SWAP AUSTRALIA
Canada to Sydney
Going for a working holiday adventure can be the most exciting time of your life. You will meet new people, challenge yourself, and explore the world. Spend a year in Australia surfing, exploring, and making the most of your time in this amazing place.
- Eligibility: Canadians aged 18-30. No student status required
- Registration Deadline: Apply 3 weeks prior to departure.
- Repeat Participation: No
- Visa Duration: Any period up to 1 year
- Support Funds: $5,000 AUD**
Includes:
• One-year Australian Working Holidaymaker visa that allows for multiple entries into the country
• Accommodation upon arrival: Two nights in Sydney
Support:
• 'Just Arrived' orientation in Sydney. The orientation provides vital information on red-tape issues, finding work and accommodation, and living and travelling in Australia
• 12 Month Travellers At Work (TAW) membership, Australia's leading online job network for travellers and resume review service
• Full access, ongoing guidance and support services at the Sydney hosting centre for the duration of your stay
• Immediate access to bank accounts and tax file processing on arrival
• Airport transfer to the hostel (when you choose the accommodation package)
• 12 months of Mail drop and forwarding services
• Australian SIM card and Travellers discount card
• Welcome dinner and drinks on arrival and Harbour cruise
Resources:
• Our expert SWAP materials: Electronic Welcome Pack and Final Kit to assist with trip preparation, job and accommodation searches
• Work in Australia handbook provided at the orientation. This essential guide will prepare you for living and working in Australia
• Travel map and tourist materials
Level of support:
Self Guided
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Operated by SWAP Working Holidays. For full details on SWAP, please click here. **Support funds: before a work visa is granted, the foreign governments have the responsibility of ensuring that you are entering their country with the necessary support funds. Since you'll be incurring basic living expenses (such as first and last month's rent and food), this money is intended to help you settle in and tide you over until you have found a job and get your first paycheck. You are not required to pay this sum to either SWAP, the foreign government, or Merit Travel. You simply have to prove, in the form of a bank letter, that you have the adequate amount of support funds. The amount required for the bank letter is set by foreign government and can change at any time. Please note that credit and investments will not be accepted as support funds.
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