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Upcoming webinar: Skilled visa options for ECTs

Freya Lucas

Feb 05, 2025

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Would you like to learn more about the range of skilled visa options for Early Childhood Teachers?

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions and the Department of Education in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs are running a webinar on Australia’s skilled visa options.

In this free session, attendees will learn more about:

The Commonwealth Government’s Migration Strategy updates:

Skilled visa pathways
Migrant worker reforms
My VEVO App

Victoria's Skilled Visa Nomination Program 2024-25

Victoria's subclass 190 and subclass 491 visa nomination program
Application process

Department of Education:

Supports for early childhood teachers in Victoria

Useful resources

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2024Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDTWebsite: www.liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.auFind out more and register here: Skilled migration pathways for early childhood teachers (opens in a new window).

Please note that this event will not be recorded. However, presentation slides will be made available after the event.

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