Hello everyone at WANA!

I am writing to thankyou for the trip to Rottnest which I won at the
Christmas party. What a wonderful prize! Finally made it over there,
and had a fantastic day. I just looked at the photos of the party, it
was a memorable night!

I just want to say that WANA is a great company to work for. Everyone
at the office is always friendly on the phone, and very patient with me when I've
just woken up! Well, you never hear the good things, only the bad so I
thought I'd just let you all know that!

Thanks again,

   Thea, Western Australia

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To all the WANA staff, for being lovely with a high standrad of professionalism and for providing me with a great reference. It has been a real pleasure being on your books.

   Lyn, Aust

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I have only positive things to say about wana and our early days in Perth. You made it easier for us arriving here with 4 children by arranging that lovely house for us and the fact that you collected us at the airport despite the fact that I was stinking of vomit when you picked us up! My job has been great and we have really enjoyed the early days. I would recommend wana to anyone and thank you very much for helping us

   Arlene, UK

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Just to say thank you very very much for all your help, advice and care which you have shown us. I cannot express the gratitude that I have for everything that you have done for us in making this huge transition, you have made our lives so much easier. It has been a pleasure to work for you and represent your company. Thank you once again and keep up the good work, you will be recommended!

   Cat Miranda, UK

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Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help and support throughout the last few months. It has been such a comfort to us to know that you were always there if we needed you. You were such a great source of advice even before we left the UK and we didn’t have a clue what we were doing! I am sad that we now have to leave you behind and grateful that you will be recommending us to your sister agency in Sydney. If they are half as good as you I am sure we will be just fine. So, thanks again, keep up the good work and know that you are all very much appreciated.

   Tara James, UK

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Thank you for the support in finding me work whilst on my travels in W.A. A special thank you for the contracts organised in Kalgoorlie and Carnarvon.

   Regards, Tamara O’Loughlin, VIC

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Thanks for all the work and being a good agency, I really appreciate it! I may see you all again next year!

   Cheers, Lisa Whitley, UK

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Just a note to say a “big” thank you for all your help and support during my time with WANA. Nothing ever seemed too big or too small when it came to helping me out or answering my questions!

   Kim Parker, OZ

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"Thankyou for everything you have done, you have given me a great start on my arrival to Australia".

   Wayne, UK

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I came out to Perth from the U.K. on a sponsorship with WANA about 3 months ago. I originally came to Australia on a working holiday the year before and worked in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. After having travelled around a bit I decided I liked Perth more than anywhere else and decided to apply for a sponsorship here.

It may not be the biggest or the busiest city in Australia but there is a lot going on in Perth. There are fantastic beaches. A huge variety of bars and restaurants all over the city, Kings Park where they have lots of concerts and theatrical performances, the outdoor cinema, the river, the Sunday Session. I also love the fact that there is usually always a pretty easygoing atmosphere.

I had to return to the U.K. after my 12 months working holiday but WANA kept in touch with me regularly, letting me know of the progress they were making with my sponsorship application. In order for WANA to find me an appropriate sponsor hospital I had to fill in some paperwork telling them where I had previously worked and the kind of experience I had. They then did all the searching for an appropriate sponsor. They found me one in about 6 weeks. They sent me all the paperwork I needed to fill in, all I had to do was check that it was correct.

I was very impressed with WANA because they were frequently in touch with me. They were constantly e mailing to update me on what was happening with my application. I also felt that I could ask anything, even silly things some other people might find trivial.

Since I have been back in Perth they have been in touch frequently, checking up to make sure that I am happy where I am and with what I am doing. Within the first few weeks of being back I got an invitation to go to a drinks evening to meet other international nurses who are sponsored by WANA. This was great as you get to meet all different people and hear all of their experiences and hopefully make some new friends.

I would recommend being sponsored. But I would advise that people be careful when they are selecting where they want to be sponsored. I would advise them to get as much information about the hospitals that are interested in sponsoring them and compare them, to see which ones look most suitable for their own particular needs. Then they are more likely to be happy with there selection.

   Eve Wilson, UK

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When I first contacted WANA I was a little dubious, having already moved from the UK to the USA with a nursing agency. However my concerns were soon laid to rest. Everyone at WANA was very helpful, they quickly found me a suitable placement, in the specialty that I had requested, and arranged the telephone interview with the hospital, (much less stressful than a face to face interview).

They provided all the information I needed for the visa application process and all the forms, and no matter how many times I called them with questions they were always helpful, everything is always 'no worries' or 'no drama'.

When we arrived at Perth International Airport after an exhausting 36 hour journey from Los Angeles, Rebecca collected us, and even though our heavy luggage seriously overloaded the car it was still 'no drama'. We were driven through the beautiful city of Perth in the bright morning sunshine, my first time in Australia.

The agency had arranged for us to stay at a comfortable hotel right in the middle of Perth for the first couple of days. The first week was very busy but WANA was there to help all the way, from good advice on letting agencies and good suburbs to live in, to letting me use their computer to check my Email.

Moving to a new country is always hard work, but with good support it can be 'less of a drama' than you might expect.

   Deb & Dave Burge, UK & CALIFORNIA

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What can I say about WANA? When we arrived to fill in our documentation, the staff were very efficient and friendly. Within 5 days we were working. We also moved into the WANA house, we got to know all the girls really well and they were all so kind and accommodating. The house was located across from the train station so work was easily accessible. There was one hospital around the corner so that was in walking distance. The work in each hospital was fine ‘cos all staff are so friendly and helpful, don’t worry you will get shown around. We could be sent to different hospitals everyday but if we preferred one particular hospital, we requested that hospital only and the WANA team were accommodating in that request. Then at Christmas, we had the WANA party and it was great to meet outside of work.

   Norma Kenneally, IRELAND

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