Working Holiday Club

01/03/2017

Thinking of heading to Canada for a Working Holiday? Were you aware that Canada releases a varying number of invitations to eligible countries each year? Check the status of your country below. Reach out to us at Working Holiday Club for more information! http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/selections.asp

Rounds of invitations – International Experience Canada

06/01/2015

JOB of the WEEK:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paddington/sales-marketing/paintball-sales-representative-/1066665796

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11/11/2014

TRAVEL TIP: Getting That Upgrade. Tip 2 - Smile - People respond well to people they like. Give a genuine smile when you approach the check-in desk and you'll be surprised how far that can go. Make sure it is a genuine smile though!

07/11/2014

TRAVEL TIP: Getting That Upgrade. Tip 1 - Dress Appropriately - If you show up at the check in counter dressed smart casual or better, you are far more likely to snag that rare on-departure upgrade. Remember you can always get comfortable and change into those track pants and t-shirt onboard the plane. The slight inconvenience of dressing smartly could be worth it, especially on those longhaul flights!

06/11/2014

ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATION # BRISBANE: Our next BNE Hostel recommendation follows on perfectly from our post last week about how much everyone loves a roof-top terrace!

Chill Backpackers Brisbane is located perfectly on Upper Roma Street amongst a selection of BNE's best hostels. Chill offers great service, very comfortable accommodation and an ideal location - short walking distance to the city and Caxton Street.

But Chill offer a Roof-top terrace with an awesome view of Brisbane that really differentiates themselves from other BNE Hostels! It makes for a great atmosphere...

http://www.chillbackpackers.com/

Located in the city centre's backpacking hub, around Brisbane's main bus and train station, chill backpackers is an outstanding backpackers! Our common areas for guests to prepare meals, dine, drink and relax have outstanding views of the river city like no other hostel in Brisbane.

02/11/2014

TRAVEL TIP: Although Qantas' budget airline Jetstar cops a bit of flack at times, it can be a great airline to fly. You won't always see it flying "on time" (which is why I took this photo:) ) but prices are good and routes are extensive. Remember to always check-in early and always ask for exit rows. They are free at check-in if available and the extra space is worth the polite question. Rows 1, 12 and 13 are the desired rows!

Also remember not to pack too heavy as they are quite diligent when it comes to the weight of both checked and carry-on baggage.

02/11/2014

LOCAL DAY TRIP # BRISBANE: The Sunshine Coast Hinterland offers some amazing Australian scenery! Check out Kondililla Falls walking track & go for a dip in the freshwater rock pools!

31/10/2014

A beautiful afternoon in PERTH...

31/10/2014

WHAT TO DO IN MELBOURNE: You may laugh at the idea that a single horse race can gather so much attention all throughout Australia. Although the race is great, it is really the entire week that makes this event so great!

People flock from all over Australia & the world to join in the week-long festivities. The beer gardens are full, the sun looks like it is going to be out, the cafe's are packed and everyone is here for a good time!

If you are in Melbourne this week then make sure you join in the fun, especially on Tuesday!

http://www.melbournecup.com/

The premier thoroughbred horse racing event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival – AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day, Emirates Stakes Day – is held at Flemington Racecourse annually, and includes Fashion on the Fields and exclusive entertaining & dining options, making it “t…

30/10/2014

Well said....

28/10/2014

TRAVEL TIP: If you are going to come and experience this amazing country called Australia, then come prepared to travel. The sheer size of the continent of Australia is mind-blowing and means that you can experience so much all in the one country.

From the Daintree Rainforest to the Outback. From the world's most beautiful harbour; Sydney Harbour, to the the world's largest monolith; Uluru. It's all here in Australia!

What's the one place you would HAVE TO VISIT in Australia? LIKE and SHARE your comments.

27/10/2014

LIVE UPDATE: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. A must to visit when traveling around Australia and only 90 minutes north of Sydney.

Sunny, 33C, blue skies and the beach is the place to be! Finished the day with a cheeky coffee and desert! What a day! What did you do today?

