ChrisH1 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 ...what point in the process would you advise we put the house on the market we're at the point where we've decided we definitely want to do this so have the whole process to go through, I'm thinking as soon as she gets her AHPRA registration through and can start applying for jobs. I certainly would not commit large sums of money to marketing your house until you have a firm job offer. My rationale: firstly, acute health care is largely state funded in Australia (although that is starting to change); secondly we are seeing a shift to the right in state elections in the last few years. Queensland and NSW are the next larger states have elections. If they move to the right ( what you call Conservatives, and we call the Liberals) as is mooted by many, I suspect a reduction in mental health funding, as is usually the case with right of centre parties here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tixiwoo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi there can anyone help? Gosh it's all so confusing so I'll just go for it and post all my questions, even if you only know the answers to one part then please any input would be better than none. 1. If I contact a hospital that is willing to sponsor me in WA would I still need the 7 years post grad experience required for a 176, I think i'm right in saying employer sponsor is 457??? 2. Am I better going for registration with AHPRA then a modified assessment with ANMC, I believe the skills assessment is purely for DIAC/visa requirements will it still be required for a 457? 3. If I can prove my education etc was in English do I still need to sit IELTS if I try for a 457 instead of a 176? God my head is spinning there is so much to take in, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells712 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well it's official, I have had the email from AHPRA........ I am now eligible for registration. :arghh::chatterbox::biggrin::arghh: Its taken nearly 5 months and a lot of phone calls and emails but it's now OFFICIAL. For all those worrying about diplomas and degrees, I have neither. Is old school but with 17 years experience. Good luck everyone and thanks for all your support over the past few months. :notworthy::notworthy: I will be along shortly to give some help with the process for those that are new to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well it's official, I have had the email from AHPRA........I am now eligible for registration. :arghh::chatterbox::biggrin::arghh: Its taken nearly 5 months and a lot of phone calls and emails but it's now OFFICIAL. For all those worrying about diplomas and degrees, I have neither. Is old school but with 17 years experience. Good luck everyone and thanks for all your support over the past few months. :notworthy::notworthy: I will be along shortly to give some help with the process for those that are new to this. Congratulations Helen. kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosK Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well done Helen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosK Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Sorry to bring the mood down but I feel like crying! It seems my dream will never be reality and i'll be stuck here forever!!!:cry::cry: I have just spoke with a migration agent and to be honest i wish i'd never bothered!! He can't really help/advise much though as i am looking for 457 visa! I am planning sitting my IELTS in Feb. He told me that registration is taking 12 months!! Is this correct? I really wanted to be out there for Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosK Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Congratulations Helen. kev Kev, I initially thought your pic was a jobby (turd)! lol! Just realised its a sausage, right? God I need to go to Specsavers! c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells712 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Sorry to bring the mood down but I feel like crying! It seems my dream will never be reality and i'll be stuck here forever!!!:cry::cry: I have just spoke with a migration agent and to be honest i wish i'd never bothered!! He can't really help/advise much though as i am looking for 457 visa! I am planning sitting my IELTS in Feb. He told me that registration is taking 12 months!! Is this correct? I really wanted to be out there for Christmas! 4 months from the actual date my application was received in Brisbane. Just keep persevering. Keep on their backs. They will soon get fed up with you badgering them. Sure thats why i got my email this morning.:jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kellie1975 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This seems an excellent thread, i am also looking to work in australia as a nurse. I have 3 years experience as a gynae nurse but i have no idea of the best areas in australia. Different agencies are telling me different things so getting confusing. One told me there are lots of job opportunities and another told me the opposite. I just want to know how much it will cost me overall and how much savings i need to take with me......can anyone help please ...kellie xxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamingOfAus Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 hi there guys, quick question, do you have to get your skills assessed by the anmc for ahpra regisation,or is the assessment purely for the visa? thanks lizx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Is there anything similar to the RCN out in Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafflass Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 hi there guys, quick question, do you have to get your skills assessed by the anmc for ahpra regisation,or is the assessment purely for the visa? thanks lizx Nope skills assessment is just for the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafflass Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Is there anything similar to the RCN out in Australia? There's the ANF (Australian Nursing Federation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Kev, I initially thought your pic was a jobby (turd)! lol! Just realised its a sausage, right? God I need to go to Specsavers! c No hair on my jobby's mate..................plenty of hair in Aussie snags though :biglaugh: kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sorry to bring the mood down but I feel like crying! It seems my dream will never be reality and i'll be stuck here forever!!!:cry::cry: I have just spoke with a migration agent and to be honest i wish i'd never bothered!! He can't really help/advise much though as i am looking for 457 visa! I am planning sitting my IELTS in Feb. He told me that registration is taking 12 months!! Is this correct? I really wanted to be out there for Christmas! It's the changeover that's slowed it down and created a backlog but I don't think it will take 12 months. Do you not qualify for a 175/6 ? kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodymcfc Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well it's official, I have had the email from AHPRA........I am now eligible for registration. :arghh::chatterbox::biggrin::arghh: Its taken nearly 5 months and a lot of phone calls and emails but it's now OFFICIAL. For all those worrying about diplomas and degrees, I have neither. Is old school but with 17 years experience. Good luck everyone and thanks for all your support over the past few months. :notworthy::notworthy: I will be along shortly to give some help with the process for those that are new to this. well done hellsbells, looks like all the pestering paid off !