Contents

• Introduction
• News
• Schools
• Regional Victoria
• Vocational & TAFE
• University

Study Work and Live in Melbourne, Regional Victoria and Geelong!

Introduction

Latest News

AIEC Australian International Education Centre (no consulting fee) can assist with the following ANZSCO Occupations on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) through two year AQF study pathways which are CRICOS registered for international students,and IELTS English preparation. Melbourne, Victoria SOL courses include 254499 Nursing, 321211 Automotive Motor Mechanic, 331111 Bricklaying / Blocklaying, 333212 Solid Plastering, 333411 Wall and Floor Tiling, 333111 Glazier, 331112 Stonemason , 322211 Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker), 334111 Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic, 331213/11 Furniture Making (Cabinet Making), 411213 Dental Technology, Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) , 323313 Locksmith, 342313/4 Electronics Equipment Trades Worker, 332211 Painting Trades Worker.

 

Australian Open Tennis Campionship, Grand Slam of Asia Pacific, Melbourne Park Victoria 18 - 31 January 2010.

Victoria contains more than a quarter of Australia's total population - more than five million people. One in four Victorians is born in another country. English is the official language, but more than 20 per cent of Victorians and almost 30 per cent of Melburnians speak a language other than English at home - representing a total of 180 different languages and dialects.

Famous residents, former and present, include musicians The Seekers,  Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, Crowded House,  Dirty Three, The Avalanches, Jet, Cut Copy, Dave Graney Gabriella Cilmi and actors, Guy Pierce, Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana and directors Fred Schepisi and Paul Cox. Also production home of tv serials Neighbours, Kath and Kim, Underbelly and Blue Heelers and feature films such as "Chopper". Other Victorians include animal rights campaigner Dr. Peter Singer, feminist Germaine Greer, photographer Helmut Newton and entertainer Barrie Humphries. Business includes BHP Billiton world's largest resource company, Fosters Brewing who also own wine labels such as Rosemount and Beringer Blass, Lonely Planet Travel Guides, Quiksilver and Rip Curl.  In 2005 Victoria was where Indian "Bollywood" film "Salaam Namaste" was filmed.

Victoria boasts some of the best scenery in the world, from the Grampian Ranges and Victorian Alps to the famous Great Ocean Road, which winds many kilometres through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia.

Multicultural Victoria is renowned for its food, fashion, arts and entertainment, temperate climate, festivals, world-class education and housing, sporting activities and major events - there really is something for everyone.

Victoria's capital, Melbourne, is Australia's second-largest city and was rated by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2002 and 2004 as the World's Most Liveable City. Melbourne is the fashion, food and cultural centre of Australia. An energetic city, Melbourne has hundreds of restaurants and cuisines, with a population of more than three million people living in the metropolitan area.

There is a Skilled and Business Immigration Scheme to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia information on living, lifestyle and regions in Victoria, skilled migration, business migrants, working, employment and sponsorship. Also information on services in Victoria including schools, university, TAFE and university, child care and health services.

Tourism Australia Melbourne & Regional Victoria.

Video and related Melbourne & Victorian Links

Victoria Start Page A website for people living in, migrating to, or on holiday in the state of Victoria Australia including Melbourne . It offers carefully selected links covering everything from what's on, attractions, where to shop and sports clubs to wifi hotspots, job and property search. It has a special section related to migrating to Australia and settling in Victoria. Victoria StartPage publishes a newsletter and is updated regularly with new links.

Frequently Asked Questions

PomsinOz Forum Melbourne Suburbs and Victoria 

British Expats Migration Forum Melbourne Thread

 

News:

Melbourne broadband base.  MELBOURNE has been selected as the home for the technology team building the national broadband network.  The move will make the city a major focus of early development of the network.   

Victoria overtakes Queensland as Aussies' destination of choice.  Victoria has edged ahead of Queensland for the first time as a destination for Australians on interstate trips, new figures show.  Data released by Tourism Research Australia shows the southern state recorded 5.4 million interstate visitors on overnight trips in the year ended in June 2009.

Museum Victoria - Where have Victorians come from? Why did they come?  In 2001, Australia's census revealed that nearly one in four Victorians was born overseas.  What were Victorian communities like in the past, and what are they like today?  Read the immigration histories of 70 communities in both English and community languages.  Explore photographs, graphs and statistics based on official government census data collected since 1854.  

UNESCO has named Melbourne as its second City of Literature. Edinburgh became the first in 2004. 

AIEC Australian International Education Centre was a contributor to the Overseas Student Education Experience Taskforce (Victoria) 22 December 2008 and report submitted to Minister Jacinta Allan MP by Marsha Thompson.

Schools

Independent K12 Schools If you're a parent looking for a non-government school for your child, anywhere in Australia, you'll find it here. It's the most comprehensive listing of all non-government schools in Australia. Easy-to-use search engine helps you find every school that matches your needs and circumstances.

Regional Victoria

Geelong

The name ‘Geelong’ is derived from ‘jillong’, the Aboriginal word for bay, which means ‘a place of the sea bird over the white cliffs’. This waterfront city offers a diverse range of food, wine, cultural and recreation attractions and colonial history evident in the city’s 100 National Trust-listed buildings. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.

Geelong City second to none Community spirit and a sparkling waterfront define Geelong for Liz Cincotta….It's that spirit that makes this city on the shores of Corio Bay tick, whatever time of year. The soul of Geelong is evident from the helpful volunteers at information centres, to the guides at the city's many museums and landmarks, and affable staff in the shopping precincts of Ryrie, Malop, Moorabool and Yarra Streets. The Age 19 October4 2008

Visit Geelong and Greater Geelong & Region Community Guide

The Geelong region is the fastest growing region in Victoria and home to the best surf beaches, gourmet food producers and wineries as well as internationally recognised major events.

Geelong Council Geelong News Geelong Barwon Health

Intown Geelong is your one stop website for events or travel information for the Greater Geelong, Surfcoast, Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula Region. There's a wealth of useful information and hints for people planning to visit our great region and for the 200,000 or so locals who live within the district.

Greater Geelong & Great Ocean Road Travel Guide

The Gordon Institute of TAFE (Geelong) has been providing quality education and training since 1887. Offering over 200 nationally recognised courses including SOL/MODL pathways e.g. Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Horticulture, Cookery, and pre Apprenticeship Plumbing and Carpentry.  Gordon TAFE has over 22 000 annual enrolments across its six regional campuses. http://www.gordontafe.edu.au  CRICOS 00011G   Official Study in Australia website Gordon Institute of TAFE listing.  Video -  Gordon  Institute of  TAFE  -  Geelong

Deakin University (Melbourne, Geelong & Warnambool)  CRICOS Provider No: 01590J

Vocational & TAFE in Melbourne

Cambridge International College Melbourne offers SOL/MODL courses in Automotive, Printing & Graphic Arts, Aged Care, Digital Media, Hairdressing, Electronics, Youth Work & Community Welfare Work with four start points during year. The atmosphere at CIC is very student friendly. CIC teachers and administration staff are always happy to help students with any problems which they may face and work to make the students feel at home in the CIC family. Cambridge International College (CIC) provides students with a range of English language and vocational education programs designed to expertly prepare you for higher education or employment in Australia or abroad. CIC has a range of Student Services including Support Services. Student Services aims to assist students to successfully adjust to living in Australia and to support Academic Progress. This includes Accommodation and Job Services. Photo Gallery Adelaide campus also!!   www.cambridgecollege.com.au CRICOS Code: 01718J Official Study in Australia website listing Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth.