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That will be me! I always leave things until the last minute ? lol a drink sounds good! You will be able to tell me all of your inside information by then ?x fingers crossed for the next stage in the journey for both of us ?x

What's quins rock like? Are u staying up there or planning a move further Down?

My two oldest friends are in Perth (one in Padbury, one in Aveley) and now know you and Debs as well! Lol ? hope u get settled in and find a job soon. Have you sorted schools out before you left or when you have arrived? Any tips?! ? i was looking at Debs posts and backtracking through them to see how she has gotten on and what she did, that's given me lots of ideas too. My determination comes and goes Elaine haha ? but yes I do really want to get us to Oz ? so jealous of you right now! Lol x

Thanks @wee_me I didn't realise that! I thought that we only had until he turns 18 to get out there, otherwise him being on my visa would be invalid? But you mean as long as I get my visa for the 3 of us we can still move out there even if he has turned 18? Is that right? ? Ive got my positive Anmac and have applied for Ahpra already, didn't realise things had changed with them until I'd already sent it off hoping my specialist nursing post reg modules will swing it but not hopeful i applied for the visa in August, just waiting for my co and then will do my PCC and Meds. If it wasn't for this ahpra issue I would be almost there! Glasgow have replied saying they will be in touch and I will look at Robert Gordon's too. I didn't think to look in Scotland thanks for the tip! X

Hey Elaine it's so good to hear from you again and to hear that both you and Debs have made it! Hurray! How are you getting on? X

Hey that's brilliant! I've emailed them as well if this works there's a drink in it for you when I get to Perth! Thanks so much

It's 240 points for DipHe and 360 required for degree, I have an extra 40 credits from the other two modules but would need at least another 4 modules (which take approx 2-3 months each) at 20 points each it would put me way over my time limit It looks like the easiest option is the bridging programme? But if I find a way around it then I'll try anything lol

Hi again @wee_me The UWS is no longer offering the distance learning top up degree and everywhere else I have looked states 1 year full time or 2-5 yrs part time on campus study and its approx £6,000, which is about the equivalent of the bridging programme I think? Damned if I do and damned if I don't at least the bridging programme is shorter and I would already be in Oz thanks anyway and I will see what they say in the email, maybe they will have further suggestions? Fingers crossed

Really?? That sounds much more promising then! Ill see what the email says and thanks so much for your help

Thanks @wee_me I've sent them an email for further info! Unfortunately time isn't on my side, as my son turns 18 in 11 months. I'd have to do another 4 modules to top up, which is pushing it I think within that time I've pretty much resigned myself to being royally ripped off with the bridging course, albeit with a much shorter time frame and less brain work lol

Thanks @wee_me Thanks so much for the info, not been on here for ages. I will look at the course and see if it will help me, thankyou my problem is time scales, I have two post graduate modules already so would need another four. But I only have 11 months maximum to complete the whole visa process and get out there because my son is turning 18 and so will not be classed as dependant if I had just one more year I would definitely do degree top up here first. I will look at the Scottish online course and hopefully will be able to squeeeeeeze it in lol

Hiya guys, just wondering how you are both doing? i got the bad news about ahpra not accepting diploma qualified nurses despite getting a positive ANMAC skills assessment it's crazy but it is what it is I suppose! Looks like I will have to do a 3 month bridging programme when I get over there but ill cross that bridge when I come to it! i lodged my visa application in August and now waiting for a sign Would love to know how you are getting on Elaine and Debs?

Thanks Debs yes, the money is going to be pretty tight for me I assume that we are all in the same boat? Especially as Australia is so expensive initially. Any money saving tips great fully received! Lol It must be hard for both you and Elaine leaving your grown up children behind, my heart goes out to you xx But just think what a fantastic opportunity for you and your younger children! And the older ones might decide to join you in a little while? Or at least visit often. It is much easier to get to Australia now thank goodness I know that I'm going tto miss my family dreadfully. Well good luck everyone, if I get stuck again I will be back lol x

Thanks for all of your replies hello! It helps just to know that I am not on my own so thanks guys......Makes me feel a little less crazy! Lol I know it's going to be difficult, but we are looking forward to the adventure just had my letter from ANMAC to say they have received my application so fingers crossed I did it all right. I haven't used an agent but have figured out that im going for the 190 visa like you Debs. Just wondering how I put my kids on the visa as well? Or do I add their details when I get invited to apply? Don't want to miss them out!! Haha Thanks again for the replies and warm welcome x

Hi everyone, I began the visa process in November (went about it a little bit backwards at first but ok now!) I am a single parent to a 16yr old and a 6 yr old and have a dog. I'm a nurse. Both of my oldest best friends have moved to Perth. I'm going to visit them both in April 2014 and have a much anticipated look around. I was just wondering if there are any other singles/single parents who are in the process of moving to Oz and if they had any advice/experiences they would like to share with me? Its tough at the best of times, but when you're the only adult it's doubly daunting! Lol Also, if anyone who is a single parent already in Perth has any experiences/tips etc. that would be very kind too good luck everyone and thanks