Articles tagged ‘Working Holidays’
Moving to Australia- Some Useful Tips
By Heather | February 28th, 2007 |
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Hey guys, As the Blog gets bigger and bigger, I know a few of my earlier tips on Survival in Australia and especially in Sydney have gotten a little lost. Here are a few posts worth revisiting.
Cheap Food
Finding an Apartment
Cheap Household Supplies
How to Outfit an Apartment on the Cheap [...]
Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
By Heather | January 15th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here’s a post for you seasonal job seekers, science, and ecotourism lovers. Kangaroo Island is an extremely special place as many of my other posts have pointed out, but another one of the outstanding examples of why it is special is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. Run by Larry and Bev Turner, Emu Ridge, [...]
Ending Work in Australia- Temporary Residents Get your Tax back!
By Heather | December 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Oh no- That time has come! You have picked your fruit, drank all the beer you could handle, haven’t slept in months due to all of the fun you are having, have a rockin’ tan, thought about (or did) get dread locks…and it is time to leave… NOOOOO!!!!! There are a few dreary [...]
Yeee Haaaa! Learn to be a Jill-a-Roo or Jack-a-Roo!
By Heather | November 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Giddy up little doggies! Grab your RM williams and your best cowboy hat! No Horseback riding experience necessary! If you ever had a dream as a child be a real Jill-a-roo or Jack-a-roo, here is you chance! You can take the class to fulfill those childhood fantasies or better yet to get [...]
Skilled Migrants needed! Come work in Australia!
By Heather | November 6th, 2006 | 9 Comments »
Want to check out your chances of qualifying for an Australian Work Visa? Check out the Skilled Migrant Web Page from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Here is a sneak preview at a few occupations that are desperately needed.
Accountant
Acupuncturist
Agricultural Scientist
Architect
Make some quick $$ and extend your Visa! It is Harvest Time!
By Heather | November 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Summer is the time of year for harvest work! If you have a tax file number, bank account, and at least the temporary right to work in OZ- Harvest Work is a great way to get a ‘fair dinkum’ (real) Aussie experience. There are several benefits to harvest work.
For one- [...]
Work visa overcomes crisis
By Court | May 10th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
This is good news for backpackers who want to work and the country that needs them, but what happens if the backpackers stop coming or wanting to work? It’s a reliance that must worry some…
RECENT backpacker visa changes will help address skills shortages in the tourism sector.
Backpackers working in Australian are now eligible to [...]
Working Girl
By Court | June 15th, 2004 | Comments Off
From corporate jobs to living in a tent, Ruth Fry faces the trials and tribulations of working down underz.
Death and Taxes
By Court | May 6th, 2004 | Comments Off
Just because you’re only going to make a few thousand dollars, don’t think that the Australian government won’t tax you on it! Those on Working Holiday visas are generally hit with the (low) rate of 29%, although labor intensive positions like farm work have rates of 15%, in order to attract the necessary workers. [...]
Visa Options
By Court | April 17th, 2004 | Comments Off
If you wish to work in Australia, cross your fingers and then check out this list. Those who hold citizenship in the countries listed are eligible for the Working Holiday Makers Visa. This visa is for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who live or hold citizenship in countries [...]
