Want to immigrate to Australia - certain needed skills opened up

I am always on the lookout on new ways that immigrants can get into Australia.

If you have previously failed in getting into Australia - there is a glimmer of hope.

Here it is.

Australia has shortages of certain skills. 

These scarcities in the Australian labour market are being tackled by an immigration project called the Skill Stream.

This is part of Australia's Migration Program which targets migrants with skills or outstanding excellent abilities that will increase the competence and skill level of the Australian labour force. This is seen as supporting Australia's economic growth.

Of the 190 000 visa places available in the 2014 Migration program, the Skill Stream currently amounts to 67.7 per cent.

It is made up of;

• employer sponsored migrants 
• skilled-independent 
• business migrants 

Priority processing in the Skill Stream is applied to applicants who are

• migrating to a special regional areas
• migrants sponsored by employers 
•  migrants nominated by a state or territory government under the State Migration Plan

Queensland state governments have revised the criteria for sponsorship applications to enable a easier path to obtaining a visa. 

Also, the state government of Queensland recently published a broader(extra) list of eligible occupations and eligibility criteria in a push to draw in a larger amount of skilled workers. 

This is excellent  news for skilled migrants as those who have possibly been previously denied access can now apply again with a much improved chance of success. 

Applicants able to secure state/territory sponsorship can apply under the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 or the Skilled Regional (State) Sponsored Visa Subclass 498 and will receive an automated message from the DIBP upon obtaining state sponsorship.

Hope this helps!


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Indian student attacked and robbed in a Melbourne Park, Australia

A young Indian foreign student put in an induced coma after being attacked and robbed in a Melbourne park.

Once again crime strikes an Indian in Australia, hopefully this does no become another race issue.

Police are currently looking for eight men and a woman after a student - Manriajwinder Singh, 20 years old, was attacked in the early hours of yesterday morning.

It seems Mr Singh was kicked in the jaw which caused him to fall to the ground, where he was knocked unconscious, then kicked and attacked with a stick.

Look like someone helped him when a 23-year-old man was allegedly punched in the face, before another friend ran to get help.

Mobile phones were stolen.

Officers that this was just an opportunistic crime.

"its a cowardly attack on two peaceful young men," Senior Constable Foley said.

Police released CCTV footage of the attack which happened east of Princess Bridge at Birrarung Marr at around 4.15am. Probably not a good idea to walk around at that time in the morning though...

The Reservoir student, 20 years old, was taken to The Alfred hospital where he remains in an induced coma.

Very bad luck - as his brother Yadwinder Singh told the news crews that it was actually his first night out in the city. What a welcome.

The CTV footage shows men of African appearance in their late teens to early 20s, running away through Federation Square.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au

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What are the worst places to live in Sydney

After Living in Sydney for a while, I think these are the worst places to Live. 

Please note that these have lots of good people in them and some people live there without any problems, but on the whole;

 The worst suburbs are: 

•  - Redfern 
•  - Bankstown 
•  - Blacktown 
•  - Liverpool 
•  - Parts of Paramatta 
•  - Cabramatta 
•  - Some ares fo Glebe 
•  - Yagoona 
•  - Campletown 
•  - Lakemba (lots of gang troubles) 
•  - Potts Point / Kings Cross (red light /clubbing district) 
•  - Macquarie Fields

These are the dodgiest places I can think of. 

Avoid the South-West suburbs and some of the Western suburbs. The South-west of Sydney is notorious for crime and gang troubles (mainly due to middle-eastern gangs). I have seen them walking around with the big thick gold chains and driving around at 3 am in the morning doing everything you don't want to know about.  

The Western Suburbia don't have as much crime, but there are lots of state houses out there and it's not really a nice place to live if you know what I mean. There are some really lower income apartment places and also very low income housing estates- you know the places - all the grass dead, trees planted but not cared for, lots of grey cement, tiny old cars etc. Of course there are lots of nice people there, its just short of money right? 

Redfern is a sure place to get mugged and beaten up. Lots of cowards and bullies down there - hanging in large groups - avoid.

Kings cross / Potts point - 

Friday and Saturday nights are hell. Totally noisy up into your apartments due to thousands of vehicles congregating with youngsters from the burbs to Kings Cross. the commotion is deafening. Along with congested traffic (bumper to bumper on William Street’s traffic), a nice mix of Harley Davidson bikers screaming their engines. 

Agghh, every weekend, mutitudes of bikers passing by. all going to pubs, nightclubs, drugs, whorehouses, disco buses, strip-clubs, scum drug dealers, needle exchanges and violence. 

Even though young people have been murdered on the streets here the Assistant Commissioner just makes politically correct gestures how annoyed he is about it and then does nothing. Play the the game of ‘spot the police officer’ in Kings cross, you wont have much luck. I think the police only turn up in the area if someone is murdered. I think the local authorities have a hand in this by granting licenses to all the venues, and therefore blame rests with them. if they wanted tyo change it they could - but there is money being made isn't there?

