ago and have wanted to move ever since now I've brought my wife and daughter here on holiday and they're sold on the place as well. I'm currently in my second year of my degree in Physical Education and School Sport (which I've been told by an Aussie over here won't get me a visa). When I left school I did two years at college doing carpentry and joinery then went on to spend five years as a coachbuilder (Building trailers for HGV vehicles). My wife works as a nursery assistant and has a level 3 certificate in childcare. I'm unsure as to whether I should go through the application as a coachbuilder or PE teacher. We've even considered visiting child care centres around the area and dropping in letters asking for a job opportunity/placement for my wife even though I'm very sure it's not as simple as that. I understand this is a very broad post and I need to research more into the visa process but thought I'd come on here for some pointers and advice on routes to take etc. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Matt Just in case it helps our ages are: Myself 26, Wife 24 and daughter 4.