jodipodi

<p><p>Hope you're feeling better today Tonyman, we had a dose of the flu a couple of weeks back....worst I've felt in my life. Take care hinny x</p></p>

<p><p>Thank you for your kind thoughts Tony, im OK... Just feeling like the destroyer of all creation thismorning.... But I'm sure it's nothing in comparison to how her dad must be feeling. I wish he could see it for how much an amazing opportunity it is for his girl xx</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>Hi Jessica... Just wondering if you offer a paid service to go through someone's CV /resume and help improve it?</p></p>

<p><p>My hubby has applied for a job in Oz but was unsuccessful, he seemed like he was ideal but we don't know if it's his resume that put them off or something else.</p></p>

<p><p>We'd like to get it looked at by someone in the know to make it the best it can be. </p></p>

<p><p>Thanks again, Jodi</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>Look after yourself hinny...and I'm fine, happy, healthy, make sure you are too xxx</p></p>

<p><p>Hope you are feeling better Michaela me little lovely marra xxx</p></p>

<p><p>Thanks for the rep me little marra xxx</p></p>

<p><p>I feel so much better today yes, I know it wasn't directed at me, I understand that you are trying to highlight how careful you must be on the Internet. I needed therapy, counselling from friends and I got it....it's the best medicine ever xx</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>I know you didn't mean anything..... I just felt I needed to apologise for the sh*t I caused. But I didn't demand, and I know you mean well.</p></p>

<p><p>I'm too soft, too open and like I've said I'm honest to a fault.</p></p>

<p><p>I panicked because I know things can go viral so quick. I don't want the world to know, just you lot....thanks HH XXX</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>Unless they've given you a few possible options xx</p></p>

<p><p>Is your agent MARA registered Cath? Xx They should be advising you for sure.... makes me wonder why they havnt given you a 'best strategy ' xx</p></p>

<p><p>*when I say your application I mean your visa application</p></p>

<p><p>Hmm...ok...well, maybe that's a good thing....however I'd say getting your application in as soon as possible is so so soooo important. Waiting for Welfare Worker to come back on the list could see you crying in July if you hesitate now. In the be all end all you cannot get a job in any occupation if you miss out on your visa.....Youth Worker is there ready for you......you may even be able to gain some recognition when you actually get to Oz xxxx</p></p>

<p><p>Hi hun, I think that's your best bet......I can't see anything on ACWA that leads me to believe they offer any kind of benefit to employment.....I would read their response very carefully also as they may attempt to word it so it sounds like they are beneficial... I just know through hundreds of posts on here about responses from DIAC etc and wording of case officers, official documents- they can always be misinterpreted....just a heads up to read it well. Another option may be to have a look at the actual jobs! See if they state in their applications that they want any 'membership' to this or that. I really don't think there is any other benefit to ACWA though.... And you need to strike while the iron is hot.....experience is the best skill anyone can have and you have plenty. Get networking on LinkedIn etc...email some companies/charities in Oz and get your name known. Keep me updated and good luck, it can be so complicated this visa process xx</p></p>

<p><p>Sending you a hug, a virtual cuddle.... I can really tell how down you are...because you're usually such a happy happy soul.....I hope your little friend is ok and that she's on the mend sooner rather than later. You've had a sh*tty sh*tty time xxxx</p></p>

<p><p>I think what you need to find out is whether assessment from ACWA will give you any kind of membership to any sort of 'welfare worker association' in Oz or something that will be recognised in the field. I doubt it though x</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>Hi IC- if you post messages to me on my own visitor profile I'll see them straight away lol.....ok....I'm going out on a limb here because I'm not an agent so I can't say if my way of thinking is right.....but.....I personally would not pay for two assessments now....I would go with Youth Worker....I don't believe skills assessment has any bearing AT ALL on job prospects from what I can gather. I really think this would be the most logical option. You can always do your Welfare worker assessment at a layer date because at the moment it isn't even available at present is it....so....you have time at the moment until July. You can put your Youth worker assessment in with an ' urgency request' stating you are going for SS and that you need it ASAP because there are changes ahead in July. This may speed it up. This is only what I personally would do. The agent i will be going with is Westly Russell.</p></p>

<p><p>You must obviously do what you feel best though. Xxxx</p></p>

<p> </p>

<p><p>Gez are you sure you need a job offer for SA SS?.....double check. You likely do for WA but SA may be different... I'm not disagreeing with you but please do check as I can't see where it says you need a job offer x</p></p>

<p><p>Just another note.....if you did go for Youth Worker you can always put it in with an 'urgency request' explaining that you need SS and that there,are changes ahead in July... This could see you gain your assessment much quicker than the current processing time, no guarantee but it's a realistic possibilty xxx</p></p>

<p><p>Hi hun, if you have already put your welfare worker skills assessment application in then I suppose you can't get your money back.... If not I would seriously consider going for youth worker.....the availability is high meaning I guess it is less likely to be removed in the coming months, until July I expect when I guess anything could change . I personally feel the reassurance of having an agent is priceless as they know every loophole... Well, a good agent does anyway. I can't say to you 'do this' or 'do that' as I'm not qualified to do so and it's your life of course so you must do what you feel best.. but definitely at least consider Youth Worker . All the best, let me know how you get on.....if you reply on my visitor profile in future then I'll see it straight away ;-) xx x</p></p>

<p><p>Hi IC, what visa are you going for...and have you decided what occupation you are going to be assessed on? Youth Workers are High Availability on SA SS list Xx</p></p>

<p><p>Have a cuddle hinny xxxxx</p></p>

<p><p>Hi tonyman, hope you and your family are feeling a little more...rested....for want of a better word I guess. I know you won't be 'ok' but hopefully just better than yesterday. Take care hinny, and remember plenty hugs even if they aren't the usual, a cuddle always makes it better for those few moments xxx</p></p>

<p><p>Hmm, not hiding, lurking for a while, then asking questions....and I too have been shot down before haha but I couldn't care less....then I eventually joined in the crack with general banter so to speak <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p>

<p><p>Don't know you very well in a forum kind of way WW but I can relate to when people react sometimes unexpectedly, just wanted to say Hi and well done for not letting it eat you up. Things are so often taken out of context. Anyway, nuff said I think x</p></p>

<p><p>Hi Tanith, I sympathise with your post regarding your CO's request for fathers permission for your 17 year old to go to Oz. I myself am in a similar situation and have done lots of research. You do not need ANY kind of permission. Co's have a pathetic habit of asking for things that aren't legally required so I suggest you clarify with them that UK Law states that Hague Convention no longer applies once a child reaches age 16. This is the LAW and they cannot argue with such. And just to clarify- it is the Law of the Country in which the child resides which applies (so in your case UK Law). It makes me sad when people give out wrong information. I know people do it with the best of intentions but legally you don't need permission. There will be people who will say ' I had to go to court' or 'I had to get a signed blah blah' you don't need any of that once a child is 16. Hope Ive helped and I wish you all the best in your new life ahead <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p>