Filipinos encouraged to apply for Australian visas

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Re: Filipinos encouraged to apply for Australian visas
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2013, 10:13:11 PM »
:) ;)
For now, suggest to focus on polishing well your resumes before lodging. Envisage company would send someone to the Philippines to interview those shortlisted. Makes sense that way.
Even then, highly likely, it'll be a massive list depending on size of project. Too expensive to fly applicants to Australia for interview.
As such, interview will, most likely, be for formality. Just be yourself. That's all. ;)

Politicians are having an intense battle. Labour Party is in disarray. With the election (September 14) looming, mining companies are putting on hold making decisions 'til after election.
On a reflective note, the last election ended a hung parliament. Ultimately, Labour's win was based on votes by independent parties. :) ;)

Best of luck to all ye lovely young sheilas!
Hope our paths will soon cross somewhere in Australia's gardens of Eden.
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Re: Filipinos encouraged to apply for Australian visas
« Reply #21 on: June 26, 2013, 06:14:11 PM »
KEVIN Rudd is Mandarin speaking. Will he be the best "man on the helm" for this 'Asian Century' thing? ???
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Tips For Australian Visa Application
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2013, 09:37:31 PM »
By Marlyn Christine Manuel / 31 May 2013 /

The increasing number of Australian Visa application is an indication of the emerging number of Filipinos who apply for Australian visa. They believe that it is the best way to fulfill their Australian Dream.

With the emerging number of unemployed Filipinos, many Filipinos are enticed to avail of Australian Visa. Likewise, the office of Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is encouraging Filipinos to take advantage of the emerging job opportunities particularly for skilled workers and nurses.

According to the report of Philippine Overseas Labor, there is a shortage for nurses in Australia. It is estimated that there will be a total of 40,000 available positions for nurses for the next three years. For the next twenty years, it estimated that there will be a shortage of 750,000 workers for the construction industry.

With the skillfulness of Filipino Workers, it is not surprising why there are thousands of Filipinos who are granted an Australian working visa annually.

Aside from from working visa, there are other types of Australian visa available for aspiring applicants: student visa, migration visa, skilled visa and tourist visa.


For a speedy Australian Visa Application, it is essential to determine first the type of visa that suits your needs. Each type of visa entails different requirements and has different processing periods.

Hiring the services of a good migration company is another factor that can affect your Australian Visa Application. That’s why it is really essential to hire the services of a reputable company.

The processing fee for Australian Visa application will also depend on the type of visa a person intends to avail. For student visa, the cost is $ 535, visitor visa – $115, for temporary work visa (short stay under sub class 400) – $145, for resident return visa – $ 300.

The processing period for Australia visa application will also vary on the type of visa . The processing period for a permanent visa usually takes 6-9 months, while a temporary visa normally takes at least 3-4 weeks.

The case officer will notify applicants about the status or decision of the embassy. In case of approval, applicants will receive a visa grant notice. In case of denial, applicants will receive a decision record which states the grounds for the denial and requirements the applicants failed to meet. In case the denial can be appealed, the applicant will be advised of available remedies.
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Pursue A Better Life By Migrating To Australia
« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2013, 09:44:36 PM »
By Marlyn Christine Manuel / 4 July 2013 /

Australia is one of the best places to live. According to the latest survey, it is considered as the fifth most secured country in the world. It is well known for its surging economy, rich natural resources and amazing sceneries. Since Australia is  considered as one of the most beautiful places on earth, some tourists who visited this place, have made the firm decision of migrating to Australia.

The stable economic condition of Australia entice more people of migrating to Australia. The national income of Australia is steadfastly growing amidst global economic turmoil.While most nations are currently experiencing inflation and economic downgrade, the Australian currency remains high and is considered as the fifth most traded currency in the world.

The Australian Government encourages multiculturalism and believes that diversity is an asset. It enact laws and creates policies that are favorable to foreign nationals. It offers employment opportunities that can entice skilled workers and professionals to find a lucrative job.

Some people have considered migrating to Australia as a way of advancing their careers and improving their lifestyle. With a robust job market, excellent social benefits,supportive government and attractive incentives for skilled professionals, Australia is an excellent destination for professional and skilled workers.

