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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by DVMogoshi(m): 7:25am On Jan 29, 2025
Thanks Boss.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by BunmiBie: 7:13am On Jan 31, 2025
Tobexin:
You will have to go through the New Zealand route using the transmanian agreement of a thing to transfer the New Zealand license to Australia easily. For the New Zealand route you will have to complete the tests of competence (theory exam- NCLEX and clinical exam - OSCE) to become registered. I think the OSCE is only written in New Zealand and this will cost you some cash.

If you can get the Australian nursing registration(AHPRA) getting a job won’t be a problem.
Is it a must to have the 1800 hours of working experience
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Tobexin(m): 9:37am On Feb 01, 2025
BunmiBie:
Is it a must to have the 1800 hours of working experience
yes it a must to have it. There is a new pathway starting in April but u must have Atleast 1800 hrs of practice in Ireland, UK, Singapore and Spain.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Avast(m): 8:24pm On Feb 05, 2025
Tobexin:
You will have to go through the New Zealand route using the transmanian agreement of a thing to transfer the New Zealand license to Australia easily. For the New Zealand route you will have to complete the tests of competence (theory exam- NCLEX and clinical exam - OSCE) to become registered. I think the OSCE is only written in New Zealand and this will cost you some cash.

If you can get the Australian nursing registration(AHPRA) getting a job won’t be a problem.
Good evening sir, please is there any physical tutorial center for NCLEX in Lagos?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by catchdwind4rmkd(m): 10:01pm On Feb 07, 2025
Tobexin:
yes it a must to have it. There is a new pathway starting in April but u must have Atleast 1800 hrs of practice in Ireland, UK, Singapore and Spain.
@Tobexin

You're doing a great job with assisting prospective migrants. However, you're doing so on the wrong thread.

This thread is dedicated to sharing experiences of living in Australia or life as a migrant in Australia. Responding to questions outside the purpose of the thread will only derail it from its purpose.

Please refer them to the below thread where @Tunlex01 is doing a great job at guiding prospective migrants on the general process and requirements. You can also contribute on that thread to provide specific information or guidance around the Nursing profession.

https://www.nairaland.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Juliches: 11:12pm On Feb 23, 2025
Please what is the first thing i need to do, I want to move to Australia, am a banker here ,I want start my journey ,what advice do have to give me on how to kick off and how much I should have in hand.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Nobody: 12:18am On Feb 27, 2025
Tobexin:
491 visa grant

Priority occupation.

Visa Applied November 30 2024
S56 Medical & RFI December 5
Grant date : 3 Jan 2025
Occupation: Registered Nurse(Mental Health)
State of nomination: VIC
registered nurse in Nigeria? Aren't you not writing any licensing exam in AU to practice as a nurse?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Nobody: 12:20am On Feb 27, 2025
Tobexin:
I don’t mind sharing as the process is country specific. I am currently practicing in the UK and had my nursing degree from there too. Where is your nursing degree from? Where are you practicing currently? With these information at hand I can tell you the pathways.
that's the reason. a lot of uk nurses moving to Australia likewise UK trained doctors.
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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Kdamilola(m): 5:00am On Mar 12, 2025
Tobexin:
Australia don’t accept self application. You must go through an agent. Note this agents are registered to provide these services and you get to see their details on the school website.
I'm sorry to say but this might not be completely accurate.

Yes, some schools such as University of Queensland don't allow self application, but some do. Example is the University of Sydney. I think the most important thing is for the applicant to do due diligence of reading the application instructions before commencing. They usually state if they allow direct application or not. For those that allow self application, they also usually have same provision that allows you to choose to apply personally or via agent(s).

Like you said, the agents name (and links to their websites) are usually on the websites.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Anosky: 7:29am On Mar 18, 2025
Hi everyone, i have being a paasive follower of this thread and gotten so many useful information... We have just recieved a 190 nomination from south australia and are just about to apply for the visa. I know there is whatsapp group for this thread, as i was a part of it a while back before I kind of gave up and focused on life. Could I be kindly added to the whatsapp group?

Also i have a few questions, has anyone applied for their visa while pregnant, did you go ahead wit the medicals or waited?
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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Enoughpull: 8:43pm On Mar 18, 2025
Any pharmacist here trying to relocate to Australia through the pharmacist exams route? Holla let's link up
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Audu365: 9:43pm On Mar 18, 2025
Please I will like to join any WhatsApp or telegram group that is available
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by tunlex01(m):
hi
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by LandingistForum: 3:34pm On Mar 22, 2025
Juliches:
Please what is the first thing i need to do, I want to move to Australia, am a banker here ,I want start my journey ,what advice do have to give me on how to kick off and how much I should have in hand.
I think there's another thread for this. Look for it. It has all the information you need
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Amalahajames: 2:22pm On Jun 04, 2025
Please can someone convert a tourist visa to a work visa in Australia.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Amalahajames: 2:25pm On Jun 04, 2025
My friend is moving to Australia next week with a tourist visa, he is going for an Agricultural conference and may wish to convert to a work visa if possible when he gets there. Is it possible?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by bellong: 4:11pm On Jun 05, 2025
Amalahajames:
My friend is moving to Australia next week with a tourist visa, he is going for an Agricultural conference and may wish to convert to a work visa if possible when he gets there. Is it possible?
If his visa has a "No further stay" condition on it, his only option is to leave at the end of the conference or visa expiry date.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Tobexin(m): 4:41pm On Jun 20, 2025
tunlex01:
There is a thriving Telegram group as well with over 7700 people.
https:///+R0WWenS0uEFkNzhk

