Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Sep 25th 2005, 8:51 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by lisaxxx
hello deb
we decided on brisbane because we hate the cold and rain!! But Melbourne is a lot bigger and more culturally mature (if you know what I mean) Melbourne is veryfashion conscious, more like London, but Brissie is more like L A
They don't call it the sunshine state for nothing! However there is a huge amount of southerners migrating north as the price of houses are more affordable here and Brisbane is becoming more cosmopolitan.
We came from London and didn't want to live in a big city again, so we love it here. We just spent 4 days up at Hervey Bay where we went to Fraser Island and also went Whale watching where we saw so many whales..... it was awesome!!!
Why choose Melbourne??
I have had the salon for 3 yrs and the staffing issue has been a problem from the start
Today my 1st year app resigned because her parents have just separated and she is going to live with her father on the gold coast.
We also have a senior stylist, but she is on a working visa and under the visa restrictions I am only allowed to employ her for 3 mths. So it has been an on going problem. Especially as we are very busy and cannot grow as we cant find the staff
Anyway I must think positive, things will change
All the best
lisaxxx
we decided on brisbane because we hate the cold and rain!! But Melbourne is a lot bigger and more culturally mature (if you know what I mean) Melbourne is veryfashion conscious, more like London, but Brissie is more like L A
They don't call it the sunshine state for nothing! However there is a huge amount of southerners migrating north as the price of houses are more affordable here and Brisbane is becoming more cosmopolitan.We came from London and didn't want to live in a big city again, so we love it here. We just spent 4 days up at Hervey Bay where we went to Fraser Island and also went Whale watching where we saw so many whales..... it was awesome!!!
Why choose Melbourne??
I have had the salon for 3 yrs and the staffing issue has been a problem from the start
Today my 1st year app resigned because her parents have just separated and she is going to live with her father on the gold coast.
We also have a senior stylist, but she is on a working visa and under the visa restrictions I am only allowed to employ her for 3 mths. So it has been an on going problem. Especially as we are very busy and cannot grow as we cant find the staff
Anyway I must think positive, things will change
All the best
lisaxxx
Hi Lisa,
I am thinking (very hard) about moving to Australia. I am a qualified hairdresser in the UK.
Please can you advise me on where I start.
My husband and myself are hoping to come to Australia on holiday in January.
Many Thanks
Jules
Sep 25th 2005, 11:16 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
Hi Lisa,
I am thinking (very hard) about moving to Australia. I am a qualified hairdresser in the UK.
Please can you advise me on where I start.
My husband and myself are hoping to come to Australia on holiday in January.
Many Thanks
Jules
I am thinking (very hard) about moving to Australia. I am a qualified hairdresser in the UK.
Please can you advise me on where I start.
My husband and myself are hoping to come to Australia on holiday in January.
Many Thanks
Jules
I would suggest going to Australia House and have a chat to the people there. Look on the internet at the main cities of Australia and decide what sort of climate you would feel happy living in. The southern cities have much colder and longer winters but hot dry summers. Whereas Brisbane and north are much milder in winter but very hot and humid in summer.
Then decide if you want live in a big busy city or something a bit more laid back.
We are from east london originally but didn't want to live anywhere like that again so we chose brisbane as we also like warmer weather. We love it here even though it does get a bit hot in summer, everywhere is airconditioned.
Hope this gives you a place to start.
lisa
Sep 25th 2005, 4:12 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by lisaxxx
Hi jules
I would suggest going to Australia House and have a chat to the people there. Look on the internet at the main cities of Australia and decide what sort of climate you would feel happy living in. The southern cities have much colder and longer winters but hot dry summers. Whereas Brisbane and north are much milder in winter but very hot and humid in summer.
Then decide if you want live in a big busy city or something a bit more laid back.
We are from east london originally but didn't want to live anywhere like that again so we chose brisbane as we also like warmer weather. We love it here even though it does get a bit hot in summer, everywhere is airconditioned.
Hope this gives you a place to start.
lisa
I would suggest going to Australia House and have a chat to the people there. Look on the internet at the main cities of Australia and decide what sort of climate you would feel happy living in. The southern cities have much colder and longer winters but hot dry summers. Whereas Brisbane and north are much milder in winter but very hot and humid in summer.
