Welcome to Australia!

• Area: 7.7 million square km

• Land Size: 6 largest land size after Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil

• Population: around 22,000,000

• Aborigines: 488,000

• Highest immigration: 22,2% born overseas

• Top 5 countries of birth: UK, New Zealand, China, Italy & Vietnam

• Average age: 37 years old

Facts about Australia

SpringSept-Nov

SummerDec-Feb

AutumnMar-May

WinterJun-Aug

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Sydney 13 22 18 26 15 22 9 17

Canberra 6 19 13 28 7 20 1 12

Melbourne 9 20 14 26 11 20 7 14

Hobart 8 17 12 22 9 17 5 12

Adelaide 11 21 16 28 12 22 7 15

Perth 12 22 18 35 14 25 9 18

Darwin 25 34 25 35 24 33 21 31

Brisbane 16 26 21 29 16 26 10 21

Climate Features

• North: tropical climate/ Dry & Wet seasons

• Interior: Arid and hot with high temperatures

• South: Temperate climate

Climate Features

• Capital of NSW

• Emblem: Waratahs

• Most populous city in Australia

• Population: approximately 4.6 million inhabitants

• Inhabitants in Sydney are called Sydneysiders

About Sydney

• Many different types:

- Single/Return ticket- My Multi 1, 2 or 3 (Zone tickets)- Weekly tickets

• Where to buy my transport ticket?

- On board (Tram & Buses except Pre-paid)- Train Station- Convenience store

Fares www.131500.com.au

Types of suitable accommodation:

• Hostels

• Caravans Parks

• Shared Accommodation

• Apartments/Houses

Deposit bonds: required for shared accommodations and apartments

Accommodation

1. Tourist Visa

Not allowed to work (for money) in AustraliaWWOOF is allowed (12 weeks maximum)

2. Working Holiday Visa

Can work full time for the same employer for up to 6 months then they need to change the employer

Work Conditions

Australia generally has an affordable lifestyle, however it depends on the client’s spending habits

• The main weekly expenses are:

1. Shared accommodation $130 - $1802. Food $75 - $1003. Transport $35 - $474. Others $30 - ….

TOTAL: $270 per week

Living Expenses

• Insurance Claims:

Most insurance companies process claims once you return back home with Original Receipts

• Medicare:

Citizens of UK, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Holland, Norway, Belgium, Ireland and Malta can use the Australian Medicare with all its benefits (for FREE)

Health

Work n Holiday Membership CardLog in to MEMBERS AREA: www.worknholiday.com

Package Benefits

WnH Password

YHA Membership Card

• 12 months International card• 10% discounts on YHA hostels around

Australia• 5-25% discounts on shopping, rentals

etc…

(Please see the booklet for more details)

Package Benefits

• One balance can be used for multiple services (mobile, internet, phone card)

• Easy to recharge: Any Work n Holiday

office, EPAY terminals (petrol stations/convenience stores), SMS Text Message, 150+ Global Gossip AU locations, online and over the phone

• 24 hour customer care (126789) for account enquiries, lost or stolen SIMS, account enquiries

Package Benefits SIM CARD

• Free Global Gossip to Global Gossip Talk and Text

• 100 Standard international or Local Texts

• 25 Minutes talk time to any landline or Mobile within Australia, North America, Japan or Western Europe

• Inclusions valid for 4 weeks

$10 Dingo!Package Benefits

How to call home?

Dial the country code + area code + phone number

e.g for Germany dial +49 30 11 11 11 11

How does home call me?

International country code + area code + phone number

e.g +61 400 000 000

Package Benefits

Free Internet

Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne

Mail Services

You can use our office address as your postal addressHolding: FreeForwarding: Fees apply

Package Benefits

Tax File Number (TFN)

TFN is a number obtained from the government so you can legally start working

Bank Account

If you have any further questions about the bank accounts, feel free to visit the branch at 255 on George Street

Package Benefits

Job AssistanceCreate your CV (RESUME)Look and find a jobPrepare yourself for an Interview

Practical CoursesRSA, RCG, Barista, White Card, etc…

Storage (Sydney Only)1 Month Free of Storage And then $5 per day per bag

Package Benefits

• Emergency Contact: 000 (Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade)

• Shopping hours: 9.00 – 17.00 (7 days) 9.00 – 21.00 (Thursdays)

Work n Holiday Australia

General Information

• Work n Holiday team is here to support you at all times with all your needs

• Maintain a regular contact with us and your parents

• Our Offices: SYDNEY - BRISBANE – PERTH - MELBOURNE Business hours: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday

• Work n Holiday Emergency No: 0431 071 089

General Information

Wish you a pleasant stay!