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Welcome to Australia!

Welcome to Australia!. Facts about 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

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Welcome to Australia!

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  1. Welcome to Australia!

  2. Facts about 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

  3. Climate Features

  4. Climate Features • North: tropical climate/ Dry & Wet seasons • Interior: Arid and hot with high temperatures • South: Temperate climate

  5. About Sydney • Capital of NSW • Emblem: Waratahs • Most populous city in Australia • Population: approximately 4.6 million inhabitants • Inhabitants in Sydney are called Sydneysiders

  6. www.131500.com.au Fares • 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

  7. Accommodation • Types of suitable accommodation: • Hostels • Caravans Parks • Shared Accommodation • Apartments/Houses Deposit bonds: required for shared accommodations and apartments

  8. Work Conditions 1. Tourist Visa Not allowed to work (for money) in Australia WWOOF 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

  9. Living Expenses Australia generally has an affordable lifestyle, however it depends on the client’s spending habits • The main weekly expenses are: • Shared accommodation $130 - $180 • Food $75 - $100 • Transport $35 - $47 • Others $30 - …. TOTAL: $270 per week

  10. Health • 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)

  11. Package Benefits Work n Holiday Membership Card Log in to MEMBERS AREA: www.worknholiday.com WnH Password

  12. Package Benefits • 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)

  13. SIM CARD 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

  14. Package Benefits $10 Dingo! • 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

  15. 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

  16. Package Benefits Free Internet Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne Mail Services You can use our office address as your postal address Holding: Free Forwarding: Fees apply

  17. 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

  18. Package Benefits Job Assistance Create your CV (RESUME) Look and find a job Prepare yourself for an Interview Practical Courses RSA, RCG, Barista, White Card, etc… Storage (Sydney Only) 1 Month Free of Storage And then $5 per day per bag

  19. General Information • Emergency Contact: 000 (Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade) • Shopping hours: 9.00 – 17.00 (7 days) 9.00 – 21.00 (Thursdays) Work n Holiday Australia

  20. 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

  21. Wish you a pleasant stay!

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