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Work Australia Essentials

Work Australia Essentials is the definitive down under survival programme – everything you need to live, learn, discover, uncover, explore, work and travel your way around Australia.

Learn from the locals and experience the very best the country has to offer. You’ll receive the comprehensive expert experience of BUNAC throughout your application process and on arrival in Australia we hand you over to our support partners IEP (International Exchange Programs) who will do all they can to ensure you have the best gap year possible. You can even travel with other participants on one of our group flights and experience our "Discover Hong Kong" stopover.

The package includes:

In the UK:

  • BUNAC membership
  • Full visa processing
  • Work Australia Handbook
  • Experienced travel advice
  • Free information talks
  • Lonely Planet Guide
  • Ongoing support before and during the trip.

In Australia:

  • Two nights accommodation in Sydney
  • Airport transfer
  • Orientation
  • YHA Membership
  • Sightseeing voucher
  • $5 phone card
  • Optus SIM
  • IEP walk-in resource centre providing:
    • Unlimited internet & computer access in the IEP offices
    • Free luggage storage
    • Job support
    • Job and accommodation listings
    • Assistance with opening an Australian bank account
    • Tax file number application.
  • Internet access at YHA locations all over Australia
  • Social events (pub nights, quizzes, BBQ’s, surf trips)
  • Access to member's only website
  • 24/7 emergency contacts (UK and Australia).

All this included in the cost of your Group Flight, or independently for just £429.