12-08-2009, 11:34 PM
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I'm new in this site. I came across this topic and thoght to turn for help.
I'm Kate. I'm 48, Greek. I'm a forensic Psychologist. I have obtained my BSc (Hons) and MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology in British Universities. I have been working in the Drug Unit of the State Mental Hospital of Athens as a drug counsellor since July 2006.
Currently I'm doing my Phd in the Law School of the University of Athnes.
I'm seriously considering to relocate to Australia (Vic. or Qld in particular) where I want to live and work. I have been in Melbourne twice, and fell for this city <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Money Eyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':Money Eyes:' />
One and a half year ago I decided that I should try to go to work in Australia. At the beginning I thought that it was best to complete my PhD first and then see what I could do about it. But now I see that completing my PhD will probably take longer than I first though, and that it would be better if I tried to make the effort simultaneously, while working on my thesis. You see, I'm not 25 and this is not an advantage.
At the moment I'm waiting for some documents from England which I have to send to the Australian Psychological Society for assessment of my academic qualifications. Then, as long as I am given recognition I have to have my professional qualifications assessed. I very complicated procedure.
I would be grateful if you could give me some advice on this pright of mine. Any answers welcome.
thank you all for your time
friendly regards
Kate
I'm new in this site. I came across this topic and thoght to turn for help.
I'm Kate. I'm 48, Greek. I'm a forensic Psychologist. I have obtained my BSc (Hons) and MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology in British Universities. I have been working in the Drug Unit of the State Mental Hospital of Athens as a drug counsellor since July 2006.
Currently I'm doing my Phd in the Law School of the University of Athnes.
I'm seriously considering to relocate to Australia (Vic. or Qld in particular) where I want to live and work. I have been in Melbourne twice, and fell for this city <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Money Eyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':Money Eyes:' />
One and a half year ago I decided that I should try to go to work in Australia. At the beginning I thought that it was best to complete my PhD first and then see what I could do about it. But now I see that completing my PhD will probably take longer than I first though, and that it would be better if I tried to make the effort simultaneously, while working on my thesis. You see, I'm not 25 and this is not an advantage.
At the moment I'm waiting for some documents from England which I have to send to the Australian Psychological Society for assessment of my academic qualifications. Then, as long as I am given recognition I have to have my professional qualifications assessed. I very complicated procedure.
I would be grateful if you could give me some advice on this pright of mine. Any answers welcome.
thank you all for your time
friendly regards
Kate