With academic aspect, students can enroll in topnotch universities like the Monash University and University of New South Wales. Permanent residents and their family members or dependents can also avail of education benefits.They are also properly guided in pursuing their tertiary education.

Education is free in the primary and secondary level.The Australian way of teaching encourages critical way of thinking. Students are encouraged to express themselves, participate in debates and other extra curricular activities.

The Australian Government provides excellent benefits to citizens and residents of Australia. Every person can avail of health care and retirement benefits. It can guarantee a worry free lifestyle for children and elderly.

With Australia’s stable political system and surging economy, investors can be assured that their investments are secured and have their businesses to have an opportunity for growth.

When it pertains to fundamental rights, the Australian government guarantees equal rights for all people regardless of nationality. The increasing number of foreign nationals who apply for an Australian immigration visa is a clear indication that  Australia is one the best secured places to live and establish a good life !

In a nutshell, migrating to Australia can give the people a great opportunity to pursue a better life.

"true love is life's best treasure.
wealth and fame may pass away,
bring no joy or lasting pleasure.
true love abides all way.
through the world i'll gladly go,
if one true love i know."

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New Immigration Deal to help Philippines Skilled Workers
« Reply #24 on: July 26, 2013, 08:25:19 PM »
Thursday, July 17, 2008

South Australia and the Philippines are in discussions to help skilled Filipino workers to work and build their careers.

Within the next 12 months, the State of South Australia and the Philippines’ Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) are aiming to strengthen ties. The aim is to commit to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing Filipino skilled workers to work in Australia.

It is expected that a further 300,000 new jobs will be created by the states’ booming mining industry over the next 10 years, as well as employment in manufacturing, electronics, hospitality, nursing, steel fabrication and other advanced manufacturing sectors.
 
It is expected that most of these workers will enter Australia on a 457 visa, expected to last between 6 months and 4 years. The main focus will be the recognition of skills obtained in the Philippines. South Australia Deputy Premier and Trade Minister Kevin Foley said “Australia’s strict immigration requirements can be met through cooperative arrangements around appropriate skills training and mutual recognition of accreditation”.

To encourage this, the State of South Australia is setting up a private training centre in the Philippines to ensure that local tradesmen and workers can meet Australian standards.

If you are interested in Visas to Australia http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/australian_visa/ , contact Migration Expert https://www.migrationexpert.com/  for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/australian_visa/  to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia.
« Last Edit: July 26, 2013, 08:45:20 PM by juan »
"true love is life's best treasure.
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true love abides all way.
through the world i'll gladly go,
if one true love i know."

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Everyone, who came into my world, left footprints in my heart. Some, so faint, I can hardly detect them. Others, so clear, I can easily discern them. Regardless, they all influenced me. They all made me who I am.

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Re: New Immigration Deal to help Philippines Skilled Workers
« Reply #25 on: July 26, 2013, 08:44:33 PM »
might be a good idea to inquire DOLE on this. ;)
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457 Visa workers do jobs Australians do not want
« Reply #26 on: July 27, 2013, 08:42:06 PM »
by: Gemma Jones National Political Reporter From: News Limited Network June 09, 2013 5:42PM
 
THEY do the jobs most Australians either don't want or can't do.
 
You will find them at the bedsides of the dying in the most remote towns around the country, cooking specialist cuisine using methods they learned in their home countries and coaching the next generation of Australian sports stars.

After the government this week revealed more details of its crackdown on the 457 visa scheme, News Limited spoke to workers who have filled critical gaps in the Australian workforce.


Nurse Caroline Manyathi sums up the spirit of 457 foreign worker visa holders, many of whom provide critical skills which keep NSW towns alive.

She applied to come to Australia from South Africa through a nursing agency and was handed a bundle of brochures on the outback NSW town of Cobar, a place she had never heard of.

Stunned by how remote her new home 300km west of Dubbo was, Ms Manyathi never considered returning to South Africa.
She got so much out of providing palliative care to the town's dying she had her husband Noel and their 13-year-old twin daughters Cheenah and Teenah join her and they have all become permanent Australian residents.

"Not knowing how outback it was, I had no idea what I was coming to, they sent me brochures, it looked so close on the map, I had no idea what I was letting myself in for," Mrs Manyathi said.