Kings Croiss is well known as being the ‘red-light’ prostitute district of Sydney, but compared to all the cities I’ve visited in the world, Kings Cross seems to beat them all. At the end of each weekend the building entrances are littered with needles, condoms, blood and trash. It seems to be so violent with kids roaming the street high on drugs and alcohol. At night 

Kings Cross at night is a no-go area –  no such thing as a peaceful walk, an quiet dinner or a quiet nightcap. Stupid wannabee young people are drawn to the Cross because of its reputation for everything that reason would tell them they should stay away from. 


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Good things to know about living in Melbourne

I did some research about great places to see in Melbourne via the internet. Here are some excellent place to view in Melbourne using google street view. This is a great way to get a feel for where you are moving to when you finally immigrate to Australia.

Southbank

101 Collins street
140 William street
500 Bourke Street

Exhibition street (corner with Collins, cnr with Bourke)

Glenferrie street Malvern 
Hawthorn
High Street Armadale

St Georges road Toorak
Mercer road Armadale
Central Park road Malvern east 

Kerferd Road South Melbourne

Look here first - corner Flinders and Swanston and around Princes Bridge which is pretty much the center of Melbourne with the station and Fed Square. 

Spring street and MacArthur street, there are many landmarks around this intersection - Parliament House, Old Treasury building, Windsor Hotel and also the Princes Theatre and St Patricks Cathedral is not far away.

Also, Bourke street mall with Myer and David Jones department stores and also a vibrant area for street music and acts and is probably the busiest part of the city during the day.

The sporting precinct just to the south east of the city around Brunton avenue and Batman avenue.

Don't forget the Royal Botanic gardens and Government house, Fitzroy gardens and Alexandra gardens which are all not far from the sporting precinct.

Zoom into the Royal Park and the great Zoo.

Of some interest might be the State Library at the corner of Latrobe and Swanston.

Special interest with family with kids - the University, especially around the northern boundary with all the residential colleges.

Big Mention for Southbank Promenade.

There are great Victorian streetscapes around the inner suburbs, special mention to Carlton, Brunswick st Fitzroy, Smith street Collingwood,  Gertrude street, North Melbourne, and Nicholson street near the Royal Exhibition building (also home to the Museum), Chapel street Prahran. 

For the sophisticated there is the Arts center and Art Gallery which is south of Princes Bridge on St.Kilda Road.

you can mouse click around Williamstown, St Kilda, Station Pier (where the Tasmania ferry arrives and departs from), and farther out places like Brighton and Elwood will be a great insight to the bayside suburbs and atmosphere.

For nature lovers and people interested in the greenary, look around from the Yarra river all the way out to outer Eastern suburbs.

Some of these are Herring Island, Warrandyte, Studley Park, the Heidi Museum of Modern Art at Bulleen (a middle suburb by the Yarra). This was originally a huge artist colony in the 19th century that was a producer of a great deal of Australia's most famous artwork.

Have a peek at the Dandenong ranges which are the eastern edge of the metro areas but still comprise tall forests, beautiful gullies with pockets of rainforest and lyrebird habitat. 

Hike the capital city trail just before swan street/

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Artwork of Hosier Lane (good restaurants, Movida)

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little old lanes and alleyways

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http://www.thelittlemule.com/

Melbourne Cathedral - very impressive from the side view. tis it at the upper end of Spring Street. 

http://goo.gl/maps/AfVgb

One things thats annoying is finding beaches to take dogs. Try Brighton Dog Beach. Its a fenced in dog allowed beach in Melbourne area and there can many dog walkers there on a nice sunny day.

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Yarra River

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Good, Top Notch luxury Hotels in Sydney, Australia

Good 5 star hotels in Sydney

If you are thinking of having a luxury stay or holiday in Sydney here is a list of recommended hotels to stay at.

Park Hyatt Hotel with a superb view of the Sydey Opera House and the Harbour is pretty nice. 

Another option is (not a hotel) the Quay West Suites which are on Circular Quay and minutes walk from a nearby railway station. You get an apartment with kitchen for no more than rooms only in the 5 star hotels. This can save you a lot of money as you can self cater as needed to save some money. Another set of serviced suits is World tolwer apartments - good for short or long stays.

Depending on your budget;

The Hilton Relaxation Suites are nice, but the rooms are quite small.

The Westin(very flash – posh bathrooms) and Sheraton on the Park are both great Hotels. Sheraton offers some great price resulting in good value for money if you are on a bit of a budget(as most people are). The Sheraton has view of the Sydney water "heads" - very picturesque.

The Darling - has a Casino, 5 restaurants, nightclubs access to WildLife Sydney  and the Sydney Harbour aquarium.

