Australia.com tempts us all to abandon our ordinary lives and whoop it up Down Under through the Work & Holiday visa program. Thousands of travelers from a range of countries, including Malaysia, Chile, and the United States make the journey with dreams of becoming a surf lifesaver, a cattle drover, or a wildlife warrior. But what many visa applicants don’t realize is that work and leisure aren’t the only ways to spend time in Oz. The Australia Work & Holiday visa entitles its holders to study for up to four months during their one-year stay. There are no limitations on the type of study travelers embark upon. You might use the opportunity to bone up on your English skills, take a course to help your work back home, or gain new skills for a brand new vocation...

Studies show that around three-quarters of the world’s population hate their jobs. You could spend the next few years suffering at the same old position, or you could see what else is out there. Australia.com reminds us of the cool work opportunities available Down Under through Australia’s Work & Holiday Visa. This initiative allows young people from selected countries, including the United States, Turkey, and Malaysia, to spend up to a year working and traveling around Oz. Some visitors may worry that their jaunt Down Under will just take them to another job they loathe, but it doesn’t have to be this way, as Australia offers many unique positions that are some of the coolest in the world. Eco-friendly travelers may enjoy getting up close and personal wit...

Amanda, 21, grew up in Hertfordshire, UK, and chose to pursue an MA in journalism in Australia. Her jobs in Australia included reporter – intern positions at The Illawarra Mercury in Wollongong and B Magazine in Sydney. What job were you doing? Reporter – Intern Jobs in Australia - Sydney Harbor Bridge Why did you choose to work there? I was living in Wollongong at the time and the regional newspaper The Illawarra Mercury was based there. My journalism tutor suggested I apply for an internship there so I did. By doing an internship it meant that I studied less courses for my MA. How did you find the job (website, paper, etc.)? I moved out to Australia to do a MA in Journalism. Part of the MA involved an internship at a regional daily newspaper. In my interview the editor asked ...

THE LOW-DOWN ON DOWN-UNDER! by Adam English Australia, the land down under – it’s one of the most popular destinations in the world for travellers and temporary workers. In fact, some 43% of young people want time out to go to Oz before they settle into their chosen careers. So what do you need to know, and what does Australia offer? Read on. Before you contemplate calling a taxi to Heathrow, it’s very important that you understand the requirements of obtaining a ‘Working Holiday Visa’ (or Form 1150 if you want to get technical), as this will ensure you can legally work in Australia during your time there. You are also required to prove you have enough money in your bank to support yourself on your trip – it’s generally around AUD$5,000, or £2,200...