Work & Travel in Australia: Services & Prices

• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure
• Extensive guidance and support when applying for the Working Holiday Visa
• Help when taking out travel insurance
• Possibility to book a cowboy training course, surfing course, or diving course in Australia
• Possibility to book a diving course with subsequent volunteer work in Fiji.
• Possibility to book an English language course

• Transfer from the airport after arrival in Australia
• 3 overnight stays in a shared hostel room after arrival (breakfast included)
• Assistance from and access to the offices of our partner organisation: Job and accommodation opportunities, computers, information, international lounge, etc.
• Detailed info-workshop
• Help with opening an Australian bank account
• Help applying for an Australian tax file number
• Guidance and help with the job search
• Exclusive TravelWorks job-database with hundreds of job opportunities
• Help with writing your CV (including CV-generator tool)
• SIM-Card (to be used with a mobile phone)
• Membership in hostel organisation YHA Hostelling International (discounts on accommodation, excursions, busses, etc.)
• Internet access in the offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth
• 12 months of mail storage
• Mail-forwarding within Australia
• 1 month of luggage storage (Sydney only)
• Printing and copying service (free for a limited number of copies or print-outs)
• Sales point for bus passes, tours, WWOOF membership, etc.
• Possibility to take part in organised social events
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Prices

You must meet the following requirements in order to take part in this work and travel programme:

• Age: 18-30 years
• Language: Knowledge of English
• Practical experience: Not necessary, but an advantage for several jobs
• Other: See Requirements for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV)

Aside from the programme costs, you should factor in the following expenses:   

• Visa costs: AU$235 = about £ 150 (US$ 230 or 170 €)
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation and meals during the rest of your stay
• Possible vaccinations for flight stop-overs in other foreign countries     
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.