The whatsapp group is restricted but can allow for flexibility. you can chat me on telegram @ATM_Solutions
it this telegram that killed this forum. We shouldn’t be do this..Without this forum you won’t get all the knowledge you have today.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by J984: 11:30pm On Jul 27, 2025
Tobexin:
I don’t mind sharing as the process is country specific. I am currently practicing in the UK and had my nursing degree from there too. Where is your nursing degree from? Where are you practicing currently? With these information at hand I can tell you the pathways.
Hi I'm also a UK trained RMN. I'm having second thoughts on moving to AUS.

Are u much happier in AUS in terms of your mental health than the UK? Have you notice any any politics/bullying on the wards in AUS like the UK NHS wards? How are you dealing with the housing crisis in AUS? Houses seems expensive in AUS. I hate the cold miserable UK weather but people are saying the AUS hot weather is much harsher than any other country. Is this true? They say the AUS sun burn/sting your skin. Do you have to use sun cream outside during summer in AUS?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ABUPHARM(m): 11:26pm On Oct 11, 2025
Tobexin:
I am a registered nurse and I got my visa to Australia this January. Feel free to ask any questions.
Please what type of visa? I'm a medical radiographer from Nigeria, What are the pathways for easy transition to Australia
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ABUPHARM(m): 8:13am On Oct 12, 2025
@Tobexin Is this you asking people to pay for a paid group to get information?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ABUPHARM(m): 8:14am On Oct 12, 2025
@Tobexin. Is this you wanting people to pay for paid group to get information? Guys be careful out there

Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Tobexin(m): 1:13pm On Oct 12, 2025
ABUPHARM:
@Tobexin. Is this you wanting people to pay for paid group to get information? Guys be careful out there
I don’t have any group or ever asked anyone to pay me for information. I have never message anyone on WhatsApp or give out my number to anyone on this platform.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by ABUPHARM(m): 8:45pm On Oct 12, 2025
Tobexin:
I don’t have any group or ever asked anyone to pay me for information. I have never message anyone on WhatsApp or give out my number to anyone on this platform.
Ok thanks for clarifying . Here's a screenshot of him requesting money with Chile number

Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Tobexin(m): 4:15am On Oct 13, 2025
ABUPHARM:
Ok thanks for clarifying . Here's a screenshot of him requesting money with Chile number
he is a scam.
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by LudaChriz(m): 10:25pm On Oct 14, 2025
Anybody in University of New England here?
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Jboy121: 12:26am On Nov 07, 2025
FBS:
Congratulations!

You could say there was no out of pocket expense but Medicare is NOT free. It's 2% of your income unless you are claiming an exemption.
The Medicare levy is an amount you pay in addition to the tax you pay on your taxable income.

If you are paying for something, then it's NOT free.
. Yes you right
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Jboy121:
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Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Joyglo: 12:31am On Nov 07, 2025
Hello, please can you tell me how to go about the 491 visa do I need to apply for care job first to secure this visa or I get the visa first, find my way into the country and get a care job?

FBS:
1. Accomodation has gone bananas in Australia generally so for a family of 4 expect to cough out at least $AUD500/week depending on the area
2. It seems the 491 visa subclass does provide medicare and public school education - though not sure if childcare is included. Probably not as childcare is ridiculously expensive in Australia.
3. Apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted​ - This may be the biggest plus.
4. The Carer thing is booming in Australia right now so finding a job should not be difficult at all.

imo the major challenges would be accomodation and school for the kids also depending on their ages, plus its a temporary visa (5 years). And also the fact that Australia is far from "everywhere" - if you are the type that likes to be around other family members or miss home all the time - better to stay where you are now and build your future.
Interstate travel within Australia is already a "luxury" not to talk of flying home to Naija every holiday. cheesy

Good things - Australia is indeed a beautiful place at least in terms of nature, space, organised system of government - no different from most western countries but certainly not without its issues.

More info on the 491 visa here
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Joyglo: 12:43am On Nov 07, 2025
I live in the UK. Please is it possible I see care job that could sponsor me to Aussie on these sites? Thank you

FBS:
you can generally search for jobs on
seek.com.au
JobSearch.com.au
au.indeed.com
Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by Joyglo: 1:14am On Nov 07, 2025
Hello to you all. I live in the UK and I have a master’s degree from here. I work as a carer. Is it possible I get a care work sponsorship to Aussie? What visa type can I apply for? Do I need to do IELTS or PTE? Do I need to do the skill assessment? Please guys I need help. Thank you
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