limeboy

Just in the very 1st stages of move to oz and am unsure best place to hit. Work as a plasterer but do not want site work. Thinking in the suburbs of a meduim city.

Jonahs_mummy

Loads of great info about the Gold Coast on my website, free downloads, etc... http://www.goldcoastsmile.com/ebookshop.html


Claire
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Wendy

This is a good site comparing the different parts of Australia. http://www.livingin-australia.com/

Also take a look on some job site's to get an idea of what you may what to do and where those particular jobs are. www.seek.com.au

limeboy

cheers to the both of you

Rob

suzimc

This one will give you an idea of what sort of thing is involved if you do decide to go ahead.

www.yellabrickroad.com

Also, as a good starting point, try googling emigrate Australia and do one of the millions of free points assessments that come up - this will give you an idea of how easy or difficult it is likely to be for you.

Good luck with it
Suzi

limeboy

have done assessment(skilled independant) and pass if i do worse case sceniero. Just deciding to go for agency or not. Trying to work out costs for or against.

Thanks for support

Wendy

If you've done your skills assessment, then I'd say the next bit is pretty straight forward really. As long as you don't have any major concerns, then do it yourself. We will all help no problem.

limeboy

And wot are the costs at each stage? :scared:

Wendy

The main application is around £850.


Then there is medicals, these costs vary, but ours were £110 per adult for medical, £52 each for x ray (all over 11), and £25 each for HIV blood test. You will have about 4 - 5 months to get these done

Also £10 each for police check (over 16's)

limeboy

and the cost for kids, i have 3 girls

Wendy

I have 3 kids too. One over 16

It was half for them (under 16) £55 each

limeboy

yes my eldest is 17 but unsure if she will take the plunge and might return to her mother(tuff call)

cinderella

Dear Claire, great info in your Gold coast suburbs FREE DOWNLOAD.

Wendy

Well unfortunately for you, she will still need to have a medical, sorry.

All your dependants need to have health and character checks regardless of whether they are migrating or not. You will also have to have your ex's permission in writing or a court order saying you have sole responsibility before they will let you have a visa.

limeboy

is dependant 18 in oz as this will be the case nxt year!