Our
programs outside of the USA are now under the umbrella
of our new non- profit organization: ASSOCIATION
OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXCHANGE.
AIDE
was created in 2007 in order to allow Alliance Abroad
Group to expand its reach and to give back to the
local and global communities, as well as create socially
responsible citizens. AIDE now operates independently
from Alliance Abroad Group, but continues to draw
from its 16 years of expertise and experience in program
management and support.
Check
our new website: www.aideabroad.org
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Welcome to the Land Down Under! Our Rural Australia
work program will place you in a paid position in
a small town in the Outback. Work positions include
farm work, domestic or childcare work in the farm,
or rural hospitality work. You will start the program
with a “Jet Lag Recovery Weekend” at Rainbow
Beach. Once you have had the chance to relax, you
will begin a five-day orientation program at a working
farm near Brisbane. During this time you will have
the opportunity to select the right job for you. You
will learn new skills, ride horses and bikes, meet
others and have a great time!
Eligibility:
18 - 30 years old
Advanced
level of English
US
citizens have the option of working for up to 4
months on a Special Programs visa, or may also work
for up to one year on a Work and Holiday visa. US
citizens applying for the Work and Holiday visa
will need to show evidence of enrollment in a post
secondary course of study or hold a degree demonstrating
completion
Citizens
of Canada, UK, Japan, Ireland, Holland, Germany,
Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus,
Hong Kong, France, Italy, Iran, Thailand, Chile
and Korea who qualify for a Work and Holiday visa
can stay for up to one year
Location:
All participants start with an orientation session in
Brisbane, though job placements are anywhere throughout rural Australia.
Length
of program:
Work and Holiday visa holders can stay for up to 1
year.
US citizens that are not currently enrolled in college
or have not received their degree can stay for up
to 4 months
One
year internship visas are available to all students
that are currently studying agricultural or have graduated
with an agricultural degree within one year.
Start dates:
Every other Thursday throughout the year, except for
December 15th - January 15th [return
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What
you get:
Job
placement: At
the end of orientation you will be able to choose
a job placement. All placements offered will be based
on your skills and experience. You are guaranteed
a job placement.
You will be responsible for any fees associated with
your transportation from Brisbane to your job location.
more
details
Salary:
Most positions include room and board plus a salary.
Salary averages $300 AUD per week or $1200 AUD per month
(approximately USD$ 888). Please note that if you are
under 20 years old, you may receive 65% of the adult
wage. [return
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Orientation:
You have a five day orientation program at a working
farm near Brisbane. Accommodation and full board are
included. During this time you will get help in setting
up a bank account, advice on the tax process and other
important issues. You also get to improve skills you
already have and perhaps learn some new ones. Course
content is usually the following:
Monday
– paperwork and horse riding Tuesday
– shopping and horse riding Wednesday
– motorcycle and tractor work Thursday
– mustering on horseback and cattle work Friday
– fencing and chainsaw work Saturday
– horseback riding and transfer to new job [return
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Arrival
Weekend at Rainbow Beach:
Rainbow Beach is a coastal resort located just over
two hours northeast of Brisbane. Your three night stay
will be pre-booked for you at Fraser’s at Rainbow
Beach. This is a great hostel on the beach where you
will have the chance to meet fellow travelers and explore
Queensland’s fantastic beach life. While you’re
there you may want to take a trip to Fraser Island and
do other things like sailing, horseback riding on the
beach, canoeing or swimming with dolphins at Tin Can
Bay. The possibilities are endless and it’s an
incredible beginning to your program.
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Visa
Documentation:
We provide US citizens the sponsorship necessary to
qualify for the Special Programs 416 visa. This visa
allows youth work and travel around Australia for
up to 4 months.
The
Work and Holiday* visa allows you to work and travel
in Australia for up to 1 year, as long as you change
jobs every 6 months. All participants are responsible
for applying for their visa and for any additional
visa fees.The application fee for the Australian Work
and Holiday visa is AUD180, which is around $162 USD.
.
*Countries
eligible for the Work and Holiday visa: USA, Canada,
UK, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
Norway, Finland, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Japan,
Hong Kong, Iran, Thailand, Chile
and
Korea.
Summary:
Documentation
to obtain work visa (visa fee not included)
prices
are subject to changes
prices do not include: airfare, visa fees
and personal expenses
Funding
your experience:
For many, the most difficult part of embarking on
an international journey is being able to fund your
experience abroad. Luckily, there are many organizations
and individuals out there who are happy to donate
money to a good cause, like yours. learn
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