25/10/2014

BRISBANE WEATHER UPDATE: Perfect!

24/10/2014

ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATION # SYD: If you are heading to Sydney and you are looking for a hostel that offers a little more comfort then check out Wake Up Hostel. It will be hard to top this hostel for their central location and comfort!

http://www.wakeup.com.au/

24/10/2014

JOB OF THE WEEK: Awesome Live-in options available...

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/darlinghurst/sales-marketing/sports-sales-live-in-available-hiring-now-/1060160109

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24/10/2014

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA CANADA: If you are thinking about heading over to Canada for a Working Holiday now is the time to begin your research. Here are a few key points to note:

- Canada offer a set number of Visas each year to each country
- These are made available sporadically throughout the year
- There are still some available to travellers from AUS

For more direct information please check the link below and Facebook message us, we can offer assistance!

http://www.international.gc.ca/experience/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx?lang=eng

If you are between the ages 18 and 35, you can travel and work in Canada on a temporary Canadian work visa for up to 1 year. Through International Experience Canada both students and non-students can plan a work holiday in Canada and gain valuable international work experience.

23/10/2014

TRAVEL TIP: A very important message about securing your luggage when traveling. This clip shows how easily a luggage zipper can be tampered with. We suggest securing your zipper to a fixed point on your luggage so that the zipper cannot be used to re-seal the luggage if this kind of tampering occurs.

Remember, "the contents of your luggage are your responsibility no matter how they got there".

22/10/2014

DON'T MISS: Part of the SYDNEY Good Food Month, the Night Noodle Markets in Hyde park are wrapping up this Sunday! With more than 50 stalls this market is buzzing every afternoon, definitely worth the visit!

http://sydney.goodfoodmonth.com/nightnoodlemarkets

If it’s Good Food Month, it must be time for the Night Noodle Markets! With all the colour, sounds and smells of an Asian hawker market plus the buzz, hype and vibe of a huge outdoor festival, the Night Noodle Markets is back for 2014 with a record 50 food stalls across Hyde Park.

21/10/2014

LOCK IN THE DATE: Fresh off the back of their US Tour, The Preatures, will kick-start their first home tour of Australia since the much anticipated début album. The tour starts off in Canberra on Nov 13 and will visit all major cities and capitals! Check out the dates at their web page. If you want to get to some awesome local venues and sample some quality local music then lock these guys into your calendar! http://www.thepreatures.com/tour-dates/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtDXezAhes8

The debut single from The Preatures EP 'Shaking Hands' released through Mercury Records Aus, 2012. Filmed by Simon Day & Rob Saponja. Edited by Simon Day. Su...

21/10/2014

JOB ADVICE: You have arrived for your Working Holiday, you have partied hard for the first week or so and now you must seek an income to facilitate your new lifestyle... What day is PAY DAY and HOW LONG will I have to wait? A common stress shared by many Working Holiday Club members! Most companies pay in one of three ways:

1) PAY WEEKLY: This is usually the most desirable pay cycle as you will receive a cash injection weekly! Favoured by the loose at heart & loose with the shouts!
2) FORTNIGHTLY PAY: The middle ground option, you will need to develop budgeting skills but will not have to wait too long to see the money come in!
3) MONTHLY PAY: This often frightens the exuberant travellers (most WHC members). If you are not good at budgeting then you will live the like absolute royalty in the first week of your pay and then struggle for the remaining three...

Make sure that you budget so that you have enough money to work through to your first pay day.

Or alternatively... Seek a job earlier. The sooner you begin earning the local currency the better!

21/10/2014

Sometimes even an overcast day looks amazing... The rolling hills of ADELAIDE!

20/10/2014

BUDGET TIP OF THE WEEK

Free WIFI Points: There are numerous places you can log on to free WIFI connections that will save you purchasing expensive data plans in Australia. A few of the more common locations that all travelers would frequent include:
- McDonalds Restaurants
- Starbucks Coffee Shops
- Gloria Jeans Coffee Shops
- Public Libraries

Another hidden gem is Hotel Lobbies. You can stop in at most reputable hotel chains, order a coffee or a cool drink and sit in luxury using their free WIFI. Hotel lobbies also contain access to business centres if you need to print or scan documents but this may be for a small fee.

