Initially, I spent two months harvesting potatoes in Victoria before heading to the Adelaide Hills and joining the WWOOFing (Willing Workers On Organic Farms) programme. I can highly recommend the latter to all backpackers; it’s well organised and opens the door to a wide range of farms. I never knew I would be a dab hand at milking cows, herding sheep, tending the orchard, tree planting and many other jobs.
My highlights of Australia include a visit to Uluru (Ayers Rock), a week at Surf Camp (yes, I am
now a pro), driving the Great Ocean Road and generally meeting a lot of amazing people. I would recommend a year abroad to anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and into a life of independence and excitement. Any time abroad looks fantastic on your CV; it shows initiative, motivation and a certain amount of tenacity.
Following my fundraising work, I have developed key experience in sales, a valuable skill in the job market. Stung by the ‘working holiday visa bug’, I hope to spend a year in Canada next!
BUNAC’s 12-month Work Australia programme is for 18 to 30s, costs from £339 and includes travel advice, arrival orientation, full job-hunting support, accommodation listings and ongoing assistance for the whole year. Working Holiday visa processing and group flights with a Discover Hong Kong stopover are optional. BUNAC also offers a range of great add-ons, from Surf Camps to Barista courses and membership of WWOOF (Willing Workers On Organic Farms). Visit
www.bunac.org/uk or call 020 7870 9570.
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