Remember The southern hemisphere sun is much more intense than the northern hemisphere and you can do a lifetime of damage to your skin and eye's if you're not careful. In Australia, the term slip, slop, slap, has been coined to remind us about the sun's danger especially when working outside.
When travelling in Western Australia, or in fact any Australian State Beware of any service run by bureaucracy, both government or private. Government run services are probably the worst but the rule of thumb when dealing with any business run by functionaries i.e. not owner operated, is, it's generally going to be a "f... up", (Scuse my french). Click here for an example of what we are alerting you to.
Employment Agencies are not only required to be licenced but also to follow strict procedures including disclosure of all details of the employment being offered including employers name
The biggest source of misinformation concerning Working Holiday Jobs often comes from other travellers, but some traveller websites offering work information can also be woefully out of date
Don't get 'sucked in' to buy things you don't need ...
Passport Visa
Bank account
Contact details
Emergency contacts in country you are travelling too.
You can get pretty much anything you need in Australia.
Do some research on whether to bring or buy when here.
Great summer gear can be purchased in Australia
Check exchange rate.
We have put together a few lists to help you find accommodation and work whilst travelling around Australia these will help point you in the right direction.
Travelling and working in Australia will be a life changing experience
Need a visa for Australia
WHV's can ONLY be applied for; before arriving in Australia. Working Holiday Visa's* can only be granted before you arrive in Australia. For
details about applying visit Australia's official website here (www.immi.gov.au) or visit a Travel Agent or an Australian Embassy or Consulate
in the country you are in.