Am new to the forum - well posting anyway - and thought I would say hello. So 'Hello!'.

I am a primary teacher in England - 3 year hons degree and 1 year PGCE and have 5 years experience working in a school with a high percentage of children with SEN. I have been RE leader and am now French leader. We are looking into moving to WA in 2011 - hubby is an online games administrator/moderator/programmer - and would appreciate any advice on what our chances are for general skilled visa. I've done lots of online assessments and all are positive but don't know if this is just so they can take our money before saying 'no sorry'! Also will my age stand against me? I will be 42 in 2011.

OK - so turned into a bit more than a quick 'hello' - sorry

As long as your skill is on list you're in with a good chance of obtaining a visa. But in 3 years a lot can change. You'll drop points once you pass 40. Best off speaking to an agent closer to the time, some will do free assessments of charge a minimal fee (got mine for AU$50)

Thanks - better get applying soon then before 40 slaps me in the face!