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Then main characteristic of the Australian education system is that it has a
strong reputation and the universities are amongst the best of the world.
Valuable knowledge is gained at all levels and the qualifications you can
achieve will provide you with these attributes which are highly sought from
the local and international employers.
As an international student you will have to hold a student visa, you
must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
(CRICOS).
When identifying the course and the institution you wish to attain your
certificate from, we highly recommend you source guidance from the
government websites as provided below:
http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/default.aspx
CERT III in Aged Care will qualify you to work in the role of Personal
Care Worker (PCW). It leads to work primarily in residential facilities under
the direction or regular supervision by the Nurse in charge, Clinical Care
Coordinators or the Manager of Residential Care within clearly defined
guidelines, policies and organizational procedures. As a PCW you will
carry out activities to maintain personal care and other activities related
to an individualized plan. For a detailed description please refer to the
Position Description of the Personal Care Worker as approved by the HR
Department of Fronditha Care.
Do you have to speak English? YES…you do! If you are living in an English
speaking country then you will be required to understand and communicate
in English. Not to worry though as there are many English courses you can
attend where you can improve your English language skills. Fronditha Care
will only be able to sponsor you once you have demonstrated good use of
the language by achieving a score of 5 or more out of 10 in each of the four
test components of the IELTS examination.
For more information on how to prepare for your test or how to take an
exam please visit the below related links:
http://www.britishcouncil.org.au/
http://www.ielts.org/
Labour AgreementInformation Booklet
www.frondithacare.org
Our Vision
To become a leader in the provision of residential
and community aged care services in Australia
Our Mission
Promoting the well-being of frail older people by:
Excellence in care and support
Providing care which is consistent with people’s linguistic
and cultural identity
Our Values
Compassion | Equality | Integrity | Respect
Supporting social pluralism and cultural diversity
Continuous learning | Open communication
Teamwork and excellence
For more information please visit:
www.frondithacare.org
or contact:
Yiannis Androulakis
Human Resource Officer
Ph: (03) 9552 4148
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CERTIF ICATE I I I in Aged CARE and IELTS Exams
Fronditha Care – formerly called the Australian Greek Society for Care of the
Elderly – is a charitable, community based organization providing services to
Australian elders of Greek speaking background. Fronditha has been in existence
since 1976 and enjoys broad support from the Greek Community. To date it is
the only organization providing a range of residential and support services to
the Greek speaking elderly in Victoria. Fronditha Care exists because it believes
that maintaining cultural identity is critical to the well being of all persons.
Fronditha Care is a not-for-profit community based organisation providing
care and support to Greek elders and other cultural backgrounds in Victoria
and New South Wales. We aim to ensure that Greek speaking elderly are
able to live in a residential facility or remain at home and be supported by an
agency which shares their language, history, religious values, attitudes, rituals,
celebrations, music and food. In particular, in meeting this need it requires us
to strive and recruit the best staff. It is for these important reasons that we
submitted the application for a Labour Agreement to the Department of
Immigration and Border Protections, to support and recruit Greek speaking staff
members, as well as recruiting more in the future.
On the 1st August 2014 the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border
Protection announced the commencement of a Labour Agreement between
the Australian Government and Fronditha Care enabling it to nominate Greek
speaking people to work for the organisation as a Personal Care Worker on a
457 Visa. This is the first of its kind within the Aged Care industry and will be
instrumental in helping Fronditha Care hire more Greek speaking Personal Care
Workers. “Fronditha Care is an example of the importance of nurturing cultural
identity in a supportive environment, as an integral part of maintaining well
being into older age” Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said.
PERSONAL CARE WORKERS provide nursing support, assistance and direct care
to residents and clients in a variety of health, welfare and community setting.
The Labour Agreement is now in effect and enables Fronditha Care to
nominate and sponsor 20 vocationally trained Personal Care workers who
meet IELTS criteria for every year of the operation.
Candidates should hold:
- CERT III in Aged Care
- IELTS 5.0 in each of the four test components
- Clear Criminal Records from the country of Origin
It will certainly be a whole new experience for you and your family. The
prosperity index 2012 showed that Australia is the fourth happiest country in the
world and there are five of the 30 best cities in the world. For the fourth year
in a row, Melbourne was again crowned the world’s most liveable city. It has so
much to offer and has a vibrant lifestyle.
In Australia, international students can find many types of accommodation
such as “homestay”, “Shared – accommodation”, “Rental Properties”. If you are
migrating to Australia for a long time and you are keen to have your own
privacy, you can rent an apartment or house in your own name through a real
estate agency. This is the most expensive option as the prices vary from $200-
$400 per week. There are plenty of Real Estate agencies with Greek Speaking
employees who can assist you find your own place to live.
Greeks in Australia
It is well known that Melbourne has the largest Greek population in the world
after Athens and Thessaloniki, the two major cities of Greece. There are many
suburbs and neighbourhoods with a very strong Greek dominant influence and
you will often come across Greek restaurants or even Greek people sitting on
the same seat with you in the tram.
Greek Australians have established strong relationships and peak bodies with
local and national Government and Communities. The Greek Orthodox
Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) was established nearly
120 years ago in 1897 for the purpose of linking Greeks together and
enhancing cultural diversity by promoting our rich history to the residents of
Victoria. The Organisation has walked a long way and it is now the second
oldest Greek organisation of the diaspora after the Greek Community of
Alexandria – Egypt. GOCMV is responsible for five churches predominantly
located within the inner suburbs of Melbourne and that gives the
opportunity to thousands of parishioners to get spiritually and religiously
served by their local Church.
Established nearly 30 years ago to promote and strengthen the economic
and cultural ties between Australia and Greece the Hellenic Australian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) links businesses amongst
each other and with different Government departments. .
Greek Media outlets in Australia give you the opportunity in having the
news in Greek and to be completely updated on a variety of issues which
include, but are not limited to, entertainment, politics, economy, business,
sport and lifestyle.
Greek Schools in Australia have come a long way and they strive to create
quality learning outcomes and enhancing opportunities for every student to
reach their full potential. Having the Greek element strongly incorporated
into the Australian society will provide your child with a sense of belonging
to the wider community.
Welcome to Fronditha Care! The Labour Agreement Living in Australia
