NUEVOS CAMBIOS EN MIGRACIONES

Trades Recognition Australia a anunciado cambios a su programa de Skills Assessment y en particular al “Job Ready Program” para aquellos buscando hacer un proceso migratorio bajo habilidades profesionales para Australia. El programa a incluido varios cambios radicales y muchos estudiantes no estarán contentos con los cambios que incluye varios requerimientos estrictos. Es importante senalar que el JOB READY PROGRAM: 1. Solo Aplica a aplicantes que estan en AUSTRALIA (incluye estudiantes extranjeros estudiando en Australia) 2. Aplica desde el 1ro de Enero a TODAS las nuevas aplicaciones para visas 487, 885 y 886. 3. Aplica a todas las carreras técnicas asesoradas por TRA 4. Tiene una excepción para aplicantes a la visa 485 (Graduate Student Visa) 5. Tiene un costo máximo de $4550.00 6. Se deberá probar IELTS al momento de aplicar a TRA 7. Se deberá tener el Skills ASsessment completado antes de aplicar a Migraciones, no basta solamente aplicar. 8. Todos los aplicantes a la visa 487, 885 y 886 deberan presentar un NUEVO skills assessment a partir del 1ro de Enero 2010, Skills assessments anteriores NO SERAN validos (esto no se aplica a la visa 485). Aquí estan los cambios en la pagina de Migraciones: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/jobready-changes.pdf Si requiere mayor informacion por favor hacer cita previa con nuestro Agente Migratorio Miguel Mudbidri TEl. (02)92690110

FELIZ AñO NUEVO LES DESEA BRIDGE BLUE

Queremos desearles un prospero año Nuevo y recordarles que nuestra oficina en Lima esta atenta a informar a sus familiares y amigos que desean viajar a Australia acerca de las ultimas ofertas y los tramites necesarios para aplicar a la VISA de estudiante. Si requiere informacion en Sydney, se puede acercar a nuestra oficina Suite 902, Level 9 276 Pitt St, Sydney 2000.

2010 SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

4 January 2010 – 6 February 2010 Why not take the time to discover Sydney's magnificent coastline together - and learn a thing or two at the same time - by taking part in the Summer Activities Program. So, what's the Summer Activities Program all about? A range of planned, supervised activities right the way through January. There are dozens of locations - from Pittwater in the north, to Sutherland in the south. They're open to people of all ages and levels of fitness. And there's something for everyone, from rockpool walks to snorkelling, wetland tours to bushwalking - just check the insert for details. It's all good fun - but there's a serious side, too. The aim is to help preserve our beautiful coastal environments - to celebrate them, and learn to appreciate them that little bit more. Activities include Aquarium displays, Bushwalks, Coastal bike , rides, Coastal walks, Educational talks, Heritage tours, Guided Eco walks, Low cost enviro tips for your home, Native plant nursery visits, Rock platform walks, Sea kayaking, Snorkelling, Water saving information sessions, Wetland tours Worm farming demonstrations. Ragnar Haabjoern, Sydney Coastal Councils Group- Town Hall House, 456 Kent St, Sydney 2001.

2010 NATIONAL FAT-LOSS-A-THON

1 January 2010 – 31 January 2010 It's Time To Finally Lose Those Extra Kilos! Look And Feel Amazing PLUS Be In The Running To Win Prizes Valued At Over $13,000. For only a $10 donation to The Sports Rewards Foundation, you have the opportunity to lose weight with a proven 12-week program called The Real Body Plan using simple and effective lifestyle changes and eating yummy food. The National Fat-Loss-A-Thon is a 12-week on-line competition that kicks off 1 January 2010 with entries remaining open until 31 January 2010 with the aim of helping 4000 Australians to lose over 24,000 kilos and raise $250,000 for charity. For more details go to www.fatlossathon.com. Fat-Loss-A-Thon is a national event; our goal is to help 4000 Australians to lose 24,000 kilos and raise $250,000 for charity. Prices Donation: 10.00

SALSA SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

8 January 2010 – 19 March 2010 Friday 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Doors Open 7:00 PM) Salsa Cruise Sydney Harbour runs for lunch & dinner and includes a dance lesson, buffet dinner, DJ and dynamic floor show. Offering only the most POWERFUL and most POPULAR Latin dance styles and rhythms, in a jaw dropping unforgettable show. *Salsa Floor Show *Buffet *Latin DJ *Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour. Boarding: 7.15pm The vessel is a 2 Storey catamaran cruising beautiful Sydney Harbour, Licensed to carry 170 passengers and featuring a fully enclosed lower level our vessel makes for a truly unforgettable dining experience. The cruises hold 150 passengers and are joined with others. Couples & Groups Welcome. Bookings 02 9879 3942 Prices $69 Adult $39 Children $59 Concession $59 Seniors $49 Members

SYDNEY EXPLORER BIKE TOUR

23 December 2009 – 23 March 2010 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 AM) Grab a bike and let's go exploring! Experience all of Sydney's major icons in this fun and unique way. Travel through the historic Rocks precinct, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to The Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay and stunning Botanic Gardens. Fifteen minutes before your tour starts we will meet you at the Sydney Urban Adventures office where you meet your engaging local guide, will be measured up for your bike, walked through our safety measures and explained the route. You'll also get a chance to get your 'bike legs' and check you are comfortable for the leisurely ride ahead. We head off through the historic Rocks precinct, to the Observatory then head over the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge. Once we arrive on the North Shore we will ride around some of Sydney's most expensive real estate and show you where our Prime Minister lives. We will wind our way down to the waterfront to Luna Park and Lavender Bay. Then it is back over to Circular Quay. The Rocks, The Rocks 2000 Phone: 02 9240 8717

TOM TOM CREW

6 January 2010 – 10 January 2010 Audacious acrobatics, phenomenal beat-boxing, master scratching and indescribable drumming displays collide as some of Australia's most extraordinary talents join forces. World renowned percussionist Ben Walsh (The Bird) and his driving rhythms are the lifeblood of the Tom Tom Crew. Joining Ben in the crew are local legends mix-master Sampology and beat-boxing wiz-kid, Tom Thum. Witness Tom's orchestral mouth manoeuvres create jaw-dropping displays of vocal dexterity. Daniel Catlow and Shane Witt, along with some of Australia's freshest new talent flip, fly and slam up the stage as hard and as fast as the boys with the beats. Hardcore tumbling, acrobatics and severe aerial antics are all on the agenda in this force-fuelled production. Prices $39 Adult $29 Children Contact Details: General Enquiries, Box Office - Sydney Opera House. Bennelong Point