As 2024 comes to a close, important changes have been announced for visa pathways to Australia.
Here’s everything you need to know:
OT/PT/SLT – 482 VISA CHANGES
🔄 December 2024 Update: The Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (482) has been replaced by the Skills in Demand Visa. (482)
Key Change:
- The work experience requirement has been reduced from 2 years to 1 year, making this visa more accessible for junior professionals.
📌 Learn more about the Skills in Demand Visa:
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
PHYSIOS – SKILLS ASSESSMENT UPDATE FOR PR VISAS
🔄 November 2024 Update:The Australian Physio Council (APC) has revised the requirements for the Skills Assessment, essential for certain permanent residency visa applications (e.g., Skilled Visas 189/190).
What You Need to Know:
- New Requirement for Trans-Tasman Agreement:
- If you gained registration through the NZ route (but did not complete your degree in NZ), you now need 2 years of physiotherapy experience in NZ to apply for a Skills Assessment in Australia.
📌 More details on these updates:
physiocouncil.com.au
We are here to help you stay updated to ensure your journey to Australia is smooth! 🌟
Latest News
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Ciara has kindly shared her experience so far with gaining a skilled visa/permanent residency in Perth/WA.
OT Ciara’s journey to gain a Skilled Visa/Permanent Residency in Australia!
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We have lots of PT/OTs interviewing for roles in NZ currently, some of them have kindly sent through some example questions they were asked – we love creating a platform to help each other 🙂
NZ Interview Feedback!
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David & Lottie share there journey to working as physios in Australia including gaining PR!
