AUSTRALIA – Pathways to Migration

As Registered Nurse or Aged Care Worker

Two Options to work and settle in Australia

ONE:

The nurse will have 18 months visa for them to prepare for their IELTS, AHPRA and Bridging Program.

The 18 month visa is a big advantage compared to the 3 month visa. The direct bridging which is the 3 month program, nurses do not have enough time to find a job or sponsor. That is why most nurses who do the direct bridging programs go back to the Philippines after their 3 month visa.

TWO:

This is also for under board nurses and other healthcare workers who wish to gain qualification. Work as Community Health Worker and eventually settle in Australia.

 

PROCESS and REQUIREMENT

  • Programs to be taken:
  1. Certificate in Aged Care (3 months) and
  2. Diploma in Community Services (1 year)
  • IELTS requirement is only 5.5 either General or Academic.
  • Funds (Show Money) should be ready, P1.9M or P2.4M if with spouse

 

ADVANTAGES

  • Minimal CASH OUT before leaving for Australia (only $1,000 deposit + insurance of $700)
  • Students can work 20 hours per week during the program.
  • Spouses can go to Australia with the students and may also work 20 hours per week.

 

OBJECTIVE: Study and work in Australia in a skilled job so they can be considered for migration (total of 2 years).

Cert III in Aged Care – 3 months ($4,600 approx. tuition)

They can work in aged care after the 3 months program. It is under the community service which is considered skilled.

Start counting of work experience for the 2 yrs. required residency.

 

Diploma of Children‘s Services or Diploma of Community Services –12 months 

($14,000 payable in 4 instalments – every three months)

Also considered SKILLED and will lead to migration.

 

Total Program Duration is 15 months.

After the above two programs, they can apply for a Training and Research Visa where they can work full time for 14 months (so as to complete the 2 yrs. requirement).

Get a full time job offer and continue working towards possible residency. Possible Jobs are in the Consolidate Sponsored Occupation List of Australia.

Examples are: Community Worker, Residential Care Officer or

Disabilities Service Officer (Codes 411711, 411715, 411712)

 

After which, a variety of sponsorship pathways which allow them to live and work permanently in Australia such as a Temporary work (Skilled) Visa Subclass 457 or a Regional Skills Migration Scheme (RSMS).