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A DAMA is a formal agreement between the Australian federal government and a state or territory government or regional authority. These agreements aim to support the unique circumstances and labour market needs of the specific regions.
More information on DAMAs and regions can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website here.
You will need to apply for skills assessment if you are planning to migrate to Australia under the DAMA program, and you have a sponsorship agreement with a business in an approved region.
TIMEFRAME:
8 weeks (approximately)*
COST:
$647 AUD
VALIDITY:
3 years
Direct Area Migration Agreements affecting dental assistants are active in the following areas:
If you meet any of the following, you only need to complete a skills assessment with the ADC.
New candidates must create a new ADC Connect account. You can complete a skills assessment at any time via ADC Connect after you verify your account.
There is one type of application applicable for dental assistants under the DAMA program. Select “Skills Assessment”.
Complete your skills application and make payment as instructed.
You must submit these documents with your application:
Passport photographs must be clear and uploaded as a .jpg or .png file. All other documents must be clear and submitted in .pdf, .jpg, .tif, .tiff, or .png format.
You must provide an official English translation for any documents issued in a language other than English. Translations must be from a state-certified translator and include translator name, contact details (email) and translator identification number (if applicable) Original documents and translations of original documents are to be submitted in one file. View our translation guidelines here.
Original documents and translations of original documents are to be submitted in one file.
If your supporting documents have different names, or different versions of your name, you will need to provide evidence. Evidence must be a legal change of name document, issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages, or an official change of name by deed poll. Where your educational institution or registering authority has abbreviated your name, they must provide an explanatory letter directly to the ADC. Newspaper or gazette articles, affidavits of statutory declarations are not considered legal evidence.
You will receive an email from us advising of the outcome of your assessment once it is reviewed.
We recommend you contact the Department of Home Affairs to find out the next steps in your visa process.
According to the Department of Home Affairs, your skills assessment is valid for three years from the date of issue. Contact us if your assessment lapses and you wish to have your letter reissued. An administrative fee will apply.