2024 so far!
It has been a great start to the year, with over 75 allied health professionals starting work across AUS/NZ in the last 6 months.
We had a really successful trip for our expansion to Dubai – mainly partnering with paediatric clinics
Healthcare Abroad plans for the rest of 2024
Upcoming socials – the next organized socials will be in August
SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS!!! – We are planning in-person talks for universities near Cape Town & Pretoria, please speak to your society/university to help us organize this!!
UK/Ireland virtual talks will be in January 2025
Jobs in demand – AUS/NZ/Dubai
Dubai
Paeds OT/SLT’s
Australia
Paeds OT/SLT’s – all locations, occasionally paeds PT’s
Community/NDIS OT/SLT’s – all locations, we have noticed recently some employers moving towards those who are looking to commit long-term/sponsorship rather than just for 1 year/WHV
Physios – MSK mainly in Brisbane (there are currently more physio roles in NZ!)
New Zealand
Physios – MSK & specialty roles – all locations – in high demand!
OT/PT – Hand Therapy
ACC – Clinic/Community OT’s – all locations
Hospital OT/PT/SLT’s – we have noticed a slow down in hospital offers recently
Visa updates
Australia
482/sponsorship visa –
Current requirement is to have 2 years experience, from November this is changing to 1 year
Working Holiday Visa/WHV – UK Passport holders
From July 2024, UK passport holders can apply for 2nd & 3rd WHV without needing to complete specified work: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/arrangements-uk-passport-holders
Registration – NZ – Physio
Express NZ pathway (available for UK/Ireland/SA/Canadian physios) reduced fee to NZD $847 (previously $1734)
Latest News
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When I decided I wanted to find an occupational therapy job into Australia, the hardest decision to make was where would be best to live.
OT Liv shares her experience of living in Melbourne!
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The Working Holiday Visa has a 6 month limitation but there are exemptions to this rule – please see below for the January 2024 update!
Australia Working Holiday Visa Update – Jan 2024