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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 9th 2015, 3:48 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By lekkilizard

Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - medical

My parents are contemplating applying for a CPV 143. My father had a liver transplant in 2005. Has Type 2 diabetes as a side effect to other meds he takes. He's now 68. Obviously they are concerned...
Forum: Teaching
Jan 9th 2011, 12:14 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Any teachers (especially science) who have done the move able to give advice?

Hi

Try using an agency like Smart Teachers

http://www.smartteachers.co.uk/

They deal with Oz and NZ and Canada as well as UK.

They introduce you to schools and help organise visas etc...
Forum: Teaching
Jul 13th 2010, 1:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,059
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: OMG are they serious?? Primary Teacher isn't on the SOL anymore!!!???

Hi Bev

Look at recruitment agencies like SmartTeacher. They link you up with private schools which may be an option. Have colleagues that were recruited through them and they deal with all age...
Forum: Teaching
Apr 17th 2010, 3:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,746
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: PGCE in UK for overseas teacher

[QUOTE=saoghalbeag;8500642]thanks bigticket, have heard that. sadly just discovering that PGDE are some of the most expensive courses to do - nearly 2000 pounds more expensive than a year of other...
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,919
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Car Finance on a 457 Visa

We have a finance contract with Nissan. Arrived Jan 09. No problems at all. You will pay a slightly higher intertest rate than if PR. We had to provide statements of employment with salary and show...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2009, 2:05 am
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: 457/857 Onshore medical costs

Cheers Chick !!

Good to chat earlier !!

Nxx
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 8th 2009, 11:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: 457/857 Onshore medical costs

Thanx Sara

Much appreciated !

Nx :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 8th 2009, 10:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: 457/857 Onshore medical costs

Thank you Looky

Nx :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 8th 2009, 10:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By lekkilizard

457/857 Onshore medical costs

Can anyone give me any ideas about onshore medical costs for a 457 Visa or 857 Visa ?

Know costs for UK just wondered how they compared.

Nx :)
Forum: Teaching
Aug 19th 2009, 9:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: UK SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS-HELP?

Hi Sue

There should be a 14-19 curriculum manager with a state secondary school. They should have all the relevant info about options available including college courses that can be followed at...
Forum: Teaching
Aug 16th 2009, 11:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Re-training as a Primary Teacher in WA

2ndry Teacher not on Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) for WA either !!

:thumbdown: Appears not shortage for the time being ??!!
Forum: Teaching
Jul 31st 2009, 6:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Catholic schools if not catholic myself?

Our local private Catholic school employs non catholic teachers and admin staff. They have to attend mass etc...Give the school a ring and ask if they are accepting applications from Non Catholic...
Forum: Teaching
Jul 22nd 2009, 11:03 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 8,800
Posted By lekkilizard

Smile Re: Please can anyone advice me?

Don't get on here much these days but great to hear that you are in Oz !! Where are you based ?? WA ??

Nx
Forum: Teaching
Jul 21st 2009, 10:46 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Sponsorship in WA if you're already here!

Hi Laura

We arrived in WA in Jan 09 on 457 Visa.

A few have arrived in July on a regional 857/119 Visa.

Some are arriving in Jan 2010 on that visa as well as they had already been offered a...
Forum: Teaching
Jul 15th 2009, 10:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,219
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: How do I get my teaching qualifications assessed?

Hi

You could ask your Head but it may also be prudent to get your Personnel Manager or the like to write a statement of service.

Nx
Forum: Teaching
Jul 15th 2009, 10:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Australia Teaching _ What to take

Hi

Bring as many resources as you can on memory stick or hard drive. I use my UK stuff a lot and so do the others in my department. Often find my text books, work books and revision guides on...
Forum: Teaching
Jun 23rd 2009, 1:37 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: OMG I '''''CAN''''''''''' teach

Excellent news. Well done you for not giving up !! All the best and keep us posted. Nxx
Forum: Teaching
Jun 15th 2009, 10:50 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,245
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Primary Teachers from the UK already in Australia...

Am Hi -jacking as Secondary Teacher but I soooooooo miss the UK National Curriculum !!!

Nxx
Forum: Australia
Jun 13th 2009, 6:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Anyone NOT ship furniture?

We arrived in January with 3 suitcases and hand luggage.

We did ship some bits and bobs especially saucepans, cutlery, utensils, books, toys , DVD's CD's and all that jazz.

Had a blast...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 13th 2009, 1:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: OPENING a bank account, as a non resident

We opened ours from the UK with Westpac. Even deposited money into account. Presented ourselves at Bank with valid visa. All done and dusted with debit cards in hand a couple of days later! Easy as...
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2009, 1:20 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,765
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: 457 Defacto Wife - Job Problems!

Hi Monkeyboy1979 ( What a fab name !!)

On 457 dependents have full work rights in Australia if they are above school age. HOWEVER they cannot work for a government agency in a permanent position,...
Forum: Australia
May 25th 2009, 11:50 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,661
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: WA vs Queensland

Congrats to your OH for being offered a job. Mine after 4 months still not getting a look in but we're in rural WA as I am a teacher. Unbelievable barriers being put up as an expat and we're here on...
Forum: Teaching
May 25th 2009, 10:48 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,276
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Can I get to Oz after just finishing a Teacher Training Course in 4Years?

Having a shortage secondary subject is also a good option.

Know a lot of PE teachers with Maths and Science as their 2nd subject.

There are some in WA teaching outside their specialism...
Forum: Teaching
May 25th 2009, 12:59 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,276
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Can I get to Oz after just finishing a Teacher Training Course in 4Years?

As I said earlier. There are some who have just graduated who arrived in Jan 09 and are completing the NQT year here in Oz. So it can be done !

If you have decided to become a teacher and PE is...
Forum: Teaching
May 23rd 2009, 3:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,276
Posted By lekkilizard

Re: Can I get to Oz after just finishing a Teacher Training Course in 4Years?

When we came out in Jan there were a couple of others who had just finished Degree / PGCE and doing their first year here in Oz.

Fabulous that you have a passion to teach PE and in 4 years who...
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