Becoming an au pair can be a daunting yet exciting experience. What will their home be like? What are the families rules? How will you settle in? Will you be

So you’re planning a working holiday to that faraway land of sun and fun, Australia. But how much should you budget to ensure you don’t miss out on anything during

This helpful guide is written by our guest writer, Izzie. Izzie is a backpacker, originally from UK, who is currently travelling around Australia. She has completed her 88 days of

We’ve all heard similar stories. A backpacker takes a job in the middle of nowhere, only to realise that they’ve ended up with the boss from hell, or that the

We have received a number of complaints regarding employment with a Melbourne based leaflet distribution company. Many backpackers who completed work for this employer all report not being paid and

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When you planned your Aussie adventure, you probably didn’t put its lakes at the top of your must-see list. Sure, Australia has hundreds of beautiful places to visit – the

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