propwash Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Everybody,My name is Hannes and my wife Carol and I have been discussing moving to Australia recently. I have had a look at the various options on the Australian Immigration web site and it seems that my age (47) counts severely against me. I would otherwise have been able to try the "Skilled Worker" route. How big an issue is age in this regard? Are there other ways to do this or should I just give it up for a bad job and move on?Any help would be appreciated!Hannes & Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 There was a recent conversation on this forum about this topic, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe someone can post the link here for you. I know there are ways you can do it, but I'm sorry to say I don't have the knowledge to assist you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi PropwashSorry, I am not sure of the link that Riekie mentioned but I think the only way you would get into Australia is on a business visa.Ever thought of New Zealand, I know they accept you till the age of 55.Good LuckMara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I agree with Mara. New Zealand is a good option. Check out the New Zealand Immigration Service. Most of my family, including my parents, live in Auckland. They are very happy with NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnetjie Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 PropwashHave a look at Kiwiboer his words are very colourful, but he has some interesting things to say about NZ. Maybe he could give you some insight regarding NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Sonnetjie,I was wondering where I had seen that site before. - I lost my bookmark for it. Thank you for posting the link. - It is an excellent site and full of useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadface Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hi Everybody,My name is Hannes and my wife Carol and I have been discussing moving to Australia recently. I have had a look at the various options on the Australian Immigration web site and it seems that my age (47) counts severely against me. I would otherwise have been able to try the "Skilled Worker" route. How big an issue is age in this regard? Are there other ways to do this or should I just give it up for a bad job and move on?Any help would be appreciated!Hannes & CarolhiOns is nou 6 maande hier in Aussie, my man is 47 het het oorgekom as skilled worker - was nie 'n te groot probleem nie hang van die werk afhiOns is nou 6 maande hier in Aussie, my man is 47 het het oorgekom as skilled worker - was nie 'n te groot probleem nie hang van die werk af Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Hugo Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 hiOns is nou 6 maande hier in Aussie, my man is 47 het het oorgekom as skilled worker - was nie 'n te groot probleem nie hang van die werk afhiOns is nou 6 maande hier in Aussie, my man is 47 het het oorgekom as skilled worker - was nie 'n te groot probleem nie hang van die werk afFor skilled migration (of any form) 45 years is an absolute deadline as a time of application criterion. There are potentially many alternative visa options, but each applicant must be assessed on his/ her onw merits. Obviously factors like Australian citizen family etc could be very important.Etienne Hugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propwash Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi Everybody!Many thanks for all the replies! It seems that all is not lost and we will continue to investigate ways to get to Australia. We will certainly also look at NZ. Does anybody know of a similar web site to this one for NZ.Many thanks once again!Hannes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charz Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi Hannestry this site set up by one of the members here gautengerwww.SAGoingtoNZ.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) Hannes,Although it isn't similar to this website, you could always take a look at the SANZ Charitable Trust, which tries to help SA migrants settle in, find a job and integrate.Cheers & good luckLarry Edited November 12, 2006 by Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamcatcher Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi Propwash,We looked at relocating to NZ, and found the site: move2nz very helpful. Needless to say that fell through, and here we are in Aus!Greetings,Dreamy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rison Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Try the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (857 Visa)- (for country / regional areas). The general rule is 45 years but there are exemptions on health / Age / Language: Age exemptionsExceptional circumstances for age might be considered in the following cases.Age Exceptional circumstances Over 45 but under 50 years old the position is essential to the operation of the businessand the employer demonstrates that it is not possible to find a suitably qualified person younger than the applicant. If you have the right qualifications where there is a serious skills need and employer willing to sponsor the visa then you may be successful. For example: In my regional area there is at least two Engineers who are older than 45 and have been successful with Residency.Riaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchen Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 HelloMy dad is almost 55 but is has a doctoral in education. I’ve heard that especially in the case of academics age could be exempted. Is this only in the rural areas or anywhere that an employer will sponsor?Could anyone provide any information on how to go about finding a willing sponsor? We will do the “send CV to all Post doctoral jobs advertise” thing, but I have a feeling that in these circumstances you actually need to “know” people. Does anyone “know” someone he could talk to? This doesn’t necessarily need to be for PR. If he could work there for a year or two it would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Proppie, folks here seem to want to push your boat out to New Zealand, but I've heard there's a real shortage of skilled workers in "regional" Australia. What line of work are you in, mate? Friends I was speaking to last weekend have just been up the top end of Western Australia and were thrown jobs at them at a local Aboriginal community. . . . not that I'm suggesting that . . . . but mines and country towns throughout the Outback are desperate for workers. You just have to go bush for a while to get the picture. I've been told that Kununarra in W.A. has no unemployment and if you can get out of bed in the morning, then you have a job! Think about what Riaan ("Rison") has suggested and approach the Australian gov't stating that you're interested in working in the country. I was up in a place in South Australia called Roxby Downs a couple of weeks back and the town is brand new and has some nice facilites in it .. . new swimming pool, library, shops, etc. and wouldn't be a bad spot for some for a while, especially if you are a "tradie" (tradesman). Wages were $110,000+ (R600,000) a year. Give it a go, mate . . . . . you never know .. . . . you might get to like Australia and its people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propwash Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Proppie, folks here seem to want to push your boat out to New Zealand, but I've heard there's a real shortage of skilled workers in "regional" Australia. What line of work are you in, mate? Friends I was speaking to last weekend have just been up the top end of Western Australia and were thrown jobs at them at a local Aboriginal community. . . . not that I'm suggesting that . . . . but mines and country towns throughout the Outback are desperate for workers. You just have to go bush for a while to get the picture. I've been told that Kununarra in W.A. has no unemployment and if you can get out of bed in the morning, then you have a job! Think about what Riaan ("Rison") has suggested and approach the Australian gov't stating that you're interested in working in the country. I was up in a place in South Australia called Roxby Downs a couple of weeks back and the town is brand new and has some nice facilites in it .. . new swimming pool, library, shops, etc. and wouldn't be a bad spot for some for a while, especially if you are a "tradie" (tradesman). Wages were $110,000+ (R600,000) a year. Give it a go, mate . . . . . you never know .. . . . you might get to like Australia and its people!Hi Bob,I'm in IT and more specifically in business consulting. I implement ERP software systems, so I need to go to a place where there are a lot of companies requiring my skills, typically large cities...Thanks for your help!Hannes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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