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Thanks for that Tee x

Have SA also removed occupations from their SNOL? I can no longer find Youth Worker on there.

That's really kind of you thanks, you're a star. I'm itching to get started on my degree, can't wait for September. I'm very lucky, one of the tutors is actually my very good friend so I'll know someone at least!

My tutor had told me the placements and work experience opportunities here whilst on my degree will be like hens teeth to get hold of....but if Im successful in gaining a placement and doing the extra year then I will certainly do so. Think I was just worried about doing my degree then not being able to 'practice' in Oz unless I'd had those 2 years in work for the AIMS recognition (seems to be the 2 years after uni what would have stumped me) but I'm glad I've managed to speak with you about it now, at least I know I'll be as qualified as I need to be for employment... As far as I can gather though the portfolio is mainly for those wishing to enter the NHS, but it will be invaluable experience if I can just get a blinking placement!

That's great thankyou @Rich & Chit. Would you know if they have trainee positions in Australia as they do in the UK for new graduates? Just wondering how it works if you study in Oz...as in do they do a similar sort of process whereby you complete a portfolio after your degree or as part of a placement year? Thanks for your help so far, I've been trying to ascertain this visa/employability query for a while now.

Hi @Rich & Chit, is the AIMS qualification assessment required for actually being able to work or is it required for visa skills assessment purposes? We are applying on the strength of my husbands skills so I don't need skills assessment for visa....just want to check if I actually need it for being able to 'practice' as such. Hope that makes sense. What I'm also wondering is....if it's the case that I do need AIMS assessment to be able to work....does that mean I have to do some kind of top up or trainee position in Australia first as we are emigrating as soon as my degree is completed so I will only have my BMS degree?

@jo_marnes I'm really hoping you can give me some insider info on biomedical science in Australia. I'm beginning my BMS degree in UK in september, it's accredited by IBMS but if I want to work in the NHS I have to do a portfolio meaning an extra year as a trainee. If I just do my 3 year BSc in Biomedical Science is that enough for me to be able to gain employment in Australia as a Biomedical Scientist or relevant position? Hopefully you might know the score with stuff like this? Thanks

Fantastic news!! Well done!! What will your job entail then Shazlou ?? We are just putting vetassess docs together at the minute.....can't wait to get over there....its a long time away for us but hubby is hoping to go over and see what the job markets like for youth work once we get our visas....maybe on our validation trip....all going well. I bet you're jumping for joy, nothing better than feeling secure xx

Reckon there's an opportunity there.....do you think we'd get much custom if we opened a diner/ food truck doing Sunday roasts?..... Really fancy doing it.....stuff like mince and dumplings, chicken dinners, you know the stuff....xx

I'd love to do this when we make the move....a little cafe or something doing proper Sunday dinners......x

Just finished filling in the preliminary assessment form for the Migration agent... Hoping I've crossed the T's and dotted the i's correctly. Really feel like we are acting rather than talking about migration now....makes me slightly nervous and excited at the same time... I don't often get gee'd up about stuff until it happens but this is different. Hope the fees aren't too shocking....x

Hi billy jo, just wondering.... I know the roles and tasks etc that employers put on the reference are supposed to match the occupation you are applying under as closely as possible but can you basically just copy them as they're written on the skills assessment website (as long as it's correct of course)? I did wonder if this would be ok or if it would be seen as... Hmmm...well, unfavourable to skills assessment organisation? Would be much easier for us to just give hubby's employer the bullet points as stated on vetassess for them to copy? X

I too can vouch for Tamaras property, we stayed in Boomerang House and it was immaculate with everything you could want or need in a rental. Ideally located too x

Toodolou I've spoken to you on PIO about Adelaide.... Tamara and Shauns place in Christies is where we stayed and what I was raving to you about how lovely Adelaide is....the fab pictures do it justice....its a gorgeous place I'm sure you'll love it. I'm starting to get excited about our visa application going in this year........can't blinking wait..another reccie to validate hopefully xx

When we look back,at our reccie we actually wish we had used public transport for some of the days we went out and about. The hire care was a godsend for going places out of the way...but because we didn't attempt the train we came back thinking that Christies was just a little too far from the CBD for us.....then after a wake up realisation of a month or so back in the Uk we woke up and reminded ourselves that we are nowhere near the CBD in the UK...we have to walk to the metro station, jump on the metro which takes 25 mins or so to the main shopping centre.... And the main overall eureka moment for us was realising that there's NO WAY EVER we would actually want to live in the surroundings of our UK CBD....we love the beach, we love the peace, the quiet, the fact we say hi to people who have time to, who aren't always rushing around. I think if we had utilised the transport in Adelaide we would have had a much wider view of the actual commute to the CBD. It took a while in the car which I didnt like...but it would also take longer in the car where we live in the Uk...that's why most get the metro here. We had more than enough for our everyday living in Noarlunga and thats all anybody with kids needs...beach-free, parks-free, outdoor Bbqs-use is free, promenade - free, shopping centre within walking distance, butcher, fishmonger, fruit and veg shop...all in walking distance. We weighed up heading for Perth after we came back to UK as I had doubts whether Adelaide was just a bit too slow paced, maybe a bit behind the times....but it's everything I wanted in reality..a safe, beautiful place to bring my kids up and a no rush environment.... after watching episodes of WDU on returning and seeing Adelaide we actually felt a little bit homesick....yep. It was like we missed being there...even the kids do. It really is a great place to be.