Global Citizen Exchange Programme 2022, now open for enrolment!
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Devni Rajaratne, Founder of AnEducator & Director, Business Advisory Group
Global Citizen Exchange Program (GCEP) presents Overseas Nurses Carers Programme which is an initiative of Key 2 Care Health Solutions with Key 2 Learning College, Australia in collaboration with Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institute, Australia, sponsored by AIESEC and supported by Business Advisory Group for Sri Lanka.
The programme is now open for 2022 enrolment for qualified Sri Lankan nurses.
KEY 2 CARE HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Key 2 Care Health Solutions is an innovative Australian company providing professional consultancy services.
The company specialise in auditing and advisory for industry quality, regulatory adherence and compliance and work with organisations to develop efficient, best practice models that ensure the highest level of care.
David Samuel, CEO-Business Advisory Group
As an organisation, Key2 Care provides services on a National basis and support clients in both Metropolitan and Regional centres in all States and Territories throughout Australia.
KEY 2 LEARNING COLLEGE
Key 2 Learning College, established in 2009. Preferred supplier for aged care graduates in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and New South Wales (NSW) is an approved CRICOS provider (03644F) and part of ACT Skilled Capital programme, and NSW Smart and Skilled programme.
Key 2 Learning is an innovative institute that also providing professional consultancy, vocational training and research, and development services.
Frank Price, CEO of RFBI, Australia
AIESEC AUSTRALIA
AIESEC is an international youth-run, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation founded in 1948 and based in Geneva that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences. AIESEC youth programmes are mainstream programs in business and leadership.
ROYAL FREEMASONS’ BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION (RFBI), AUSTRALIA
RFBI was founded in 1880 to assist those in need at a time when there were no Government funded social welfare programs. 141 years later, RFBI still pride themselves in fulfilling this role through provision of aged care services, and through their benevolence and annuity programmes.
Over recent years, RFBI has responded to the issue of Australia’s aging population and diversified its caring and benevolent role in the community with the development of aged care services. RFBI own and operate residential care and retirement villages, providing comfortable and attractive homes for older Australians as well as home care services, enabling people to live safely in their own homes for longer. RFBI was awarded Provider of Year in 2019 and was a HESTA Award finalist in 2021.
WHAT IS OVERSEAS NURSES CARERS PROGRAM?
An opportunity for bachelor or diploma qualified nurses, who wish to study, work and experience life in Australia as personal carers.
The programme enhances work experience and leadership skills in Australia and, candidates can use their Australian credentials and experience to open doors to international employment opportunities. Special sponsored visa for 12 months duration with unrestricted employment. Nurse applicants must be 18-30 years of age, should study for a Certificate III in Individual Support (3-months intensive online in Sri Lanka with mandatory 120-hours work placement in Australia). Applicants must have an IELTS of no band less than 5.5 in the academic stream.
Upon completion of the course and mandatory placement, nursing carers will have them placed in regional NSW although other locations in Australia might be considered. Driving licence is desirable and Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory (vaccines approved by the Australian authorities).
Michael Bermejo, Director of Key 2 Care Health Solutions, Australia
Key 2 Care is partnering with AIESEC (the sponsor): AIESEC Australia Global Youth Exchange Programme (Volunteer Programme) is a special cultural exchange programme managed by AIESEC Australia and approved by the Australian Government. The Overseas Nurses Carers Program is an extension of the AIESEC Global Youth Exchange Programme (Volunteer Programme) and specially designed for nurses that want to work in the aged care and health sectors.
AIESEC Australia has an agreement with Australian immigration for the reciprocal promotion of Youth activities for international youths and Australian youth.
The Overseas Nurses Carers Programme provides skill sets and support services that are in addition to the Global Youth Exchange Program. These additional skills and support services are essential to the success of the programme and comprise as follows:
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support –entry level qualification to work in aged care in Australia.
Course will be delivered online by Key 2 Learning College to successfully enrolled candidates. Candidates will get support with visa application/lodgement, mandatory 120-hours work placement with meals and accommodation (for a-month), followed by assistance with job placements, continuous professional skills training. After job placement, free accommodation for up to 6 months – limited offer for the exclusive programme offered only by Key 2 Care Health Solutions, Australia.
