HELP!Any foreign trained physio's here??

[angela1]

Hi Angela here, I will talk you through the whole process. I emmigrated from England 17 months ago to Australia. I sat the written exam in London in March 05 and the practical I did in Adelaide in October 05. We came to the Northern territory(Alice Springs to be exact) because they have a 'Health Practitioners act" which enables you to work as a physio for a year on a temporary registration. This meant that I could get a temporary visa and be in the right country to do the practical exam (which has to be done in Aus). My employer business sponsored me and I signed a contract for 2 years.

I think it was worth it all (expense and revision). I have a very rewarding job and a very appreciative employer!

Hope this helps

[oscar]

Hi Angela

Sorry to jump in here but can I ask where you sat the written exam before you left? Was the written/practical exam difficult?
Do you know if you need an amount of experience to go to OZ or if they would take new grads from the UK?

Thanks!

[angela1]

Hi Oscar,

They would take new grads I think. The written exam and practical were reasonable hard and expensive. You'll spend about 2000 pounds before you've done. It may be easier to apply to New Zealand (no exam required) and then Australia and New Zealand have an agrerement.
I did the written exam in London, March 05.

Speak to some recruitment agencies in New Zealand about the whole thing. I think I found out about the on 'seek.com.nz'.