Advice on moving to Australia(serious)

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 02:35 AM

Hey, so I've been seriously considering a move to Australia. I don't really like the way things are going here in the States and I think Australia would be a nice change.

I have a few questions:

1. What would I need to do in order to attain Australian citizenship?

2. How much does it generally cost to get there?

3. Are things generally higher priced in Australia due to having to import them, or are a lot of the basic goods produced locally?

4. I'm going to college for Nursing - is there as great a demand for Nurses in Australia as there is in the States(I assume so)? Also, would I be required to take any exams for Nursing once I get over there and try to get a job?

I may have some more questions as I think of them...Thanks for any responses guys(and girls).

(no terrorist)
(serious)

Big Ad · 06-11-2008, 02:39 AM

have a look here mate:

http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm

and yes, nurses are in high demand all over australia

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Ad

have a look here mate:

http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm

and yes, nurses are in high demand all over australia

thanks bro!

Excellent site

magnabolt · 06-11-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

Hey, so I've been seriously considering a move to Australia. I don't really like the way things are going here in the States and I think Australia would be a nice change.

I have a few questions:

1. What would I need to do in order to attain Australian citizenship?

2. How much does it generally cost to get there?

3. Are things generally higher priced in Australia due to having to import them, or are a lot of the basic goods produced locally?

4. I'm going to college for Nursing - is there as great a demand for Nurses in Australia as there is in the States(I assume so)? Also, would I be required to take any exams for Nursing once I get over there and try to get a job?

I may have some more questions as I think of them...Thanks for any responses guys(and girls).

(no terrorist)
(serious)

1. Pass the citizenship test (I've heard that it's relatively easy): http://www.citizenship.gov.au/test/index.htm

2. Don't know.

3. Alot of the goods are produced locally, yes. However, we are experiencing increasing food prices atm (as well as increasing fuel prices).

4. Can't really comment on this...although I have heard that you need to have work experience (in nursing) before you can become a registered nurse.

2buff2strong · 06-11-2008, 02:43 AM

First off u needa like footy, cricket and rubgy, then u gotta like beer and mate ship. Then u'll be right.

Big Ad · 06-11-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by magnabolt

1. Pass the citizenship test (I've heard that it's relatively easy): http://www.citizenship.gov.au/test/index.htm

2. Don't know.

3. Alot of the goods are produced locally, yes. However, we are experiencing increasing food prices atm (as well as increasing fuel prices).

4. Can't really comment on this...although I have heard that you need to have work experience (in nursing) before you can become a registered nurse.

you don't need to pass the citizenship to move here, you need to satisfy certain visa requirements depending on your reason for moving, citizenship comes later

a good username · 06-11-2008, 02:44 AM

petrol costs more, about $1.70 per litre atm, 3.78541178 litres is 1 gallon

lachy · 06-11-2008, 02:44 AM

ull love it mate,

seriously, most of us are friendly and are really relaxed and ****, we do have a big shortage of nurses so thats a good option for you.

Dirk Diggler · 06-11-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

Hey, so I've been seriously considering a move to Australia. I don't really like the way things are going here in the States and I think Australia would be a nice change.

I have a few questions:

1. What would I need to do in order to attain Australian citizenship?

2. How much does it generally cost to get there?

3. Are things generally higher priced in Australia due to having to import them, or are a lot of the basic goods produced locally?

4. I'm going to college for Nursing - is there as great a demand for Nurses in Australia as there is in the States(I assume so)? Also, would I be required to take any exams for Nursing once I get over there and try to get a job?

I may have some more questions as I think of them...Thanks for any responses guys(and girls).

(no terrorist)
(serious)

I might move to Australia too, I am fed up with the BS here. I need to do some research. How are the finance jobs in Australia?

rob_oz · 06-11-2008, 02:47 AM

I would look into some sort of working holiday first before you come mate. It would give you a chance to work, make nursing contacts, scope out employment and see australia before you make up your mind.

It is possible to secure a longer term visa though employment, so thats something to look in too.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/work.../462/index.htm

Dirk Diggler · 06-11-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_oz

I would look into some sort of working holiday first before you come mate. It would give you a chance to work, make nursing contacts, scope out employment and see australia before you make up your mind.

It is possible to secure a longer term visa though employment, so thats something to look in too.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/work.../462/index.htm

Would you be able to pay the bills with a temp job like that?

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 02:52 AM

Awesome guys!
Thanks for the responses!

And the working holiday thing sounds like a good idea, but i'm pretty effin sure i want to stay in Aussie land

Big Ad · 06-11-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Would you be able to pay the bills with a temp job like that?

I think so but you would want some money behind you when you come just in case

kyokushin1 · 06-11-2008, 02:54 AM

Where in aus you thinking of living OP?

Dirk Diggler · 06-11-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Ad

I think so but you would want some money behind you when you come just in case

I need to look at the jobs. I have a bachelors in finance with a couple years experience. I just don't know how finance jobs in Australia compare to finance jobs in the US.