Then decide if you want live in a big busy city or something a bit more laid back.
We are from east london originally but didn't want to live anywhere like that again so we chose brisbane as we also like warmer weather. We love it here even though it does get a bit hot in summer, everywhere is airconditioned.
Hope this gives you a place to start.
lisa
Thank you very much for your help. That has helped.
Thanks
Jules
Sep 26th 2005, 7:37 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much for your help. That has helped.
Thanks
Jules
Thank you very much for your help. That has helped.
Thanks
Jules
ive been accepted......my god i got the letter back from the TRA on saturday!! WOW WEE haha cant believe it that has taken from the 8th of august, thats quick isnt it. so in touch with migration specialist to get the application sorted out cant wait
so its all go now, its cheered me up no end haha debxx
Sep 26th 2005, 5:33 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by debdex
wehay guess what everyone!!!!!! been out celebrating since
ive been accepted......my god i got the letter back from the TRA on saturday!! WOW WEE haha cant believe it that has taken from the 8th of august, thats quick isnt it. so in touch with migration specialist to get the application sorted out cant wait
so its all go now, its cheered me up no end haha debxx
ive been accepted......my god i got the letter back from the TRA on saturday!! WOW WEE haha cant believe it that has taken from the 8th of august, thats quick isnt it. so in touch with migration specialist to get the application sorted out cant wait
so its all go now, its cheered me up no end haha debxx
big huge congratulations and well done. I cant believe it was so quick.
I was hot on your heels sending it on the 27th August so hopefully it will be back sooner than expected.
Best of luck for the visa application, medical, police checks etc...
Louise
Sep 26th 2005, 8:43 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by Louiselondon
omygod omygod omygod omygod omygod omygod omygod omygod
big huge congratulations and well done. I cant believe it was so quick.
I was hot on your heels sending it on the 27th August so hopefully it will be back sooner than expected.
Best of luck for the visa application, medical, police checks etc...
Louise
big huge congratulations and well done. I cant believe it was so quick.
I was hot on your heels sending it on the 27th August so hopefully it will be back sooner than expected.
Best of luck for the visa application, medical, police checks etc...
Louise
so keep me posted on your progress but ive got everything crossed for you.
are you still heading for melbourne??
ok louise speak soon xx
Sep 27th 2005, 9:49 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Yes Ive got a load of family there so it makes sense to go to Melbourne. Im so worried about this TRA business though - I did write almost a Phd on hairdressing so that bit will be fine Im sure, but Im worried about my references as some of them were really detailed but some were just references so hopefully they wont reject me on that. Was your application really detailed?
Louise
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Sep 28th 2005, 3:09 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by Louiselondon
Yes Ive got a load of family there so it makes sense to go to Melbourne. Im so worried about this TRA business though - I did write almost a Phd on hairdressing so that bit will be fine Im sure, but Im worried about my references as some of them were really detailed but some were just references so hopefully they wont reject me on that. Was your application really detailed?
Louise
Louise
my statement of service and personal statement {detailing a self employed period} were detailed, then had some references off suppliers and customers. but must admit my specialist did make my employers write a lot of detail. for example jobs carried out on a daily basis, tools and equipment used and how i progressed whilst in their employment. but i wouldnt worry louise i dont think they have queried anything or contacted any of my employers or referees. well ive not asked any 1 but ive not heard owt either, so ill keep my fingers crossed for you im sure you will be fine. you must let me no as soon as you hear anything.
im going to london on monday for a meeting with mick {specialist} to start on the application. good eh ill keep you posted on that.
im getting excited though i must admit.
tata 4 now louise speak soon debxx
Oct 11th 2005, 3:12 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by debdex
wehay guess what everyone!!!!!! been out celebrating since
ive been accepted......my god i got the letter back from the TRA on saturday!! WOW WEE haha cant believe it that has taken from the 8th of august, thats quick isnt it. so in touch with migration specialist to get the application sorted out cant wait
so its all go now, its cheered me up no end haha debxx
ive been accepted......my god i got the letter back from the TRA on saturday!! WOW WEE haha cant believe it that has taken from the 8th of august, thats quick isnt it. so in touch with migration specialist to get the application sorted out cant wait
so its all go now, its cheered me up no end haha debxx
Congrats Deb....
