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The free guide to your working holiday

Visa, first week, first job. 40 pages, written by backpackers who just did it.

  • Which visa subclass applies to your passport and what to check on the Department of Home Affairs site
  • The first-week checklist: SIM, bank, TFN, super, bed
  • How to be job-ready in one day: RSA, White Card, barista
  • The 88 days explained, without the horror stories
  • Every discount we could get you, in one page
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