August 2009
Australia's economy continues to strengthen
Immigration accelerates Australia's population to 22 million
Australian Occupation Profile - Nursing
WA needs skilled workers
Overseas workers lured by Australia's big projects
How far can a migrant go?
Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese: Public servant, Diplomat
Relocating to Australia - English language assistance
A Town Like Colac
Skilled Aussie success story -
Vili Milisits, Pie Manufacturer
Aussie Survival Guide - Utilities

Dear Guest,

Newsflash: LIA wins prestigious business award: 2009 Victoria Small Business of The Year!

And now for more good news - while much of the world lingers in economic recession, Australia is set to emerge from its downturn a year earlier than expected according to leading forecaster Access Economics.

In a major reassessment, Access now says Australia will defy Treasury forecasts for a contraction in the economy this financial year, and instead record modest growth. "Things are better than either we or the Treasury expected," said Access director Chris Richardson.

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Australia's economy continues to strengthen
Economy takes off The Global Financial Crisis has had much less impact in Australia than in many other advanced economies. However, indications are Australia's watered down recession appears to be ending. Good news for intending immigrants!
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Immigration accelerates Australia's population to 22 million.
Old Luggage At the end of World War 2, Australia's population was around 7,000,000. By the end of 2009, it will have reached 22,000,000. This would not have been possible were it not for the inflow of people from around 200 countries. Now, roughly 20% of Australians were born overseas.
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Australian Occupation Profile - Nursing
Nurse It is essential that all overseas nurses looking to work in Australia are familiar with national nursing competency standards that are core standards that all nurses must possess. There are two levels of nurses in Australia:
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WA needs skilled workers
Mining truck fleet
The vast state of Western Australia takes up about half of the Australian continent. No surprise then that huge deposits of iron, uranium, gold and other in-demand minerals can be found there. To reap the rewards many skilled immigrants are needed.
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Overseas workers lured by Australia's big projects
Plane landing
As the Global Financial Crisis continues to wreak havoc overseas, many skilled people are solving their personal employment dilemmas by deciding on a move to Australia, where major projects in all Australian states are creating a high demand for their skills.
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How far can a migrant go?
Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese: Public servant, Diplomat
Peter Varghese
Born in Kenya of Indian parents, Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese has risen to great heights in the service of his adopted country. Now, he returns to the land of his heritage as Australian High Commissioner.
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Relocating to Australia
- English language assistance
Student
When you move to Australia, there are many issues to consider, from driving licences, to schools for the children and how to pay your tax. One of the most important for those, whose language is not English, is to learn English to ensure they can make the most of the career opportunities open to them.
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A town like Colac
Colac Colac is a 'typical' Australian rural city. It's busy and bustling, serving its own people and the surrounding primary producers. It's also located near some of the best beaches and most glorious scenery one could wish to see. It's a great place to live and work.
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Skilled Aussie success story -
Vili Milisits, Pie Manufacturer

Pies
Australians love pies. They eat them for lunch, snacks and at sporting events. Now, an Australian is exporting pie culture to Britain and Europe. And that Australian was born in Hungary! Hungry for more information?
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Aussie Survival Guide
Utilities
Utilities
When you move into a new home, there are a number of things you must do before it is 'connected' to all the public utilities.
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Aussie Recipe:
Lobster and Mango Salad
with Dill Vinaigrette
Lobster - widely known as crayfish - is a favourite dish around the world. Lobster with mango salad is a gastronomic winner in Australia.
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Lobster

Living the Aussie dream
"We decided to get professional help with our visa to avoid any mistakes leading to delays or even decline of our application. Additionally, we wanted to get hints over the course of our visa process...we are also convinced to have better job opportunities than we experienced in Germany."

Jeannette and Dr. Frank Haese
Jeannette and Dr. Frank Haese
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Aussie Word of the Month
Grouse: excellent

Aussie words in action:
If you wish to improve your life and prospects by bringing your skills to Australia, we promise to provide grouse service!

Living the Aussie dream
"When my husband and I decided to apply for a visa for me to come to Australia to live with him, we were so confused... We are pleased to announce that we have found a visa, which we submitted and has now been approved. I will now be moving to Australia to be with my husband in the New Year."

Tifany Vasquez
Tifany Vasquez
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