"The community at large is very supportive and makes you welcome."

At times residents of Cobar could be cared for from the cradle to the grave by nurses on 457 visas with an Indian and Filipino nurse having called the town home.

Bronwyn Bock Jonathan captained the South African Proteas netball team but has devoted herself to nurturing Australian sports stars after falling in love with Canberra while on a 457 visa.

She was recruited by Netball ACT originally but made the temporary move to Australia, with her husband Marvin Jonathan, permanent.

Her son Jordan, 8, counts himself an Australian and her two-year-old daughter Danica-Zeta, who Ms Jonathan calls her family's "true Aussie," was born in Canberra.

"Once we started living and working in Canberra we completely fell in love with it and we decided to make it our home," she said.

Sheila Waterman spent three decades with the US peace corps nursing in places like conflict riddled South Sudan.
After a stint in Kiribati where she met Australian aid workers, she wanted to test out the country.
"I liked them and enjoyed being around them," she said.

She initially worked in the Emergency Department of Canberra Hospital but now works in a specialist walk in centre where nurses treat most patients or refer them to doctors.

"I became a citizen in February, I decided if I was going to stay here, I wanted to be a citizen, I wanted to be part of it," she said.

Quakers Hill restaurant owner Satinder Benepal has sponsored five chefs on 457 visa holders to work at the Maharaja Haveli, which holds four festivals involving specialist Indian cooking a year.

He went to Dehli last month to hire more staff but new English language rules imposed by the government meant it would be impossible to hire the specialist cuisine chefs he needed.

Mr Benepal warned against the new proposed crack down by the government which would mean employers will have to advertise or hire job agencies to prove there are no Australian workers with the required skills.

The health industry is exempt.

"We need specialists from hotels in India. We can't find staff here in Australia," Mr Benepal said.


"These (457 visas) are very crucial for Australia, it is some people who misuse it. That should be stopped but at the same time there are needs for the Australian economy to have 457 visas."

The government crackdown began amid claims the visas were being rorted and holders had grown by more than 40,000 in three years to over 100,000 people.

Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has told parliament the crackdown will protect foreign workers from abuse and also give preference to Australian workers.

Ian Woodcock is a local councillor from Lightning Ridge and said he doubted most politicians in Canberra "know anything about it (457s) themselves."

Lightning Ridge has previously had to look overseas for a chef [Attention: RG!] for a club in the town. [Believe many mining towns are confronted with similar problems]

Council colleague Jane Keir said foreign nurses were providing crucial continuous care in nearby Walgett which had relied heavily on agency nurses who stayed for only eight weeks at a time.

"They're contributing to the community, they're not here overnight and gone," she said.

"We can't get staff in banks, we can't get staff in local services, we can't get teachers. Teachers are vital to this area. If you can't get teachers and you can't get nurses then these communities can't continue."
« Last Edit: July 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM by juan »
"true love is life's best treasure.
wealth and fame may pass away,
bring no joy or lasting pleasure.
true love abides all way.
through the world i'll gladly go,
if one true love i know."

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Re: New Immigration Deal to help Philippines Skilled Workers
« Reply #27 on: July 27, 2013, 08:46:45 PM »
Would be great if DOLE is being chased up on this. Otherwise, hindi kikilos. Kailangan pukpukin ang mga taong iyan!
Note that these people are public servants. I.e., servants of the public. :)
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if one true love i know."

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Natural gas continues to create jobs in Queensland
« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2013, 08:34:54 PM »
Posted: 27/11/2012 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Energy, Job-seekers, Mining, Oil-and-gas, Australian-Life
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New research focused on the impact skilled migration has on regional Australia reports positive results. Dr. Rosylin Cameron led a research team at CQUniversity who studied the Gladstone region in Queensland. Like many regional towns in Queensland and Western Australia, Gladstone is experiencing high demand for skilled workers on the back of the resources sector, specifically in construction jobs for CSG/LNG projects. 

The Gladstone Skilled Migration Research Report investigated economic, social and cultural contributions of skilled migrants and their families. The study proves how crucial skilled migrants are in resource regions.
 