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. Walk to Martin Place, The Rocks, Circular Wharf, Martin Place, Town Hall, the Sydney Tower and the MCA and Sydney Museum.

The top-end is Park Hyatt, the Four Seasons, Shang-ri-la and the Observatory. The Observatory ironically does not have a view but the othjer Hotels do.

The Observatory Hotel stands out as a non chain like resort, so if you are looking for something to spoil yourself thats the place to go! It has beautiful rooms in an older, classical style.

The Langham - stands out with custom made elagant fittings.

The Shangri-la has a well known bar called "altitude". Known as one of the best bars in Sydney. 

Circular Quay has a couple of Hotels; -  Intercontinental, Westin, Marriott and Four Seasons. My experience of the Intercon is great, there are great panoramic views of Sydney Harbour from the club lounge on the top floor. 

The Marriott is a bit dated or tired. The Oberservatory is more of a boutique hotel and are quite expensive though.

More five star options;-

Swissotel, Sir Stamford, Sofitel, Stamford Plaza, Radisson and Hilton.

Its good to phone up and  ask if they have day spa's or 'romantic package deals'.

Here are some excellent restaurants with their Chefs names located within the various hotels

• Altitude Restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel – Matthew McCoolGlass 

• Brasserie at the Hilton Hotel – Luke Mangan

• Momofuku Seiobo at The Darling/Star – David Chang

• Galileo Restaurant at the Langham Hotel – Jonathan Bruell

• Gowings Bar & Grill at the QT Sydney – Robert Marchetti 

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Where to stay in Sydney if I am only visiting for a few days

If you are only staying for a few days, then the best place to stay would be somewhere in the Sydney city center. The Opera House and the Zoo are on the opposite sides of Sydney Harbour. One can easily catch a ferry from the City to the Zoo or vice versa. 

From the city centre you can catch a train or bus to Bondi beach or any other area.

There are also heaps of hotels in the city.

There is also an area called the 'Rocks' which is close to the harbour and the Opera House.  

Circular Quay or the Rocks are the names of the areas to start your hotel search. You will have great access to the site of the original establishments of Sydney. There are historical buildings here still. 

From Circular Quay you can catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo. Along the Circular Quay foreshore you can access the Opera House and / or the Botanical Gardens. This area plays host to a number of museums and many eclectic restaurants. 

Pubs, buses and city rail are available from Circular Quay. 

Please also consider Darling Harbour. This area is close to the CBD and also China Town and you can travel around it using the monorail. 

A short walk can be made to Queen Victoria Building or Pitt Street Mall from Darling Harbour (about 15 mins by foot). Darling Harbour hosts many shops, tourist spots (a small zoo, IMAX and a world class aquarium) and many many places to eat. 

Free entertainment is available at either area. Either one of these places is an attractive base. 

Sydney is a simple place. take some energy and an adventurous spirit and get out there. - You wont be disappointed - its also quite safe.

The top chain hotels are located around the Circular Quay and the Rocks areas. Staying in these areas as previously mentioned will give you easy access to the ferry terminal for the zoo and shopping.

Darling Harbor has an ride operator that offers a zoo catamaran trip direct from Darling Harbour, this includes entry fee to the Zoo ant it is cheaper than catching a ferry and separately paying for entry - plus you get a free tour around Sydney Harbour (lots of bays and info about the houses and islands etc). 

As for hotels, this of course hugely depends on your pockets budget bulge. The Metro apartments are cheap, Four Points Sheraton is lovely but is very expensive and upmarket, The Ibis was great too. There are lots of place to stay around there - some way more expensive than others.

You can walk to the Rocks from Darling Harbour as well as walk to the Centerpoint tower.

As for hotels, depends on your budget. The Metro apartments are great value, we loved Four Points Shearaton (but is very expensive - thanks work), and the Ibis was OK. There are heaps around there, some more expensive than others.

Have fun in your Holiday. Don't stress and remember its about having a good time. So if you value luxury - spend a little more on the hotel 

If you value the adventure - spend less on the hotel, bring your energy and get out there and do more.

Don't forget to walk/climb the harbour bridge.


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Funny answers to funny questions in Australia

Some helpful yet funny answers to general questions in and about Australia.

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK)

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.

 

Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)

A: Depends how much you've been drinking.

 

Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)

A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water...

 

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay? (UK)

A: What did your last slave die of?

 

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia? (USA)

A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not... oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.

 

Q: Which direction is north in Australia? (USA)

A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

 

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)

A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

 

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.

 

Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)

A: No, WE don't stink.

 

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia? (USA)

A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

 

Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? (UK)

A: You are a British politician, right?

 

Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)

A: Yes, gay nightclubs.

 

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)

A: Only at Christmas.

 

Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)

A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them.

