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Thanks Its a shame the system is abused. It ruins it for those that have genuine intentions.

Hi all, Looking through the 'Ask the Expert' section of the latest mag and it answers a question about someone wanting a skilled visa under various support worker roles. In the answer it states that the NT offer a 190 Visa for Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Youth Worker and Family Support Worker. However they will only grant a 489. We were looking to go to the NT and apply for a 190 for one of these roles. Has the NT stopped sponsoring 190 visas? We have every intention on staying in the NT and settling there. Thanks Andy

Hi Bungo, My wife will be the visa applicant, she is 12 years younger than me and I will just turn 51 when we apply in 5 years. She is trained in adult and child safeguarding and will be trained and have experience in being a family support worker and/or childcare centre manager, depending on what route she chooses next. She will also have a social care degree by then as well. She should fit in one of the skills on the (current) SOL or CSOL. I will be a retired police officer at that point, doing my training in teaching adults (education & training cert) and a qualified first aid instructor. So, fingers crossed....

Hi everyone, New to the forum. We are working on a 5 year plan to finish our qualifications (mature students, in 30's & 40's) whilst working and getting experience in various skilled fields and eventually end up in Australia. Looking forward to reading some good advice on the forum and contributing. Thanks Andy