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    Hi there, My friend suggested I have a look at your thread and see if I can shed any light on your situation. Reading through, mine was a little different but I'll share my story anyway. In 2005, my hubbie and I decided we were going to migrate to Australia. I had been teaching in the Uk for 6 years by then and had graduated from uni having completed a 3 year BA in Primary Education. I too failed my skills assessment despite my degree being purely education based and having more than enough teaching experience. I was not ready to give up on my aussie dream so I did a little research on what might be required in order for me to pass the skills assessment. I was informed that another year of study at uni - studying anything would be enough to pass the skills assessment, and as a bonus it didn't have to be a full-time year at uni. I enrolled at my local uni to do a graduate diploma in education, leadership and management. This was a part time course over a year. I had already completed study that earnt me cat points towards a masters and was convinced by my tutor to finish my dissertation and graduate with an MA instead of a diploma. I did and successfully completed my skills assessment. I do know however that I had a very tight timeline to get the skills assessment completed because all the rules were in the process of changing. I did meet the deadline and in 2006 my skills assessment was successful, in 2007 we were awarded a skilled independent 136 visa. We have been living in Australia since September 2007, are eligible for citizenship and have started our aussie family. I'm not sure how much of this will help you but I hope you can see from my story that where there's a will, there's a way. I didn't give up and found my way here. Felicity
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    <p>Hiya Sam,</p>

    <p>How exciting - hope you haven't worked Chris too hard! We will be up to visit and, yes, we are going to fly next time. I hope you all enjoy settling into your new home. When does Josh arrive home?</p>

    <p>We put a deposit down on the house we want to build on Sunday, 4 bed and a study so room for you all to visit still, and the land prices should be available this week so we can reserve one of the blocks and then it will be all systems go. Well sort of, building wouldn't start until January.</p>

    <p>Catch you soon,</p>

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    <p>Fizz xxx</p>

     

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    This list was printed out and stuck on our notice board while we were preparing to leave England. It helped so much and kept us focused when we weren't sure what to do next. We've been here 9 months now!!! Felicity:wubclub:
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    My friend sent me the email the other evening. It is sooooooo unbelievably sad, each time I turn on the news I'm hoping that she has been found. :no: Felicity
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