Work and Travel Melbourne

Before Departure

• 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

In Australia

• Transfer from the airport in Melbourne after arrival
• 3 overnight stays in a shared room with 2 included breakfasts after arrival in Melbourne
• Access to help in the office of our partner organisation in Melbourne: Job and accommodation offers, computers, all kinds of information, and an international lounge
• Detailed info-workshop in Melbourne
• Welcome packet
• Help with opening an Australian bank account
• Help applying for an Australian tax file number
• Individual guidance and help with the job search
• Various job offers
• Help with writing your CV
• SIM-Card with AUS$ 9.95 balance (to be used with a cell phone)
• Membership in the hostel organisation YHA Hostelling International (discounts on accommodation, excursions, busses, etc.)
• Internet access in the offices in Sydney and Melbourne (with a time limit)
• 12 months of mail storage
• 12 months of mail-forwarding (at your own expense)
• Sales point for bus passes, organised tours, etc.
• Possibility to take part in organised social events
• Local English-speaking contact partner
• 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: Good 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: about £ 130 (US$ 215 or 140 €)
• 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.