Matthew Heyes, Founder of Backpacker Job Board

How Much Do (or Can) Backpackers Earn in Australia?

Matthew Heyes General July 26, 2023 4 Min Read

You probably aren’t going on an Australian working holiday for the money. But if you want to make the most of your time down under, money will probably help. First, some good news: Australia consistently boasts the highest national minimum…Read more

Can Australian businesses employ a working holiday maker?

Matthew Heyes General July 12, 2023 5 Min Read

Can an Australian business employ backpackers? The answer is yes! Assuming the backpacker is travelling on a valid working holiday visa then, yes, any Aussie business can employ a backpacker, full-time or part-time. So the next question is which businesses…Read more

New visa arrangements for British backpackers

Matthew Heyes General July 11, 2023 5 Min Read

On the 1st of July 2023, 16 million Brits instantly became eligible for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV). The reason? The age limit for the visa was raised by five years, from 30 to 35. This change, as well…Read more

Jobs with Visa Sponsorship in Australia [2023]

Matthew Heyes General March 27, 2023 3 Min Read

How to find a route to sponsorship as a working holiday maker in Australia. All good things must come to an end, the saying goes, and the end of yourAustralian Working Holiday Maker Visa will arrive after 12, 24 or…Read more

10 Most Popular Fruit Picking Jobs in Australia

Matthew Heyes General March 21, 2023 5 Min Read

With the Working Holiday Maker Program steering visa holders toward rural work, fruit picking is almost a rite of passage for backpackers in Australia. It not only puts cash in the hand, it’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors…Read more

Lifting the backpacker age limit to 50: what this means for the market

Matthew Heyes General January 16, 2023 3 Min Read

When you close your eyes and imagine a working holiday maker, you’ll likely conjure up an image of a wide-eyed, fresh-faced 20-something ready for adventure. The current age limit on 417 and 462 visa holders is either 30 or 35…Read more

COVID drove backpackers from Australia… now they’re coming back!

Matthew Heyes General December 7, 2022 5 Min Read

How Covid impacted Australia’s backpacker industry Backpacker Job Board is thrilled to announce that backpackers are back! It’s been nearly three years since the pandemic first impacted so many industries and there’s still a long road to recovery ahead –…Read more

Cost Analysis: Living in the UK vs Working Holiday in Australia

Matthew Heyes General November 10, 2022 4 Min Read

Why Brits are ditching UK winter in favour of a working holiday in Australia Index: Australia vs UK Figure 1. The final results. The data Figure 2 – Cost to maintain standard of living of London Figure 3 – Monthly…Read more

How Much Does it Cost to Live & Travel in Australia?

Matthew Heyes General October 26, 2022 9 Min Read

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 your stay? In this article we’ll look at the living…Read more

Difference between Working Holiday Visa and a Work and Holiday Visa

Matthew Heyes General October 14, 2022 3 Min Read

If you want to do a working holiday in Australia, then we all know you’re going to need a visa. But did you know that Australia offer two different visa programs with awkwardly similar names; Working Holiday Visa – Subclass…Read more

A Guide to the Digital Nomad Visa in Australia

Matthew Heyes General October 10, 2022 5 Min Read

What does your perfect office look like? For digital nomads, the ideal workplace is on the road: a coworking space in a new and exciting city, a campervan looking out over the ocean, or the buzzing shared space of a…Read more

Extending your stay: how to convert your working holiday to a student visa

Matthew Heyes General August 26, 2022 6 Min Read

You’re coming to the end of your Australian working holiday on either the 417 or 462 visa. But you’re not ready to leave the land down under just yet. You’re considering extending your stay by becoming an international student. But…Read more