Gary H

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When you get here go hang out at Muddies on the espanded plenty of freindly parents there. Also, get into the lifestyle and go camping at the weekend at either Genzanno resort or Granite gorge. Guaranteed to meet families and make connections.

Still not clear which diploma your after, you need the exact code, seems to be a variety of management diplomas dependent on industry. This link is for diploma of leadership and management known as BSB51915 https://training.gov.au/training/details/bsb51915 If you look at the bottom of the first box you will see a list of RTOS able to deliver https://training.gov.au/Search/SearchOrganisation?nrtCodeTitle=BSB51915&scopeItem=Qualification&tabIndex=1&ImplicitNrtScope=True&orgSearchByScopeSubmit=Search&IncludeUnregisteredRtosForScopeSearch=False FInd out the exact code for diploma they are after use the training.gov.au site to find then search as in examples above. hope that helps

Often Diplomas do not cross straight over but you can easily fix with gap training. Uk diplomas seem to sit between a cert 4 (not recognised in UK ) and an an actual Australian diploma. Other Diplomas sit between actual diploma and a bacherlors degree in Australian system. What your asking for is an RTO (Recognised Training Organisation ) to apply (RPL) recognition of prior learning. Sometimes it's easy, other times the proces to gain RPL is just as hard as doing diploma again. Example my training and assesing qualifications easy took 2 days (RPL), my wifes bookeeeping easier to do whole thing again 13 units and 8 months, my diving and medical quals crossed straight other with a little gap training. I would contact an RTO ask about the diploma then see what they require, and then see what they say about RPL based on previous diploma. Do you know exactly which diploma you require?

As I said no offence intended nor meant. Maybe I have my bias due to work, I'm exposed to the worse FNQ has to offer in the hope that occassionaly we can make a differnce. Pleased to say we often do.

No intention of being harsh nor insult intended. Maybe it's my Essex upbringing, indigenous blood, FNQ mindset (lived here 7 years been coming and going for last 18) I just don't take being steamrolled with non-factual but bias confirmed retorts in areas I am very knowledgable and qualified in. If you read the reply I got you will see my point.

I have been polite but clearly daring to disgaree with a moderator is not on.

Sadly neither are the Australian press. The press are warning of armageddon up here this cyclone season, based on the latest BOM cyclone outlook which means slightly above chance of more cyclones due to La Nina. On a positive sea temps are down so bleaching unlikely this season.

Hahah wow. You know nothing about me, my background ,my work with ATSI, my experince here. But hey carry on with your assumptions, enjoy your week.

Glad you like it up here, as your pictures show its stunning to look at. But in all fairness, I could post pics for a recent trip to sunshine gold coast and give the same impression. Tourist spots always look good. Crime is an issue here mostly with the transient mobs from the cape it's gotten a lot worse since troubles in Weipa etc. I live in an apartment in a posh part of town near the esplanade, step outside run the risk of getting hassled abused, mugged, assaulted. Police do absolutely nothing they cannot most of the time, beyond locking them up let them out again it's a joke. It's the main focus of the politicians up here Tourism doing well plenty of work? Seriously so far off the mark not funny, obviously have no real knowledge of this industry and how bad it is at present. Our company alone has just laid of 90% of its staff we count ourselves lucky as at least we are still not in liquidation many others are. The marina is full of boats that normally should be on the reef, international tourism accounted for 85% of tourism arrivals in the last 5 years now it's reliant on QLD tourism only. Hotels are sat at less than 10% occupancy. Compared to the SE corner we are dying here in fact from Airlie beach Northwards it's dire. As for work where? on a farm fruit picking as that's pretty much all available for most ex tourism-based workers or working as careers after reskilling

Spent the last 6 years in Cairns can't wait to leave, Summers last 3 years have been horrendous ( we have lived 20 years in Tropics so no soft to heat and humidity). Not experienced any serious Cyclones in that time. But the crime here is ridiculous, petty, and annoying from a demographic that seems pretty much untouchable, it has gotten noticeably worse over the last 5 years with no end in sight. It's remote outside of the 2 hr driving bubble you are into nothing in all directions. COVID has pretty much destroyed the economy up here being so reliant on Tourism. A good place to retire to in the winter but will not be returning once left

Yup trial year is paying twice and for a working family, I should imagine very expensive.

Same situation the world over depends on many variables, what you do, how flexible you are, age experience etc. So no doesn't bother me, Australia has a better support system IMO if you are unemployed and a citizen.

I was speaking with Dogtainers today 29/06 to quote them. "It's a fluid situation right now, pets can be moved via Doha but communication isn't great, there are other options although Qantas isn't one and won't be for a while yet" Emphasis was on having jabs including rabies up to date so good to go as flights come up short notice, seemed confident that as the year progresses it will improve.

"For goodness sake, it's a dog not a baby". What a crap attitude to someone asking for help. Claim to be an animal lover righto.

