The previous post showed a list of working hostels in the sunshine state of Queensland, Australia. Now for Western Australia. I have chosen a few main hostels in opposite ends of the region. There are many others in-between and these are often best discovered once in the country itself, by speaking with fellow backpackers, or […]
Working Hostels – Victoria & New South Wales
To continue the theme of working your way across Australia using working hostels, here is information on the beautiful states of Victoria and New South Wales. For more information on pro’s, con’s and general tips of working hostels in the world, see my previous post. Victoria is one of the smaller counties and not quite […]
In the News: Australia Is Top Destination for Work Abroad
In the News: Australia is top destination for work abroad Australia is seeing an economic boom right now, which is causing many unemployed people in the United States to choose a continent halfway across the world to find work abroad. The Wall Street Journal recently picked up on this trend, noting that the Australia isn’t […]
Cool Jobs in Australia for Non-Australians!
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 […]
Study Abroad in Australia – TAFE Program, Visa Info
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 […]
An Invaluable Internship in Australia
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 Why did you choose to work there? I was living […]
Temp Work Abroad in Australia
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 […]