 

Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)

A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter gatherers. Milk is illegal.

 

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.

 

Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees.(USA)

A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.

 

Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you help? (USA)

A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.

 

Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)

A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first.

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Is Australia a good place for Indians to migrate?

In 2011-12 people of Indian nationality became the largest group of permanent migrants to Australia and formed 15.7% of the total migration population. Australia's Indian population has is the  fastest growing population in the country in 2008-2009 - it has increased by 44,012 which is 17%
DNA studies have even found that indians may have been coming t Australia as much as 4000 years ago.

In 2009 there were 120 000 indians studying at Australian tertiary institutions and Australia has become the place to study and is a popular choice over the USA and the UK.

In 2009 there was also a lot of reports in the Media of Australian racism against indians in the form of robberies and violence. This resulted in mass protests and public awareness.

The size of the Indian poplation in Australia is now only second to the Chinese. (Excluding European)

There was a time when Australia had a "white only" immigration policy, but when this was cleared away indians soon took up the opportunity to immigrate to Australia.

Experiences

From researching with various connections, Many Indians find Australian culture to be very shallow.

They find themselves disconnected and isolated, finding it very difficult to let go of their "great past" but have to because no-one in Australia is interested in their Indian-ness. Many Indians find living in Australia to be very bland. (and we are not talking food here :) )

Australia is promoted like mad, but its not India and is highly regulated - Many indians find it hard to fit into the 9-5 working lifestyle.

Some find Australia to be very negative towards entrepreneurship and lacking in vision and drive.
Even though many indians feel like Australia is clean and neat, they find that very neatness to be stifling, They feel like aliens and are unable to broaden their horizons. Many indians feel that in order to be themselves they need to return to India.

I had to laugh when one person described Australia as a Dumb blonde.

Many many Indians come to Australia, but leave again, this seems to be a pattern that is similiar to any immigrant who is missing the familiarity and culture of home.

Another Indian gent describes Australia as a mix of arses and good people like anywhere else- He also said its like a slightly backward clone of the UK but with a warm climate. "Australians don't want to be multicultural, they want you to come over and become Australian (or bugger orf mate)"

It does seem that Melbourne is the favourite City for Indians immigrating to Australia. Some Indian guy commented recently that he prefers it over New york city.

In conclusion it looks like Australia oin the whole is a good place to go and study and broaden ones horizons and for thos willing to work and push their way through the glass ceilings, then there is a huge future with a lot of opportunity.


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Unhappy in Australia? Suffering immigration depression?

I thought I would collate some facts about general unhappiness of immigrants after their move to Australia.

One Lady I know of had a huge job in her country of origin and could not get hat same job in Australia and had to take some really difficult jobs when she arrived. I know that now she just does some cleaning jobs and that they are struggling to get by on a combined married income of $90 000 per annum. This is useless feeling is combined with missing friends and family. not good.

As a South African I know from some recently published stats that almost 8.8% of South Africans that come to Australia leave.
Thats almost one in ten. It looks like even a beautiful adevertized country like Australia can be pretty awful to many immigrants.

I guess happiness in Australia depends on a large universe of factors. Making friends, money, family ties, emotional attachments, schooling and so on.

A lot of immigrants that do leave Australia leave because the are on a 457 visa and their jobs end - This just means they could not get an extension.

A lot of people who immigrate to Australia have to take a step down in their living standards - jobs pay less- no flashy cars and hence this really has an emotional affect. It helps to prepare yourself before you come over to Australia. Of course some people quite understandably just can't do this and their immigration fails. People get caught up in the "holiday" aspect of the move - the removals, the visa, the research, but they do not prepare themselves at all mentally and emotionally for the big change.

One recurring theme is that people struggle to find jobs that they are used to in Australia. They have to work in lower positions for less money. Some people take up to two years to find work - dwindling cash reserves, family issues, these all take their toll. It looks like if you can get past your first 4 years you should be ok.

Another Factor is the big City pull. Some people move to Sydney and because it is so expensive and vast it is difficult to integrate and get by financially. Some have settled in small cities and towns and found the experience to be much more positive.

For some people its just so bad in their home countries that settling in Australia is the only option. They just bear the hardship, the tears and frugality.

Whatever your reasons - please prepare yourself for your move to Australia. its much more than just sunny skies and beaches and clean cities. You have to life "life" here just like anywhere else.

Later people and best wishes whatever your decisions !!


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What is the worst suburb in Sydney, Australia?

Hi peeps,

Some say Parammata, some contenders are CampbellTown, others point to affluent areas.

Whats your beef?

Leave your comments (dont be too rude) here and we will come up with a winner.

Some names to mention have been Sutherland, Marrickville and Springwood.

Yet others say the whole of Sydney is a Glittering Whore with no soul at all. Looking good from a distance but nothing to see up close.

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