Where are skilled migrants coming from?
The Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS) is experiencing a rapidly increasing rate of applications from people willing to live and work in regional Australia. According to the Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL), the top 6 nationalities of RSMS applicants between July 2010 and June 2012 are:
1.   Philippines [numero uno!]
2.   India
3.   China
4.   South Africa
5.   Hungary
6.   United Kingdom

What occupations do the skilled migrants have?
More than 87% of the applicants are male. Most of them are relatively young with nearly 79% of them between the ages of 20 and 39 years of age. The GAPDL reports the top 6 occupations of RSMS applicants between July 2010 and June 2012 are:
1.   Chef/cook [attention RG!]
2.   Welder
3.   Metal Fabricator
4.   Metal Machinist
5.   Motor Mechanic
6.   Diesel Mechanic

Migrant population has widespread, positive impact
Skilled migrants are definitely keeping the wheels of the mining and resources boom turning and it’s benefitting the wider community, not just the resources companies.

"They are providing more than a third of the health services workforce as well as a vast range of essential workers including chefs, welders and motor mechanics," says Dr. Cameron.

"They are also providing entrepreneurial talents to establish new services and attractions for the city.

"It's not just large industries bringing in skilled migrant engineers on 457 and 417 visas, there are small and medium businesses involved as well.

Skills are staying in Australia
While the original need may be to get skilled workers into regional Australia – places that haven’t been able to attract metropolitan-loving Aussies – evidence suggests migrants are happy to make a long-term commitment to Australia.

There’s been a steady increase in citizen applications between 2009 and 2012. Interestingly, the gender balance in applicants is very close with slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%) applying for citizenship. This indicates a healthy interest in families moving to regional Australia which is essential for community building.

The top countries gaining citizenship approvals in that time are:
1.   South Africa
2.   United Kingdom
3.   Philippines
4.   India
5.   New Zealand
6.   Zimbabwe

With many resources project in jeopardy due to a lack of skilled workers, temporary skilled migration is the key to keeping the resources industry running. New research also suggests migrants are happy to live in regional Australia and they’re putting down roots in communities in dire need of multiple skills. Family units often bring more than one skill set adding vital professionals in health nursing and medicine to the regions.

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To read more, click http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/November-2012/Research-Says-Skilled-Migration-Major-Benefit-to-R.aspx


Posted: 16/10/2013 3:15:00 PM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Oil-and-gas
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Queensland’s Coal Seam Gas-Liquid Natural Gas (CSG-LNG) industry is employing record numbers of people in gas careers. There are 30,000 workers currently being employed with oil and gas jobs in Queensland alone http://oilandgasreview.com.au/word/lng-projects-drive-multibillion-dollar-growth-in-queensland/ .

More than $20bn has been put into businesses in the region, prompting Queensland deputy Premier and state Development, Infrastructure and Planning minister Jeff Seeney to comment that the state’s CSG to LNG projects were positive as they moved from concept to delivery.

“The three Queensland LNG plants on Curtis Island are world firsts for converting CSG to LNG for export, and at a time of global uncertainty, this industry has been the driving force behind growth in our great state,” Mr Seeney said.

Arrow Energy is looking to build a fourth LNG plant, planned for Curtis Island offshore Gladstone, which will further boost the impressive employment figures. So far it has provided more than 1250 jobs and engaged about 2000 contractors. Mr Seeney further commented that more than $60bn of investment is moving throughout the state and having a big effect on regional communities, where a large number of people are employed with oil careers.

“For example, QGC and its contractors currently employ 11,600 people and since January 2010 [the company] has spent $12bn in Australia.” Of this amount $9.6bn was spent in Queensland.

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through the world i'll gladly go,
if one true love i know."

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Re: Filipinos encouraged to apply for Australian visas
« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2013, 09:14:50 PM »
"Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go.
Be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to do."
 :) ;)
"true love is life's best treasure.
wealth and fame may pass away,
bring no joy or lasting pleasure.
true love abides all way.
through the world i'll gladly go,
if one true love i know."

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Everyone, who came into my world, left footprints in my heart. Some, so faint, I can hardly detect them. Others, so clear, I can easily discern them. Regardless, they all influenced me. They all made me who I am.