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<p><p>Thanks hun. I have just emailed agent to get them to swap - can easily start other myself at a later date if need be. But you are so right - just getting in is all that matters at the moment. Big hugs :-) xx</p></p>

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<p><p>This is the reply I had back from ACWA - Still confused and debating on an hourly basis, lol</p></p>

<p><p>"Hi Catherine,</p></p>

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<p><p>Thank you for your email.</p></p>

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<p><p>Positive skills assessment as 'welfare worker' will offer you free membership with ACWA. Many employers prefer candidates with membership of ACWA.</p></p>

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<p><p>You will need to choose an eligible occupation depending upon your circumstances.</p></p>

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<p><p>Regards,</p></p>

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<p><p>Jesu Jacob | Assessment Coordinator"</p></p>

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<p><p>I have just contacted the migration coordinator for SA at Australia House for some guidance too, just waiting for her reply xx</p></p>

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<p><p>HI Jodi, Thank you for your advice (just having an ear to listen in a similar situation is really helpful). I think I have got this message malarkey sorted out now :-)</p></p>

<p><p>I am going to do a bit more research today and email ACWA and put the question to them about benefits - if not I am moving over to camp Youth Worker lol xx</p></p>

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<p><p>Arghhhh, have been questioning my decisions all day, now utterly confused… do I, don't I??? I thought that a benefit of having 2 skills assessments could mean a higher chance of successful employment. However, I now don't think this is the case, so is it worth spending an extra £1k to get an additional skills assessment - or if i don't do it will I kick myself in 12 weeks time??? Sorry for the rant, this is driving me insane, lol xx</p></p>

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<p><p>Thanks Jodi.</p></p>

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<p><p>Having just chatted with my agent, I think we are going to submit 2 skills assessments. 1 for Youth Worker (for the reasons you have mentioned - more likely to produce a visa!) and also continue with the Welfare Worker Skills Assessmet. For the reason that having a positive skills assessment when we get out there should help me find a job easier. I was worried that if i swapped to YW (not too late) then I may be pidgin holed into that profession and not be eligible for the Welfare Worker posts (I believe these are higher paid).</p></p>

<p><p>The only negative of this way forward is having to pay out 2 lots of fees :-( but hey, if it means we can achieve our dreams then it's a small price to pay.</p></p>

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<p><p>I am equally qualified and experienced in both roles, so it shouldn't make too much of a difference.</p></p>

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<p><p>When are you submitting your application, oh and which migration agent are you using? xxx</p></p>

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<p><p>Hi Jodi - just responded on thread before I saw this - oops!</p></p>

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<p><p>I am currently applying to have skills assessed for 190 Welfare Worker State Sponsored by SA, although they have currently closed their applications for this years allowance :-( Am taking a risk that I will be ready to apply once the new list is revealed in July - however, there is also the risk that the occupation could be removed. Hence the panic whether I should change it to Youth Worker. Really don't know what route would be best :-( C xx</p></p>

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