clanmcwood

You can do it now! I taught on Access courses in the UK and/or you could do OU modules. Degree level studies are the same worldwide so it doesn't matter where you do it. You could even go for Open University Australia http://www.open.edu.au although it might be more difficult, I did some OU modules and a big part of it was the forums with other students on your unit and study days which were at local uni's

 

However far you have got when you move you will be able to get APL (accredited prior learning) and continue from there - uni's are great these days at accommodating mature students - you go girl

 

If you are really unsure look to see if your local FE college does A level 'Return to study' classes for mature students - I taught A level to classes of adults just like you Pretty scary at the time since I was barely an adult (I gave my first lesson on my 23rd birthday!)

Lady Raincorn you are an absolute SUPPER STAR thank you so so much, I will look in to this in the morning as ive gtg my head down for a few hrs.. im working tonight

xx ang xx

There will be plenty of options to become a mature student in Australia - the local university to where I lived in Perth had an 'Access' programme for mature students and I would expect almost all universities would - you don't need previous study experience.

 

http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/mature/map

 

Most universities will have something like this and usually you can study part-time too.

 

Good luck!

:arghh: I want to do it now!! lol as in sitting here twiddling my thumbs... im off to have a look at the link you posted Lady rainicorn thank you hun

 

I don't mean to P on your bonfire but the courses you are looking at really are a rip off and nothing more than 'general interest' - they might help as a stepping stone to degree study, just because they demonstrate you can commit to study and have a proven interest in the subject-matter, but that's about it.

 

You might be better looking at counselling rather than psychology if that interests you at all - have a look at this possibly http://www.aipc.net.au

I used to lecture in psychology and train counsellors so if you want any more help please ask (this was in the UK though so I don't have much Australia specific knowledge)

 

thank you, that was just what I needed. It was a gut reaction to the cause once I looked in to it I realised its as help fall as all the other bits of paper I have in my CV folder. Thank you for the link I will have a look now. TBH unless I can do some of that 6 yrs while over here (uk) I may have to re think what field to go into. I was looking more at the jobs it could lead to over the ology its self

Think if it were me I would take the previous posters advice (Jessica Berry).Read her signature!:cute:

I clocked jessica's sig and have taken that into count ... but I really do need to be working at least part time (for my own sanity) I have decided to use what I am doing in the UK as a full back as my hart is not in it any more... it may be different in a now care job but im really needing a new challenge and at 3o ish cough cough I don't feel im to old for that change. And having no valuable qualifications I had best get back to school :hehe:

You coming on a WHV? If not are u eligible for a visa to live/work in oz.

You get an ology - you're a scientist!

Imagine what 3 will make you :wink:.

I did an online course here and researched the company (due to our visa being a 457, I couldn't afford to do the qualification at TAFE). I managed to find information - on a government website I think - that verified that it was recognised.

I don't know what area you are looking to work in, but some of the online courses (like mine) had a practical component - I had to do at least 50 hours work (voluntary or paid) in the sector. Also a lot of online seminars. All that stuff was much easier to do over here obviously!

 

Anyway my online course went well and I ended up with casual work from one of the placements, which gave me experience to apply elsewhere and I now have regular work.

 

Good luck! x

I have seen a course run by the company that ive linked to on 1st post .... it covers Child Psychology

Criminal Psychology

Sports Psychology

so should give me enough job fields to look into when I get over im interested in the top 2 but they come in a bundle, but 3 ology's has got to be a plus point

xx ang xx

as satiated above the show is good if your looking at different areas. But not very informative only basic information. The budget section is unrealistic. compering shopping lists of cause the bill will be bigger you looking at imported food not local brands. No mention of medical care, car related charges ,schooling charges, childcare costs children's after school clubs. oh the list is endless

My mother is the one who is agenst our move and uses this show as fact. It has taken 2 years to get her to understand that the shows developers are wearing rose tinted glasses. by not adding all facts makes good TV.

also it would be the start level course so i'm shore I would have to do more when I arrive, as long as it gets me on the bottom run its worth it

Thank you for the input. I have no qualification that are recognised in Aus ... I want to hit the ground running so to speak. Atm I work nights (one pw as im using up A/L) So I have the choice of a on line course (so I have a head start) or endless hours playing facebook games. As its a total career change I would rather move over with recognised qualification's, then start work. So I can help save money for our house. Then if I have no options go back in to care.

has any one had experience with online course providers?