ELIGIBILITY
Sri Lankan qualified nurses are eligible to apply, and must undertake the designated courses and study requirements (CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support) and IELTS of 5.5 and above in all band or equivalent in OET or PTE. Must be willing to work in regional NSW and/or rural areas of Australia to enhance their employment prospects and comply with all visa requirements. Nurses must cooperate with AIESEC and Key 2 Care Health Solutions personnel at all times and must sign and adhere to all the requirements of the Nursing Carers Programme Agreement.
WHY AQF CHC33015 CERTIFICATE III – INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL?
An Australian qualification is generally internationally recognised; as well the Australian health care system is considered one of the best in the world. Accordingly, Cert III-Individual Support is considered as entry level qualification in Australia to work as personal carer or nursing aid. A pathway qualification to other courses with Key 2 Learning College or any university subject to candidate demonstrating his/her genuinety as a student.
Course will be provided in an advanced format only for nurses and fully undertaken over 3-months virtually for theoretical component of the course. Thereafter, upon arrival in Australia, candidates shall undertake 1-week practical skills and 120 hours work placement (unpaid) at leading Australian aged care facility. The full course outline including units of study will be provided to candidates prior to commencement of programme.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Nurses are entitled to work full time under the provision of the visa (38 hours a week). Key 2 Care Health Solutions will prepare a dossier of each nurse upon commencement of the programme and promote the dossier across network of aged care providers and meet and discuss work opportunities with nurses upon arrival in Australia and prior or during commencement of work placement activities.
Will assist nurses to facilitate interviews with aged care providers and other necessary assistance as part of the programme and provide ongoing support for nurses during the 12-months program. Nurses can earn approximately AUD 24.90 per hours and work full time (38 hours per week). The hourly rate can increase significantly with overtime and shift.
TEMPORARY ACTIVITY VISA 408 – SPECIAL PROGRAM
The Temporary Activity Visa (408) – Special Programme – AIESEC Global Youth Program (Volunteer Programme)’ is a visa that allows nurses to stay in Australia to take part in an approved special program. Special programmes can include youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community programmes, school language assistants or “gap year school volunteering”. The AIESEC Global Youth Program me(Volunteer Program) qualifies as an approved special programme. The conditions of the 408 visa are outlined in the Australia immigration website:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408
Some of the more relevant conditions are: Nurses must be 18-30 years of age, the stay is limited to 12 months and Nurses can work full time during the stay. Nurses must be supported or sponsored and must have an invitation to participate in a special programme. Nurses must abide by all the conditions of the visa including participating in AIESEC cultural workshops and related training activities. Nurses must meet GTE and financial requirements to live in Australia as part of the visa application process.
KEY BENEFITS
Gain an internationally recognised qualification in aged care, one of the most in demand occupations worldwide. Learn high in demand skills and improve your English communication skills.
Experience Australia and open a gateway to new opportunities in Australia and worldwide. Earn and learn during your stay in Australia.
Further your international and education career. Experience a new culture, make new friends and visit exciting new places. Apply to become an Australian registered nurse if you meet the underlying criteria. Be fully supported in all these activities by Key 2 Care Health Solutions.
BUSINESS ADVISORY GROUP / AnEducator have been appointed as Key 2 Care’s and Key 2 Learning’s exclusive partner in Sri Lanka and the programme has been promoted only through approved channel partners of Business Advisory Group.
For more details, please contact: David Samuel, Director/CEO, Business Advisory Group. Email: David.Samuel@bizzadvisorygroup.com.au
 ISHAKA PERERA, the very first Srilankan nurse who joined the program and currently employed by RFBI in their facility in Glen Innes, NSW commented “First of all, I would like to thank AIESEC, Key 2 Care and RFBI for giving me this opportunity. Now, I feel a lot independent in Australia, enjoying my freedom, happiness, training and work.
The GCEP program is really helpful and effective for me; I am well adjusted to the Australian work environment. There are plenty of advance standards I have observed and learnt during past few weeks. Being a nurse, now engaged in nursing care is interesting and I enjoy being here, and also earning a handsome income from a very reliable employer. Thank you so much again to David Samuel, CEO of Business Advisory Group for making my dreams into reality”. | |
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