20/10/2014

TRAVEL TIP: Australia is a great place to visit and you must experience all this amazing country has to offer. But it can be expensive and chew through your savings.

The tip is to find work as soon as possible. But not just the usual boring working holiday maker jobs. They can tie you to one place, be rather inflexible and are not the exciting experience you are looking for.

If you really want to see Australia and experience all Australia has to offer, travel Australia WITH WORK!

Many positions offer you the opportunity to move around Australia within the same role. Live-in positions are also an excellent opportunity to save your hard-earned funds for experiencing this great country and allow you to meet like-minded travelers.

LIKE, SHARE and keep in touch with the Working Holiday Club for exciting roles that give you both the ability to travel and offer live-in positions.

19/10/2014

VISA ADVICE: In the past 12 months we have noticed a steady increase of US Travellers making the trip out to Australia after the Australian Government opened the Working Holiday Visa to US citizens.

What are you waiting for? Come join the Club!

18/10/2014

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND # MELBOURNE: Do you have any plans this afternoon? Why not make a trip down to AAMI Park at 02:00 to watch Spanish World Cup champion David Villa run out for Melbourne City FC for the first home game of the season.

It may not be the EPL or La Liga, but you will still be in for a great afternoon!

http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/

All the latest Melbourne City FC news, videos, tickets and more

18/10/2014

JOB ADVICE: As we head towards Christmas we have noticed an increase in businesses hiring and Working Holiday travellers applying for positions. Now is the perfect time to join Working Holiday Club with plenty of positions available.

Facebook message us at Working Holiday Club to find out more about our current job vacancies...

17/10/2014

Welcome to the weekend from SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA! Beautiful Sunrise!

17/10/2014

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND # SYDNEY: It's Friday afternoon, it must be almost Beer-O'clock.....

As we say goodbye to the horrible storms that ripped through NSW this week we welcome the sun and the beginning of SYDNEY CRAFT BEER WEEK.

From Sat 18th to Sun 26th of October the local pubs, bars and hotels are turning it on for the beer lovers....

Check out the list of events below see what the Boutique Beer industry of Sydney has to offer.

https://www.sydneycraftbeerweek.com/events/

17/10/2014

JOB ADVICE: When you start work in Australia, you need to arrange a Superannuation account. Australian employers are currently required to contribute 9.5% on top of your salary toward your future pension in Australia. Most employers will ask you which superannuation account you would like to use (Superannuation Choice form) but we recommend you select the first employer's standard account and then use that for every job whilst in Australia. Many of our members recommend Australian Super http://www.australiansuper.com/ and REST http://www.rest.com.au/ . Keeping the same account throughout your employment in Australia means you have all of your entitlements in one place.

The best part of receiving the Superannuation contribution as a Working Holiday Maker is that when you leave Australia you can apply to get that money paid back to you since you won’t be collecting a pension in Australia! Most people forget to claim this back and the government simply holds it until it is claimed (if ever).

To claim the entitlements back from the Australia Taxation Office when you leave Australia, simply go to https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/International-tax-for-individuals/In-detail/Super/Super-information-for-temporary-residents-departing-Australia/

17/10/2014

VISA ADVICE: Applying for a Working Holiday in Australia is a very quick and simple process and is often approved in just a few days (if eligible & completed correctly).

If you are between the age of 18 - 30 and have a passport from a nominated country (see link) then you may be just a few clicks away from beginning your Working Holiday adventure down under.

There is no need to pay an agency to organise a Visa for you. The Australian immigration website is a simple and informative website that will provide you with a step-by-step breakdown to applying for your WH Visa.

If you would like any additional advice, please feel free to privately Facebook message us here at Working Holiday Club, we are happy to help.

http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/417.aspx

New systems and technology, are allowing Australia to develop the world's most electronically sophisticated immigration entry system for visitors. Read more about Australia's entry system.