Ok cryptic title..... I am a support worker, in assisted living, challenging behaviour sector. I have done this job on and off for over 18 yrs. I have lots of in house training. But no NVQ. Also I know what I would need to do to land a job in the same sector when we land in Aus.... here is my dilemma I would like a change and a challenge so am looking to do a 180 on the job front. I will need to start from scratch as my GCSE'S were nothing to shout about.

So rather than wasting time in the UK I thought may be doing on line courses that give qualification's in Aus. Has any one had experience in this as I don't like the idea of being scammed and lousing the money I have to put down.

so far I have found this company www.onlinecoursesaustralia.edu.au if you could give me any advice that would be brilliant.

thank you for reading xx ang xx

jasperyogi

here is my story .... i was a "home girl" very close to my parents.... before we marred my husband asked if i would move mover to AUS i said "I dont think i could leave my family, But only time would tell" I needed to live away from them first to see if i could cope with out them. My husband was in the army so over the last 9 years we have moved all over the UK. He them had the chance to leave the army by this time i new that i could leave my family. I could move to AUS. So we made a deal if he left the army we will move to AUS.

Just because she has said she will not move now does not mean that she will fell the same in 2, 5 or 10 yeas time... Saying that if my parents were ill i would not fell able to move over. Their may be more reasons for her decisions at this time.

But this is a new relationship ship, with a grate deal of challenges... if i was you i would do the long term relationship for a little longer, move over but NOT move into strait away. I would get my own place build a life with her in it but also have other friends.

ok here goes i have 2 cousins both from the same parents only 10 months apart both had the mmr on the same day out of the same bottle one now has probles yet his brother does not... both my girls are fully vaxed up as i see you are safe grading them from the possible vile out comes if they contract any illness when not covered. I have healthy children and believe that for this day and age imuniation is the way ford... DO we as a country what to put our children at extended risk like throes poor parents in Africa have to due to the cost?

i think the main issue is the drop out rate for the jabs this is getting higher each year and soon will over take those that choose the protection SO in turn will mean that brake outs will lead to more worrying affects and more deaths .we seen to have forgotten what the viruses can really do to our children..

so say your daughter is pregnant and has to sit next to a child with German measles ... is it fair for your grandchild to be born blind or worse.... because you chose not to vaccinate your daughter?

xx angela xx

I have boy who will turn 12 in May and girl 7 we are hopefully heading to Melbourne this summer - how does your elder one feel about the move? Mine isn't keen at all younger one very keen tho

we have been over a few times and have family their so she is liking the idea as she will be near her cousins of the similar age. also it was a choice between OZ or essex !! (Im not having a pop at essex xxx) also she has had a taster day the last time we were over (good having sil on school pta lol ) its more of the friend issue. oh and the worry about "learning aus" lmao

my girls are both in may as well

Can I ask if ok memmymooch,was you married to the biological father,is he named on birth certificate,did he ever have PR,is there any previous court orders or agreements in place for him to see your child?

if your child was born before 2004 when the law changed , your daughter will still be covered by the old law. if you were unmared and the fathers name is on the BC, he has no PR unless u have any previous court orders or agreements in place. if you do not then the case can be classed as abandonment

I dont now about "if you was marred" or "have orders in place" as that did not apply to us

please read i was given false advise when we looked into step adoption in 2009. we were advised on the new changes witch did not apply to us.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/31/contents

yes we are aiming for some were round their , arround the windom vail to geelong aera (work dependent)

ps ty for the bump xx

They have to make the effort to find him.You will be assigned a social worker to do this... But seeing as their are the now "confidential" info laws :notworthy: , our social worker was unable to trace him through the normal channels ie work and pension, job center or use his NI number this showed him as abandoning the child. So went in our favor ...So i can not see why this would not be the same for you as our cases are so similer .

The only draw back i can see for you, im sorry to say, is that your child does not know she has a "biological parent ". this may/will be an issue as the social worker has to ask you daughter set questions . About him and weather she wants the adoption to go through.. But thay may be able to adapt the questions so he is not menshioned your best bet would be to ask the social worker first , before telling your daughter (thats what i would do) xx angela xx

hi we will be moving over at the end of the year and was hoping to find a few family's that would be up for chatting on line, then meting up when we get over. Ideally with children the same age as mine. Esp so my eldest can ask for your child's opinion's on the move, settling, schooling and every thing else that teenagers think "parents no nothing about" lol :arghh:

XXX Angela XXX

We have had this, I was advised that I had to adopt my step daugeter as we were in the sam eposition as you, The British government will let you leave the country but Oz government wont grant a visa as he is stil on the BC, No the adoption has gone through. (took about 9 months) I am now on her BC and its like the waste of skin sperm donor didnt exist, We are now strarting our Application for the Visa

Rob