2buff2strong · 06-11-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

Awesome guys!
Thanks for the responses!

And the working holiday thing sounds like a good idea, but i'm pretty effin sure i want to stay in Aussie land

what do u like about Australia so much?

jvinci · 06-11-2008, 03:01 AM

this reminds me of a thread i started a little bit ago.

i too am greatly intrigued with australia and have been thinking of studying abroad there for some time. it seems awesome and a different cultural change for the better. its been between there and england, but i have been leaning towards australia lately.

Ausswolf · 06-11-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_oz

I would look into some sort of working holiday first before you come mate. It would give you a chance to work, make nursing contacts, scope out employment and see australia before you make up your mind.

It is possible to secure a longer term visa though employment, so thats something to look in too.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/work.../462/index.htm

definitely a good idea as from your questions it seems you don't know a whole lot about this place.

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kyokushin1

Where in aus you thinking of living OP?

I was thinking somewhere in New South Wales... Like Melbourne, or Sydney... I know this is an opinion question, but where would be the best area to reside?

I'm lookin for a semi-urban area... Not too large of a city, but maybe one close to the bigger cities.

Suggestions?

giltob · 06-11-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

I was thinking somewhere in New South Wales... Like Melbourne, or Sydney... I know this is an opinion question, but where would be the best area to reside?

I'm lookin for a semi-urban area... Not too large of a city, but maybe one close to the bigger cities.

Suggestions?

Melbourne is in Victoria, a different state to NSW, where Sydney is.

And as long as you don't move to the proper country or intermediate coastal areas. You'll be close enough to a "big city"... the cities aren't too big comparatively in Australia, Sydney is the largest with about 4 mil, and rising quickly. But with the housing market that will dip slowly for a while before it all picks back up again.

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jvinci

this reminds me of a thread i started a little bit ago.

i too am greatly intrigued with australia and have been thinking of studying abroad there for some time. it seems awesome and a different cultural change for the better. its been between there and england, but i have been leaning towards australia lately.

Same here man. Australia just has that... "appeal" that draws me to it. Idk exactly, but I feel it's just a huge change from where I'm at, and that's something that I need.

Dirk Diggler · 06-11-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

I was thinking somewhere in New South Wales... Like Melbourne, or Sydney... I know this is an opinion question, but where would be the best area to reside?

I'm lookin for a semi-urban area... Not too large of a city, but maybe one close to the bigger cities.

Suggestions?

What do you plan on doing for a job? Are you going to wing it?

kyokushin1 · 06-11-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NateMan2008

I was thinking somewhere in New South Wales... Like Melbourne, or Sydney... I know this is an opinion question, but where would be the best area to reside?

I'm lookin for a semi-urban area... Not too large of a city, but maybe one close to the bigger cities.

Suggestions?

lulz melbourne isnt in NSW

here's the most basic map i could find (with just the capital cities)

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

What do you plan on doing for a job? Are you going to wing it?

Nursing

NateMan2008 · 06-11-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kyokushin1

lulz melbourne isnt in NSW

here's the most basic map i could find (with just the capital cities)

haha yea...I feel uneducated. Thanks for the info though, it'll help when I get there. haha

magnabolt · 06-11-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Ad

you don't need to pass the citizenship to move here, you need to satisfy certain visa requirements depending on your reason for moving, citizenship comes later

He asked what he would have to do in order to attain Australian citizenship...

naturalgut · 06-11-2008, 03:24 AM

Apply for permanent residency status (PR) first. You are only eligible for citizenship after 2 years of permanent residency.

seagull · 06-11-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

I need to look at the jobs. I have a bachelors in finance with a couple years experience. I just don't know how finance jobs in Australia compare to finance jobs in the US.

I don't think financial jobs in Australia are as good as in the US. You'd be better off staying in the US, or moving to another country like the UK where the financial sector is much bigger. If you were going to move here, Sydney is probably the best city for finance jobs.

entropy1 · 06-11-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NateMan2008

4. I'm going to college for Nursing - is there as great a demand for Nurses in Australia as there is in the States(I assume so)? Also, would I be required to take any exams for Nursing once I get over there and try to get a job?

I may have some more questions as I think of them...Thanks for any responses guys(and girls).

(no terrorist)
(serious)

yes, plenty of jobs for nurses, although hours are generally long and the pay is average. fyi, you realise nursing is a female job?

bhankin · 06-11-2008, 05:15 AM

We are screaming out for nursing graduates! Look into getting a student visa for study, which i think is three or four years. It will be easier than trying to get citizenship straight up. Your GPA will determine your chances of getting into university, although international students pay hefty prices to study here. Also depends on where you want to go..Sydney is far more expensive to live and get around than melbourne, and brisbane is perhaps the cheapest (personal experience while studying med).

Check out gu.edu.au for one queensland university that offers a reputable nursing degree, and has plenty of international placements available.

I hope this helps
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