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosK Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It's the changeover that's slowed it down and created a backlog but I don't think it will take 12 months. Do you not qualify for a 175/6 ? kev I do qualify for 175/176 but I want to have a job secured before i leave uk. So planning going on a 457, as it's the cheapest and quickest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 There's the ANF (Australian Nursing Federation) Do they offer the same services as the RCN and how much does it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafflass Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Do they offer the same services as the RCN and how much does it cost? Dont know sorry, but Im sure it'll tell you on the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidget Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi sorry if this has been posted loads of time before but think the consensus is if you have secondary education in UK you don’t need to do IELTS but how do you PROOVE this ?? I don’t have any records / documentation from my school days. Also I did an access course before going back to uni as mature student would this count as proof? Or does it have to be from being teenager? I was er a little off the rails when I was that young so slightly lacking in qualifications so what happens if you were enrolled but not actually doing exams? I think a few people said they just wrote a statement saying their secondary education was in the UK ? Is that allowed or have I just read too many posts and made it up! Any help much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi sorry if this has been posted loads of time before but think the consensus is if you have secondary education in UK you don’t need to do IELTS but how do you PROOVE this ?? I don’t have any records / documentation from my school days. Also I did an access course before going back to uni as mature student would this count as proof? Or does it have to be from being teenager? I was er a little off the rails when I was that young so slightly lacking in qualifications so what happens if you were enrolled but not actually doing exams? I think a few people said they just wrote a statement saying their secondary education was in the UK ? Is that allowed or have I just read too many posts and made it up! Any help much appreciated To get a skills assesment done as a nurse everyone has to do IELTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andie33 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Sorry to crash in and change the subject completely - but I cant find out how to make a new thread - I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny what I have been told by an agency - that there is no chance I will get a community post in perth etc. and that they need me to have at least 2 years experience within australian hospital nursing to get to know their system. Also there are little or no sponsorship opps in Perth at the moment, and therefore I wont be able to get a 457 visa?? does anyone have any info on this, or has recently managed to secure sponorships? I have nearly 4 years community, 1 years diagnostics and minor injuries experience, 1 years medical, orthopaedic surgical experience and specialist continence nurse experience, and still they are claiming there is no work for me, does anyone have any clue about this cos im starting to panick.... thanks in advance Andie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cyprus2008 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi sorry if this has been posted loads of time before but think the consensus is if you have secondary education in UK you don’t need to do IELTS but how do you PROOVE this ?? I don’t have any records / documentation from my school days. Also I did an access course before going back to uni as mature student would this count as proof? Or does it have to be from being teenager? I was er a little off the rails when I was that young so slightly lacking in qualifications so what happens if you were enrolled but not actually doing exams? I think a few people said they just wrote a statement saying their secondary education was in the UK ? Is that allowed or have I just read too many posts and made it up! Any help much appreciated HI Just thought id offer some reassurance for this whole nightmare process of becoming registered as a nurse in oz! I did not sit an IELTS test for my ANMC skills assessment or for AHPRA, i recieved an email back this morning to say im now completed the assessment for AHPRA and just to bring along ID wen i get to oz and i will be registered. I Didnt do very well in secondary school like yourself went with the wrong crowd and didnt do very well qualification wise! I just rang my old secondary school up explained the situation and they sent me confirmation ( couple of lines) to say that i attended an english secondary school put the schools offical stamp on letter and i sent this off. I also attended college for 3yrs and university for 3yrs all english taught, just had documents certified by notary and that was that! This site is very helpful but also confusing regarding IELTS! hope this helps HAYLEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 HIJust thought id offer some reassurance for this whole nightmare process of becoming registered as a nurse in oz! I did not sit an IELTS test for my ANMC skills assessment or for AHPRA, i recieved an email back this morning to say im now completed the assessment for AHPRA and just to bring along ID wen i get to oz and i will be registered. I Didnt do very well in secondary school like yourself went with the wrong crowd and didnt do very well qualification wise! I just rang my old secondary school up explained the situation and they sent me confirmation ( couple of lines) to say that i attended an english secondary school put the schools offical stamp on letter and i sent this off. I also attended college for 3yrs and university for 3yrs all english taught, just had documents certified by notary and that was that! This site is very helpful but also confusing regarding IELTS! hope this helps HAYLEY When did you do your ANMC skills assesment Hayley? Bit confused now on the ANMC website it states this; 6. English language test results - Full Assessment only Required document: English language test results posted directly from test centre All Internationally qualified nurses and midwives who don’t hold current Australian New Zealand registration and are applying for a migration skills assessment are required to successfully complete one of the following English language tests: Occupational English Test (OET) The requirement is to do the Nursing version of the test and to achieve a B pass or above in all four sections of the test, in one sitting. The date of the test must be no more than two years prior to the ANMC assessment. Receipt of an original test result directly from Language Australia is required. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) The requirement is to complete the Academic version of the test and achieve a score of 7 in all four bands of the test in one sitting. The date of the test must be no more than two years prior to the ANMC assessment. Receipt of an original test result directly from the IELTS Testing Centre is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cyprus2008 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 HI Sorry if i have mislead you i done my anmc skills assessment Jan 2010, so maybe requirements ave changed since then, but only today i received my email form AHPRA confirming eligible for registration and i didnt sit IELTS. Im gonna go on a 457 submitted my 176 in july 2010 currently in cat 3 but gods knows when this will be granted! hayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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