Orientation
A group orientation will be held
on the first business day after you arrive into Sydney.
It lasts around 3 hours. The session is packed with
loads of useful information including info about jobs,
travelling around Oz and for some the most important
advice – where the best bars and clubs are in Sydney!
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions
too, so don’t be shy!
Accommodation & Meals
5 nights dorm accommodation with
breakfast in Sydney Central YHA, a fantastic hostel in
the heart of one of the best cities on earth – better
still it’s got a pool & sauna, so pack your cozzie. You
can easily extend your stay at the hostel or take
advantage of our accommodation service in the Sydney
office.
Programme Age Limit
Minimum age 18, maximum age 30 (due to working holiday via restrictions).
Working Holiday Visa
To take part in this programme you will require a working holiday visa. The working holiday visa is available to anyone age 18-30. The emphasis is on casual employment: you are meant to work for no more than six months at any one job. If you want to stay in Australia for up to 24 months, this is now possible for some nationalities. Speak to one of our sales advisors for more information.
To be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa, you must:
- Be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application
- Have a valid passport for one of the countries listed at Australian Immigration, www.immi.gov.au
- Have no dependant children
- Have not previously entered Australia on a working holiday visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Be outside Australia at the time of visa grant
To be granted a working holiday visa you must also agree that:
- Your main reason for coming to Australia is to holiday
- You must not undertake studies or training for more than 3 months
- You will leave Australia at the end of your authorized stay
- You must have sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial part of your stay. AUD$5000 minimum is regarded as sufficient. You may have to provide evidence of this in the form of a bank statement.
If you are concerned about this, then please do not hesitate to contact our travel advisors for additional advice.
Project Support
Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of your local project coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
