Ken II

Hello i'm interested in emigrating to Australia. I have no idea where to start. Any advice. I'm a psychiatric nurse and interested in working in elderly psychiatry. Help.

old.sparkles

Hi Ken II and welcome to BE

Have you visited the Skill Select site yet for info on skilled visas - http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/ - lots of information about what's needed.

There is also a big Australia section on BE - http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=54 which includes a section on visas and immigration. Have a look around, and don't be afraid to ask - we don't bite

Ken II

Thanks Old. Sparkles. I will pay a visit to the aforementioned site(s). Would you recommend going through an agency and if so any recommendations.

old.sparkles

I would do your own research first so you know what to expect - find your occupation code on the SOL or CSOL (google will give you links), skills assessment (try the nursing section for help - http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=72), IELTS if needed for points. I did a lot myself, and used an agent where needed - if you do use a MARA registered one (https://www.mara.gov.au/). Even with an agent you have to do a lot of work yourself so be prepared

bakedbean

Hi Ken II and welcome to the forum