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Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Sep 29th 2013, 3:07 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,037
Posted By sjo

Re: Taking a break from nursing

Hi, you can be away for quite some time - just need to work 3 months full time equivalent in the past 5 years...see AHPRA Recency of Practice for Registration Standard...
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2013, 9:39 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Posted By sjo

Re: Help regarding university transfer

I can't speak for Perth Unis, but I couldn't get recognition from NSW unis for prior learning in the UK (not only would they not give me credit, but they wouldn't accept prior university study as...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2013, 6:50 am
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By sjo

Re: Occupational therapist hoping to move to Gold Coast !

Hi, I'm not an OT (but in allied health) so can't help much - except to suggest you contact OT Australia http://www.otaus.com.au/ as they have loads of good advice on working here. OT jobs (as all...
Forum: Australia
Dec 24th 2012, 5:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By sjo

Re: regional NSW

Sounds good. We'll have to organise a get together when I get settled in the area. And we'll have to rope RedDragon2008 in for October.

Cheers guys.

Have a good one.
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2012, 4:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By sjo

Re: regional NSW

Hi caronandrod,

No, you're not alone - but I imagine we're all a bit spread out.

I'm quite a way up north from you at the moment, but moving closer to you (to Dubbo area) soon.

Hope you and...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2012, 7:24 am
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By sjo

Re: Moving to Dubbo

Hi, I have been living in another rural area of NSW for about 8 years now, but am moving to Dubbo in early 2013.

I have been to Dubbo a few times and have spoken to various friends in the area...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 4th 2011, 9:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 12,394
Posted By sjo

Re: Help - What's sticky back plastic called in Oz?

It is called 'Contact Paper' - comes in variety of patterns and thicknesses - can buy it online here http://www.crockerspaint.com/page/910/Self_Adhesive_Contact_Paper.html
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Nov 23rd 2011, 1:43 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,732
Posted By sjo

Re: Partnership visa declined, Rant.

Hi,

Also consider whether you'd be willing to move to Australia for a bit, and then go to NZ. Aus will recognise your degree but you will have to sit an exam through the Audiological Society. I...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2011, 7:22 am
Replies: 15
Views: 8,093
Posted By sjo

Re: Tamworth, NSW

Hi,

I live not far from Tamworth - been here 7 years - love the place. It's rugged and beautiful at the same time - gets hot in summer, but not humid. It's not for everyone, but if you are...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Sep 6th 2009, 6:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 980
Posted By sjo

Re: Question to everyone who went on 457 visa...

Consider flying via the US with one of the big American airlines - many let you have 2 x 23kg per person - such as United http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,52482,00.html
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Jun 21st 2009, 11:46 am
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By sjo

Re: have you moved with a job lined up or hoped for the best?

Hi Ozbaz,

I trained in Aus after moving, and have this year started as a new grad mental health nurse in NSW. I cannot offer much advice about work in Adelaide, but there is work to be had in NSW...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 1:39 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,783
Posted By sjo

Re: driving license qld

Hi Wendy66,

So did you decide to buy that house in Tamworth?
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2009, 5:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By sjo

Re: Have arrived - presently in Tamworth

Hi Wendy66,

From what I know the building work has slowed down in the area, but there are always jobs in other fields - such as at the abbattoirs off Gunnedah Road and the chook farms located all...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 23rd 2009, 7:30 am
Replies: 46
Views: 6,563
Posted By sjo

Re: Stranded In Oz....Need Help!!!!

Yep, you can travel with Oz Bus from Sydney to London. Here's the website http://www.oz-bus.com/itinerary.html

I just checked and unfortunately they wont take anyone under 17 years old. Shame.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2009, 7:35 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 528
Posted By sjo

Re: Sleepwalking Dog

That must be some big cat he's dreaming about.

I thought my dog sleep-walked because he did things like that...then I found out he was actually have epileptic seizures. I felt so bad that I didn't...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 19th 2009, 7:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By sjo

Re: Australian born looking to work in UK, will he need a passport...

I am no expert, but been in this position before.

If the grandparent was born in the UK there is the Ancestry Visa which allows you to remain and work in the UK for 5 years, after which time you...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2009, 8:10 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,122
Posted By sjo

Re: Etihad Airline - anyone used them?

Hi, we've flown Etihad and they were OK and would definitely use them again.

Also If you book online with Etihad you can choose which seats you want when booking.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 18th 2009, 10:19 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By sjo

Re: Enough is enough

Poor you. I'm afraid I would have given up by now and gone and bought another one - I love my washing machine and can't bear to be without one.
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2009, 10:04 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By sjo

Re: Look what came to visit me in my garden yesterday!!!!

Perhaps that's what happened. Possums can be tricky little buggers - had a friend who had them get in while they were away and wee all over the place. Took ages to get the smell out.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 18th 2009, 9:22 am
Replies: 87
Views: 4,879
Posted By sjo

Re: British nurse told to 'take English test' before she can work in Australia

For info Aussies also have to sit IELTS for NSW Nursing Registration if they don't exactly meet the other requirements.

I was born in Aus (but lived in the UK for a long time) and did my nursing...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2009, 8:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By sjo

Re: Look what came to visit me in my garden yesterday!!!!

Once, I came home from work to find a Goanna sitting on our lounge! I still don't know how it got there. Talk about lounge-lizards!
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Mar 17th 2009, 11:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By sjo

Re: Does NSW registration require IELTS?

Hi Zakuro,

If you were educated outside of Australia (and in some cases even if you were educated in Aus), then yes you do have to do the academic IELTS (or the Occupational English Test For...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 1st 2009, 5:18 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,808
Posted By sjo

Re: Backhanded Compliments

My MIL was famous for her backhanded compliments and nasty comments. I particularly remember her saying to a family member 'I just saw June and she is very fat these days, but not as fat as you...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 14th 2009, 10:53 am
Replies: 95
Views: 4,732
Posted By sjo

Re: Should donated money be used for house rebuilding of those who were not insured?

I don't know about in Victoria, but in NSW if you are not insured and a low income earner and your home is lost/damaged through disaster, then DoCS Disaster Relief Scheme will pay to rebuild...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 14th 2009, 10:23 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,418
Posted By sjo

Re: Drop bears

I said hoop snakes were sneaky. The last place you expect to see them is in a park in Sydney. Lock up your kids!
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