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If you’re between 18 and 30 years old, you are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa! This allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia for 12 months!

Kangaroos, Boomerangs, Neighbours and Crocodile Dundee’s hat... Think you know The Land Down Under? Get real Sheila! Stop dreaming and get yourself down to the place where a laidback lifestyle and crazy adventures are right on your doorstep.

Spend your year doing what you enjoy, whether it's hiking in the bush, surfing along the Great Ocean Road, snorkelling the great Barrier Reef or navigating the set of Neighbours. It's a great place to discover your independance and abilities, whilst surrounded by sunshine, and some of the friendliest, most relaxed people on the planet!

While on the Smaller Earth Work and Travel Australia program you don't have to work, but it is a great way to experience the real Australian lifestyle and support your travels along the way. Whether you’re a rugged outdoors type looking for an outback adventure, or a beach bum looking to chill by the sea, now is a great time to kick back for a full year and live the Australian dream.

Smaller Earth aim to provide you with top notch support whilst you are applying for your visa, and advice on what gear you should pack ready to head out. We make sure that your journey from the airport to the hostel is hassel-free, organise 2 nights accommodation for you and provide a great support network for 12 months. This support includes access to our partner's 'Member's Forum' which has current job lists, full advice on all aspects of your trip, a CV model to ensure you have the best application for the jobs you want, not to mention fantastic customer service.

The Smaller Earth Work and Travel Australia program has been designed to provide you with as much or as little support as you need while on your working holiday in Australia. We have included some arrival essentials like transport from your arrival airport, your first two nights accommodation and a welcome presentation to help you settle in. Our partners provide advice and support about setting up your bank account and applying for your TFN number (tax code) as well as tips for finding employment, 12 months access to an excellent member's forum with current job lists, and a template to create the perfect CV.

The Australian Government do not allow Working Holiday visa holders to arrange employment before arriving, therefore this job list is absolutely crucial to ensure you have great security once you get there!

They also have a range of office facilities available for you to use to help you find a job or make some travel plans as well as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable multilingual staff, allowing you to ask questions or seek advice. You can arrive in Australia 365 days a year however there can sometimes be limited availability between 20th Dec and 10th Jan.

Start Dates

Various departure dates throughout the year. Check out the Smaller Earth website for further details.

Costs / Benefits

The program costs just £339 and includes:

*Airport transfer
*2 nights of accommodation including breakfast
*YHA membership for 12 months
*Welcome presentation
*TAX file number registration
*Bank account
*Mobile phone SIM card
*International prepaid phone card (Value of $10)
*Access to specialised travel agency
*Exclusive membership to online portal
*Mail holding
*Free and unlimited Internet access

Requirements

If you are between 18 and 30 years old, you are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa. This allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia for 12 months, allowing you to earn money to fund your trip.

You need to be outside Australia when you apply and when your visa is granted and not have entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa before. Depending on your circumstances you may need to undertake a medical examination which will not be included in your visa application charge and will need to be completed before a decision can be made on your visa application.

You need to have sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial stage of your working holiday. Generally, AUD$5000 is generally regarded as sufficient, but the amount may vary depending on your length of stay and the extent of your travel. You should also have a return or onward ticket or the funds for a fare to depart Australia.