International Travel to Australia during COVID-19 – FAQS

We have had many calls and messages from Nurses and Midwives who are interested in going to Australia this year but don’t know what is happening in regards to COVID-19 restrictions. ICE Group have compiled a list of our frequently asked questions to help you in your quest to get to Oz. Additionally, we will be holding…

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Spotlight on Midwifery in Sydney

Aleksandra Szycman is an Irish trained Midwife who graduated from UCD in 2017. After attending an information roadshow in Dublin hosted by Hurstville Private Hospital she started a year-long journey to get to work as a Midwife in Sydney, Australia. With the support of ICE Group, Aleksandra started in Hurstville Private Hospital at the start of March 2020,…

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New AHPRA Assessment Model – March 2020

AHPRA have updated their factsheet on the new assessment model for Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives (IQNM’s) From last Friday (21/02/2020) AGOS-40 application forms posted to AHPRA will not be accepted.  All applications are made online.  IQNM’s must provide their qualifications and other details through the online Self-check process.  This will be made available from March…

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AHPRA Changes – Latest Update

AHPRA have published a factsheet on the transition to a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).  While it still lacks specific details it sets out new dates for the transition. New Model of Assessment for IQNMs In early 2020 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will move to an outcomes-based…

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Spotlight on: Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW

Concord Repatriation General Hospital is situated in Inner Western Sydney, beside Olympic park, close to the beautiful Parramatta River. The hospital is well served by four train stations, accessing the T1 and T2 line services.  The stations range from 15 to 20-minute walk or a short bus journey from outside the Hospital.  The A4 bridge…

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Burnie, Tasmania – Who knew!

After a fun-filled St Patrick’s Day in Hobart (capital of Tasmania), we set off for Burnie in the early hours of the morning. Our journey took us from the bottom of the island state to Burnie which is right on the top of the coast, next stop Melbourne! We decided to take the scenic route,…

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Presenting your ID to AHPRA

There have been many horror stories of falling at the last hurdle when you go to present your ID to AHPRA, so this blog gives you some tips on what to expect, and what to watch out for. Finding the AHPRA offices in Sydney The AHPRA offices are based on Georges Street, No 680.  Like…

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