Jun 27th 2006, 4:27 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by Deb
Congrats Deb....
But just thought if anyone was browsing through, I might just tell you i have got my visa!!!! haha it was granted on the 15th of june, so just gettin new 10 year passport then sending off to london. So thats good news for me... Cant wait to start my new life down under.
I will be coming over in September, initially to Adelaide i think then sending a while travelling trying to see the main places and decide where I want to settle.
So Lisa when im in Brisbane I will look you up and Deb when I hit Perth where will I find you?
Also a message for Louse, how you getting on with your application?
ok see you xxdebdex
Jun 28th 2006, 12:56 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Congratulations on getting your visa, when are you heading off?
My visa application went in on 31st May and I received an acknowledgement yesterday. I got state sponsorship from Victoria so Im going on a 137 STNI visa. Hopefully it wont take too long, we are going to Melbourne so hope to be there by Christmas.
Good luck
Louise
My visa application went in on 31st May and I received an acknowledgement yesterday. I got state sponsorship from Victoria so Im going on a 137 STNI visa. Hopefully it wont take too long, we are going to Melbourne so hope to be there by Christmas.
Good luck
Louise
Jun 29th 2006, 9:18 am
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
Originally Posted by Louiselondon
Congratulations on getting your visa, when are you heading off?
My visa application went in on 31st May and I received an acknowledgement yesterday. I got state sponsorship from Victoria so Im going on a 137 STNI visa. Hopefully it wont take too long, we are going to Melbourne so hope to be there by Christmas.
Good luck
Louise
My visa application went in on 31st May and I received an acknowledgement yesterday. I got state sponsorship from Victoria so Im going on a 137 STNI visa. Hopefully it wont take too long, we are going to Melbourne so hope to be there by Christmas.
Good luck
Louise
im thinking of setting off september some time, Im travelling with a friend on a twelve month working visa. So initially we are going to travel and see as much as we can in the first year, I am hoping to get a feel of where i want to settle. Im looking to buy a salon somewhere so before i commit to that i really need to find somewhere i like.
So think we are flying to Adelaide and travelling round the coast to Melbourne, over to Tasmania, back to Sydney then right up to Brisbane!!! big trip!! then hopefully right accross the centre to Perth!!! wow im exhausted just thinking about it.... haha
dont no if we will succeed in this plan as it is a lot to cram in, also want to work as we are going around so we will probabaly get side tracked and distracted. Cant imagine how large Oz is, cant wait..
So with you being sponsered you have gone through a different process to me, it seems to be taking longer?? is it?? so will you have to work in Victoria for a set period of time then??
ok speak soon hopefully tata xx
Jul 4th 2006, 1:14 pm
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Re: Working in Melbourne as a hairdresser - whats the deal?
[QUOTE=lisaxxx]Hi, I was interested to read your post about the state of Victoria sponsoring hairdressers. Do you know if this is a nationwide initiative? My salon is in Brisbane.
I have had a lot of trouble getting staff but am employing a great canadian hairdresser on a working/holiday visa at the moment. However, she would like to stay permanently and this may be an option for us to look into as currently I can only employ her for three months.
lisaxxx
p.s anyone coming to Brisbane and looking for a job please contact me
Hi Lisa
I have had my TRA approved and am just waiting on the visa. At present I work full time as a senior stylist in an Aveda Spa salon and am level 3 qualified I am also in the middle of a teaching introductory course as I would to move into the training side more as I get older, I am 34 with a husband and 2 teenage boys. I would be looking at coming over nearer the end of the year could send a c.v. or is this too far in the future for you.
Jeannie
I have had a lot of trouble getting staff but am employing a great canadian hairdresser on a working/holiday visa at the moment. However, she would like to stay permanently and this may be an option for us to look into as currently I can only employ her for three months.
lisaxxx
p.s anyone coming to Brisbane and looking for a job please contact me
Hi Lisa
I have had my TRA approved and am just waiting on the visa. At present I work full time as a senior stylist in an Aveda Spa salon and am level 3 qualified I am also in the middle of a teaching introductory course as I would to move into the training side more as I get older, I am 34 with a husband and 2 teenage boys. I would be looking at coming over nearer the end of the year could send a c.v. or is this too far in the future for you.
Jeannie
