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Forum: Australia
May 18th 2005, 10:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Kids/Students with dyslexia in Oz

My 18 year old has dyslexia. He has just been assessed by his High School and will get extra time in the exams. The system (in NSW at least) is the same as the UK, although the testing was not as...
Forum: Australia
Apr 16th 2005, 7:22 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,820
Posted By kevmitch

Re: CV format and looking for work

No worries JTL.

Give the market here is 'contingency driven' (i.e. no placement, no fee) - and the vast majority of jobs are lodged with 3 or more agencies, most recruitment consultants will only...
Forum: Australia
Apr 16th 2005, 6:57 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,820
Posted By kevmitch

Re: CV format and looking for work

2 things to remember:
a good CV(resumes) won't get you a job - only an invitation to the next stage, but you can guarantee a crap one will stop you.
The easier it is to see what your skillset is...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2005, 10:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By kevmitch

Re: short term rents in Sydney

Steve. North Sydney is well served by direct Buses from as far North as Newport on the peninsula, but as you point out, traffic is awful at peak times. From places such as Mosman/Neutral Bay its...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2005, 8:01 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 955
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Temporary Visa

As temp visa holders (we've been here just over a year) there are other hidden extras you need to think about. For example, if you have kids in a school (public, not private) school in NSW you will...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2005, 7:47 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Anyone know much about Lane Cove?

We have Aussie mates who are moving there - and they're about to have a family. They picked it because it is family friendly, good value for money - and from a location point of view, good for the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2005, 7:41 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,442
Posted By kevmitch

Re: I.T. Market

As somebody who specialises in recruiting IT professionals into Sydney (in particular) a couple of points to ponder:
As new migrants you need to differentiate yourself. Australia it seems has been...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 7:59 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By kevmitch

Re: School Fees in NSW public schools

We've paid out for a variety of trips (educationals) and activities, but not much for materials -mind you our son is in year 12 - and takes his own stuff in.

We decided not to pay the 'voluntary...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 7:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Is Manly Violent?

Absolutely nothing to worry about - less problem than your local village pub in the UK.

If you miss the trouble, book tickets in the Doug Walters stand for a day nighter cricket match - and watch...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 7:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Requirement for multi-linguists in the Australian job market?

English is a good start - it will put you in the minority in Sydney!!!
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 7:48 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 6,410
Posted By kevmitch

Talking Chilling the beer as we speak. Sounds like a good...

Chilling the beer as we speak. Sounds like a good idea to me.See you a week on Sunday
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2004, 9:06 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By kevmitch

We're looking seriously at the Woy Woy area to...

We're looking seriously at the Woy Woy area to buy. Whilst its great living in Sydney's Northern Beaches, the house prices are out of our league. You need $850,000+ in Mona Vale for a decent 3/4 bed...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 8th 2004, 11:40 am
Replies: 59
Views: 3,635
Posted By kevmitch

Hi Heather Sounds like you're well sorted. I...

Hi Heather

Sounds like you're well sorted. I knew that nurses were being fast tracked, but 3 weeks must be some sort of record.

Where exactly are you heading for in Sydney? As you mention Drake...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 7th 2004, 1:35 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,635
Posted By kevmitch

I'm surprised the agency is putting the 38 hour...

I'm surprised the agency is putting the 38 hour condition on you, I know its not general practice. Certainly the employers (if not the agencies) will offer sponsorship and part time working. In some...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Apr 22nd 2004, 10:10 am
Replies: 59
Views: 3,635
Posted By kevmitch

A couple of points of clarification: If you...

A couple of points of clarification:

If you are sponsored by and employer (or an agency) you don't have to work full time;

Salaries and benefits are generally based around state agreements. In...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2004, 1:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Calling All Past and Future Round Tablers who are in SE QLD

Useful feedback particularly th lack of 'fellowship'

I'll let you know how it goes at this end when we make contact (my wife was in circle and is keen to get involved in something similar over...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2004, 12:41 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Calling All Past and Future Round Tablers who are in SE QLD

Haven't made it to an Apex meeting as yet. However I saw an article in the local paper that membership is dwindling (sounds familiar) and that they have an Xmas sleigh (make a change going round in...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Apr 21st 2004, 10:30 am
Replies: 59
Views: 3,635
Posted By kevmitch

Re: points for nurses

Another option would be to get sponsored on a 4 year temp visa (no points test). Then when you are in Aus, apply for a perm visa. I believe you can get additional points for actual work experience in...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Apr 21st 2004, 10:18 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,859
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Do I need to retrain to become a midwife in Oz?

You won't have to retrain going from the UK to Aus. the UK qualifications are wholly recognised, As a number of others have said, you will need to obtain state registration before you can practice in...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2004, 10:05 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By kevmitch

I know it sounds minor, but one of the best...

I know it sounds minor, but one of the best things we did in the first few days was to buy a detailed street map, that way you can know where you've been when you get lost!

More seriously, you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2004, 9:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By kevmitch

Re: Calling All Past and Future Round Tablers who are in SE QLD

Gary

Whilst Round Table has a very small presence in Australia, you might want to talk to your local Apex Club. They are a WOCO affiliated club very simlar to Round Table (albeit some of the clubs...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2004, 11:56 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By kevmitch

We're up in Warriewood (just south of Mona Vale,...

We're up in Warriewood (just south of Mona Vale, just North of Narrabeen), whilst it looks 'sleepy' there is a bit of life here and South. To the North, Newport & Avalon are primarily well...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2004, 10:59 am
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By kevmitch

Welcome to the site. We made the move in...

Welcome to the site.

We made the move in January with our (just)17 year old son. He's loving it out here - he immediately made friends and has found a girlfriend. We hardly ever see him and he's...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2004, 10:49 am
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By kevmitch

There are a large number of temp roles around at...

There are a large number of temp roles around at the moment - and everyone's saying the corner's been turned in IT, so its positive and likely to get better.

One thing is apparent, the days of the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2004, 10:40 am
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By kevmitch

Good to meet you all. We'll definitely have to do...

Good to meet you all. We'll definitely have to do it again!

Kev & Maggie
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