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Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2012, 9:27 am
Replies: 2,180
Views: 309,580
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

The EMT role has been disbanded for a few years now....replaced by "Emergency Care Assistant" where there is no automatic progression to Paramedic. If you chose to go as ECA, then you would still...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2012, 6:04 am
Replies: 2,180
Views: 309,580
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

You can make a claim for recognition of prior learning if you haven't completed an approved UK Paramedic Course/ Degree. In order to make the claim for registration, you have to show qualifications...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2011, 7:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Doyalson

Wow, I'm from Stockton :)

In response to the OP, Silverwater isn't pretty and neither is the surrounding areas. I guess I have a unique insight into that area working as an Intensive Care...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2011, 8:16 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,509
Posted By theotherphil

Re: x 3 GPB to AUD salary conversion - how accurate is it?

In the UK I was earning £27.5k, here in Sydney I am earning $122k based on my Group Cert. Same job, different place. I am better off financially and my quality of life is way better (4 days on, 5...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2011, 8:07 am
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

Hi EvoMedia, this seems unusual as I am working for ASNSW on a 457 as are many others. I have just been sponsored for Permanent Residency and my papers were submitted last week. I've been here 26...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2011, 3:49 am
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

If you are already in the country and have an permanent visa, then you can apply to join in exactly the same way as Joe Public.
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2010, 1:03 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,705
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Any Ambulance technicians/Paramedics? Advice needed!

Get your Paramedic ticket in the UK as the Technician qualification will get you nowhere here in Aus. You do not meet any criteria for a sponsored visa as a tech so you would have to make your own...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2010, 3:39 am
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

About the degree.....yes, it is really beneficial if you want to apply for further progression within the service. This maybe Spec Ops, SCAT, ECP or even management. The whole recruitment process is...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2010, 11:41 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

OK, I have received a phone call this morning explaining the situation.

The Ambulance Service Labour Agreement ended Sept last year and there is no plans to renew that. The NSW Health are in the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2010, 5:35 am
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

Hi there, I have already sent an email in relation to this and am currently awaiting reply. I also noticed this on researching my options as I am on a temp visa.

Basically, to use this visa, ASNSW...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 11:13 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

The Ambulance Service is not going to renew the labour agreement....that is certain. NSW Health is looking to setup a labour agreement which will cover all of health...ASNSW included.

Now that...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 10:21 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

I believe Paramedics are now on the skilled workers list so no labour agreement would be needed in order to provide sponsorship. Those on temp visas should be able to apply for permanent residency at...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 27th 2009, 11:36 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,470
Posted By theotherphil

Re: For those who are working over Christmas.....

I worked nights christmas eve and christmas day and will be working New Year as well.

The life of an Ambo isn't very glamourous to be honest.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 21st 2009, 7:54 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,102
Posted By theotherphil

Re: What clothes to wear?

LOL! When you get to London, you will see what "absolutely freezing" is. Sydney is positivley balmy in the winter. I was walking around in shorts/ Tees in Mar/Apr/May when I arrived this year. Got...
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2009, 7:45 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,194
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Sunglasses

I must have a sunny fetish as I have a few pairs of Oakley's and a few pairs of Wiley-X.

I wear my Polarised Wiley-X Airage the most whilst at work as they are impact rated and come with a...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2009, 11:56 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

Ok guys, a quick update.

Well, I've pretty much finished the whole process now and only have 3 weeks left before my official sign off date as ICP. The 10 weeks mentoring as a P1 was hard work for...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2009, 11:36 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 82,439
Posted By theotherphil

Re: BBC's iPlayer

Just a heads up...not sure if it's been mentioned as I didn't read the full thread. It was mentioned that the cheapest VPN is approx $75. I am using the 3 City Special...
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2009, 1:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By theotherphil

Re: First Time Renting in NSW

I went through the process of viewing a couple of properties. The first I didn't like but the second I did. I applied and was accepted immediately on a nice property in a sought after area.

...
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2009, 12:20 am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,203
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Here's what the airline's told me about immigration baggage allowances

Qantas give 2x23kg but the tickets are more expensive (but massively cheaper than paying the excess). However when I travelled recently, I was over on each of the hold luggage cases by 2kg. The lady...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2009, 6:06 am
Replies: 71
Views: 4,305
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Please answer Important Questions?

iamthecreaturefromuranus, you have been pretty personal in all your comments to me so far yet I have tried to keep things away that. You openly admit to earning $100k and still choose to claim...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2009, 4:56 am
Replies: 71
Views: 4,305
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Please answer Important Questions?

Answer my question, why is it up to me to provide for you, your neighbour or the guy over the road?

Let me put you straight on one point. If you think that those of us in healthcare do it because...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2009, 4:41 am
Replies: 71
Views: 4,305
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Please answer Important Questions?

It's not arrogance, it's the fact that I have planned sufficiently to be confident I can provide for my family without having to beg for help. Humans have survived millions of years by looking after...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2009, 4:17 am
Replies: 71
Views: 4,305
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Please answer Important Questions?

Why is it a stupid point of view? Why does my occupation have any effect on my ability to reason? Why do people think they have a right to free healthcare? Why not go the whole hog and say food is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2009, 3:33 am
Replies: 71
Views: 4,305
Posted By theotherphil

Re: Please answer Important Questions?

The only person responsible for your own welfare is yourself! The government should stay out of healthcare etc and stick to law and order and the military.

If you want healthcare, get insurance or...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2009, 3:30 pm
Replies: 593
Views: 101,156
Posted By theotherphil

Re: NSW Ambulance service

Just to add a little bit from my perspective. I am just starting my 3rd week on the road now. The job is essentially the same...but a little behind in some areas (alternate pathways instead of...
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