The staff at AMES have given generously of their time and internet expertise to help me set up this blog and web site – I had no idea whatsoever of what was involved in doing this, but under their guidance and tutelage I have been learning fast!
Australian Migration and Education Solutions Pty Ltd (AMES) has Registered Migration Agents and Qualified Education Counsellors who stand ready to help you if you need advice and guidance about coming to Australia -
- for further study, to improve your career prospects,
- to migrate and settle in my country,
- or BOTH : for an increasing number of people the pathway to permanent residence in Australia involves a period of study at an Australian institution leading to a recognised qualification.
I have found the staff at AMES very kind and helpful and very well-informed. I am sure you too will be impressed when you use their services. If you are interested, go to their web sites for more information, view or download the AMES Brochure, or contact Juan Tobella, the Managing Director, directly at jtobella@studyoz.com or jtobella@migrateoz.com. Oh, and they have just opened a branch office in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Product Sponsor:
Robern Menz – Fruchocs are supporting me with product. I’ll be taking Fruchocs with me on my climb. A little bit of home when things get a bit tough but on a practical note, something to get my appetite back.
Robern Menz are also supporting my efforts to raise awareness of Plan. At speaking engagements they generously provide dessert and door prizes. A nice way to thank the supporters of Plan for attending these functions.
Donors:
Thai Airways: Excess Luggage
Thai has also very kindly waived the excess luggage fee that the Milo in2 cricket equipment was going to incur. Thank you Thai and Lyn in Melbourne for making this happen it’s much appreciated.
Qantas: Excess Luggage
Qantas has very kindly waived the excess luggage fee that the Milo in2 cricket equipment was going to incur. How wonderful is that? Thank you Qantas and a heartfelt thank you Mandy for all your efforts to make this happen on behalf of the kids in Nepal and myself.
Cricket Australia: Milo in2 cricket equipment
Can you just picture their faces when the kids at the school in Makwanpur, Nepal open their bag of Milo equipment? What a gift Cricket Australia and I have the gift of being there to witness it first hand. Thank you Luke for adding this to your already busy schedule.
Heal Podiatry :
Keeping my feet and that grumpy achilles strong and teaching me all the little tricks to keep those potential summit busters – Blisters! at bay. Thank you Richard.
Dr Pete Snodgrass – Chiropractor: Contour Pillow
Thanks Dr Pete, the pillow will go all the way with me to camp 4. A pillow might seem inconsequential but it’s one of my most important pieces of equipment to keep me healthy.
Iain Evans MP – Member for Davenport: South Australian Flag
Andrew Southcott MP – Federal Member for Boothby: Australian Flag
Thank you Gentlemen and your wonderful staff, Kate and Vicky, for arranging the South Australian and Australian flags for me to fly at Everest Base Camp and to carry to the summit. It’s much appreciated.
Supporters:
Knight Frank, Westpac and Orchard/Abacus: a big thank you for allowing me to use the Westpac building stairwell as a training facility. In this day and age it’s a wonderful gesture on their behalf.
The Westpac building is the tallest building in my city, Adelaide. 30 floors! What a difference this will make to my training. A whole new level of pain!
Thank you to the following people for making this access happen:
Philip Crofts, Tony Kramer, Katerina Giakoumis and the Seymour-Griffins, John and Jacquie, who set this in motion.
And I’m sure there’s an insurance company out there that went “She wants to do WHAT?!” So thank you to them too.
Let the pain begin!!