British Airways Sydney - Singapore - London with dogtainers

You can leave to UK if you want to, relocation for work or to care for a family member is enough you will get permission. We also want to leave (know we can) but have decided to sit it out in Australia for a while, I'm off the opinion its the best place to be right now. We will review in Sept then again in December, Can't wait to leave and start over back in Uk but the reality is right now its a mess. I couldn't see my parents anyhow as both vulnerable, setting up again is very difficult with all the restrictions. I have a good friend who arrived end of March and they are effectively holed up in a bedsit in somerset with the kids out of work all COVID related. Nobody saw this pandemic coming and that includes the government.

Looking forward to Uk weather, move is on hold right now but can't help that with current situation won't be forever

Yup also frustrated, turned down work contract, put house on market started to clear out. Ready to be back with wife and Dog in July. Spend the summer with olds in UK who have been ill........Hahhahahhaha no chance right now entire thing on hold whilst this plays out, we have planned on a delay of 6 -12 months

Have bounced all over the place last 30 years. If the appliance has a kettle (figure8) removable plug and lead you can replace cheaply, simply swap them out. Most TVs etc have these. If a fixed plug normally easier to sell on and buy new when back unless you want adaptors all over the house. Computers easy, just buy UK chargers. Another thing to look out for is area codes, DVD players and some other media players x box for example bizarrely have area restrictions placed on them, you would need to reprogram resubscribe etc pain in the butt.

Have run employment programs for disengaged youth last 6 years in FNQ, working closely with the government and job service suppliers. Its been eye-opening and shocking how skewed it all is, be the right demographic and you can pretty much guarantee to be offered any traineeship or job. It's all about KPI's and looking good. The same applies to all age brackets. Plenty of work out there in FNQ but mostly on a casual basis, making it difficult for most to get ahead. Uk seems much less skewed had great replies from EOI I have sent whilst planning ahead for the move.

Doing the same this year Cairns to Uk, have you looked at Woree markets to clear out I believe it's on monthly. Looking forward to crappy wet grey weather, 6 summers here now and over it. Have you looked at Bournes for shipping or move cube as its a small amount?

Posted before as grass greener? Just waiting on citizenship ceremony now online status states approved, plan was always to have the option to grey nomad in retirement and stay until retirement if we loved it (which hasn't worked out). Anyhow lots to do, sell apartment after some renovations all underway, truck, camper etc, decide on shipping options sell all our crap or ship it or just the possesions we like. Work, finish of old contract start off new one to then hand over meaning income until the day we leave (great option and frees us up for house sale timeline etc), Dog is being crate trained for flight and improving every day. Look set for Dec- April possibly hit Uk in mid winter from FNQ also just after the looming Brexit will be interesting Regardless feels right we are both excited trying to be patient and enjoy the time we have left here. So after recommendations Shipping company Pet shipping company Money transfer service , we have ING and Uk accounts already, hedging our bets with exchange rate over Brexit if hard then will take advantage of the downturn initially

You don't mention your age or financial position so makes it hard to answer. If age is a factor look at super and pension rights, if you have assets liquidated after the split how to move them without capital gains tax. Ensure you have an Aussie bank account that you can access in UK, until you get a UK one. We have ING online it claims no ATM fees overseas, notify them you will be in UK to stop them thinking someone has unlawful access. They don't need to know you're moving back permanently Driving license apply to DVLA if you plan to stay, they have been updated from the old paper version. Register with a GP as soon as you arrive, you can move GP'S later on when you decide where you will settle. This will ensure you are back on the NHS roundabout. Get yourself some credit based purchases 2 if possible, to assist with future mortgages etc you would have disappeared on credit score. Even if you can afford it put on UK credit and pay back on time. We bought a cheap car and 6 months later had proof we are creditworthy in the system when last back. Look for work now if you need to, online job agencies can be accessed now just tell them when you're getting there. NI number dig it up or use online search you will likely need it. As others have said be ruthless with what your taking possession-wise, get several quotes for shipping and then ask for a better price. If shipping be sure to get TOR (customs exemption) clearance to avoid import duties you can do this online.

Hi flew our dog from Thailand to Uk 7 years back then couldn't get her to oz due to stricter laws here as she had a tick disease when young and had antibodies. We were distraught but got lucky she now lives with my awesome aunt. We will be flying another from Oz to Uk in the next year when we return. From Oz biggest issue is the rabies jab must be done 30 days in advance. The best advice I can give is to get the crate your dog will be flying in ASAP, they need to be used to and comfortable with it. We are training ours now and won't be flying for at least 6 months. Also, get an old t-shirt you have worn and place in the crate when they fly, ensure nails are cut short in case they catch one on the crate. As for pet passport, it's a UK thing dog must be in Uk 6 months before you can get one, flying to Uk will just need the relevant jabs up to date and health check from the vet. You can arrange this all yourself but much easier to use a professional who has done this countless times, they have connections and will/should keep you up to date. Our shipper will be texting us as our boy gets transferred plane to plane. Be sure of which route you take, we are going Cathy pacific, Cairns - Hongkong then Hongkong - Heathrow saves our boy almost 13 extra hours of delays and extra travel. At Heathrow end we found them to be excellent last time, took about an hour that's all but be aware you do not pick them up at the airport, but a building outside be sure to check opening hours to avoid any extra delay. There is no quarantine required in Uk from Australia.