Welcome to Australia!
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Area: 7.7 million square km
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Land Size: 6 largest land size after Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil
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Population: around 22,000,000
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Aborigines: 488,000
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Highest immigration: 22,2% born overseas
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Top 5 countries of birth: UK, New Zealand, China, Italy & Vietnam
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Average age: 37 years old
Spring
Sept-Nov
Summer
Dec-Feb
Autumn
Mar-May
Winter
Jun-Aug
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Sydney
13
22
18
26
15
22
9
17
Canberra
6
19
13
28
7
20
1
12
Melbourne
9
20
14
26
11
20
7
14
Hobart
8
17
12
22
9
17
5
12
Adelaide
11
21
16
28
12
22
7
15
Perth
12
22
18
35
14
25
9
18
Darwin
25
34
25
35
24
33
21
31
Brisbane
16
26
21
29
16
26
10
21
• North: tropical climate/
Dry & Wet seasons
• Interior: Arid and hot with
high temperatures
• South: Temperate climate
• Capital of NSW
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Emblem: Waratahs
• Most populous city in Australia
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Population: approximately 4.6 million inhabitants
• Inhabitants in Sydney are called Sydneysiders
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• Many different types:
- Single/Return ticket
- My Multi 1, 2 or 3 (Zone tickets)
- Weekly tickets
• Where to buy my transport ticket?
- On board (Tram & Buses except Pre-paid)
- Train Station
- Convenience store
Types of suitable accommodation:
• Hostels
• Caravans Parks
• Shared Accommodation
• Apartments/Houses
Deposit bonds: required for shared
accommodations and apartments
1. Tourist Visa
Not allowed to work (for money) in Australia
WWOOF is allowed (12 weeks maximum)
2. Working Holiday Visa
Can work full time for the same employer for up
to 6 months then they need to change the employer
Australia generally has an affordable lifestyle, however it
depends on the client’s spending habits
• The main weekly expenses are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Shared accommodation
Food
Transport
Others
TOTAL:
$130 - $180
$75 - $100
$35 - $47
$30 - ….
$270 per week
• Insurance Claims:
Most insurance companies process claims once you return back
home with Original Receipts
• Medicare:
Citizens of UK, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Holland, Norway, Belgium,
Ireland and Malta can use the Australian Medicare with all its
benefits (for FREE)
Work n Holiday Membership Card
Log in to MEMBERS AREA: www.worknholiday.com
WnH Password
YHA Membership Card
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12 months International card
10% discounts on YHA hostels around
Australia
5-25% discounts on shopping, rentals
etc…
(Please see the booklet for more details)
SIM CARD
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One balance can be used for multiple
services (mobile, internet, phone card)
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Easy to recharge: Any Work n Holiday
office, EPAY terminals (petrol
stations/convenience stores), SMS Text
Message, 150+ Global Gossip AU
locations, online and over the phone
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24 hour customer care (126789)
for account enquiries, lost or stolen SIMS,
account enquiries
$10 Dingo!
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Free Global Gossip to Global Gossip Talk
and Text
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100 Standard international or Local Texts
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25 Minutes talk time to any landline or
Mobile within Australia, North America,
Japan or Western Europe
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Inclusions valid for 4 weeks
How to call home?
Dial the country code + area code + phone
number
e.g for Germany dial +49 30 11 11 11 11
How does home call me?
International country code + area code +
phone number
e.g +61 400 000 000
Free Internet
Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne
Mail Services
You can use our office address as your postal address
Holding: Free
Forwarding: Fees apply
Tax File Number (TFN)
TFN is a number obtained from the
government so you can legally start working
Bank Account
If you have any further questions about the bank accounts,
feel free to visit the branch at 255 on George Street
Job Assistance
Create your CV (RESUME)
Look and find a job
Prepare yourself for an Interview
Practical Courses
RSA, RCG, Barista, White Card, etc…
Storage (Sydney Only)
1 Month Free of Storage
And then $5 per day per bag
• Emergency Contact: 000 (Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade)
• Shopping hours: 9.00 – 17.00 (7 days)
9.00 – 21.00 (Thursdays)
Work n Holiday Australia
• Work n Holiday team is here to support you at all times with
all your needs
• Maintain a regular contact with us and your parents
• Our Offices: SYDNEY - BRISBANE – PERTH - MELBOURNE
Business hours: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday
• Work n Holiday Emergency No: 0431 071 089
Wish you a pleasant stay!