i am from malaysia, have been living in singapore for the last 8 years and i am also a singapore PR. but, i am itching for a new experience and new environment. i am a social worker and specialises in substance abuse counselling. i have been contemplating to apply to aus as social worker, however, i am a little perturbed by the processes and i wonder what are my chances.
would appreciate to hear from you guys who have trodden the path and share invaluable insights with me. 
Apply to Australia as social worker
TheSillyAshy
27 October 2012 11:20:17
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Aurélie
29 October 2012 06:49:55
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Hello TheSillyAshy.
Welcome to Expat.com!
For more visibility, a new thread has been created from your message on the Perth forum.
I invite you to read the various articles in the Australia participative guide. It may help.
Thank you,
Aurélie
kindalem mesfin
29 December 2013 10:01:13
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i am social work masters student on spcialization childern,youth and family
i need work related my study.
stumpy
29 December 2013 22:19:32
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Check out this website to see if you qualify for a visa. www.immi.gov.au
There is a skills list there which have preference for visas.
Because of the high unemployment rate in Australia locals have preference for jobs. It is hard to get sponsors as the visa application is expensive for the company and time consuming.
As a social worker I do not honestly think you will have any chance of getting a position. Your qualifications need to be verified and are probably not applicable for Australia.
Perhaps you could look at a student visa and then undertake a course in social work. This visa allows you to do part time work and then after you have successfully completed the course you can apply for a visa and a job.
Hope this helps.
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