Australia - Work & Holiday Program (12 Months)

Australia, one of the largest and most beautiful countries in the world, offers a hugely diverse and exciting environment for work, travel and exploration. The new Work and Holiday visa allows eligible American citizens a stay of up to 12 months in Australia. BUNAC’s Work and Holiday Australia program goes a step beyond this by providing a full range of services and benefits for the duration of your stay. If you are not a recent student or you are short on time and cannot commit to 12 months in Australia, the 4-month Work Australia 416 visa may be a more suitable option for you. Please feel free to contact BUNAC if you need help deciding which program is right for you.

The basic Work Australia program cost is $499 and includes the following:

• Australia E-Handbook - Includes invaluable information, advice and tips. Useful before you leave and while on your trip
• Help and advice - Our experienced office staff are happy to guide you through the application process and answer your questions
• Lonely Planet Guide - For detailed work-travel Australia information
• Ongoing support - BUNAC and Work n Holiday support services are available to you for the duration of your trip
• Special flight deals available. Call 1-800-462-8622 for information
• Visa assistance - We provide you with complete instructions on how to secure your Work and Holiday Australia Visa. (full details are on our Work Australia Visa page )

When you are there

Work n Holiday is your local point of contact in Australia. Friendly staff in the Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne Resource Centers provide help, advice and information on finding work, travel, accommodation or any other part of your trip. They will also make sure that you have a full social diary!

• Round the clock emergency assistance
• Bank account - Assistance opening a local account
• Airport transfer
• YHA Membership - Discounts at over 140 YHA hostels and travel discounts including 10% off Greyhound buses
• Accommodation - We will pre-book two nights arrival accommodation for you
• Access to the online Member’s lounge
• Orientation - Arrival meeting covering all aspects of your trip
• Social program - Regular Work Australia Program events including pub nights, BBQs and surf trips.

Plus

• Job support - Help arranging interviews and preparing applications
• Tax number - Work n Holiday makes the application on your behalf
• Walk-in resource centers
• Help and support - Expert advice and support from the Work n Holiday team
• Internet - Free computer and internet access
• Mobile phones - Access to affordable mobile phone and SIM packages
• Luggage storage

Why choose BUNAC?

BUNAC is a leading work & travel organization established in 1962. Our programs are run on a reciprocal basis and we provide help and support to Australians on BUNAC’s Work USA program. Your host in Australia is Work n Holiday. They will provide local support and resources for the duration of your trip, whether it’s a short stay of a few months or an extended trip of a whole year.