Ton21 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) I am currently studying an electrical engineers degree with OU but my other half is the one with which i hoping there is more info out there, she has a degree in health and learning disabilities, which is a bachelor of science. She has spent 20 years in industry, mainly focusing on Autism but has knowledge and experience in other fields. Her work has included hands on work, advocacy, management and family support. Her current role is Family support officer for an autistic trust, this involves helping individuals and families with a range of issues and help with claiming benefits and knowing their rights. The job also includes groups for adults with high functioning Autism/Asperger's and groups for people that support them. i'm just looking to see if there is similar vacancies in and around aus and whether someone knows of a good contact? Also would her degree be valid, or would she require looking into other fields to study? Edited November 23, 2016 by Ton21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 My wife works in disability support for children with autism in Melbourne. There is a huge demand for experienced qualified staff at all levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Our youngest has autism. Quite high functioning but it's pretty obvious when you start talking to him. There are several agencies and help groups around. He's with an agency called edge which are a not for profit place, run out of Subi. Think they are funded by the government. Your wife would be a bonus to someone like them. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Autism is big business in Australia so she shouldn't have too much trouble finding work in the field. She will be competing against registered psychologists through which might be a bit of a disadvantage. However I'm not sure whether her skills could be the vehicle for your visa or are you intending to get the visa on the basis of your skills? Edited November 24, 2016 by Quoll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton21 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 thanks for the responses i have had, we will be looking to see if we could go with her being the visa applicant but it may be me then. At this time we are looking to see if we can network with other organisations just to see what is about really and whether it can be possible to get over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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