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To qualify for registration in Australia
nurses must possess and demonstrate the National Nursing Competency Standards.
Overseas nurses must be able to demonstrate these competency standards to be eligible for registration. This requirement may be waived for nurses from the UK, Ireland, USA,
South Africa, Canada, Singapore*, Hong Kong* and the Netherlands* If you are from one of the above countries, please contact the Nurses Board, Australia's regulatory nursing body, in the capital city in which you may wish to commence work in Australia (see list below). Nurses from countries other than those listed above must undertake a Bridging Program. At this stage Nursing Agency Australia will not consider sponsorship of these nurses. Once you have obtained this initial registration, you may move from state to state within Australia under mutual recognition arrangements. Australian Nurse Regulatory Authorities are listed here Nurses wanting to register or enrol in Australia need to have an assessment of their nursing qualifications and competencies. This assessment can be organised through the Australian Nursing Council Inc, or through the Australian Immigration Office dealing with the nurse's Visa application. Your application should be made before leaving for Australia. Further information can be made obtained from the Australian Nursing Council Inc (ANCI) by contacting them direct via the details below or fill out an ANCI application by clicking here. "Backpacker" working holidays in Australia As a holder of a "working holiday visa" you will need to apply for an Australian Tax File Number (TFN). This can be done after you arrive in Australia. NAA will show you how. (Declare that you are a non-resident.) On or before commencing your first shift you will need to complete a TFN declaration form. This is VERY easy and NAA will show you how. (Remember to declare that you are a non-resident.) At the end of the tax year you will need to complete an AUSTRALIAN income tax return. NAA will provide an easy-to-follow guide, or alternatively, you can go to a Tax Agent who will complete your return for you for a modest fee. You will also need to submit a UK income tax return. This must show your Australian earnings, however, note that exemption will be given to you, as a holder of a "working holiday visa", for your "foreign income" earnings. Working in Australia as a SPONSORED employee NAA will SPONSOR nurses who want to work in Australia for one or two years. Such nurses are admitted to Australia on a "Temporary Business (Long Stay) Visa". For tax purposes, sponsored employees are generally considered as Australian residents. As a holder of a "Temporary Business (Long Stay) Visa" you must apply for an Australian Tax File Number (TFN). This can be done after you arrive in Australia. NAA will show you how. On or before commencing your first shift, a "TFN declaration form" must be completed. This is VERY easy and NAA will show you how. NOTE: Answer "yes" to being an Australian resident - you will then be able to claim applicable tax rebates and offsets. An AUSTRALIAN income tax return must be completed at the end of the tax year. Some forms of UK investment income covered under Double Tax Agreements (DTA) will NOT be required to be included. A Tax Agent will be able to review relevant documents and make a correct determination as each case differs. NAA will put you in touch with suitable Tax Agents. To enable your package to be more tax effective you may opt to receive part of your remuneration from NAA as a "living away from home allowance" (LAFHA). NAA will provide you with further information about the LAFHA. A UK income tax return will need to be lodged if you have received any UK income. Australian Nursing Council Inc Postal address: Telephone: +61 2 6257 7960 |
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