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Froshtbit

I am an English language teacher stuck in a rut.

I've just turned 28 and I have always toyed with the idea of going to Austrialia. I've decided it' now or never.

I have no idea where to start or what do do. Does anybody know of reputable migration companies that don't cot an arm and a leg? Or what my first step should be. Also, is it mandatory to do regional work?

As a further complication, I have a chronic illness, requiring medication everyday. How much of an issue is this likely to be?

aido79

Froshtbit wrote: »

I am an English language teacher stuck in a rut.

I've just turned 28 and I have always toyed with the idea of going to Austrialia. I've decided it' now or never.

I have no idea where to start or what do do. Does anybody know of reputable migration companies that don't cot an arm and a leg? Or what my first step should be. Also, is it mandatory to do regional work?

As a further complication, I have a chronic illness, requiring medication everyday. How much of an issue is this likely to be?

At 28 you are still eligible for a working holiday visa so that might be a better idea than going through the expense and hassle of migration agents.
If you get here and then decide that you like it you can get in contact with a migration agent(or apply without using one) to obtain a more permanent visa.

The working holiday visa can be obtained from the immigration website for 320 euro:
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/417-

The regional work is not mandatory unless you want to extend your working holiday for a second year.

On the medical side of things I am not sure but I think if you can get a letter from your GP in Ireland to show to a GP in Australia you should be able to get a prescription for the medication in Australia.
Similar question was asked here:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120214175230AAOPzK8#

brandnewaward

the illness can be a problem if you stay long term , you basicially have to prove you wont be a burden on the government , but having said that , Im diabetic and got all sorts of tests and letters from medical specialists outlining that im as healthy as can be

thejourney

Froshtbit wrote: »

I am an English language teacher stuck in a rut.

I've just turned 28 and I have always toyed with the idea of going to Austrialia. I've decided it' now or never.

I have no idea where to start or what do do. Does anybody know of reputable migration companies that don't cot an arm and a leg? Or what my first step should be. Also, is it mandatory to do regional work?

As a further complication, I have a chronic illness, requiring medication everyday. How much of an issue is this likely to be?

The illness might be cured even. Lots of people are cured from the sunny and outdoor lifestyle of AUS. A quick google search will bring you results

troyzer

I'm heading over soon as well so I might have softened the ground up a little for you in terms of research.

Are you looking to go permanently or just for a while for the experience?

Where do you want to go in Australia?

Your health condition shouldn't be an issue at all. Ireland and Australia have reciprocal health agreements and as mentioned already, with a GP letter you shouldn't have any problems. You might not even have to pay for it.

You can get the visa on your own, it's not particularly difficult. You can also set up the bank account and get your tax number on this side so it's all ready when you get there. Alternatively, you can go for something like USIT which will do everything for you and it's not especially expensive. They charge something like 1,000 euro for the top end service and you get your visa, flights, bank account, tax number, health insurance and access to their job bank. It's probably cheaper and less hassle doing it that way.

But again, depends on where you want to go and for how long.

brandnewaward

Your health condition shouldn't be an issue at all. Ireland and Australia have reciprocal health agreements and as mentioned already, with a GP letter you shouldn't have any problems. You might not even have to pay for it.



wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong , If the government deems you a burden on the state if you are going for a permanent visa, they can and will refuse you if the illness is serious enough. The 457 health requirement can be waived in certain cases
Reciprocal health agreements cover hospital visits etc , but not doctors visits , scripts etc

brandnewaward

USIT do health insurance???

troyzer

I knew there might be issues surrounding a permanent visa which is why I was asking how long the OP wanted to stay. It shouldn't be an issue for a WHV as far as I know.

Yeah, USIT do health insurance.

duffman13

brandnewaward wrote: »

USIT do health insurance???

https://www.usit.ie/work-abroad/working-holiday-visa-for-australia

USIT ha4e upped there game a little recently, its a lot less of a rip off than it used to be. That said though it's probably still cheaper to organise it yourself albeit with slightly more hassle.

In regards to reciprocal health care, as far as I'm aware that's only for hospital emergency treatment. Going to your gp (about 75 dollars) and prescription medication are not covered. I found medication expensive aswell but depends what your on

Froshtbit

Well, it's nothing Im ashamed of. I've got collititis and I take Pentasa everyday.

In terms of how long I'd like to stay there, I want to continue my career if possible. If I liked it,I would be open to staying there forever. I wouldnt be able to make that decision until I got there.

troyzer

As far as I know teaching isn't on the skilled occupants list. So you'd have to either be nominated or go on a working holiday visa. I have no idea what it's like in teaching but it would probably be very difficult to get sponsored from this side.

Having said that, I don't see how a working holiday visa is going to work. The restrictions seem prohibitive to teaching. You're not allowed to work for any one employer for more than six months and you have to do three months out in the sticks picking fruit and that kind of thing. Maybe you could do temp work?

troyzer

If you're in Dublin I'd write up a list of questions and pop into USIT on the quays or you could ring them.

Froshtbit

I could do that. thanks.

Canis Lupus

Would you ever consider teaching English in an Asian country? Can make some potentially decent money and it would be an interesting life I reckon.

listermint

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Would you ever consider teaching English in an Asian country? Can make some potentially decent money and it would be an interesting life I reckon.

My thoughts exactly. It would seem with your skillset you would be better recompensed in Asia and have similar benefits with weather. Singapore for example.

Froshtbit

For sure it's crossed my mind. My only issue is that I wouldnt want to teach children. Singapore seems to only offer kindergarten. Although, if anybody knows differently, Im all ears.

Mellor

Froshtbit wrote: »

As a further complication, I have a chronic illness, requiring medication everyday. How much of an issue is this likely to be?

You've got some mixed advice on this part so far.
But it won't be an issue for a holiday visa. Or even a 457. But it would possibly be an issue in you were to move here permanently.

There is too many variables to say where it would be or not. I think the benchmark is somebody with an above average medical cost (ie somebody who increases the per capita costs in Australia) is excluded.

troyzer wrote:

Alternatively, you can go for something like USIT which will do everything for you and it's not especially expensive. They charge something like 1,000 euro for the top end service and you get your visa, flights, bank account, tax number, health insurance and access to their job bank. It's probably cheaper and less hassle doing it that way

FYI Bank accounts and Tax numbers are few.
Their flights and visa prices usually have an extra premium built into them.
Whatever job back that are giving you access to is likely accessible online anyway.