leon colborne

Hi can anyone help??? always been a dream of mine to move to Australia am thinking Brisbane/Melbourne, in the uk I am a residential care worker brain injury/disabilities/mental health.. I hold NVQ level 2 and 3 also Hnc level 4 in health and social care, first aid, medication trained. my partner who is a cook has NVQ 2 and 3 in catering and hospitality.. I have 8 years service in residential work and partner 5 years as a cook... can anyone recommend an approved agent in the uk that is not over priced.. my age 32 partner is 26. we are working on a two year plan to be in Australia.. thanks for your help. Like the sound of Brisbane. what would u get for $250 per week. areas ect..

quoll

First question - would you get a visa? You may find you have to retrain or upskill in some way.
$250 pw - you're joking? Not much for that.

chris955

I doubt you will get much for $250, a flat maybe.
As Quoll said can you get a visa, have you done a skills check to see if you are eligible?

leon colborne

thanks guys, just trying to get a few ideas.. yes we are eligible for a skills visa points 70 my HNC is classed as an advanced diploma in Australia.. how much for a nice one two bed house not in the city.. thanks

leon colborne

currently doing A HND as well which is classed as degree level, got two years to make our dreams come true. thanks

christmasoompa

It's equivalent to the first two years of a degree.

HTH.

Bermudashorts

Please do not rely upon a HND being equivalent to a degree, it definitely would not be considered that way. If you are lucky, maybe your occupation does not need a degree, but if it does, you will need to take a degree.

leon colborne

Thanks for the advice we have two years to save and study, hopefully we will be in a better position then....

Kiwipaul

Suggest you check

realestate.com.au

and look at the rentals for the actual price of a rental in your preferred area.

pome bstrd

my wife works in this sector and is only a wardy ... cleaner /porter takes the poor buggers for tea cleans the wards ,rooms common areas .$28 dollars and hour mate. not sure what a chef brings in but maybe there ll be some help with that coming up?... these guys aren't being negative they just don't wont you wearing rose tinted goggles. do not equate what your paying in mortgage or rent to what you would pay in Australia.the hospital she works at is in Brighton ,Brisbane,
cheapest rentals vary in the area... deception bay maybe?? not a class area but hey got to start somewhere . i suppose you could get a 3 month rental contract till you find your feet.
good luck with the two year plan all the very best

fish.01

$250 is near the bottom of the market...you could get something in some of the outer suburbs that have a more mixed reputation. You would really need to check them out to see how they feel to you as they have good and bad pockets so may or may not be acceptable.

Though, without seeing them, for just $50 more it seems you can get older 2 bedroom duplexes/apartments right near the city centre:

http://www.realestate.com.au/propert...park-409750347

http://www.realestate.com.au/propert...hill-412150079

http://www.realestate.com.au/propert...opes-412142283

leon colborne

Thanks guys, I know its not going to be plain sailing, and all your advice is noted, done a lot more research on rentals and yes about $300 to $350 too start off with for about 6 months. somewhere outside the city but close enough to travel.. will keep u posted..