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ORIENTATION WEEK IN AUSTRALIA’S MOST FAMOUS CITY!

This breath-taking city is not to be missed when you head to Australia- and what a way to kick off your adventure! Offering stunning views of the opera house and harbour bridge, famous beaches like the white sands of Bondi, restaurants, museums, galleries, night life, trips to the Blue Mountains and MUCH more. The hostel is so central that you'll be in the hub of the city with everything at your fingertips. You'll have lots of free time to explore alongside your week long experience where you’ll be teaming up with 15-30 solo travellers just like yourself - instant friends!

BONUS: All this preparation will also earn you 12 month’s membership with the job assistance team in Sydney should you decide to take more jobs in the city during your working holiday visa.

OUR SUPPORT

We’ll take the hassle out of finding interesting work abroad by organising everything for you- from job matching to work admin to internal travel, we’ve got you covered. This will allow you to enjoy every moment of your time in Australia, safe in the knowledge that you have our full support for the duration of your visa. See below for more details.

DETAILED INCLUSIONS

PRE-DEPARTURE

  • Full assessment and help with your CV where necessary.

  • A job matching service and job offer profiles.

  • Confirmation of a paid job offer before you depart from your home country lasting up to a maximum of 12 months and with accommodation expenses included.

  • Communication with your future employer through an informal interview.

Access to an exclusive online preparation portal with helpful advice and information including:  

  • An extensive general guide to Australia with tips on money and budgeting, climate, culture, travel, health and safety, history and a list of useful links.

  • A step by step pre-departure checklist.

  • Detailed itinerary and further arrival instructions.

  • A suggested packing list.

  • Support on opening a medicare, bank and superannuation account.

  • Information on flights, insurance, visas.

  • Advice on phones and WiFi usage.

  • Detailed information about your job.

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

  • 8 nights in central Sydney

  • Free breakfasts.

  • 2 lunches and 3 dinners in Sydney.

  • Accommodation at your job included separately to your wage

IN SYDNEY

  • Airport arrival transfer and 8 nights’ Accommodation at Sydney’s most premium Hostel

  • Tax File Number, Medicare & Australian Bank Account setup, 12 Month Mail Holding Service, Welcome Gap Year Orientation, Work & Travel Information Session

  • Guided Sydney City Walk, Private Sydney Catamaran Cruise (incl BBQ), Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise, Visit Bondi Beach

  • Return Transfer to out of city Basecamp for 4WD experience through Conservation Lands, Sandboarding

  • Mt Tomaree Bush Hike & Lookout, Interact with Australian Wildlife, Beach Evening & Stargazing, Coastal Beach Walk

  • 12 Month Jobs Support

  • SIM Card Activation

  • Free Wifi

  • A tour desk and friendly hostel staff to advise on local trips such as the Home and Away experience and The Blue Mountains!

  • Free facilities including WiFi, laundry, breakfast and discount meals.

ADMIN SUPPORT ONSHORE

  • Setting up a bank account.

  • Help with mobile phone/sim registration.

  • Medicare application.

  • Superannuation registration.

  • Advice on clothing and equipment.

  • Tax file number application done for you when you land.

  • Job briefing and preparation.

  • Free unlimited WiFi.

  • Free mail holding and forwarding service.  

ONWARD TO YOUR JOB AND BEYOND

  • Your onward travel plans will be mapped out courtesy of the Employ Equine team. We will talk you through your journey step by step.

  • An optional certificate of completion.

  • An optional written reference for future employers.

  • Full support from the team for up to 12 months of your stay in Australia.

  • A guaranteed paid job offer in the equine industry (a minimum of 3 months, maximum of 12) either with accommodation included or a higher wage where it is not offered.

  • 12 month’s membership with optional job assistance in Sydney.

  • Help with organising further travel and discounts on selected travel options.

  • Access to an emergency contact number.

  • Mail forwarding service.

Full Online departure pack with information including:

  • A full schedule of your travel itinerary to your job.

  • Discount vouchers.

  • Tourist information.

  • Advice on claiming tax and applying for a second visa.

  • Your tax file number, medicare card and bank card.

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There are other costs that you will need to take into consideration. It is important to know these as you will need to budget for them in the lead up to your departure.

PRE-DEPARTURE

  • Flights.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Work visa and proof of funds fee.

  • Some funds for emergencies and delays.

DURING THE PROGRAMME

  • Some food and activities of your choice in Sydney (breakfasts included).

  • Cost of travel to your work place.

  • Any work clothes, boots or shop purchases.