yet another four wanting a bit of the good life

kevin101270 · 24-02-2008, 07:34 PM

Hi everyone.
How many of these have you read. Myself and the family are looking at making the leap to a fresh start. I'm currently a policeman and have just left details with the south police. Just wondering ifs theres any police officers that have done what we are thinking of doing and any advise would be great. Also the wife works with challenging behaviour as a care assistant so wonder if theres any call for this work over there.

Thanks kevin

chrissy63 · 24-02-2008, 08:43 PM

Hi Kevin

When i initially began to look for work in OZ we were looking at South. There is work out there for your wife if you google disability services south australia you should get some results, i am a registered nurse who has worked with people who have challenging behaviour and mental health problems. Also i think one service is called Julia Farr or maybe not i know that over the last year or so disability services have had a big review. Tends to social care though not health. Sorry can't help with police bit.

Has your OH done any kind of NVQ??

Good Luck

kevin101270 · 24-02-2008, 09:19 PM

Sarah has been in care (mmmmmmmm) for 20 years and has NVQ 2 in care. most of this has been in NHS. Do you know what the wage is like over there compared to here?

Gollywobbler · 24-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Hello Kevin

Welcome to POms in Oz.

I have just read a thread started by another new member (called Kev, which might get a bit confusing between you!) However, he is nearing the end of the visa process and will be joining the WA police, it would seem.

His thread is here if you would care to contact him:

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/welcom...er-newbie.html

Best wishes

Gill

Stuju · 24-02-2008, 11:45 PM

Hi kevin & family,
Can't help with the police in police side of things - just to wish you good luck - theres always someone on this site who is a wealth of knowledge,
cheers
gizmo

chrissy63 · 25-02-2008, 08:08 AM

Hi Kevin

Unfortunately NVQ 2 doesn't count for anything much my OH has NVQ 2 in health and social care. I think the wages are on a Par with UK maybe slightly less, but can't say with any great confidence.

My OH also has over 23 years experience in NHS

good luck

Tyke · 26-02-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin101270

Hi everyone.
How many of these have you read. Myself and the family are looking at making the leap to a fresh start. I'm currently a policeman and have just left details with the south police. Just wondering ifs theres any police officers that have done what we are thinking of doing and any advise would be great. Also the wife works with challenging behaviour as a care assistant so wonder if theres any call for this work over there.

Thanks kevin

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